Taster Holiday in Seville

Need to get away from it all? Our taster holidays are a favourite with Flavours guests both new and old, offering a chance to break the routine of daily life with a mix of creative classes, wellness-focused activities and travel, from excursions to ancient towns to exploring the diverse landscape.

And, for a trip like this, Seville is just the place. Its rich, varied culture is a result of a storied history, going back over a million years and taking influences from the Romans, Greeks and travellers from Northern Africa. The result is a captivating blend of architecture styles, vibrant cuisine and time-honoured traditions, all of which you can experience with us.

Throughout the week we’ll use Andalusia’s natural beauty to inspire us creatively, capturing its craggy hills or stunning coast on canvas or on film, with the help of an experienced tutor who can help you develop your technique or, if you’re a total newbie, just get going. We’ll also take a trip into Seville’s bustling centre and enjoy sketching some of its incredible buildings such as the stunning Plaza de Espana.

Foodies, you’ll love trying out local restaurants in the heart of the city as well as out in the countryside, near our accommodation. And, there’ll be a chance to get in the kitchen yourself with a lesson from your private chef, who will teach you how to whip up an authentic Spanish dish.

Of course, we couldn’t take you to such a beautiful place and let you sit on the sidelines, so we’ll also be getting out and about for walks around the grounds of our villa, and surrounding scenery. Plus, Pilates sessions by the pool – always led by a trained instructor – will help you to take a breath, reconnect to yourself and let life back at home melt into the periphery.

Speaking of the villa, we’ll be staying in a 19th-century former oil mill nestled in the centre of a national park, surrounded by 1000 acres of family-run farmland. From your bedroom, you’ll be able to see the rolling hills of the Jabugo region, have your own en suite and enjoy a true sense of life in Andalucia, surrounded by the family’s beautifully-chosen antiques and artworks. As always, there’s a private pool on the terrace, as well as a spa and gym.

So, what are you waiting for? They say variety is the spice of life, and if you love food, culture, art and exploring, we’ve got everything you need to shake things up.

We will be based at Villa Rio Tinto, a beautiful family retreat nestled in 1000 acres of farm estate surrounded by rolling hills of the Jabugo region, southwest of Andalusía. We will spend the week exploring the surrounding area whilst being fantastically watered and fed by our own in-house chef.

* Provided you are able to meet them. Please ask for transfer times.