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Spain

The Hidden Villages of Andalusia

Program No. 23675RJ
Journey through the hills of Andalusia to uncover the hidden gems of whitewashed villages and meet friendly locals excited to teach you about their culture, history and cuisine.

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Mar 9 - Mar 18, 2024
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3,549
Apr 27 - May 6, 2024
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Sep 14 - Sep 23, 2024
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Oct 26 - Nov 4, 2024
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Mar 29 - Apr 7, 2025
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3,899
May 17 - May 26, 2025
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Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2025
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Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2025
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Mar 9 - Mar 18, 2024
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4,279
Apr 27 - May 6, 2024
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4,279
Sep 14 - Sep 23, 2024
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4,279
Oct 26 - Nov 4, 2024
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4,279
Mar 29 - Apr 7, 2025
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4,769
May 17 - May 26, 2025
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4,769
Sep 6 - Sep 15, 2025
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4,769
Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2025
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4,769

At a Glance

Carved into the hills of Spain’s Sierra Mountains are small villages overlooking the sparkling sea. Each of these pueblos blancos – or white villages – are known for their bright white homes with tiled roofs, a beautiful contrast against the verdant countryside. On this enriching two-week journey, venture off the beaten path to explore the treasures of these towns and their deep-rooted history. Along the way, meet the locals that make these pueblos blancos truly unique. Immerse yourself in a side of Spain few experience as you learn the beautiful secrets each city holds.
Activity Level
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Extensive walking (3-5 miles, approx. 2-4 hours, at a steady pace, some days in a row). In many of our visits we will encounter winding or hilly roads as well as cobblestone streets and sidewalks. Comfortable and sturdy footwear is a necessity.
Small Group
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

Best of all, you’ll…

  • Explore the breathtaking Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, such as the temple, Forum, basilica, baths and aqueduct, while studying their history.
  • Learn how to make traditional Spanish paella during a hands-on cooking class with a professional chef.
  • Discover Córdoba, an important Islamic center in the Middle Ages, and study the Islamic and Jewish landmarks that still stand tall today.
Featured Expert
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Contemporary Spain Lecturer
Miguel de Lucas has a Ph.D in Spanish and Latin American literature from the University of Seville. After living several years in London and a decade in the Czech Republic, he has taught Spanish language and culture to international students. He is also the professor of the cultural history course at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Miguel also received a master’s degree in international relations from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a degree in journalism. His articles have been published in national newspapers.

Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.

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Contemporary Spain Lecturer View biography
Miguel de Lucas has a Ph.D in Spanish and Latin American literature from the University of Seville. After living several years in London and a decade in the Czech Republic, he has taught Spanish language and culture to international students. He is also the professor of the cultural history course at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Miguel also received a master’s degree in international relations from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a degree in journalism. His articles have been published in national newspapers.
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Flamenco Lecturer View biography
Elena Moro, born in Australia to an Andalusian family, is a professional Flamenco dancer. She began at the age of 5 and has toured all over Australia and parts of Asia with a Flamenco dance company. After many years traveling back and forth with dance scholarships, Elena now lives in Seville. She has worked with Road Scholar for almost ten years as a Group Leader and travelled to most parts of Spain.
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
A Taste of Spain
by Goodwin, Bob and Perez, Candi
Basic information is given for kids about the history & culture of Spain, followed by material on Spanish food & a group of representative recipes.
A day in the Life of Spain
by David Cohen and Rick Smolan
Travellers' Tales: Spain
by Lucy McCauley
Spain: The Root and the Flower
by John Crow
Moorish Architecture of Andalusia
by Marianne Barrucand and Achim Bednoz
Tapas: The Lilttle Dishes of Spain
by Penelope Casas
Driving Over Lemons: An Optimist in Andalucia
by Chris Stewart
Chris, eternal optimist and itinerant sheep shearer, moves with his wife Ana to a mountain farm in Las Alpujarras, an oddball region in the south of Spain. Misadventures gleefully unfold as Chris discovers that the owner has no intention of leaving and meets their neighbours, an engaging mix of peasant farmers and shepherds, New Age travellers and ex-pats. Their daughter Chloë is born, linking them irrevocably to their new life. The hero of the piece, however, is the farm itself - a patch of mountain studded with olive, almond and lemon groves, sited on the wrong side of a river, with no access road, water supply or electricity.
If I lived in Spain
by Knorr, Rosanne and John
Basic introduction on Spain and Spanish for kids.





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