1. Walking & Hiking Tours

Walking and hiking are up-close ways to explore the countryside, and many companies offer well-organized groups.

Federación Española de Deportes de Montaña, Granada • 958 29 13 40 • www.fedamon.com

Explore Worldwide • +44 1252 379598 • www.explore.co.uk

Nevadensis, C/Verónica, Pampaneira (Granada) • 958 76 31 27 • www.nevadensis.com

2. Horse-Riding & Nature Tours

Nature lovers can take to trails on horseback, get close to the local birdlife, see the dolphins at the Straits of Gibraltar, or go on a nature safari.

Safari del Sol, Benahavis (Málaga) • 633 506 466 • www.safaridelsol.com

Dolphin Safari • Gibraltar • 350 2007 1914 • www.dolphinsafari.gi

Rancho Los Lobos • Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz) • 956 64 04 29 • www.rancholoslobos.com

Safari Andalucía • Gaucín (Málaga) • 952 15 11 48

3. Bodega Tours

Tours of the wine cellars (bodegas) in the Sherry Triangle and Málaga can be arranged either on the spot or in advance. Tours often feature samplings of the wines as well as gastronomic delights.

Wine Tours of Spain • 91143 65 53 (USA: 310 496 8061) • www.cellartours.com

Saranjan Tours • 800 858 9594 • http://saranjan.com

4. Flamenco Tours & Salsa Holidays

Learn to dance, Spanish style, or sit back and watch the experts at work. The flamenco-based sevillana is a must for fiesta-goers, while the salsa is popular at clubs.

Taller Flamenco, C/Peral 49, Seville • 954 56 42 34 • www.tallerflamenco.com

Dance Holiday • www.clubdanceholidays.co.uk

5. Spanish Language Holidays

Combining a holiday with courses in Spanish is a popular choice. Schools often offer a range of other activities.

Instituto Cervantes • 020 7235 0353 • www.londres.cervantes.es

Center for Cross-Cultural Study • C/Harinas 16–18, Seville • 954 22 41 07 • www.cccs.com

Instituto de Español Picasso • Plaza de la Merced 20, Málaga • 952 21 39 32

6. Cultural Study Holidays

Many companies organize art, architecture and archaeology tours, or courses on regional cookery, painting and more.

Responsible Travel • 01273 823 700 • www.responsibletravel.com

Spain Dreams • Georg Buech, Badia 24, 4-2a, Barcelona • 93 53 09 426 • www.spaindreams.com

Andalucian Photography Holidays • C/Agua, Alhama de Granada • 669 28 40 67 • www.andalucianphotohols.com

7. Golfing Holidays

With more than 50 courses on the Costa del Sol and ideal weather it’s little wonder that the world comes here to play golf. Many hotels cater specifically to the golfer, and there are many specialist operators.Bill Goff Golfing Holidays • 0800 193 6624 • www.billgoff.com

8. Extreme Sports Tours

Scuba-diving, paragliding, hot-air ballooning, snowboarding – these are just a few of the more extreme sports you can find in Andalucía.

Glovento Sur • 958 29 03 16 • www.gloventosur.com

Club Parapente Valle de Abdalajís • C/Sevilla 2, Valle de Abdalajís (Málaga) • 650 68 59 69 • www.escuelaparapenteeolox.com

9. Sailing and Watersports

There are plenty of options for seafarers.

Club de Mar de Almería • Playa de las Almadrabillas 1, Almería • 950 23 07 80 • www.clubdemaralmeria.es

Real Club Mediterraneo de Malaga • Paseo de la Farola, Málaga • 952 22 63 00 • www.realclubmediterraneo.com

10. Pilgrimages

If you want to join a romería, contact the local tourist board for exact dates, as all of them shift according to the lunar calendar or when weekends fall.