Summer 2026  |  3 days | from £379 - £499 pp

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finca49 gastro holidays andalucia

what does a finca 49 gastro-holiday look like?

A Finca 49 gastro-holiday is an opportunity to unwind and spend time with friends and loved ones whilst taking a journey of discovery through the making and then eating of some of the classic dishes of Spanish cuisine.

You will learn from Steve in a fun, friendly & relaxed atmosphere and be be introduced to local delicacies, markets and producers. “We might make fresh cheese or pickle some sardines, it depends what looks good at the market!)

Also included is a cocktail making class, a vineyard visit, spectacular scenery, lunches and dinners, plus wine, beers & soft drinks. Alternatively you might choose a guided trip to Granadas’ market & spice traders, along with a tapas trail through the back streets.

This is not a “course”, it is a holiday with added experiences, plenty of good food and wine, and of course some free time for exploring.

Our 3 day Gastro-holidays run in May, June and September

Ideal for groups of 3 to 8 people & include:

  • Steve’s Paella Masterclass - learn about the history, the variety, ingredients and of course the secrets to making great Paella.

  • A Tapas workshop - we go shopping for the best ingredients before returning to the house to create mouthwatering traditional tapas dishes.

  • Visit to an ancient olive oil mill with tasting, followed by a visit to a local Bodega for wine tasting followed by dinner *or a trip to Granada and tapas trail.

  • Cocktail making class or a wine and sherry tasting with food pairings

  • Cooking Andalucian classics - a hands on kitchen session discovering some of the most emblematic dishes of the region

  • 3 breakfasts

  • 2 evening meals

  • 2 lunches

  • Wines, beers, soft drinks with meals and classes

  • Steve French has been cooking Spanish food professionally for over 35 years and with his wife Clare has owned award winning restaurants in both Spain & the U.K.

  • INCLUDED IN THE BASELINE PRICE:

    • 3 BREAKFASTS

    • 2 LUNCHES

    • 2 EVENING MEALS

    • WINES, BEERS, SOFT DRINKS WITH INCLUDED MEALS AND DURING COOKERY CLASSES

    • 3 COOKING CLASSES

    • VISIT TO OLIVE MILL MUSEUM

    • BODEGA OR GRANADA VISIT

    • JAMON TASTING

    • COCKTAIL MAKING OR SHERRY & FOOD PAIRING

  • NOT INCLUDED IN THE BASELINE PRICE:

    • TRAVEL TO & FROM LANJARON

    • ACCOMODATION

    • HOLIDAY INSURANCE

  • Much more than a just cookery course!

    My husband and I have just returned from Spanish Gastronomic Holidays' 7-day Andalucian Gourmet trip and, quite simply, it was among the best holidays we've ever had! Steve French, our guide and instructor was brilliant: full of enthusiasm and knowledge about Spanish cuisine, but also an immensely patient and easy-going teacher.

    If you’re looking for an enjoyable, relaxing holiday that combines cooking, culture and a bit of sight-seeing, then look no further.

    Fantastic Paella class

    In all there were 6 of us and Steve involved everyone from the start. The day was great fun and very informative. Steve’s relaxed and inclusive style meant everyone felt at ease from the start. We all did things we’d never done before, including prepping squid, cuttlefish and artichokes. We cooked numerous dishes, drank some wine, laughed a lot and at the end Steve cooked a huge traditional paella for a late lunch. We all loved it, and will definitely be back!

    Marvellous introduction to Spanish cuisine

    Just returned from the “7 day Andalucian gourmet trip” in Lanjaron. We had the most amazing holiday – a combination of entertainment and education. Steve French proved a fantastic guide to both the geography, history and food of the Alpujarras and beyond. We left Britain as novice cooks as far as Spanish food is concerned, and returned full of confidence to make gazpacho, paella, tortillas and more!

    One of the most fascinating and enjoyable holidays we’ve had for many years.

gastro-holidays: dates 2026

May 14-17 FULL/CLOSED

May 27-31 FULL/CLOSED

June 16-19 sold out

june 21-24 sold out

sep 7-10 AVAILABLE/ENQUIRE

sep 12-15 AVAILABLE/ENQUIRE

sep 18-21 AVAILABLE/ENQUIRE

optional services:

  • We can assist in finding / booking/ recommending hotels, apartments and private rental properties for your accommodation

  • Private airport transfers from Malaga (AGP) or Granada (GRX) airports

  • car-hire advice

  • additional days, classes and visits