Concierge Services SPAIN. Exclusive travel to Andalucía

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1 Concierge Services SPAIN Exclusive travel to Andalucía

2 Our 24 hours Travel Concierge service, is an exclusive concept design for travellers who want to experience the real Spain. Our travellers will have a highly experienced professional at their disposal to solve any need they might have during their stay in our country and guide them to get the best experiences out of their stay. From their arrival at the airport, private chauffeurs, cultural visits, best restaurants, sports, personal shopping, private villas in cities or countryside, logistics, special events, beauty and health services or anything that might be needed will be at their reach. Our service is totally personalized for our clients providing off-market experiences not at reach to the regular travellers, which guarantees the total fulfillment of their expectations. We know that the most important thing for a true traveller is to be able to feel at home wherever they go which means not only to be able to enjoy the most exclusive touristic products, but also to reach those high level experiences normally reserved for locals. We highlight some of the most attractive charms of Andalucía and show you the different ways we can help you discover them.

3 Art Treasures Spain is, according to the UNESCO, the second country in World Heritage Patrimony, and great part of it is found in Andalucía. Due to its geostrategic location between the south of Europe and Africa, throughout history Andalucía has been under the influence of countless civilizations and all of them have left their cultural impront. It happens as well that the different conquerors, far from destroying their predecessors art, have respected it, turning us into a canvas where phoenitian, roman, arab, and christian elements of all styles fuse together in the most natural manner, something unbelievable in other parts of the world. We will help you discover all this treasures by the hand of the best experts in each monument, museum or style. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Specialized cultural visits: Roman, Islamic, Mudéjar, Baroque or Renaissance arts both civil and sacred. Painting specialized trips Private visits to museums and monuments after doors closing Architecture specialized trips. Sculpture specialized trips History specialized trips Logistics, transports and accommodation for cultural trips in Andalucía. Access to libraries and archivies

4 Spanish Horse Andalucía is a quality model for all horse lovers all over the world. In the XVIth century, King Philip II, entrusted the 1st Marquis of El Carpio the creation of the Royal Stables of Córdoba, where they brought together the best stud horses and mares from the lands bordering the Guadalquivir River. This was the origin of what is known as the pure spanish race horse. The devotion to the search of excellence in this animal, worldwide admired for its expressiveness and elegance of its movements, is still the motto of many breeders mostly settled in the areas of Jerez and Córdoba. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Visit to the Royal School of Equestrian Arts in Jerez and its famous show How the Andalusian Horses Dance" Visit to the most important horse breeders in Andalucía Horse riding routes in Doñana Park and other natural reserves Riding and dressage school Visit and show at the Royal Stables in Córdoba. Doma vaquera or country dressage Horse for country labours Specialised talks and lectures Specialised shopping tours Accommodation in private horse farms.

5 Pure Flamenco Song, dance, guitar, rhythm you can breath flamenco in Andalucía with all its passion and emotion. Flamenco is not a touristic attraction. It is part of our daily life, part of our character. We invite you to discover it truly. From the professional shows of the Tablaos or Festivals of reputed artists, to the Peñas (local associations) and bars where spectators jump into stage to dance or sing showing their passion for this thrilling art. We will show you the magic triangle of Seville-Cádiz-Jerez, birthplace of the flamenco, but also Granada, Málaga, Huelva and the rest of Andalucía, each one with their own character. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Tablaos : professional flamenco shows Tours to the peñas flamencas : Local flamenco associations. Popular flamenco Flamenco nightlife: Bars of flamenco ambiance where local people dance and sing Flamenco School: lessons of dance, guitar or rythm Festivals and reputed artists shows and performances Specialised shopping tours Lectures and talks on flamenco Flamenco in popular celebrations: Feria, pilgrimages, Holy Week, Christmas Private flamenco shows Flamenco in the villages: We will visit the villages with the strongest flamenco tradition.

6 Holy Week The whole city of Seville dresses up every day to jump into the streets during the Holy Week. A week of passion, of emotion and beauty A Seville that smells of orange blossom, a Seville that gets darker and silent. Here, the Holy Week is more than just a religious celebration. It is a unique show capable of moving anyone whatever religion or culture. An open air museum transformed by an staging formed by the music, the smell, the light and even the moon. Emotion in its purest state! Come to Seville we will show it to you! SOME OF OUR SERVICES Best hotels and private Villas Best balconies in private houses and palaces to watch the processions. Personalized shopping tours on Holy Week products Box seats in the official route Guided visits to the churches of the different brotherhoods or cofradías Saetas and concerts of Holy Week music Guided tours to see the processions in the street in the most magical corners. PPRR with local society

7 Seville s Fair Seville s Fair in April, is without any doubt one of the most colourful and stunning popular shows that can be seen in the world. However, although millions of visitors from all over the world travel to Seville in April to see it, Seville s Fair continues to be something very intimate so great part of its charm is still reserved for the sevillians and not at reach to the foreign visitor. At Otravis, our mission is to get you inside this closed world of the sevillian Fair, an aim that we achieve by treating you as our personal friends and introducing you in the local society and traditions so that you can fully participate in the feast. Place yourself in our hands and we promise you an unforgettable experience! SOME OF OUR SERVICES Best hotels and private Villas Flamenco lessons Tailor made flamenco dresses and gentlemen s costumes Access to the most exclusive private casetas Horse and mule carriages Horses for you to ride Bulfighting shows Visit to bullbreading farms and lectures with experts on bullfighting Best flamenco PPRR with local society

8 Castles, Palaces and Historical Houses Spain is filled with Castles, Palaces and Historical Houses that have belonged to the same families for centuries. In some cases we can suspect from their outside what treasures we can find in the inside, but other times they are hidden behind sober facades that remain unnoticed to the passers-by. Most of them are only for private use and not open to public. Put yourself in our hands and we will step back in the past with you by opening the doors of the most magnificent and unknown castles, palaces and houses in Spain. You will meet their owners, learn about their family history, have lunch, dinner or a drink with them and in some cases you will even be able to sleep in them. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Guided visits to castles, palaces or private historical houses Accommodation in some of these houses Lunch, dinners and other events Visit to private collections Private visits to museums Gardens and private patios Lectures on family history and genealogy Guided visits on special subjects

9 Golf Experience With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Andalucía is the perfect place to practice golf. No wonder it has become the leader golf destination in Europe with the larger number of golf courses. But golf is not just a sport. It is also an attitude, a lifestyle. We will offer you the best courses but also the top hotels, and unimaginable private villas, white sand beaches, spas and whatever is necessary for a perfect holiday at any moment of the year. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Best golf courses in Andalucía: Sotogrande, Costa del Sol, Sancti Petri Luxury private villas Conierge services: personal assistance, private cars, shopping etc Boat charters Golf lessons Health and beauty Hotels and restaurants Luxury car rental

10 Brave Bulls in freedom SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Brave bulls are one of the symbols of Spain but strange enough they are mainly known through their most controversial side: The moment of their death at the bullring. However, what is unknown by most people is the beauty, respect and love that involves the breading and life of this magnificent animal. Hundreds of people in Spain devote their lives to the preservation of this race, unique in the world, that already coexisted with men in prehistorical times. The brave bull lives in freedom in beautiful country sites during 6 full years, time during which, it s taken care of according to ancestral traditions full of respect and worship to the bull. We will visit the most prestigious ganaderías (breading farms) and talk to their owners and bullfighters to discover this fascinating world. Private visits to the most prestigious bull farms to learn about the bull s life in freedom Specialized talks with the main breeders and bullfighters on specific issues Rejoneo horseback) exhibitions (fighting the bull on Tienta de machos : test done in the open countryside to the male bulls to check on their fighting spirit in order to select the fathers. Tentaderos de hembras : test done in the bullring to the cows (females) to check on their fighting spirit in order to select the mothers. Other country labours related with the bulls such as the labours of directing the animals with the horses, feeding them, or branding them.

11 Bullfighting What makes a man want to risk his life every afternoon fighting a brave bull? Fighting a bull is an act of faith: in the art, in the game and in God. The truth of the bullfight is to have a mystery to tell and to be able to tell it. Everything involved in the bullfighting has a why and a significance. We will show you the meaning of every detail, form the different actors of the performance such as picadores or banderilleros to the significance of the rituals done in the arena. Lead by the hand of professional bullfighters we will learn how they think, what they feel and what they fear so that we can learn to enjoy the Feast in all its magnificence. WHAT WE WILL SEE Visits to the Bullring: the arena, the burladeros, chapel, hospital and the significance of each one of them. The torero dress, Traje de Luces and its elements. The Suerte de varas or picadores to judge the bravety of the bull The muleta: natural, derechazo, pase de pecho President and rules Actors of the bullfighting and their importance and duty The different pases with capote: la verónica, chicuelina, media verónica Banderillas and the different ways of puting them The supreme luck or the killing of the bull The use of the handkerchief and the different awards

12 Luxury at your table Some of us think that sometimes, having the best food is just not enough. It is important, of course and we will provide it for you, but sometimes, it s also necessary to wrap it up in a beautiful package and put a ribbon to it. From simple country luncheons to the most sophisticated and elegant dinner tables, outdoors or indoors, but always with an impeccable presentation and staging so that you can enjoy a gastronomic experience with no equal. We will look for the most impressive venues and will take care of all the details for a unique event, no matter if it is just a dinner for two or a party for 500 or more. SOME OF OUR SERVICES Search of the most incredible locations. Best cooks Flower arrangements Unique table settings Lighting Theme decorations Life music performances Global organisation for large events such as weddings or parties.

13 Culinary Experiences Andalucía has countless gastronomic jewels, unique in the world and capable of impressing the most exquisite gourmet. We propose a sensorial journey that will take us from the iberic ham of Huelva, to the caviar in Riofrío (Granada), the olive oil of Jaén, the tapas in Seville or the wines of Córdoba or Jerez without forgetting the kingprawns of Sanlúcar or the tuna fish from Barbate (both in Cádiz) All of them together in a healthy, natural but full of shades gastronomy that has no need of additives because it is based on the best products. A different way of visiting Andalucía. SOME OF OUR SERVICES Strolling through Seville from tapa to tapa Visit to the province of Jaén and the sea of olive trees : The best olive oil of the world combined with the magnificent towns of Úbeda y Baeza Caviar de Riofrío (Granada): considered one of the best in the world and the only 100% ecologic. Best combination to the beauty of the Alhambra. The bull route, the white towns, the beaches of Cádiz and the tuna fish from Barbate Cooking lessons at all levels Tour to the mounts of Aracena and Jabugo to discover the best iberic ham Sailing down the Guadalquivir river through the Natural Park of Doñana up to Sanlúcar of Barrameda to taste the king prawns and the manzanilla wine Córdoba, mixtures of cultures: salmorejo, flamenquines and Montilla wines Jerez: wines, horses and flamenco Specialized tastings and mixtures

14 Hunting in Spain The hunting tradition goes back in Spain to the beginning of our history. The orography and climate have developed a wide range of species that go from the red deer in the meadows to the ibex in the mountains or the fallow deer, roe deer, wild board or wild sheep which complete the hunting diversity of our country. Special attention to be given without doubt, to the red partridge, ducks and other species that compose the shooting modalities. The ways of hunting are also most varied and we offer them all to you. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Driven red legged partridge hunts Big Hunting games (Montería) Falconery Specialized shopping tours Hare hunting with greyhounds and horses Best logistics and organization Luxury accommodations

15 Motor The motor world is always a good ally in travel experiences. From off road trips by 4x4 or hummers that will take us to the most remote places to driving trips on classic cars or the best sport cars to take you from one town to the other. Without forgetting the most extreme driving experiences at any of the three professional race tracks in Andalucía. Porche, Lamborghini, Hummer, Ferrari, Classics of all ages and styles, buggies, quads or 4x4 SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Professional motorbike track experiences. Professional car track experiences Classic cars routes Luxury car rental Off road routes : 4x4, buggies, Hummer or quads Road driving routes with Lamborghini, Porche o Ferrari Professional driving clinics Accommodation and logistics overnight trips.

16 Boats The Mediterranean sea, the Atlantic ocean or the Guadalquivir river. All of them offer countless possibilities for enjoying water activities. The most active water sports such as kite surf, waterski or jetski, quite crossings in the best sailing boats or yachts, experiences with classic boats or best fishing are just some of the possibilities. SOME OF THE SERVICES WE OFFER Yacht and Sailing boats charters Classic boats Crossings along the river Guadalquivir to Doñana Park Kite or Windsurf in Tarifa Water sports : jetski, waterski, wakeboard, fly board, sailing races Diving and fishing Crossings to Morocco or Portugal Parties on board

17 Andalucía from the air We offer a new way of discovering our country from the air. Either on a balloon, a helicopter or a private flight, our clients will be able to discover the wonders and variaty of our landscape. From the montains of the Sierra de Aracena, Sierra de Hornachuelo or Grazalema to the farming lands, the olive trees sea, the desert of Almería, the snows of Sierra Nevada or the floded lands of Doñana. We will also give you the opportunity to see the main cities and towns from the air. SOME OF OUR SERVICES Panoramic flights on balloon. Private jets Helicopters Microlight aircrafts Paragliding Skydiving

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