Portillo's Andalucia
★ 7 · 2023 · Documentary
Michael Portillo explores the region of Andalucia in southern Spain, visiting six of his favourite locations in the area.
Episodes
1. Granada60m · Staying in the grounds of the Alhambra, he meets food writer Fiona Dunlop to learn about Granada's traditional cuisine, and tries his hand at the potter's wheel in a 500-year-old family business.
2. Malaga and Ronda60m · In the coastal city of Malaga, Michael enjoys one of Spain's biggest street parties: the Feria. He also visits the incredible hilltop town of Ronda, and stops off at a vineyard.
3. Cordoba and Costa del Sol60m · Michael visits the ancient city of Cordoba and the Costa del Sol, savouring the mixture of Roman, Muslim, and Christian civilisations and meeting an olive oil farmer.
4. Huelva and Aracena60m · Michael visits the busiest fishing port in Andalucía, stops off in Huelva city to follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus and visits the stunning Gruta de las Maravillas caves.
5. Cádiz and Jerez60m · Michael takes part in an exercise to hoist the mainsail of an 80-metre long tall ship, and learns why world sherry capital Jerez is also the home of the flamenco guitar.
6. Sevilla and CarmonaMichael finishes his Andalucian odyssey, taking us to two places he knows best - the capital city of Sevilla, and Carmona where he lives - taking in the Metropol Parasol and tapas.More Like This
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