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May is here, and we’re turning up the flavor, fun, and feria vibes in Cádiz. 🌿🎉

This month is packed with local experiences that celebrate the very best of spring. We’re kicking things off with our popular Patio Tours in El Puerto—step inside hidden courtyards full of color, history, and local pride.

We’re also diving into one of the season’s highlights: the Almadraba Bluefin Tuna Tasting, where you’ll experience this iconic catch at its absolute best. And back by demand, our Paella event at Tasca Talavan and Cooking Classes at Viña La Torre return—hands-on, seasonal, and always paired with great local wine.

Every Friday night, The Company Room keeps things interesting with rotating cocktail tastings—sherry, gin, tiki, and more—in a speakeasy-style setting. 🍸

And of course, it’s Feria season—flamenco, rebujito, music, dancing, and streets full of life. Add in the Tuna Festivals across Barbate, Conil, Zahara, and Tarifa, and you’ve basically got the coast at its most alive.

May also brings that perfect Cádiz weather—not too hot, not too cold—basically made for getting outside and actually enjoying the city properly. 🌿✨

This is when the tours really shine: spring walks through historic streets, laid-back tapas tours hopping between local spots, cycling along the coast with the sea breeze in your face, or sipping sherry straight from the source at a bodega.

It’s also the best time to do it with people—families visiting, friends in town, or just a good excuse to drag someone out of the house and show them why Cádiz hits different in spring. 🍷☀️

​Book your tour today and make the most of May—this is the season where everything feels a bit slower, brighter, and a lot more fun.

✨ 🎉 Explore the Patios of El Puerto de Santa María 🎉​
Join us on Friday, May 15th, and step behind the doors of El Puerto’s elegant Barrio Alto, where centuries-old homes (16th–18th century palatial houses) hide some of the most beautiful and overlooked patios in Andalusia.

This is your chance to wander through living history, local pride, and secret courtyards most visitors never get to see.

🎉 What to Expect​
- Guided stroll through several historic private patios
- Insight into El Puerto’s aristocratic past and architecture
- Coffee & churros stop along the way

🕐 Time: 10:30 – 13:30
📍 Location: El Puerto de Santa María – Barrio Alto
💰 Price: €20 per person (cash on the day of the tour)

🥘 Paella & Rice Delights: A Tasting Experience in Rota​
Join us on Friday May, 15th, and be ready to discover Spain’s most iconic dish in three mouthwatering versions. 🍷 Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavor, wine, and culture at Tasca Talaván.

✨ What to Expect:​
🔸2 Appetizers ​
🔸 Arroz con Marisco
🔸 Paella Valenciana​
🔸 Wine pairings with each dish + local cheese & dessert wine to finish

🍇 Bonus Sip: Come hungry, leave happy—this one’s going to sell out fast!

📍 Location: Tasca Talaván, Calle Mina 41 – Rota
🕕 Time: 18:00 – 20:30

💶 Price: €60 per person

🐟 Cádiz Market Tasting Tour – Eat Like a Local! 🍷🍤

Wednesday 27th & 30th May​
Step into the heart of Cádiz’s vibrant food scene with this full-immersion market experience, a must for foodies and travelers who want to taste the city like a true local.

🎉 What to Expect

• 15+ tastings of local food and drink
• Guided visit through the Cádiz fish market & surrounding stalls
  Learn about Andalusian wines, seafood traditions, and market culture
• Insider insight from local guides Adri & Jo
• Learn to shop like a real abuela (success not guaranteed!)

🕐 Duration: 2–2.5 hours
💶 Price: €60, please inquire for details

👥 Minimum group: 6 people

🍷👨‍🍳 Spanish Cooking Class at the Vineyards 🇪🇸🔥

Join us Thursday, May 28th, and roll up your sleeves and cook like you actually live here—not just like someone who watches Spanish recipes on Instagram and hopes for the best. 😄

Join us for a hands-on culinary experience where you’ll learn to prepare three authentic Spanish dishes, all while enjoying great local wines in a beautiful vineyard setting.

🎉 What to Expect 👨‍🍳

• A fully interactive cooking class (no watching from the sidelines)
• Learn 3 traditional Spanish recipes step-by-step
• Wine is included throughout the experience
• A relaxed vineyard atmosphere at Viña la Torre

🕙 Time: 10:00 (3-hour experience)

📍 Location: Viña La Torre

💰 Price: €65 per person

🐟✨Almadraba Bluefin Tuna Tasting at Tasca Talaván 🍷🔥

Join us Friday, May 29th – This is not your average dinner—it’s a rare seasonal celebration of wild Almadraba bluefin tuna, prepared using traditional coastal techniques from Cádiz and served in a full tasting experience you won’t forget anytime soon..

🎉 What to Expect​
- 8 different bluefin tuna preparations using ancestral recipes
- 4 carefully selected local wine pairings
- Finish with regional cheese
- Tintilla dessert wine to close the experience

🕕 Time: 18:00 – 20:30
📍 Location: Tasca Talaván, Calle Mina 41, Rota
💰 Price: €75 per person

FRIDAY 8TH

🍸🎉 Cinco de Mayo Speakeasy Night ​
Step into our exclusive speakeasy-style celebration this 5 de Mayo — where bold cocktails meet delicious Mexican bites in one unforgettable night.

✨ What to Expect:​
🍹 4 craft cocktails inspired by the 5 de Mayo celebration.
🌮 Each paired with a uniquely molecular Mexican-inspired dish.

This is not your average fiesta — it’s a flavorful, intimate experience.

FRIDAY 15TH

🌺 Tiki Rum Cocktail Tasting at The Company Room! 🍍🌊​
Get swept away to a tropical paradise with our bold and boozy Tiki Rum Tasting—a night of exotic flavors, island vibes, and killer cocktails.

✨ What to Expect:​
🍹 Taste 4 vibrant Tiki-style rum cocktails—think pineapple, spice, citrus, and everything nice.
🍢 Each cocktail is paired with a tropical-inspired bite to bring the beach straight to your taste buds..

FRIDAY 22ND

Join Us for a Spring Cocktail Tasting!

Step into our exclusive speakeasy, The Company Room, and celebrate the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring with our seasonal cocktail tasting!

✨ What to Expect:🌸​
🌿 Taste 4 unique cocktails, each inspired by the bright, floral, and refreshing vibes of spring.
🍽 Enjoy a delicious appetizer paired with each drink, designed to complement the fresh flavors of the season.