How We Experience the Saca de las Yeguas at Kukutana
Dawn had not yet broken when we began to hear the first horses approaching from the marshes. Dust slowly rising from the tracks.The deep voices of the yegüerizos breaking the silence of the early morning.The sound of hooves blending with the wind and the first warmth of a June day.
Discovering Andalusia Through Togetherness
Every spring, Andalusia fills once again with shared paths and familiar journeys. Entire families prepare a house, a meal or a trip together. Friends who have not seen each other for some time meet again. Different generations gather around the same table or walk the same paths they have always
What Is a Romería in Andalusia (And How to Experience It From Within)
There are days when countryside paths fill with horses, carts and families. Music drifts through the pine forests. Dust rises with every step. And the journey is shared. It is not an event. It is not something to be watched from the outside. It is a romería. A romería is
Acebrón Palace: history and everything you need to know for your visit
Did you know that Doñana has an extensive network of visitor centres where you can see exhibitions about the natural environment, learn about the area and go on self-guided hiking trails through its different ecosystems? All of them are open to the public, and one of the most popular is
La Saca de las Yeguas: a journey into the living tradition of Almonte
La Saca de las Yeguas is a centuries-old traditional event dating back more than 500 years, highlighted as a tourist attraction held in the Spanish municipality of Almonte, just under an hour from the city of Seville, coinciding with the San Pedro fair, its patron saint festivities and the old
Take a bit of Andalusia home with you
After a stay at Kukutana, spend some time browsing the winding streets of Seville to stock up on all this enchanting city has to offer Ceramics, art, leather goods, jewellery, Andalusian fashion and delicious jamón iberico and olive oil – Seville has a wonderful selection of shops, galleries and workshops
A beautifully appointed private house in an idyllic countryside location – as perfect for exploration as it is for relaxation Located within the unspoilt countryside of southern Spain, Kukutana – a six bedroom private house and gardens – is an ideal base for a week exploring Andalusia Bordering the region’s
Seville: a feast for the senses
How about a day trip to sensational Seville? Located just one hour from Kukutana, this beautiful city is bathed in sunshine for most of the year and bursts with energy, passion and culture. With a colourful history dating back to Roman times, vibrant Seville is a feast for the senses,
A visit to Sanlúcar de Barrameda
The engaging Andalusian town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda sits on the banks of the Guadalquivir River at the northern tip of Spain’s revered sherry triangle. The town is well worth a visit during your stay at Kukutana and provides a useful point of entry into the beautiful Doñana National Park.
Heard of the ‘white city’ of El Rocío, Andalusia?
Riding into the white town of El Rocío is the closest you can get to life in the Wild West, whilst the town plays host to one of Spain’s largest pilgrimages The intriguing village of El Rocío is located in the marshlands of the Guadalquivir River delta on the edge
