EXPERIENCE SUMMARY: Wine Tasting Tours in Barcelona: Best Spanish wines
DESTINATION COUNTRY: Spain
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: Barcelona & Catalonia
CATEGORY: Go local, Gastronomy & Wines
PLACES OF INTEREST:
There’s a Spanish Wine for Every Drinker
Best spanish red wines
10 benefits of drinking red wine
Spanish White Wines

BARCELONA & CATALONIA

Wine Tasting Tours in Barcelona: Best Spanish wines

If you are looking for the coolest wine tours to have in Spain, you came to the right place!

Can you think of a better way to discover the Spanish wine than by actually visiting their places of origin? Many of Spain’s leading vineyards are open to visitors: many are hundreds of years old, some boast an extraordinary architectural richness, and others even include interesting collections of art relating to the wine culture.

It is a real privilege to enter this world accompanied by those who have a such a deep understanding of it. Our team will show you how to fully appreciate it: we will take around the facilities, the vineyards, the production process, we will reveal the secrets of wine tasting and you will, of course, be able to sample the wines accompanied by typical local dishes.

THERE’S A SPANISH WINE FOR EVERY DRINKER

Starting with Rioja and Albariño and getting to Cava and Sherry, Spain is definitely a wine lover’s paradise.

Close up of a bartender pouring two glasses of white wine on a wooden bar top.

Spain has dedicated a lot of its land to wine production and it´s among the third-largest producers of wine globally speaking. It is widely known for red wines, but there are plenty of unique Spanish wines to discover, whether they are white, sparkling, or aromatized.

There are many different wine varieties available that it can be difficult to find the perfect choice for your taste. Luckily for you, we have a team ready to help you better understand how to select Spanish wine varieties and why these wines are the perfect accent to virtually any gathering.

There are many things to consider before deciding which Spanish wine variety is perfect for you in order to get maximum taste and enjoyment out of every sip. But one of the best ways to experience the Spanish wine in its purest form is by visiting the areas in which vineyards are placed.

BEST SPANISH RED WINES

It´s no secret that many of the most widely known Spanish wines are red. This is because they are the perfect pair to rich and healthy dishes, an important feature of the cuisine in Spain.

Here are a few of the most common varieties of vino tinto, listed by region:

Rioja

Rioja is synonymous with the Spanish wine. The region of La Rioja is located in northern Spain and its climate is ideal for growing tempranillo and garnacha grapes, as well as graciano, mazuela, and maturana. Many of the best Rioja wines blend more than one of these grapes, but you can also find single varietals.

Ribera Del Duero

This is likely to be the second-most popular Spanish red wine. It is produced in the Northern region of Castilla y León and its name comes from its location beside the Duero River. Most of the wine produced here is red and a lot of it is made from tinto fino grapes. Other varieties of this wine include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Garnacha.

Priorat

Priorat wine is known for full-bodied red wines which are made from Garnacha and Cariñena grapes. Due to its extremely dry climate and unique soil composition create high-quality wines that are among the most expensive in Spain.

Toro

The Toro winemaking region is placed on a dry and windy plateau above the Duero River valley in Castilla y León. Most wines here are made from tinta de toro, a grape that’s very similar to tempranillo. These wines tend to be extremely tannic with high alcohol content, a fact that sets them apart from some better-known wines from nearby regions.

Ribiera Sacra

Ribeira Sacra is the Galician name for “Sacred Shore” due to the fact that this region is dominated by the Miño and Sil rivers. Its red wines are made mainly from Mencía grapes, that are planted on tiny terraces. These very difficult conditions create unique wines worthily to taste.

10 BENEFITS OF DRINKING RED WINE

Red wine contains powerful antioxidants, and many sources claim that drinking it has health benefits.

According to WHITEHALL Lane, these are the top benefits:

Rich in antioxidants
Lowers bad cholesterol
Keeps heart healthy
Regulates blood sugar
Reduces the risk of cancer
Helps treat common cold
Keeps memory sharp
Keeps you slim
Reduces the risk of depression
Has positive effects on the digestive system

SPANISH WHITE WINES

Spain’s most popular wines are red, but its white wines are very good as well. These wines are produced all over the country and with the help of an immense variety of grapes, flavors, and winemaking techniques. Actually, the country’s most widely planted grape—airén—is white.

Here are some of the best Spanish white wines for you to try:

White Rioja

The wines from the Rioja region are usually red, but many people don’t know that here are also produced incredible white wines which are known as Rioja Blanco. They’re generally made from viura grapes, but white garnacha, malvasia, and white tempranillo are also common. The White Rioja wine can be light and fresh or rich and nutty, and they tend to be aged for over a decade.

Albariño

Albariño grape grows in Northwestern Spain and Portugal. It’s very common in the Rias Baixas region of Galicia. This light and slightly bitter wine is likely to be the most popular Spanish white wine abroad. Besides, this type of grape grows also in some parts of the US Pacific coast.

Rueda/Verdejo

The Rueda region is located in Castilla y León, and is home to a unique wine called verdejo. It’s often referred to by the name of the grape (verdejo) instead of the region (Rueda). Verdejo is crisp, dry, and also citrusy, creating this way the perfect contrast with the full-bodied red wines that are produced in neighboring regions.

Txakoli

You can´t say you visited the Basque Country until you had a glass (or several) of txakoli. This lightly sparkling, fruity white wine is a symbol of the Basque wine culture. It’s made with hondarrabi zuri grapes, and it has been produced since at least the 15th century. It may come from these different DO regions: Getariako, Bizkaiko, or Arabako Txakolina. Each of these regions produces its own version.

Godello

Godello is a type of grape grown in the rainy region of Galicia. Godello wines are extremely dry and high in alcohol, and are often compared to Chardonnay or white Burgundy. These wines are the perfect choice if you want to taste an uncommon Spanish white wine.

Barcelona wine tasting tour is a dream come true: Now take it to the next level!

This magical tour will take you off the beaten path and into incredible family-run bodegas and tapas bars most tourists won’t even notice. You’ll taste Spanish and Catalan wines, each paired beautifully with home-cooked tapas. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating history of the wine industry in Spain and walk the streets like a local.

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WINE TOURS IN BARCELONA

Carameltrail organise the best wine tours in Barcelona, so you enjoy the most of it: hidden places, the wines, the food, the local people and the amazing landscape. There’s no hassle or worry about getting into your favorite places.

OUR EXPERT TEAM

Live this extraordinary experience, enter the magic and savor the aromas of the vineyards in the wine regions of Spain. Our expert team, specialized and with extensive knowledge of the wine routes, will prepare your worry-free trip so that you can simply enjoy.

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   Michele Sussman 
 September 19, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We wanted something completely different when we began to reschedule our canceled March 2020 Portugal trip. Friends of ours spoke so highly about their two vacations planned by Samuel Rojo of Carameltrail that we decided to use his services. We have traveled extensively but have always made the arrangements ourselves. The vacation Samuel organized for us was so much more than we could have imagined, including many experiences we would never have had the opportunity to know were available! We spent ten days in Lisbon and five days in Porto — with day trip excursions from each of those cities, all arranged by Carameltrail. Every detail of our trip was perfect. Our two hotels were first class — located in the best part of each city. Each tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. Our only regret is that Carameltrail doesn’t arrange trips everywhere! Samuel and Paloma spoiled us — thank you!
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 June 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just utilized Carameltrails to plan out recent trip to Spain and Portugal.The timing, planning, itinerary and communication were were all essentially perfect -I do not think it would be possible for any travel planners based outside of Spain to  provide equivalent service. They were spot on in every recommendation to our itinerary and provided us with a smooth, easy and carefree trip. Paloma and Samuel  were in touch with us daily and, also, at a moment's notice to answer questions. The gastronomic experiences they arranged for us were both authentic and outstanding - perhaps the most memorable part of the trip. We had a single unforeseen problem with one of our pre-arranged transportation modalities and they were able to address it professionally and completely within a half hour.
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   Pat Harding 
 July 17, 2025
 
 
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 March 27, 2026
 
 
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 May 24, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just returned from a wonderful trip to Portugal and Spain and could not have been more thrilled with the quality of service provided by Carameltrail.  From the start, Samuel worked with us to develop an itinerary that covered all our desired destinations.  Once in Portugal and Spain, we were impressed with the quality and location of hotels and the professionalism of the drivers (always on time, clean and high-quality vehicles).   What most impressed us were the guided tours that Carameltrail arranged for us - a Rioja winery tour, Guggenheim Museum tour to Bilbao, Gaudi tour, walking tour of Lisbon and a walking tour of Madrid and the Prado.  All of our tour guides were very knowledgeable and each one enhanced our understanding of the region, its rich history and fascinating attractions!

From the day we arrived, Samuel and his office regularly communicated with us via text to ensure we were happy with our arrangements.  We would highly recommend Carameltrail!  They did all the work, so we could just enjoy ourselves!!!!
  
 
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   Wayne Cole 
 June 16, 2025
 
 
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   Tiffany Griego 
 January 10, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently returned from a two-week trip to Spain at Christmastime, which was arranged for us by the dedicated, knowledgeable team at CaramelTrail. It was a trip of a lifetime for our three generations traveling together – from sparkling white villages to intricate alcázars to phenomenal restaurants – all arranged for us by Angela Vigil Martínez over the course of a year.

Angela took great care in listening to the goals of multiple family members, helping us fine-tune the itinerary, and to ensure the trip was smooth and comfortable, she arranged for all our drivers, guides, train reservations, and hotel accommodations. We had several pre-trip telephone calls and emails during which Angela carefully listened to our interests and provided us with many excellent recommendations to plan our itinerary. Both Angela and Paloma were frequently int ouch with our group during our trip to ensure all was going as planned.

Highlights for us included seeing all the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations throughout southern Spain and Madrid, as well as enjoying the New Year’s Eve and Cabalgata Tres Magos, all unique suggestions from Angela to make the trip most memorable.  We have returned home with nothing but the best memories of our family together in España for the holidays…

…and we return home with the most enthusiastic praise for CaramelTrail. We cannot wait to work with Angela and Paloma again, next time to travel to Morocco, and we are recommending this team to our friends and to you!
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 February 28, 2024
 
 
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   Rick 
 May 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carameltrail did a terrific job planning and organizing our trip to Spain and Portugal. All the hotels, meals, guides, drivers and activities were excellent. Paloma and Angela always answered our questions promptly and checked in regularly to see how we were doing. We could not have been happier with the experience.

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 May 31, 2023
 
 
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 December 6, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100% Confidence in Angela and Paloma. They created and executed an amazing 9 day trip for my family of 9 to travel from Barcelona, to Seville, to Cordoba, to Malaga, and then Granada. Angela was so patient in the planning process. Listened to our objectives, created a plan, and then updated it many times until we thought it was perfect. And, it ended up being more than perfect. Once we arrived in Barcelona, Paloma took the lead and was available 24/7..immediately responding on WhatsApp. At every turn, transportation was top notch. Great drivers and great vehicles. Hotel at Malaga was 5star...exactly what we needed...a warm, cozy LHW oasis after a long week situated perfectly in a dynamic walkable city. All the activities they arranged were either super fun, super delicious, or super cool. Site seeing, food tours, bike tours...the guides were also so easy going, relatable, and accommodating. They always had the best restaurant recommendations...no need to question them. Every reco was perfect. We would recommend them 100000%.
  
 
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   Miriam Morgan 
 September 17, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Angela helped my husband and me plan our trip to Bilbao, San Sebastian and Barcelona. Her suggestions and communication from the start were exceptional. She listened to our desires, worked within our budget and executed a flawless trip. Everything, from hotels to restaurant reservations to guides to drivers to travel arrangements, was first-class. Plus, she kept in touch with us throughout our trip so as to be proactive to any concerns or glitches which might have arisen (none did). We would recommend Caramel Trail wholeheartedly.
  
 
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   Ann Pursley 
 April 26, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carameltrail was exceptional!  Angela made planning our trip to Spain so smooth and stress free; arranging every detail from start to finish. She was patient as we changed and rearranged events, and ultimately provided a well blended itinerary based on our expectations and her knowledge. Once we arrived in Spain, Angela and Paloma were available to assist us 24/7 with any need. They checked in every day and guided us along the way ensuring a smooth itinerary. The private tours, transportation, and dinners were exceptional! When our flight home changed unexpectedly and quickly, Paloma was available immediately to coordinate the transportation change. From start to finish, Carameltrail was amazing and I highly recommend them.
  
 
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   Julius Green 
 September 22, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our vacation was outstanding and camel trail was very responsive to all of our needs. We planned together and everything worked out perfectly. I will use them when we go anywhere they cover. 5 huge stars. May even ask them for references for areas they do not cover. Also all our guides agreed with the excellence of this company.
  
 
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   Beverly Lindsay 
 June 20, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are just returning home from the best vacation ever and I can't recommend Carameltrail  highly enough! Angela with Carameltrail guided us in the planning process before our journey begin and stayed in contact during our travels. The experience was seamless and stress-free. Angela is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cared about creating the perfect itinerary. She took the time to understand our preferences and suggested unique destinations and activities. Angela cared so much she met us at our hotel in Madrid. During our travels we were in contact with Angela and Paloma by WhatsApp and they created a Tourwriters App we could use to keep our schedule at our fingertips.

Every detail, from flights, private drivers/car service, train tickets, and hotel accommodations (we often said we must be living right to get this room) but we knew the real truth was Carameltrail.  We enjoyed walking tours, Tapas tours, private cooking class & a farm to table lunch experience in a private home in Portugal national forest. All these activities were planned by Carameltrail. We talked with all the guides and drivers  we came in contact with and they all appreciated the working relationship with Carameltrail. Not one detail was over looked and they were quick to answer if we needed anything during our travels.

If you are looking for a travel planner that truly goes above and beyond, look no further. This trip was Spain and Portugal.  We will be booking Morocco in the near future with Carameltrail.
  
 
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   Iori Suzuki 
 January 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We asked Carameltrail to create a private 16 day tour for my wife and I to see and experience multiple cities and towns in Spain and Portugal. The team, led by Angela and Paloma, delivered on all of our high expectations.

Starting with Angela's extensively detailed itinerary, they arranged all of the logistics for hotels, shows, transportation (mix of train, limousines and rental car), and tour guides. Their experience in planning and execution paid off, for this turned out to be the least stressful and most enjoyable travel experience of our lifetime.

Much credit also goes to their hand-picked guides who led us on a private tour of each of their home towns. They were all prompt and thoughtful, sharing local knowledge that added greatly to our understanding of the rich history and culture of each region.

We also appreciated Carameltrail's care and responsiveness to our needs. There were many times we needed last minute restaurant recommendations and reservations, and Paloma in particular would always come through, regardless of the hour.

Lastly, we saw from the special way in which hotels, restaurants and vendors treated us, that Carameltrail's reputation and influence carries weight. Whether it was a free room upgrade or front row seats at the most popular flamenco show in Madrid, we felt like royalty.

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   Michael Campo 
 October 20, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caramel Trail once again did an awesome job designing and taking care of us on our trip to Barcelona. Every guide and driver was friendly and knowledgeable, and you could tell that they really enjoyed what they do.  Samuel and Paloma who run the agency even checked in by text a few times during our stay to make sure everything was going well for us. Top notch service! This is the 3rd trip I booked through Caramel Trail, and have used them previously for a trip to Portugal and Morrocco.
  
 
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   Jeff Rosolio 
 March 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caramel Trail assisted us on our travels to Spain and Portugal. We cannot say enough great things about their recommendations, travel support and guidance throughout our entire trip. Whenever we contacted Angela or Paloma they responded within minutes every time. They literally made us feel as if we were their only clients. When our trip was disrupted due to weather on Madeira, Caramel Trail had us rebooked and accommodated within hours, which was amazing. We highly recommended them to anyone traveling and needing top notch support!
  
 
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   Annette Guarisco Fildes 
 June 27, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a perfect trip planned for us by Angela and Paloma at Carameltrail.  We moved around a lot and they handled it all without a hitch. They took the time to learn what we wanted, from fun in Barcelona to walking the El Camino trail for a spiritual experience. The tours they arranged were fantastic with expert guides who shared so much about Spain’s treasures. They answered any questions we had before or during promptly and with just the info and choices we were looking for. They are very professional and talented. Use them for a trip to Spain!
  
 
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   Mike Gosline 
 June 16, 2022
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caramel Trail is amazing!  We've taken two trips that the Caramel Trail team organized and they've both been perfect.  The first trip in 2017 was six weeks in Spain and the second trip in 2022 was six weeks in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.  Both trips were excellent.  Samuel and Paloma know how to take care of every detail to ensure a great experience is had by everyone.  They really work hard to ensure an amazing trip and it shows.  I feel very lucky that we found them to help us plan unforgettable vacations.
  
 
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   Arlene Zonni 
 October 3, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Angela and her associate Paloma at Carameltrail did an amazing job for us!  I wanted a completely custom 12 night tour of Spain and Portugal. This was late August & early September of 2024.  I went in with no particular ideas.  After a series of questions to get to know what my family did and didn't like, and only about 4 exchanges back and forth, Angela had created a completely custom, amazing and unforgettable trip for us!  The trip included hotels, transfers, train tickets, entry tickets, tours, guides, and so much more!!  Every person that represented the company did an amazing and very professional job.  We did not have a single issue!  Here is the bulk of what we did: Land in Barcelona for three nights and stayed a great hotel in an amazing location.  We did wine tasting, food tasting (ask for David!  He had us in stitches!), flamenco show at the concert hall, and an Gaudi tour (with guide and driver) in Barcelona.  They booked us the high speed train (around 5 hours) to Seville.  Once again, amazing hotel in a great location for 3 nights.  We did a guided walking city tour, a different flamenco show, and day trip to Costa de la Cruz (with guide and driver). Seville was just wonderful!  Then one of their drivers drove us to our next destination in Cascais (a beautiful beach city just outside of Lisbon).  We stopped at lovely Evora on the way. Once again, the hotel in Cascais was topnotch!  The next day we had a driver and guide take us around Lisbon.  So lovely and so much to see!  If Florence Italy and San Francisco had a baby, it would look like Lisbon.  I love that city!  Next day we had a driver and guide for Sintra.  You DO NOT want to miss the palace in Sintra!   It is just breathtaking!! And that evening they booked us a private sailing on a catamaran in Cascais.  Sooooo relaxing and beautiful!!! Leaving Cascais, we had a driver that took us to Porto with a religious stop in Santarem (for the eucharistic miracle there) and Fatima.  Both were my request, and they fit it in wonderfully!  If you are Catholic, you have to visit those two places in Portugal!  Final stop that day was Porto.  Again, loved he hotel in Porto for the 3 night stay.  We were right in the hubbub near the train station.  We did a lovely city walking tour with a guide in Porto.  We enjoyed an AMAZING cooking class there and did a full day of wine tasting too.  You CANNOT miss the wine tasting in the Duro Valley.  These are views that are some of the most outstanding vineyard views you will ever see (puts Tuscany, Italy and Napa, CA to shame).  We loved learning about the port wines too!  I think that's a wrap.  It was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable trip. Carameltrails made all the dreams come true, and only in handful of messages and phone calls.  They are professionals through and through.  I would highly recommend their services.
  
 
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   Loren Howley 
 April 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding travel organizer! They listened well; capably planned our trip based on our interests, energy levels and budget; organized and arranged all the details of our journey; stayed in touch and graciously helped us when we needed to make changes during our trip due to weather or other circumstances; efficiently arranged for activity refunds when appropriate; and were always pleasant and helpful. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Fay Minert 
 May 26, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fun way to travel!  Samuel and his staff planned our visit to Spain and it was perfect down to the last detail!  Our transfers were worry free, with drivers picking us up at every location and taking us back and forth to the wonderful activities they had planned for us.  We really got to know each city through bike and segway tours, food and walking tours,  cooking classes and a flamenco show.  Everyone was kind and friendly, accommodating minor changes with grace and answering all our questions.  We’re so looking forward to traveling with you again, it was such a pleasure!  Thank you!
  
 
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   Susan McCully 
 October 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a wonderful time on our trip with CaramelTrail.  We had wanted to walk/hike throughout Northern Spain, studying the culture, visiting wineries, tasting pintxos and tapas along the way.  Samuel and Paloma were able to provide all of these opportunities.  Both drivers and guides were so helpful, knowledgeable and fun to be with.  We highly recommend using Caramel Trail as a travel agency.
  
 
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   Jeff Farlow 
 October 28, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We worked with Angela and the team at CaramelTrail to plan our trip to Portugal and Spain, and they were absolutely fantastic. When our outbound flight was canceled and we lost a day of travel, they quickly and seamlessly adjusted our itinerary so we didn’t miss a single activity. Throughout the trip, there were several moments where we needed to make changes, and they patiently and efficiently handled every request with zero added stress. They were incredibly responsive to our preferences and even introduced us to a few experiences we wouldn’t have found on our own, which ended up being some of our favorites. I’d highly recommend working with them to create a trip that’s truly tailored to your vision.
  
 
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   Kristen Kelly 
 June 28, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Caramel Trail arranged an amazing trip for our family to Spain and Morocco.  All of the hotels were great and located in key areas of the cities we visited.  The guides and drivers were wonderful - very informative and attentive.  They were always available for any questions.  We were absolutely thrilled with our experience and would give more than 5 stars if we could!
  
 
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   Richard S. Rios 
 October 10, 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We can't say enough good things about Caramel Trail travel agency.  Manuel and Paloma manage a great business which offers special care for its clients throughout their journey.  Our stay in Portugal and Spain consisted of seventeen nights of pure enjoyment.

We visited Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Triana, Alhambra, Grandada, Nerja, Axarquia, Frigiliana and our last stop was fabulous Malaga.  The choice of hotels and restaurants were excellentat at each stop.

Everything was well organized as Paloma and Manuel were available 24/7 to take care of whatever we needed.
The drivers and guides all did a great job as we were picked up at all locations in a timely manner.  Fortunately, we had no problems whatsoever which is a major credit to all Caramel Trail personnel.

We highly recommend Caramel Trail to any and all who choose to visit Portugal, Spain or Morocco.  You will easily realize that you are in good hands once you begin your journey.

Best,
Richard S. and Blanca M. Rios
San Antonio, Texas