Toma and Coe

01/06/2026

LATEST BLOG
Luxury travel is changing.
Travellers are beginning to rediscover something Andalucía has always rewarded: taking your time.

The relaunch of Spain’s legendary Al Andalus luxury train reflects a growing appetite for slower, more thoughtful travel through southern Spain. From Seville and Córdoba to Mérida and the plains of Castilla-La Mancha, the journey itself becomes part of the experience.

At TOMA & COE, we have always believed Andalucía deserves to be explored this way — whether from the window of a beautifully restored train carriage or through a bespoke private itinerary shaped entirely around your interests.

Some journeys follow the railway. Others follow the quieter roads beyond it.

Both reveal a Spain most visitors never truly see.

https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/all-aboard-the-al-andalus/

Luxury travel comes in many forms, from train travel on Al Andalus to a TOMA tour. The benefit of a TOMA tour is the itinerary is built solely around you.

23/05/2026

Congratulations to our pilgrims who arrived in Santiago today

19/05/2026

LATEST BLOG
The motorway may get you there faster.
But it will not show you the real Spain.

At TOMA & COE, we design bespoke road trips through the quieter regions of Spain, journeys shaped by back roads, historic Paradores, mountain passes, forgotten villages and landscapes that most travellers never reach.

From the windmills of Castilla-La Mancha and the white villages of Andalucía to the mountain roads of Aragón and the Atlantic coast of Green Spain, every itinerary is built road by road, hotel by hotel, around the way you actually want to travel.

This is not about ticking destinations off a list.
It is about rediscovering the pleasure of the journey itself.

https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/the-spain-road-trip/

At TOMA & COE we love the journey as well as the destination and we’re on hand to inspire, plan and deliver your perfect Spain road trip.

04/05/2026

LATEST BLOG
Cádiz: The City Napoleon Could Not Conquer

In 1810, as Napoleon’s forces swept across Europe, one city refused to fall.

Cádiz — a small Atlantic peninsula — became a symbol of resistance, holding firm for over two years while the rest of Spain lay under French control. Within its walls, the foundations of modern Spanish democracy were laid with the Constitution of 1812.

Today, that history is still visible. From the watchtowers of Torre Tavira to the sea-facing ramparts and the birthplace of La Pepa, Cádiz offers a rare combination of military history, cultural identity and coastal beauty.

At TOMA & COE, we explore Cádiz as more than a destination — as a story shaped by resilience, geography and the Atlantic itself.

https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/exploring-cadiz-the-city-which-outsmarted-napoleon/

Explore Cádiz, the city that resisted Napoleon. Discover history, coastal views, and culture in one of Andalucía’s most unique destinations.

23/04/2026

LATEST BLOG

A Culinary Retreat in Andalucía with Mark Hix

What defines a great food experience is not technique alone, but provenance.

TOMA & COE’s Culinary HIXperience with Mark Hix is built around that principle — a four-day journey through Andalucía shaped by ingredients, landscape and the people behind them.

From private tastings of Sierras de Málaga wines to a rare visit to Europe’s oldest organic caviar producer in Riofrío, each experience reveals a side of southern Spain that most travellers never encounter. Olive oil tastings with local producers, market visits with Mark Hix himself, and private dinners prepared from the day’s ingredients form the core of the retreat.

Limited to ten guests, this is not a food tour in the traditional sense. It is a considered exploration of where food comes from — and why it matters.

https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/why-andalucia-mark-hix-and-the-food-that-sent-him-south/

A look at the experiences awaiting guests on this exclusive foodie tour in Andalucia with Mark Hix one of Britain’s most respected chefs.

21/04/2026

Bespoke Travel, Properly Designed

A tour should not feel assembled. It should feel considered.

We’ve refreshed our Bespoke Tours page to reflect how we actually work at TOMA & COE - designing journeys across Andalucía and Spain that are shaped around people, not templates.

Every itinerary begins with a conversation. What interests you, how you like to travel, where you want to spend time — and just as importantly, what you’d rather avoid. From there, we build a journey that balances structure with flexibility, combining private guiding, carefully chosen stays and experiences that connect you to the place rather than keep you at a distance.

No fixed routes. No standard packages.
Just travel that fits.

Explore the updated Bespoke Tours page and see how your next journey can take shape.

https://tomaandcoe.com/bespoke-tours/

For customised tours across Andalucia and beyond. TOMA & COE create personalised itineraries to capture all you want from your trip. Book your bespoke tour.

16/04/2026

LATEST BLOG:
Sherry: The Most Misunderstood Wine in the World

Sherry has long been misrepresented — reduced to a sweet, outdated stereotype that ignores one of the most complex and historically rich wine traditions in Europe.

In reality, sherry is a diverse family of wines shaped by Atlantic air, albariza soils and a unique ageing system found nowhere else in the world. From the bone-dry intensity of Fino and Manzanilla to the depth of Amontillado and Oloroso, it offers a level of nuance that few wine regions can match.

At TOMA & COE, we explore the Sherry Triangle of Jerez, Sanlúcar and El Puerto de Santa María through private, expert-led experiences that bring this world into focus — from vineyard to bodega to table.

Understanding sherry requires context. Experiencing it in Andalucía changes everything.

Read more: https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/why-sherry-is-the-most-misunderstood-wine-in-the-world/

Sherry is one of the most complex and historically rich wines on the planet. Our private tours give you insight into the wonderful world of the sherry.

03/04/2026

In our (very) humble opinion, our WRITERS RETREATS with and might just be the best thing since sliced bread.

But don’t take our word for it.

NEXT RETREATS
Sept 21st - 26th 2026
March 8th - 12th 2027

02/04/2026

LATEST BLOG
Introducing The Classic Andalucia Tour – The Hospes Edition

TOMA & COE is pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with Hospes Hotels to launch a refined version of our signature itinerary: The Classic Andalucia Tour – The Hospes Edition.

This six-night journey through Córdoba, Seville and Granada has always defined our approach to Andalucía — private guiding, carefully paced exploration and deep cultural context. With the Hospes Edition, we elevate the experience further.

Guests stay in three exceptional historic properties: two five-star palaces and one superior four-star noble residence, each restored with architectural integrity and contemporary comfort. Combined with private tours, seamless transfers and curated dining, this is Andalucía delivered at its highest standard.

There are tours of Andalucía. And then there is this.

https://tomaandcoe.com/blog/special-edition-classic-andalucia-tour-the-hospes-edition/