An Absolutely Unforgettable Anniversary Experience - My husband and I chose this excursion to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and the entire experience was nothing short of extraordinary!

Everything was absolutely impeccable — from the beautifully... read more designed tailor-made experience to the exceptional quality, flawless organisation, and attention to every little detail.

A very special thank you to Carlos, whose professionalism, warmth, and genuine care made our celebration truly unforgettable. Every moment felt personal, thoughtful, and perfectly orchestrated.

You didn't simply organise an excursion — you created a wonderful memory that we will treasure for years to come.

Absolutely stunning in every respect. We couldn't have wished for a better experience. Highly recommended!

Great hike in Estrecho Natural Park - Carlos planned a perfect day of hiking in Estrecho natural park with Baeleo Claudia ruins, and topped it off with a fabulous local lunch. He adjusted the hike to fit... read more our needs and filled the day with tons of interesting facts and stories. He’s very knowledgeable about the area and all wildlife. Great hiking trails! The views of the ocean and Moracco were amazing! Carlos made the day so much fun with his friendly engaging vibe! Loved every minute! Highly recommend!

Cork Oak Forests & Deeply Local Cuisine - Truly one of my favorite experiences in beautiful Andalusia. Carlos is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide. I felt privileged to witness the stunning nature and humanity of the land... read more through his expertise, storytelling, and passion. These are special places and special people. Thank you!

Fantastic Family-Friendly Tour with Carlos in Los Alcornocales - We did a hike with Carlos through Los Alcornocales Nature Park in Cádiz with our family of 4, including 2 early teens, and he was fantastic.

He planned... read more the day perfectly for all of us: a beautiful long hike through the cork oak forest, with plenty of engaging stories about the history and botany of the area to keep everyone interested. The highlight was lunch by a water spot where we could all take a cool dip after hiking in the Spanish sun.

Carlos went above and beyond with lunch too. He catered it to our tastes and it was hearty and exactly what we needed after a tiring morning.

If you're in Andalusia and want a well-paced, informative, and family-friendly tour, I highly recommend Carlos.

An absolutely wonderful guide - We have only come across 2 Renaissance Men as Guides in our many years of travelling. One was in the deserts of central Iran and the other is Carlos.<br... read more />
His breadth of information, whether fauna and flora, birds, history, sherry or olive oil was extraordinary. Everything was delivered with genuine enthusiasm, detail and humour. He clocked into the dynamics of our group of 12, all old friends for more than 50 years, immediately and our 3 days passed all too quickly.

Carlos, thank you from all the "Hobblers". There is a real wish from all of us to return one day and have you guide us again in a different area.

14km coastal hike Feb 28 2026  - We went on a fabulous 14 km coastal hike from Barbate to Caños de Meca and back with Carlos ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ending with a delicious tuna lunch at El Campero de... read more Barbate.
Carlos is well spoken in both Spanish and English. He is very friendly and is extensively knowledgeable about the history and botany, as well as the food and wine of the region. He was enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and happy to answer our many questions. We had a marvelous day with him, give him our highest recommendation, and hope to see him again.
Wendy and John
New York City

Wonderful Ronda wine trip, despite the rain!  - We have just returned from a wonderful trip To Ronda organised by Carlos in conjunction with Pascal of the Algarve Wine Society.
Carlos is a mine of local information and... read more a great communicator. The trip was made difficult by the recent flooding but Carlos found a solution to every problem and remained calm and cheerful throughout!
I would highly recommend Carlos as a guide and organiser and look forward to touring with him again. Top man!

Fantastic trip to the Ronda valley!  - Carlos is a fantastic guide and is very experienced in wine, tastings and the perfect host! A great trip organised in concert with Pascal at the Algarve Wine Society! Thank... read more you Carlos and see you again!

Great guide in a beautiful place! - We booked a tour with Carlos with our group of 14 people and it was absolutely great value for money. Carlos knows a lot about Vejer and the surroundings and... read more about sherry. On Sunday we went with him to Montenmedio to see modern art in a gorgeous park. Great experience again.

Excellent Private guided hiking tour in Los Alcornocales natural park in Cadiz - I had previously attended (and very much enjoyed!) the tapas and sherry tour in Vejer with Explore la Tierra. So this time, I decided to book a hike with... read more Carlos. Carlos is professional and very knowledgeable but also has a lovely way of delivering information on many subjects: he has endless interesting stories about local history, traditions, fauna, gastronomy and wine/sherry. He is attentive and answers all your questions with enthusiasm.
The 12km hike was beautiful (Nature bliss! Endemic species.. Not one other person in sight!) and going through the only subtropical forest in mainland Europe. Carlos has a permit to drive to the start of the trail: it is otherwise a bit challenging to access. We finished the tour with a super tasty hearty lunch at Luisa’s home, the only resident in this area of the park – Think locally grown products, foraged food, authentic cuisine and a warm welcome! I enjoyed the day from start to finish and felt privileged for the experience as it would have been impossible to do this without Carlos’ expertise. I highly recommend booking any activity with Explore la Tierra!