Saturday 28th March 2026 – Booking is now open for this Spanish Culture & Cuisine day trip
Our guided tour will begin among the walnut trees of the Cooperativa de Viver, where you will discover how and when the nuts are picked.
We will then go to the factory where we will learn the entire process: cleaning, drying and selection of the nuts, understanding the importance of traceability and the local work that guarantees their unique flavour and texture. The experience includes a guided tasting to discover nuances, pairings and culinary tricks, and the tour will conclude with a Mediterranean brunch made with cooperative products. If anyone would like to make any purchases, there will be time to visit the shop before the brunch, and you will receive a 10% discount.
Programme
08.30 hrs: Departure from Golden Star Apartments, Calle Bruselas, Javea Arenal.
08.45 hrs: Departure from Interiors (opposite side of the road), Avda Ausias March, Javea port.
09.00 hrs: Pick up at Mas y Mas, N332, if required. Short refreshment break enroute.
11.30 hrs: Arrival at the Cooperativa de Viver for a guided tour (2 hours).
13.30 hrs: Opportunity to visit the shop.
13.45 hrs: Brunch (seated) which will consist of Iberic hams, goat cheese, olive tapenade, tomatoes seasoned with EVOO and salt, walnuts, bread and wine.
15.00 hrs: Reboard our minibus for the return journey to Javea.
17.30 hrs: Approx. time of arrival in Javea.
What is included
Coach transport
Guided visit as described, including brunch
Gratuities
Contribution to the Javea U3A Travel Fund €1 pp
This is a small group tour – 25 members only
Price €55 per person
BOOKING is via an email to the group leader, Angela Chantry:
spanish.culture.cuisine@u3ajavea.com
You will receive confirmation of your booking with details of how to make your payment, either by card, using a link which will be supplied, or by bank transfer to the Javea U3A CAIXA bank account.
Should you subsequently cancel your booking, refunds can only be made once your reservation has been taken over by another member.