Portillo’s Andalucia

Michael Portillo takes in the stunning Alhambra palace and fortress, samples local delicacies and visits one of Spain's best-kept secrets - the caves of Sacromente.

Michael enjoys one of Spain's biggest street parties in Malaga, then he helps with a vineyard harvest before heading to the beautiful hilltop town of Ronda.

Michael visits Cordoba's stunning Mesquita, considered to be one of the world's greatest Islamic buildings, and dines on what could be Spain's biggest tortilla.

Michael stops at the town of Isla Cristina, home to the busiest fishing port in Andalucia, visits stunning underground caves and discovers the secrets of the region's famous aged ham.

Michael ventures to the wild Atlantic coast to explore Europe's oldest inhabited city, Cadiz, before heading inland to Jerez, the world capital of sherry.

Michael takes us to spectacular Sevilla and the ancient town where he lives part of the year - Carmona, where he throws a homecoming party at the historic house he renovated.