We will be four older, but active women looking for a wonderful vacation in a charming, picturesque area after a wedding in late July in Barcelona. We will have about a week. We could break the stay up into two locations, but no more than that.
We love good food and wine, some coastal views, but are not into art or too many museums. We prefer smaller towns over big cities, but are open to whatever as far as where we stay. However, we do love experiences. We'd like a spa day, a cooking class, a musical event or performance, a boating excursion and swim, maybe horseback riding or other adventurous activity, and maybe a fun art class. (Not that we have to have ALL those things, but those are some of the activities we're looking for.)
I know it's asking a lot, but I'd love it if any of the great minds out there could recommend! We were debating the south of France, maybe Aix-en-Provence and/or Cassis, or even northern Spain, like San Sebastian, or the Costa Brava or an island. I'm doing the planning for my three wonderful friends, so I don't want to mess up! We could rent a car or take public transport.
Thank you in advance. Any guidance or wisdom is greatly appreciated!