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Málaga Food Tour and Spanish Wine Vacation
Sunny southern Spain is home to some of the country’s greatest cultural treasures. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Visigoths, and Vandals have all contributed to Andalusia’s cultural fabric through the centuries, but it was the Moors who made the greatest mark, beginning in the 8th century AD when they named the region Al-Andalus.
This fully escorted private tour in Spain will take you deep into Andalusia’s rich cultural and culinary traditions. Start in Picasso’s native city of Málaga, an exciting cultural reference point since it has undergone significant reinvention in recent years with a vibrant and growing foodie scene. Your host, a native of this part of Spain, will introduce you to “Malaguenian” gastronomy and will show you some of the regions’ many cultural highlights, including Málaga’s Alcazaba Fortress and the Roman Theater.
Venture outside the city of Málaga for an optional hike along “El Caminito del Rey” and visit some of Andalusia’s famed “white villages” such as Frigiliana. For those doing the 6-night itinerary, head to Ronda for two nights, where you will explore the area’s wines, from dry to sweet, as well as the local olive oil production, all while staying in an eco-hotel in the countryside.
From start to finish your food and wine tour of southern Spain will be saturated in sunshine and good times, and will give you an insider’s perspective of the local cuisine.
Málaga Food Tour Details
Your Málaga food and wine tour of southern Spain will include everything you expect from a first-class cooking vacation with The International Kitchen:
- boutique accommodations
- expert local guides
- insider’s gourmet tours and meals
- hands-on cooking class
- fascinating cultural excursions
- And more!
Southern Spain Food Tour
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Day 1: Arrival
- Private transfer from the airport to your hotel in the Málaga city center.
- Have a short orientation walk with the guide and begin to discover Spanish gastronomy with a welcome glass of sweet aperitif wine.
- Then have a tapas dinner – or if you prefer, you could try the typical “Malaguenian” sandwich: “campero” with “mollete” bread, ham, lettuce, mayonnaise, and chicken.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 2: Málaga
- Breakfast at the hotel (or you could try a typical Andalusian breakfast outside the hotel).
- This morning have a walking tour in the city center and visit the Alcazaba Fortress (Málaga’s little Alhambra).
- For lunch you will do as the locals and eat at a “chiringuito” (a typical restaurant close to the beach). Learn how “espeto” (roasted sardines) are done and eat the “pescaito” (fried fish).
- Free time in the afternoon to rest, shop, or explore on your own. (If you would like, we can add a cooking class in Málaga).
- Tapas dinner this evening at “El Pimpi,” the most famous restaurant in Málaga.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 3: Caminito del Rey
- Breakfast, then depart on a day of exploring the natural wonders of the region.
- You will hike “El Caminito del Rey” (The King’s little path), viewing the incredible landscapes while you walk. This is an easy to moderate hike, but if you prefer to substitute another activity, that can be arranged, such as a visit to Antequera. (The hike is not suitable for those with a fear of heights, as part of the path is a raised boardwalk 100 meters high.)
- After the hike you can visit a nearby winery for lunch.
- Back to Málaga, dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 4: Málaga East
- Breakfast.
- Today you will visit a typical “white village” of Spain – Frigiliana, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. You will stroll among its white streets and try its famed “cane honey.” There are many foodie stops that can be made today, from a tropical fruit farm to a chocolate factory.
- You will visit a vineyard and see a “pasero” where grapes are dried (this territory is part of the Global Important Agriculture Heritage System). Then visit the winery and have a wine tasting.
- Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant featuring traditional dishes of the region.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 5: Ronda
- Breakfast. Check out and head to Ronda!
- Today’s first visit will be a winery, because Ronda is the zone with the most wineries in the province. Have a tasting a learn about the local wines, from dry to sweet.
- For lunch you can taste the typical foods of Ronda like artichokes confit with ham and oxtail.
- In the afternoon you will visit a modern olive mill designed by Philippe Starck where an excellent olive oil is produced.
- Check in to your hotel, which is located on an estate outside of Ronda. The hotel is dedicated to sustainable tourism and features a fabulous organic garden that provides the ingredients for the restaurant.
- Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 5: Ronda
- Breakfast.
- Today enjoy a cooking master class with chef Miguel Herrera, lunch to follow based on your efforts.
- In the afternoon, have free time in Ronda for a walk, enjoy the incredible view of “El Tajo” gorge, and visit the town’s monuments: its bull ring (the oldest in Spain), and “La Casa del Rey Moro” (Moorish King’s House).
- Dinner tonight at a famous tapas bar. Overnight.
Day 7: Departure
- Breakfast. Transfer to the Málaga airport for your flight home, or the train station.
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Day 1: Arrival
- Private transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel in the Málaga city center.
- Have a short orientation walk with the guide and begin to discover Spanish gastronomy with a welcome glass of sweet aperitif wine.
- Then have a tapas dinner – or if you prefer, you could try the typical “Malaguenian” sandwich: “campero” with “mollete” bread, ham, lettuce, mayonnaise, and chicken.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 2: Málaga
- Breakfast at the hotel (or you could try a typical Andalusian breakfast outside the hotel).
- This morning have a walking tour in the city center and visit the Alcazaba Fortress (Málaga’s little Alhambra).
- For lunch you will do as the locals and eat at a “chiringuito” (a typical restaurant close to the beach). Learn how “espeto” (roasted sardines) are done and eat the “pescaito” (fried fish).
- Free time in the afternoon to rest, shop, or explore on your own. (If you would like, we can add a cooking class in Málaga).
- Tapas dinner this evening at “El Pimpi,” the most famous restaurant in Málaga.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 3: Caminito del Rey
- Breakfast, then depart on a day of exploring the natural wonders of the region.
- You will hike “El Caminito del Rey” (The King’s little path), viewing the incredible landscapes while you walk. This is an easy to moderate hike, but if you prefer to substitute another activity, that can be arranged, such as a visit to Antequera. (The hike is not suitable for those with a fear of heights, as part of the path is a raised boardwalk 100 meters high.)
- After the hike you can visit a nearby winery for lunch.
- Back to Málaga, dinner at the hotel.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 4: Málaga East
- Breakfast.
- Today you will visit a typical “white village” of Spain – Frigiliana, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. You will stroll among its white streets and try its famed “cane honey.” There are many foodie stops that can be made today, from a tropical fruit farm to a chocolate factory.
- You will visit a vineyard and see a “pasero” where grapes are dried (this territory is part of the Global Important Agriculture Heritage System). Then visit the winery and have a wine tasting.
- Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant featuring traditional dishes of the region.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 5: Departure
- Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the Málaga train station or airport.
Málaga Food Tour Class Details
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Included in the 6-night Málaga Food Tour
Accommodations- 4 nights at a centrally located 4* hotel in Málaga (upgrade to 5* hotel also possible)
- 2 nights at a countryside Eco-Hotel near Ronda
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 5 lunches
- 6 dinners
Classes & InstructorsYour culinary tour will feature one authentic Spanish cooking class in which you will prepare a full multi-course traditional lunch. If you wish, we can add a second class during your stay.
Excursions- Walking tour of Málaga
- Hiking visit of El Caminito del Rey (an alternate excursion can be proposed on request)
- Visit of Frgiliana
- Winery visits and tastings
- Olive oil mill visit
Transfer Details- Arrival transfer from Málaga airport or train station to your hotel
- Departure transfer to Málaga airport or train station
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional cooking classes
- Local tourist tax, where applicable
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Included in the 4-night Málaga Food Tour
Accommodations4 nights in a centrally located 4* hotel in Málaga (upgrade to 5* also possible)
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
Classes & InstructorsYour culinary tour will feature numerous food and wine tastings and gastronomic visits. The 4-night tour does not include any cooking classes, but one can be added on request.
Excursions- Walking tour of Málaga
- Hiking visit of El Caminito del Rey (an alternate excursion can be proposed on request)
- Visit of Frgiliana
- Winery visit and tasting
Transfer Details- Arrival transfer from Málaga airport or train station to your hotel
- Departure transfer to Málaga airport or train station
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional cooking classes
- Local tourist tax, where applicable
Accommodation Information
Begin your stay in Málaga at a centrally located 4* hotel such as the Palacio Solecio, the Soho Equitativa, or the Vincci Larios.
Málaga Palacio Solecio Hotel
Located near restaurants on a pedestrian-only street, this charming hotel is in a restored 1776 palace and is just a minute’s walk from the Museo Picasso Málaga, and less than a mile from La Malagueta Beach on the Alboran Sea. (Images copyright Palacio Solecio.)
Double room at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Bathroom at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Outside view of the at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Restaurant at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Detail of a room at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Deluxe room at the Palacio Salecio in Malaga.
Eco Hotel Cueva del Gato
(6-Night itinerary only.) Continue your stay just outside of Ronda at the beautiful eco-hotel Cueva del Gato, which is dedicated to sustainable tourism and which features a fabulous organic garden that provides the ingredients for the restaurant. (Images copyright Eco Hotel Cueva del Gato.)
The Cueva del Gato Eco Hotel.
Bedroom at the eco hotel Cueva del Gato.
The farm at Cueva del Gato.
Bedroom at the Cueva del Gato eco hotel.
Tub with a view at Cueva del Gato.
Enjoying the Cueva del Gato restaurant.
Bathroom at the Cueva del Gato eco hotel.
Twin room at Cueva del Gato.
Dish served at the Cueva del Gato restaurant.
2025 Pricing and Tour Dates - Food & Wine Tour in Málaga and Ronda
Find pricing and dates for our culinary tours in southern Spain below, and contact us for availability or to customize your trip.
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Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$3990 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by week and hotel availability. Please inquire for specific pricing.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior.
Single supplement : please inquire.
2025 Food and Wine Tour Pricing
See moreAvailable on request for a minimum of 1 people.
2025
Sample dates follow, please inquire for availability and for winter dates.
March 2-8
March 9-15
March 16-22
March 23-29
March 30-April 5
April 6-12
April 13-19
April 20-26
April 27-May 3
May 4-10
May 11-17
May 18-24
May 25-31
June 1-7
June 8-14
June 15-21
June 22-28
June 29-July 5
July 6-12
July 13-19
July 20-26
July 27-August 2
August: please inquire
August 31-September 6
September 7-13
September 14-20
September 21-27
September 28-October 4
October 5-11
October 12-18
October 19-25
October 26-November 1 -
Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$2690 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by week and hotel availability. Please inquire for specific pricing.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior.
Single supplement : please inquire.
2024-2025 4-Night Food and Wine Tour Dates
See moreAvailable on request for a minimum of 1 people.
2024 – please inquire for remaining availability
2025
Sample dates follow, please inquire for availability and for winter dates.
March 2-6
March 9-13
March 16-20
March 23-27
March 30-April 3
April 6-10
April 13-17
April 20-24
April 27-May 1
May 4-8
May 11-15
May 18-22
May 25-29
June 1-5
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
June 29-July 3
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August – Please inquire
August 31-September 4
September 7-11
September 14-18
September 21-25
September 28-October 2
October 5-9
October 12-16
October 19-23
October 26-30
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