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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 guides 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 7-night itinerary, head to Ronda for three nights, where you will explore the area’s sherry wines as well as the local olive oil production.
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
- 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 a free day on your own.
- If you would like to include a cooking class during your Malaga food and wine tour, this is your chance (priced on request).
- If you are adventurous, we can also organize (for an additional cost) a hike of “El Caminito del Rey” (The King’s little path). This is an easy to moderate hike, but not suitable for those with a fear of heights, as part of the path is a raised boardwalk 100 meters high.
- Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant featuring traditional dishes of the region.
- 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, and enjoy a multi-course gourmet lunch.
- Dinner on your own (if you are still hungry after your lunch!).
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 5: Ronda
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Meet your English speaking guide and your driver for a private tour through the White Villages of Andalusia on your way to Ronda. As you travel in this area you’ll find villages in gorgeous natural settings, where you can take photos of the whitewashed houses hung about with pots of colourful flowers, gaze at the mountain landscapes, discover the traces of the Islamic and Christian past, and really, truly relax.
- Head to Olvera, One of the most characteristic towns in the mountains of Cadiz. Set atop a spur, the whiteness ofits houses reflects the splendour of the sun of Andalusia. Lying between the Sierra de Líjar and the Sierra de las Harinas mountains, Olvera is an excellent entry point from the north to the mountains of Cadiz. It is set among woody hills and olive fields.
Continue to Setenil de las Bodegas. The village is famous for its cave houses, particularly along Cuevas del Sol and Cuevas de la Sombra, which offer a glimpse into the fascinating way of life here. - Stop for lunch at a Local restaurant. Try the local cuisine with dishes made to be enjoyed at leisure, savouring every bite. For instance, the cheeses, local pastries such as buñuelos, dishes like migas or gazpacho or the traditional mollete bread rolls.
- Continue to Ronda, check in and rest of the day on your own.
Day 5: Ronda and Cadiz
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet your English speaking guide and your driver at the hotel. Departure to Jerez de la Frontera.
- Jerez de la Frontera, well known for its wines, its horses and its flamenco, preserves a historic centre that has been declared a protected historical site. One of the noblest towns in Cádiz brings together the splendour of aristocratic palaces with the typical architecture of Andalusian houses.
- Visit to one of the local cellars, and enjoy a visit with a wine tasting and lunch there.
- After lunch, departure to Cádiz for a photo stop in the old city and the beach area.
- Transfer back to Ronda and rest of the day is free at leisure
- Overnight in Ronda.
Day 7: Ronda and Antequera
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Enjoy a full day Antequera and Olive oil route with an English speaking guide.
- “El Trocal de Antequera” is one of Andalusia’s Protected Natural Areas and has also been classified as a Natural Site since 18 July 1989. El Torcal is located in the central area of the province of Málaga, south of Antequera and almost entirely within its municipal boundaries.
- After this visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Antequera.
- On the way back to Ronda, visit an Olive Oil mill, with the opportunity to have an olive oil tasting.
- Back to Ronda and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight in Ronda.
Day 8: Departure
- Breakfast and chack out.
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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.
- Tapas dinner this evening at “El Pimpi,” the most famous restaurant in Málaga.
- Overnight in Málaga.
Day 3: Caminito del Rey
- Breakfast, then a free day on your own.
- If you would like to include a cooking class during your Malaga food and wine tour, this is your chance (priced on request).
- If you are adventurous, we can also organize (for an additional cost) a hike of “El Caminito del Rey” (The King’s little path). This is an easy to moderate hike, but not suitable for those with a fear of heights, as part of the path is a raised boardwalk 100 meters high.
- Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant featuring traditional dishes of the region.
- 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, along with a gourmet, multi-course lunch.
- Dinner tonight on your own (if you are hungry after your big lunch!).
- 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 7-night Málaga Food Tour
Accommodations- 4 nights at a centrally located 4* hotel in Málaga
- 4 nights in a centrally located 4* hotel in Ronda
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 4 lunches
- 3 dinners
Classes & InstructorsYour culinary tour will feature numerous food and wine tastings and gastronomic visits. The 7-night tour does not include any cooking classes, but one can be added on request.
Excursions- Walking tour of Málaga
- Visit of Frgiliana
- Winery visits and tastings
- Visit of some of the White Villages of Andalusia
- Excursion to Jerez de la Frontera with sherry visit and tasting
- Visit of Antequera
- 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
- El Caminito del Rey hike (priced on request)
- 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
- 2 lunches
- 3 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
- 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
- El Caminito del Rey hike (priced on request)
- 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 (or similar)
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.
Catalonia Ronda 4* (or similar)
This chic hotel is located in the heart of the city center across from an old bullring features elegant rooms with en suite baths, many of which also have balconies. The rooms have free Wi-Fi, smart TVs and minibars. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar with a terrace, rooftop patio with an infinity pool, hot tub, and sun deck.
Prefer a countryside setting versus being in town? Please inquire for a farm-to-table alternative.
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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Malaga and Ronda Food and Wine Tour Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$6880 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.
Please inquire for special pricing for 4+ people, or for special pricing for alternate farm-to-table accommodations outside of Ronda.
Southern Spain Food and Wine Tour Dates
See moreAvailable on request for a minimum of 2 people.
2025
Please inquire for remaining dates2026
Now taking 2026 bookings – please inquire for availability! -
Malaga Food and Wine Tour Sample* Pricing
See moreUS$3690 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.
Please inquire for special pricing for 4+ people.
2026 4-Night Food and Wine Tour Dates
See moreAvailable on request for a minimum of 2 people.
2025
Please inquire for remaining dates.2026
Now taking 2026 bookings – please inquire for availability!
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