15 Food & Drink Experiences in Malaga for a Day off the Beach

1.Show and Food at Alegría Flamenco and Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $67Our pick

At Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía, plan on about 90 minutes for dinner or tapas, then an hour in an intimate theater for guitar, singing, and dance. Menus include dessert, while drinks cost extra. The show changes weekly, and the lounge or terrace offers views of Málaga Cathedral and the Pompidou Centre.

“Fantastic show...not a tourist scam but real emotional experience...i really recommend it”

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2.Málaga Evening Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Spend three hours walking between four Málaga tapas bars with an English-speaking local guide, tasting about 10 dishes and four drinks. Expect local cheese, fried aubergines, seafood, stews, and drinks such as local wine or beer. Guides have included Betsy, Gael, Milady, and Andrea, though your guide may differ. The tour starts and ends at C. Alemania, 1.

“Rocio, our guide was absolutely tremendous! We enjoyed being with her and hearing all about the city of Malaga as we moved from stop to stop. The choices of bar/restaurant stops was fabulous! Each stop was unique, provided local vibes and flavors, and so much fun! The food and drinks were great! What a great way to see a city and learn about the food/drink culture! Thank you so much!”

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3.Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Aceites Molisur near Alhaurín el Grande, an English-speaking guide leads you through a historic olive oil mill, a tasting of three oils, and the modern production factory. You’ll also see the stainless steel winery and valley views. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, costs $35.09 per person, and allows up to 25 people.

“This tour was delightful for our entire family. Our kids (15,13,11) really enjoyed it! Jerrard made it very fun for them! We are bringing home some wonderful olive oil!”

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4.Guided tour with tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

At Bodega Doña Felisa near Ronda, you’ll walk through the vineyard, see the elaboration, bottling, and aging rooms, then taste three wines with tapas. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, runs in English, and is private to your group. Gema is named as a host; winery correspondence is also signed Genma.

“The grounds are in a beautiful setting! The wine is wonderful and the tapas fantastic! We had a great tour and then great wine! The tapas were delicious and plentiful!”

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5.Manilva: Nilva Vineyard, Wine Tasting & Tapas Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

In Manilva, visit the CIVIMA wine museum and Nilva’s small winery before heading to an organic vineyard for wine and tapas with views of the Mediterranean and, on clear days, Africa. Guides such as Maggie explain local grape growing and winemaking. The vineyard is about 1 km away, so plan to walk or arrange your own ride.

“Amazing tour. Very knowledgeable guide who made it interesting and fun. Having the opportunity to taste the wine overlooking the vineyard, sea and mountains was very special. The wine is wonderful and we also had the opportunity to meet the owner and his wife. This small business are very passionate about their wine, and we can see why. Certainly worth a visit and we hope to return in the future to taste their new venture- red wine!”

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6.Malaga Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Follow an English-speaking local guide through four Málaga food stops, from a tavern dating to 1840 to a final taste of the city’s Locas pastry. Expect generous tapas, included drinks, local food stories and a small group of up to 12. Guides such as José, Rosario and Rubén have led the route, though stops and dishes can change.

“It was our first night in Malaga. Normally we’d be hesitant about where to try. Jose Luis removed that worry: four food/drink stops, all interesting, all different. Jose did a great job developing a ‘group spirit’ which made the evening fun too, and seeking our input about preferences before ordering things to taste at each venue. It was clear that he has a great relationship with staff at each stop, meaning we always felt welcome, which is an important factor in enjoying bar/restaurant visits. A really enjoyable evening, and we enjoyed learning about Andalusian/Spanish food and drink too. A big thank you, Jose!”

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7.Tapas Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Spend 3.5 hours walking Málaga’s Old Town with an English-speaking food guide, stopping at Atarazanas Market and four tapas spots. Expect seven tastings, four drinks and local context on the city and its food. Guides have included Fernando, Javi, Felipe and Elise. It’s a filling introduction to dishes you might not think to order on your own.

“Do this at the beginning of your break..we used several recommendations suggested by our very informative, helpful and pleasant guide. Great value for money.”

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8.Winederlust Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Spend about two and a half hours tasting six wines with Spanish charcuterie at Villa Antumalal in Malaga. Host Linda makes the session approachable, explains the wines and their makers, and welcomes questions. Public tastings are capped at 20; private sessions require at least 10 people and can take place at your accommodation or a venue.

“We had a wonderful evening with Linda. The wine and food were excellent and were carefully paired to complement each other. Linda is a friendly, knowledgeable guide and a brilliant host. I thoroughly recommend this wine tasting experience.”

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9.Visit Oil Mill Museum and Olive Oil Tasting in Ronda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

At LA Organic, near Ronda, a short film introduces olive oil before you tour the mill and walk among olive groves and organic vines, with art by Philippe Starck along the way. The visit ends with a tasting of oils from different olive varieties. English is offered, though some tours are bilingual. Lunch is available for an extra €20.

“The tour at LA Organic was really nice. The views from the farm are amazing and our guide was very knowledgeable. The olive oil tasting was a lot of fun”

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10.White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $106

Travel from Málaga or the Costa del Sol to Álora with a local guide, visit the town’s museum, church and Muslim castle, then walk a vineyard and taste four wines with local tapas at Bodegas Pérez Hidalgo. The small-group tour lasts five hours and includes transport, monument tickets and water. Ramón, an Álora local, is especially known for bringing the town’s stories to life.

“Quite hilly in places and very hot temp for UK visitors x the straw hat/ water was a welcome surprise! Ramon was a first class guide so interesting, informative and patient x”

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11.Sun and Wine Route – Small group, wine tasting and tapas included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $94

Travel from the eastern Málaga coast to Cómpeta in a group of up to eight. An English, German or Spanish-speaking guide drives you through the mountains, leads a village walk and takes you to a four-generation family winery for four local wines paired with tapas. Cipriano and Michael have guided this trip, though your guide may vary.

“Very informative tour when visiting the towns that you see. You actually go to a fully established winery, where you see how they make it etc. The wine is exceptional. This is followed by a three course meal in another small village. Definitely worth the money and was a great day!”

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12.Malaga Market Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks, and Local Flavors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $56

Follow a local guide from Mercado de Atarazanas through Málaga’s old center, stopping for seafood, tapas, drinks, and a seasonal sweet. The 3.5-hour walk starts at 11:30 a.m., includes at least four food stops, and caps the group at 12. Rosario, José, Angela, and other local guides have led tours.

“Really enjoyed the experience - knowledge about food,society and culture in Malaga. Out guide Angela was very knowledgeable and fun to be with.”

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13.Ronda, Wine & Olive Oil Tasting Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $312

Head from Málaga to Ronda for a guided walk past the Puente Nuevo and Plaza de Toros, plus free time for lunch. Then visit a countryside winery for three Sierra de Ronda wines, two oils, and a look at vineyard life. Guides include Enrique and Manuel; the tour runs in English and Spanish, and the order of visits can vary.

“Very good experience! Perfect length for the guided town part and wine tasting, and the guide, Enrique, was both friendly and knowledgeable. Went with my girlfriend, would definitely recommend!”

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14.Estepona old town tour with tapas tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $206

Follow a local guide, often Lucas, from Estepona’s promenade into its tiled old town, then on to the fishing port. Over three hours, you’ll hear about local history, spot Manuel Guerrero Gómez’s poems on ceramic plaques, and stop at traditional bars for tapas with Spanish wine or other local drinks.

“Nice walking tour of the Estepona boardwalk and cute shops. We were on the go for the first hour, then sampled some tapas and sangria/wine, then on the go for another good walk until we finished up with ice cream and more Sangria. Would have liked to have learned some more info about the area.”

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15.C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $63

At La Bodega del Masaje, near Malaga’s center, you’ll taste a Malaga wine, explore its aromas, then have a relaxing full-body massage with essential oils chosen to pair with the wine. Choose a 30-minute or one-hour massage option. The experience ends with another glass and an aperitif. Groups are limited to three.

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