5 Lunch Experiences in Malaga for a Day off the Beach

1.Sailing Catamaran with Swimming and Paella Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 578 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Our pick

From Malaga, Mundo Marino’s three-hour catamaran trip pairs coastal views with stops for swimming and snorkeling in open water. You get one drink, then pork paella with salad, bread, and fruit onboard. The crew speaks Spanish and English. A paid upgrade lets you stretch out on the bow nets, and the trip is wheelchair accessible.

“Very relaxing lying on the nets and a good amount of time spent at swimming stop”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Morocco Day Trip with Tour Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 452 reviews · 14 - 18 hours · from $165

From selected Costa del Sol pickup points, travel by coach to Algeciras, then ferry to Ceuta and onward to Tetouan. A Spanish- or English-speaking guide leads you through the medina, Mellah and market, with lunch and a herbalist stop. Guides on recent trips have included Alex, Abdul and Aziz.

“This was a fantastic day trip and although the time spent at the border made for a very long day, it was well worth it! There was so much to see and the lunch was very good. At times it was difficult to hear the guide, Abdul, because the group was big and he had to shout out the info in Spanish and English each time. Recommend to bring cash for tips, souvenirs, etc, and also tissues for the bathroom :)”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Ride in a Mercedes Vito with an English-, German- or Spanish-speaking guide to mountain villages including Árchez, Canillas de Albaida, Salares and Sayalonga. Expect narrow streets, Moorish and Roman-era details, coffee in a village square and a included lunch menu. Groups are capped at eight; coastal pickup is offered from Nerja to Torre del Mar.

“Be prepared for some quite steep steps and slopes in these hilly villages. Well worth the effort if you can manage it. Beautiful scenery all the way.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Boat Tour w/ Snorkeling, Water Activities, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 105 reviews · from $101

From Benalmádena, join a 3.5-hour coastal boat trip with a crew that may include Luis and Alvaro. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel near a 19th-century wreck, then try a 20-foot sea slide, kayak, or paddleboard. Lunch, snorkeling gear, and pickup are included, though pickup is not offered in Málaga city.

“I had a blast! I travelled alone and was a bit unsure of what I was getting myself into. Turned out I had nothing to worry about! I was well taken care of by the guide/captain Elena. And the other people on the boat were awesome as well! This was the first time I have ever seen dolphins, and what a sight to behold! I felt like a kid again playing in the water: snorkling, going on the slide, and paddling. I loved sitting on the deck reading my book while having the view of the malaga coastline! 11/10 would do againRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.From Marbella: Ronda Tour Wineries Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $222

Travel from Marbella to cliff-top Ronda with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide and a group of no more than seven. You get free time in town, then visit two contrasting wineries for tastings, local cheese and Iberian ham, and a tapas-style lunch. Nicky is one guide associated with the tour, though guide assignments can vary.

“The guide was friendly and engaging. I think I ended up telling her my whole life story and I am usually the quiet one. The two vineyards were very different, one a small boutique operation and the other still small but more modern in its methods. Excellent red wines and tapas finished out a remarkable trip.”

Check availability →Read our full review