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Curated Experiences in Málaga & Costa del Sol
Discover the experiences we personally recommend to our guests — from local food tours and sunset catamarans to hidden beaches and Andalusian day trips.
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Food & Wine
Tapas crawls, wine tastings and the chef-led tables we send our guests to.
Paella & sangría cooking class
Shop the Atarazanas market with a chef, then cook a Valencian paella and Spanish sangría in a central kitchen studio.
Málaga tapas & wine tour
Hop between four traditional bars in the centro histórico with a local guide. Six tapas plus wine pairings included.
Álora vineyard & cellar visit with 6 wines and tapas
Head into the hills behind Málaga to a working vineyard and cellar — taste 6 top wines paired with Andalusian tapas.
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Boat Trips & Beaches
Sunset catamarans, sailing days, Gibraltar dolphin-watching trips and the calas locals keep to themselves.
Málaga catamaran sail with swimming and paella lunch
Sail the Costa del Sol on a modern yacht. Drinks, snorkel gear and sunset option available.
Gibraltar & dolphin-watching boat tour from Málaga
Full-day trip from Málaga to the Rock of Gibraltar with a dolphin-spotting boat tour in the Bay of Algeciras, free time to explore the town and Main Street.
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Day Trips
Caminito del Rey, the Alhambra, Ronda and the white towns of Frigiliana & Nerja — the day trips worth waking up early for.
Caminito del Rey day trip
Walk the famous cliffside boardwalk above the El Chorro gorge. Includes hotel pick-up, transport from Málaga and certified guide.
Alhambra & Granada day trip
Skip-the-line entry to the Alhambra and Generalife with an expert guide, plus free time in Granada's Albaicín.
Ronda & Setenil day trip from Málaga
Spend a full day in two of Andalusia's most photogenic white villages: the cliff-perched town of Ronda and the cave-tucked streets of Setenil de las Bodegas. Round-trip transport from Málaga, free time to explore, optional wine & tapas add-on.
Frigiliana & Nerja day trip from Málaga
A full day exploring two of the Costa del Sol's prettiest spots: the whitewashed hill village of Frigiliana and the seaside town of Nerja with its Balcón de Europa and famous caves. Round-trip transport from Málaga included.
Marbella, Mijas & Puerto Banús day trip from Málaga
A full day on the Costa del Sol's glamorous strip: the whitewashed mountain village of Mijas, the old town of Marbella and the yacht-lined marina of Puerto Banús. Coach transport from Málaga and free time at each stop.
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Culture & Flamenco
Picasso, intimate flamenco shows and walking tours led by Málaga natives.
Alhambra & Granada day trip
Skip-the-line entry to the Alhambra and Generalife with an expert guide, plus free time in Granada's Albaicín.
Authentic flamenco show in Málaga
An intimate tablao in the old town with passionate dancers, live guitar and cante jondo. Drink included.
Hammam Al Ándalus with massage
Relax in a stunning Arab-style bathhouse in the city centre with thermal pools, steam room and optional massage.
Museo Picasso skip-the-line + audio guide
Avoid the queue at the Buenavista Palace and explore Picasso's permanent collection at your own pace with an audio guide.
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Active & Adventure
Caminito del Rey, El Torcal hikes, Guadalmina canyoning and e-bike rides through the Montes de Málaga.
Caminito del Rey day trip
Walk the famous cliffside boardwalk above the El Chorro gorge. Includes hotel pick-up, transport from Málaga and certified guide.
Benahavís canyoning at Guadalmina River
A guided canyoning adventure through the narrow walls of the Guadalmina River, 15 minutes from Marbella. Swim natural pools, jump from rocks and learn to rappel — all gear included.
El Torcal de Antequera hiking tour from Málaga
A small-group guided hike through El Torcal's otherworldly limestone towers — a UNESCO geopark just an hour from Málaga. Round-trip transport, big views and ibex sightings included.
E-bike tour of Montes de Málaga Natural Park
A 3-hour guided e-bike ride into the pine-covered Montes de Málaga just above the city — sweeping views over the bay, quiet forest trails and a stop at a traditional venta. Bike, helmet and guide included.
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