The interior of Costa del Sol is a hidden treasure for lovers of wine, gastronomy and traditions.
If you already know its coast, it is time to enter its rural landscapes and discover a route of wine and gastronomic museums that will take you to explore the authentic flavour of the province.
On this route, each museum will allow you to learn more about the most representative products of the destination, such as wine, olive oil, honey, raisins and bread, all while enjoying the rich cultural history that accompanies them.
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Route through 7 gastronomic museums
Would you like to discover a fascinating gastronomic route in the province of Malaga? Each museum offers you a unique immersion in the production process of local products, accompanied by tastings and exhibitions that will connect you with the most authentic essence of Malaga's culture.
1. Malaga Wine Museum
We start the route at the Malaga Wine Museum, located in the historic center of the city. This museum is one of the most iconic stops for wine lovers, offering an in-depth look at the province's winemaking tradition.
Here you can learn about the production process, the history of local viticulture and taste some of the best Malaga varieties.
Almáchar, located in the region of Axarquía, is known for its raisin production.
There you will find the Raisin Museum, an essential place to learn about this local product so important in the local gastronomy. This museum offers you an exhibition about the cultivation of raisins, their drying process and how it has been an essential part of the economy of the municipality for centuries.
3. DCOOP Oil Museum in Antequera
The DCOOP Oil Museum in Antequera is another of the great attractions of this route.
The province of Malaga is one of the main producers of olive oil in Spain, and this museum offers a deep dive into the history and production process of this "liquid gold". Throughout your tour, you will be able to discover the different varieties of olive oil produced in the destination, participate in guided tastings, and learn about their importance in the Mediterranean diet.
4. Ronda Integral Wine Center
Ronda is also a city famous for its winemaking tradition.
The Ronda Integral Wine Centre offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the history of winemaking. In addition to its museum, the visit includes a tasting of local wines , where you can discover the unique taste of the wines produced in the Serranía de Ronda.
5. Bread Museum in Alhaurín el Grande
Alhaurín el Grande offers a unique experience with its Bread Museum, the only one of its kind in Spain.
Its rooms are dedicated to cereals, their cultivation and cultivation, as well as to milling, where an Arab mill is still in operation. In addition to the exhibitions on old mills, bakery utensils and baking techniques, the museum has a workshop for training and a multipurpose room for presentations and educational activities.
The visit culminates with a sample of different types of bread to taste, underlining the importance of this product in the culture of Malaga.
6. Honey Museum in Colmenar
In Colmenar you will find the Honey Museum, a unique space dedicated to beekeeping.
Its rooms display traditional beehives, beekeeper's costumes and historical utensils that help to understand the importance of this product in Malaga 's culture.
The visit can be completed with workshops such as the making of wax candles, tours of royal beehives and a tasting of local honeys, from the softest to the most intense, which allow you to discover the richness of this essential food in the Mediterranean diet.
7. Dimobe Wineries in Moclinejo
The village of Moclinejo is famous for its family-run wineries and winemaking tradition. Among them are the Dimobe Wineries, which offer a unique experience to learn about the wine production process in this area of the province.
During the visit you can tour its facilities, discover the history of several generations dedicated to the cultivation of vines and the production of sweet and dry wines, and finish with a tasting that allows you to appreciate the nuances of an emblematic product of the land of Malaga.
Enjoy this route of gastronomic experiences on the Costa del Sol
To discover the Costa del Sol through its gastronomic experiences is to delve into the essence of the province. Each stop on this route reveals the history of products that are part of its identity.
A unique opportunity to savour tradition, meet its people and take the authentic Malaga flavour into your memory.
