Alicante Winery Tour with 7 Tastings & Guadalest Castle

Seven wines and a medieval castle in one afternoon, with a local guide who knows both.

A half-day small-group winery tour from Alicante combines a visit to Guadalest Castle with its panoramic views over the reservoir, then moves to Bodegas Enrique Mendoza for a guided tasting of seven wines paired with local cheese, cured meats, bread and olive oil. The tour includes professional transportation, entrance fees, and hotel or port pickup, with a maximum of twelve travelers. A guide fluent in English, Spanish or Russian leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guadalest visit and winery tasting

• Explore Guadalest medieval village
• Visit San José Fortress
• Enjoy panoramic reservoir views
• Guided winery tour
• Taste 7 wines with appetizers

The experience

Guadalest sits on a hilltop overlooking the Costa Blanca, and the tour starts there. You'll walk through the medieval village and climb to the San José Fortress to see the panoramic views across the reservoir and surrounding mountains. The castle entrance is included, and the guide explains the history as you move through it. This is not a long hike. It's a walk through a real place that has stood for centuries, and the views are the kind people photograph and send home.

After Guadalest, you head to Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, a local winery known for its winemaking tradition. Here the tasting begins: seven wines, each one explained by someone who knows the vineyard and the process. The wines come with a spread of local appetizers: cheese, cured meats, bread and olive oil. You taste and eat at your own pace. This is not a rushed tasting-room experience. The winery is small enough that the group of up to twelve people can move through it without feeling crowded.

Transportation is handled by car from your hotel or the port, and the driver is your guide for the whole day. Bottled water is provided. The tour runs about five and a half hours, which gives you time to linger at both stops without feeling hurried. You choose your guide's language (English, Spanish or Russian) when you book.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Russian.
• private transportation by car with hotel or port pickup.
• entrance to Guadalest Castle.
• guided tasting of seven wines.
• appetizers including cheese, cured meats, bread and olive oil.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:15 and 15:15

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Explora Alicante Tours

Is this one for you?If your guide speaks English, Spanish or Russian, you'll follow the commentary comfortably throughout the day: the winery tasting especially benefits from understanding the winemaker's explanation of each wine. The small group size and the half-day format work well if you want a cultural and culinary experience without committing a full day, or if you're arriving or departing by ship and need a tour that fits a port schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Russian.

What exactly is Guadalest Castle and what will I see there?

Guadalest Castle is the San José Fortress, a medieval stronghold perched on a hilltop above the village of Guadalest. You'll walk through the medieval village itself and climb to the fortress to see panoramic views across the reservoir and the surrounding mountains. The castle entrance is included in the tour.

How many wines do I taste at Bodegas Enrique Mendoza and what comes with them?

You taste seven wines at the winery, each one accompanied by a selection of local appetizers: cheese, cured meats, bread and olive oil. The tastings are guided, so someone explains each wine and the winemaking process as you go.

Is transportation from my hotel included in this tour?

Yes, private transportation from your hotel or port is included. The driver is also your guide for the entire half-day tour, and bottled water is provided during the drive.

How many people will be on this tour?

The tour is limited to a maximum of twelve travelers, which keeps the group small enough to move comfortably through both Guadalest and the winery without feeling crowded.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs about five and a half hours from pickup to drop-off, giving you time to explore Guadalest Castle and enjoy the winery tasting without rushing.