Alicante Wine Tour: Small-Group Vinalopó Vineyards & Tastings

Summary

Family-run Alicante wine tour with tastings and countryside drive

You’ll join a small group for a relaxed day trip from Alicante into Vinalopó’s countryside, tasting four local wines at a family-run winery with snacks included. Expect stories from your guide, hands-on moments in the vineyard, and plenty of time to soak up the scenery — plus pickup right from your hotel so you don’t have to worry about getting there.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I mostly booked this Alicante wine tour because I just wanted out of the city for a bit — but the whole thing surprised me. We met our guide, Marta, right outside our hotel (she waved at us before I even spotted her minivan), and she started chatting about Alicante’s wine history before we’d even left town. She had this way of making facts feel like stories; apparently, the Vinalopó region’s got these dry winds that totally change how the grapes taste. I didn’t know that mattered so much until I actually tried the wine later.

The drive out was quiet except for Marta’s playlist — Spanish pop, but not cheesy stuff — and every once in a while she’d point out something random, like an almond grove or a hill where her uncle used to hike. When we pulled up to the winery, it didn’t look fancy at all. Just whitewashed walls and dusty gravel underfoot. The owner’s son greeted us with a handshake and this kind of shy smile; he didn’t speak much English but showed us around anyway, letting us touch the vines (the leaves felt rougher than I expected) and sniff some barrels in the cellar. It smelled like earth and old wood down there — I still think about that smell sometimes when I open a bottle at home.

Tasting time was honestly my favorite part. Four wines, each poured slow enough that you could ask questions or just sit with your glass for a minute. They served little slices of cheese and bread too — nothing fancy, but perfect with the reds. At one point Marta tried to teach me how to pronounce Monastrell properly; she laughed when I gave up halfway through (“You sound French!”). The whole group kind of loosened up after that. No rush, no pressure to buy anything either.

We took photos outside by this old olive tree before heading back toward Alicante. The sun was already low and everything looked golden through the van windows. I kept thinking how different wine tastes when you drink it where it’s made — maybe it’s just being there with people who care about it so much? Anyway, if you want a day trip from Alicante that feels real (and not staged), this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Countryside winery tour and tasting

• Travel 30-45 minutes to Vinalopó
• Learn about Alicante and Spain en route
• Guided tour of winery and installations
• Taste 3 regional wines with snacks

Top questions

How long is the drive from Alicante to the winery?

The drive takes approximately 30-45 minutes from Alicante to the Vinalopó region winery.

Are snacks included during the wine tasting?

Yes, light snacks are served along with your four wine tastings at the winery.

Is transportation included in this Alicante wine tour?

Yes, private air-conditioned transportation is included with pickup in Alicante.

How many people are on each tour?

The group size is small, with a maximum of seven guests per tour.

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for infants in prams or strollers.

Do they offer both morning and afternoon departures?

You can choose between morning or afternoon departures for this day trip from Alicante.

Who operates this wine tasting tour?

The tour is run by Ali-Oli Tours Alicante, a family business on Alicante's Official Wine Route.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in Alicante by private air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to a boutique winery in Vinalopó, guided vineyard and cellar visit with local hosts, four regional wine tastings paired with light snacks, plus all return transport back into town when you’re ready to call it a day.