Málaga: Cómpeta Wine Tasting & Tapas Small Group Day Trip

Four Generations of Málaga Wine, One Afternoon in the Hills

You get picked up from your coastal hotel, driven into the mountains to Cómpeta, guided through the village by someone who lives there, taken to a family winery for a four-wine tasting with tapas, and returned to your hotel by evening. The whole day is planned around the winery's schedule and the group size, so you're not managing logistics yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cómpeta and winery visit

• Pick up at 9:30 a.m.
• Drive through mountain scenery
• Guided tour of Cómpeta village
• Browse local products
• Visit family-owned winery
• Learn wine production process
• Taste four local wines
• Enjoy tapas lunch with wines

The experience

So you're standing in a winery that's been run by the same family since before your grandparents were born, and the owner's pouring you a glass of Moscatel that was actually served at King Felipe VI's wedding. That's the kind of detail that makes you stop scrolling and actually book the thing. The drive from the coast takes you inland through the mountains (past olive groves and white villages), and lands you in Cómpeta, a town in La Axarquía that most people never find because it's not on the main tourist loop. Your guide picks you up around 9:30 a.m. from your hotel in Torre del Mar or Nerja, and it's a small group, so you're not herding around with thirty other people trying to take the same photo.

Once you're in Cómpeta, a local guide walks you through the village itself: the narrow streets, the history, the way it's built into the hillside. You get time to poke around, maybe grab some local honey or olive oil if you want. Then you head to the winery, which is the real heart of the day. They show you how they actually make the wine, walk you through the equipment, explain what makes Málaga's sweet wines different. It's not a slick tasting room. It's a working place where people have been doing this for generations. You taste four wines (dry and sweet, made from grapes like Moscatel de Alejandría and Romé), and each one comes with cold tapas made from regional ingredients. The pairing is simple but it works, and you're not rushed through it.

The whole thing is built around the idea that you don't have to figure out transport, timing, or where to find an actual winery that isn't a tourist trap. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, the guide drives and talks, and you show up knowing what you're getting. Groups stay small (between three and eight people), which means the guide can actually answer questions and the experience doesn't feel like a factory tour. If you have dietary needs, they'll sort vegetarian options before you arrive.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from accommodations between Torre del Mar and Nerja (other pickup points available on request), a scenic mountain drive in a Mercedes Vito van, a guided walking tour of Cómpeta village with a local guide, entry to a family-owned winery operating for four generations, a tasting of four local wines paired with cold tapas made from regional ingredients, and a bilingual guide (English, German, and/or Spanish) who also serves as your driver. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice, and the trip is dog-friendly if arranged beforehand.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 09:30

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AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effort

Operated by Oletrips

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an actual winery experience instead of a tourist tasting room, and you'd rather not spend the morning arranging transport and timing around opening hours: the small group size and fixed pickup mean you show up and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Málaga to Cómpeta?

The scenic drive through the mountains takes place in the morning after pickup around 9:30 a.m. The exact duration depends on your pickup location, but it's a mountain route through the Axarquía region.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste four wines, including both dry and sweet varieties made from native grapes like Moscatel de Alejandría and Romé. One of the wines served at the winery was featured at the royal wedding of King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia.

Is the group size really limited?

Yes. Groups are between 3 and 8 people maximum, which keeps the experience personal and allows the guide to answer questions without rushing.

What if I'm vegetarian?

Vegetarian tapas options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking so they can prepare your meal.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, the trip is dog-friendly. Contact the operator in advance to arrange it.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Torre del Mar to Nerja, guided tour of Cómpeta village, winery visit, tasting of four wines, and tapas lunch paired with the wines. A bilingual guide (English, German, or Spanish) drives and leads the tour.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, a water bottle, and sunscreen. If you get motion sickness in cars, bring anti-sickness medication. The tour involves outdoor walking and mountain driving.

Is there a minimum age for the wine tasting?

Yes, the minimum drinking age is 18 years.