Cortijo El Cura wine tasting organic farm Spanish guide

Walk the farm and taste wines poured by someone who tends the vines

A guided visit to Cortijo El Cura Eco-Bodega near Laujar de Andarax in Almería, where you tour the organic farm and agricultural museum, then taste wines with olives and almonds from the property. The guide speaks Spanish; minimum group size is two people; the experience lasts 2.5 to 3 hours and operates in all weather.

The experience

The morning starts in the vineyard and farm itself. You walk through the organic plots with a local guide who shows you how the operation works, then move into the agricultural museum to see the tools and history of the land. The whole setup takes about an hour, and the pace is unhurried. This is not a sprint through exhibits.

After the tour, you sit down for the wine tasting. Three wines come out alongside olives and almonds grown on the same property, so you are tasting what the farm actually produces. The tasting runs about an hour, and the guide stays with the group to explain each wine. Bring an appetite: the olives and almonds are substantial enough that you leave with something in your stomach, not just a taste.

The site is wheelchair accessible to the museum and winery areas. If you are traveling with children under 18, they must be accompanied by an adult, though they can be present during the farm tour. Infant seats are available if you request them when you book. The operation runs regardless of weather, so dress for whatever Almería is doing that day.

What’s included

• A local Spanish-speaking guide.
• entry to the organic farm, agricultural museum and winery.
• wine tasting with three wines.
• olives and almonds from the property.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Cortijo El Cura Eco-Bodega

Is this one for you?Book this if you are traveling as a pair or small group and want a slow afternoon learning how a working farm operates, not a quick stop at a tourist attraction. The Spanish-language guide means you get local knowledge, though it also means you need at least basic Spanish or should arrange translation beforehand.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly do I taste during the wine tasting at Cortijo El Cura?

Three wines from the property, each paired with olives and almonds also grown on the farm. The guide walks through each one during the tasting, which takes about an hour.

How long does the whole visit take from start to finish?

The experience runs 2.5 to 3 hours total: roughly an hour for the farm and museum tour, then an hour for the wine tasting with food.

Is the farm accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The museum and winery areas are wheelchair accessible. The farm tour itself may have terrain limitations, so contact the operator before booking if you need specific accessibility details.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide conducts the visit in Spanish. If you do not speak Spanish, you may want to confirm language options with the operator before booking.

What if the weather is bad on the day of my visit?

The activity operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold, and the tour will go ahead as scheduled.