Private Ronda Winery & Tapas Tour from Malaga or Marbella

A full-day private wine experience at Finca La Melonera, an award-winning organic winery in the Sierras de Málaga, paired with free time in the historic town of Ronda. Door-to-door private transport, English-speaking guide, and premium wines paired with artisan tapas — all included.

What You’ll Experience

This is a premium private wine experience — designed for travellers who want depth, not a coach tour. The day pairs an extended visit at one of Andalusia’s most respected organic wineries with free time to explore Ronda, Spain’s most spectacular cliff-top town. Door-to-door logistics handled by us. You bring an empty stomach and a healthy thirst.

🍇 Finca La Melonera — the winery

Set in the rolling hills outside Ronda, in the Denominación de Origen Sierras de Málaga wine region, Finca La Melonera is a family-run, organic, biodynamic estate that has spent the last two decades reviving ancient grape varieties nearly lost to time — including the rare Tintilla, Melonera, and Rome grapes that almost disappeared from Spanish viticulture.

Your visit includes:

• A guided walk through the vineyards — the Andalusian sun, the chalk-and-clay soil, the story of the family’s mission
• A tour of the cellar and barrel room
• A seated tasting of several premium wines — typically 4–5, including the estate’s flagship reds and whites
• Artisan tapas paired with each wine — local Sierra de Grazalema cheeses, Iberian cured meats, marinated olives, regional bread, seasonal Andalusian specialities

🌉 Free time in Ronda

After the winery, we drive into Ronda — a 15-minute scenic route past the vineyards. You’ll have ~2 hours of free time to walk the historic centre at your own pace. Most guests use the time to:

• Cross the Puente Nuevo bridge over the El Tajo gorge
• Visit the famous Plaza de Toros bullring (oldest in Spain)
• Wander the cobbled lanes of the old Moorish quarter
• Stop for a coffee at a clifftop café

Your guide can recommend the best route for your interests — historic, romantic, photographic, gastronomic. We’re flexible.

Day Itinerary

Pricing

This is a private tour, priced per group rather than per person. The whole day, vehicle, guide, winery visit, and tasting are dedicated to you and your party — no strangers, no fixed coach schedule.

What’s Included

• ✅ Private door-to-door pickup in Málaga or Marbella (hotel, Airbnb, cruise terminal)
• ✅ Comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle (Mercedes class or equivalent, up to 7 passengers)
• ✅ Licensed English-speaking driver-guide for the full day
• ✅ Vineyard walk & cellar tour at Finca La Melonera
• ✅ Premium wine tasting (4–5 wines)
• ✅ Artisan tapas pairing — cheeses, cured meats, olives, bread
• ✅ ~2 hours free time in Ronda
• ✅ All driving, fuel, and tolls

Not Included

• Lunch in Ronda (we’ll recommend places — typical cost €15–25 per person if you have time after the winery tapas)
• Bullring entry in Ronda (€9 if you’d like to visit, optional)
• Personal purchases (wine bottles to take home are available at the winery shop)
• Tips for the guide (appreciated but not expected)

Why Choose This Tour

• 🏆 Award-winning organic winery — not a tourist-bus stop, but one of Andalusia’s most respected biodynamic producers
• 🍷 Real wine education — tasting includes ancient grape varieties almost unique to this estate
• 🚗 True private experience — just your party, no strangers, no schedules
• 👨‍🌾 Local connection — we’ve worked with Finca La Melonera for years; you get treatment that’s hard to arrange independently
• 🌉 Ronda included — no need to plan a separate Ronda day
• ⏱️ Flexible timing — adjust pickup, return, or itinerary order to fit your day

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Winery & Tapas Tour cost?

From €600 for 2 passengers. The price covers the entire day — private vehicle, driver-guide, winery visit, tasting, and paired tapas. See the pricing table above for all group sizes.

Where exactly is Finca La Melonera?

About 15 minutes outside Ronda, in the rolling hills of the DO Sierras de Málaga wine region. The estate is family-run, organic and biodynamic, and best known for reviving ancient grape varieties.

What wines will we taste?

Typically 4–5 wines — usually 1–2 whites and 2–3 reds, including their flagship blends. The selection rotates with the harvest and the winery’s release schedule. If you have specific preferences (more reds, focus on rosés, etc.), let us know when booking and we’ll mention it ahead.

Are tapas included or do we pay separately?

Included. The wine tasting comes with artisan tapas — local Sierra de Grazalema cheeses, Iberian cured meats, marinated olives, fresh bread, and seasonal Andalusian specialities — designed to pair with the wines. It’s substantial enough to count as a light lunch, though many guests still grab a coffee or small plate in Ronda afterwards.

Will I be able to drive after the tasting?

Yes — that’s the entire point of a private tour with a driver-guide. Tastings are paced and unhurried; you can taste freely without worrying about the road home. We’ll drive you back door-to-door.

Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers from Málaga port?

Yes, and we run it regularly for cruise guests. Pickup is at the cruise terminal, and we monitor your ship’s departure schedule to ensure you’re back at least 1 hour before sailing. The full day of about 8 hours fits comfortably within most port stops of 9+ hours.

What if I don’t like wine or am pregnant?

The tour still works — the winery offers non-alcoholic alternatives (juices, sparkling water, local soft drinks) and the tapas, vineyard walk, and Ronda visit are the same. Mention this when booking and we’ll arrange.

Can children come on this tour?

Yes — children are welcome. Finca La Melonera is family-run and family-friendly. Children under the legal drinking age receive non-alcoholic alternatives and the same tapas. Please mention ages of any children when booking.

What about dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary needs can all be accommodated — let us know when booking and we’ll arrange with the winery in advance. The standard tapas pairing includes meat and cheese, but the kitchen can adapt.

What happens if it rains?

The tour goes ahead in any weather — most of the experience is indoors at the winery cellar and barrel room. The vineyard walk is the only outdoor portion and can be shortened or skipped in heavy rain.

Do you offer pickup from places other than Málaga and Marbella?

Yes — we frequently pick up from Estepona, Mijas, Fuengirola, Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Calahonda, and other Costa del Sol locations. Pricing may adjust slightly for distant pickups; just send us your hotel/Airbnb address when booking and we’ll confirm.

Can I take wine bottles home?

Absolutely. Finca La Melonera has a winery shop where you can buy bottles to take home. They’ll also help with packing wine for travel if you need.

We’re a couple in our 60s, we don’t want much walking, and we love wine — what should we do near Málaga?

Our Ronda Winery & Tapas Tour is exactly this. Peter or Thomas picks you up at your hotel — you’re seated in the car, seated at the vineyard, seated for tapas. The main stop is Finca La Melonera, a short flat walk through the vines, seated tasting with paired tapas. Afterwards, free time in Ronda’s old town — you can see the Puente Nuevo bridge from a viewpoint without climbing into the gorge. From €600 per group, about 8 hours door to door.

How far in advance should I book?

2–3 weeks ahead in low season, 3–4 weeks in summer or for cruise dates. Finca La Melonera limits private group visits per day, so weekend slots in particular fill up.

Is the tour available year-round?

Yes — we run this tour all year. Winter (November–March) is actually a beautiful, quieter time at the winery and Ronda is dramatic with snow on the surrounding sierras. Spring and autumn are our most popular months.

What Our Guests Say

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About Costa Excursions

Costa Excursions is a licensed private day-tour operator based in Mijas, run by Peter Fischer Flórez and Thomas Liedtke. We have been running private tours on the Costa del Sol since 2015 and have a 4.9★ rating from 192 reviews on TripAdvisor. Every tour is private, with your own driver-guide, for groups of 2 to 7.

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