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Malaga Shore Excursions & Day Trips

We offer private excursions for small groups who don't have the tour bus mentality and

don't want the hassle of navigating Spain's roads and cities. We will collect you at your

hotel, home or port for shore excursions and take you to your desired excursion.

Costaexcursions has been working hard to create unique experiences for those who like

to consider a trip as an opportunity for personal enrichment, adventure and a chance to

experience the Spanish culture in a relaxed and comfortable environment. We offer the

opportunity to experience the typical Spanish tourist routes or to have a unique

experience in some aspect of the Spanish culture, such as seeing a citrus farm or an

olive oil mill.

We also understand that some people want adventure, or on the contrary, a leisure day

at the beach or playing golf. With this in mind, we have created a number of packages

that appeal to desires of a diverse traveler base.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

Malaga City Tour & Alcazaba on a Segway

We leave Pier One in the Port of Malaga and cross Pier Two enjoying the "Palmeral de

las Sorpresas" towards the Cathedral, located in front of the Plaza del Obispo and one of

the most valuable Renaissance gems of Andalusia. We then pass the Picasso Museum,

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the old Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista and one of the two art galleries dedicated

to this artist in his home city.

We then pass through the Plaza de la Merced, observing all the perspectives of the

neoclassical Obelisk that stands in the middle as a tribute to General Torrijos. From here

we can see the home which was the birthplace of Picasso. We continue to the Roman

Amphitheatre, built by César Augusto in the ancient Roman city of Malaca. This buried

gem was discovered in 1951 during the construction of the Palace of Archives and

Libraries. In the middle of this journey through time, we go to the Alcazaba, a palatial

fortification of the Muslim period at the foot of the Monte Gibralfaro. Here we can

enjoy the beautiful views of the Bay of Malaga. Returning to the city, we roll up to the

Plaza de Uncibay which gets its name from the Basque captain Fernando de Uncibay,

who led the conquest of Malaga against the moors under the command of the Catholic

monarchs.

We continue our journey through the Plaza de la Constitución to the famous Calle

Larios, built in the 19th century by the family of the same name and converted today

into the fifth most expensive shopping street in Spain. On our way back to our starting

point, we travel through the wonderful Paseo del Parque that constitutes one of the most

important parks in Europe in terms of tropical flora.

Finally we return to Pier One after travelling through time between an old and a new

Malaga.

What's included

Helmet Official Segway training Insurance RCI 1 guide for every 8 pax

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Wine & Tapas Bike Tour Malaga

Combine a bike tour of Malaga with the tradition of tapas and wine. Enjoy an historical

and culinary tour of one of Andalusia´s most beautiful cities. On this tour we will begin

by showing you the famous sights of Malaga. There will be a stop at the central market

where you can see stands of fresh fish, meat, vegetables, all to open your appetite. You

will then continue on to the waterfront and finally end the tour in a cozy wine cellar.

On this tour you will have the opportunity to taste traditional tapas that are eaten by the

locals. Boquerones en vinagre, Pipirrana de Pulpo, Porra Antequerrana or Patatas

Bravas with Vino Dulce, the typical sweet wine of Malaga.

Special requests from our customers are welcomed and we offer them the opportunity to

determine the focus of the Wine & Tapas Tour Malaga. You can choose whether you

want to try the tapas in the historic city center or on the beach of the old fishing village

of El Palo, now a neighborhood on the eastern side of the city.

Please ask us – we will gladly assist you in selecting the focal point!

Historical sites you will see on the Wine & Tapas Bike Tour Malaga?

Roman Amphitheater, Moorish Fortress Alcazaba, the Cathedral, San Juan and Santiago

churches, port area, beach promenade, Atarazanas market, the Bullring and much more.

What will you taste at the Wine & Tapas Bike Tour Malaga?

Typical sweet Malaga wine, tinto de verano (summer wine) or beer, 2 tapas (or 1

sardine skewers) – all in one, a traditional taste of Malaga.

Bikes

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Classic, comfortable and ergonomic city bikes for Wine & Tapas Bike Tour Malaga.

What's included

Comfortable city bikes A culinary knowledgeable guide A bottle of water Two tapas and a drink of your choice Helmet Be also offer child seats – please request one before the tour

Olive Oil Tour in Casabermeja

Discover the unique experience of seeing an olive oil mill where you will learn about

the varieties of oils and how they are made. Our driver will collect you from the port of

Malaga where you will begin your approximately 45 minute journey to Olive Oil Mill

located in the Montes de Malaga nature park.

The drive will take you through some beautiful andalusian countryside dotted with

typical white villages and a landscape full of olive, orange, almond and avocado trees.

The 2 hour tour will begin with a breakfast of toast, olive oil, fruit and drinks in the

beautiful renovated old cortijo, or farmhouse. You will walked through the olive groves

where you will learn about the cultivating and harvesting of olive trees. You will then

be shown the production process of pressing the olives and how olive oil is extracted

and stored. You will learn to distinguish between the different types of oil and their

health benefits.

Comfortable walking shoes and a hat to protect from the sun during summer months is

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recommended.

You will then be driven back to Malaga to board your ship for departure.

What's included

Transport Tour fees Breakfast and Olive Oil Tasting

What it is not included

Any purchases you wish to make

Enjoy a 9 Holes, par 3 Golf Run in Benalmadena

Enjoy a day playing Golf in a 9 holes par 3 golf course in a beautiful setting. A private

driver will pick you up at the port of Malaga for the approximately 30 minute drive to

the golf course. Since this is a private tour, you will be able to adjust the timing based

on the schedule of the cruise. Apart from the par 3 course the complex has a large

practice range for 48 people.

Banalmadena Golf offers great club house and a not to be missed restaurant

"Baboo" which offers fine Fusion cooking at very reasonable prices. The restaurant

boots a lovely terrace with beautiful views towards the coast.

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What's included

Golf clubs Golf Balls Tees Green fee

What it is not included

Golf shoes. Recommended to bring your own or alternatively you can use tennis shoes. Lunch

Juanitos´s Ecological Citrus Farm

Discover Juanito’s grove of ecologic citus production. You will be collected at the Port

of Malaga for the approximately 40 minute drive to the citrus farm. The visit is

incredibly entertaining! You will learn everything you have to know about ecological

production of oranges, the most famous Mediterranean fruit, as well as grapefruits,

lemons and several other fruits. In addition to attaining all of this knowledge, you will

have fun thanks to instructive activities and taste freshly picked fruit. Juanito´s Orange

is a family run farm.

The visit itself will last 45 minutes where you will see, smell, touch and taste all kinds

of citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, grapefruits...) After the tour, you will be offered a

paella lunch. It is advisable to bring comfortable shoes and clothing, hats and sun

screen.

This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.

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What's included

Transfer Entrance fee and guided tour Paella lunch

Mijas Village on Your Own

Spend a half day in the picturesque village of Mijas. Perched in the mountains above

the coast, this charming village is a cluster of whitewashed buildings nesteld into the

mountainside. Mijas offers a glimpse of village life with its narrow cobblestoned streets

and whitewashed buildings.

This is the perfect example of an old Spanish village on the coast that has managed to

retain its old world charm. Visit the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña, a chapel made of

rock that offers both views of the village and the coast below. Wander through Mijas

with its craft shops and take a famous donkey tour through the village. The Parroquial

Church is located in a park with lovely views of the coast, and on a clear day, you can

see straight across the Mediterranean to Morocco. The Bullring, located just across from

the church, is the only square bullring in Spain.

Those who are fit, can walk up the narrow streets through the neighborhoods to

experience true village life. Take time to sit in a cafe and have a drink, or enjoy one of

the many restaurants in Mijas.

What's included

Transfer to and from Mijas.

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What it is not included

Lunch or drinks. Guided tour of village.

Winery Tour with wine tasting and tapas in Ronda

Our driver will collect you from the port of Malaga where you will begin your

approximately hour and a half journey to Finca La Melonera Winery. The drive will

take you through some beautiful andalusian countryside dotted with typical white

villages and a landscape full of olive, orange, almond and avocado trees.

The Ronda area has been known for its wines since Roman times and the tradition of

winemaking continues. There are over 28 wineries in this area. Finca La Melonera is

one of Ronda´s most fascinating wineries. This is an organic winery that revived the

indigineous grapes that were wiped out by phylloexera plague in the late 19th century.

The winery is a contemporary building overlooking the beautiful countryside and the

vineyards. The 2 hour tour of the Winery will begin with a walk through the vineyards

where your guide will explain the task of recuperating the lost grape varieties and

difference of growing conditions on the estate according to different altitudes and soil

conditions.

Visitors will be given a tasting of white wines under a beautiful oak tree in the

vineyard. From there the tour will continue and you will be taken to the barrel room

where the wine making process will be explained. Finally your tour of the winery will

end with a wine tasting accompanied by a selection of tapas.

You will then be driven back to Malaga to board your ship for departure.

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What's included

Tour fees Wine tasting Tapas (small appetizers) AC Mercedes vehicle or similar make Private driver

What it is not included

Purchases from the wine shop

Winery Tour – Finca Descalzos Viejos in Ronda

Our driver will collect you from the port of Malaga where you will begin your

approximately hour and a half journey to Finca Descalzos Viejos Winery. The drive

will take you through some beautiful andalusian countryside dotted with typical white

villages and a landscape full of olive, orange, almond and avocado trees.

The Ronda area has been known for its wines since Roman times and the tradition of

winemaking continues. There are over 28 wineries in this area. Finca Descalzos Viejos

is one of Ronda´s most beautiful wineries. It is located at the edge of the village of

Ronda with spectacular views of the Tajo gorge. This winery is located in a restored

16th century convent. The barrel room boasts a restored fresco on the wall.

The vineyards cultivate grapes of the cabernet sauvignon, syrah, grenache, merlot and

petit verdot varieties. The 2 hour tour of the Winery will begin with a walk through the

vineyards where your guide will explain the art of vine growing. From there the tour

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will continue and you will be taken to the barrel room where the wine making process

will be explained.

Finally your tour of the winery will end with a wine tasting accompanied by a selection

of tapas on a terrace with views to the Tajo Gorge and parts of the city of Ronda. You

will then be driven back to Malaga to board your ship for departure.

What's included

Transfer to and from Ronda in an air-conditioned car Entrance fee to winery and guided tour with tasting and tapas

What it is not included

Guests should bring bottle of water, camera, sunscreen, walking Shoes

Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour & wine and tapas in Mijas

Spend a half day in the picturesque village of Mijas. This charming village is a cluster

of whitewashed buildings nestled into the mountainside offering spectacular views of

the coast below. Mijas offers a glimpse of village life with its narrow cobblestoned

streets and whitewashed buildings.

This is the perfect example of an old Spanish village that has managed to retain its old

world charm. On this tour you will be taken on a 35 minute sightseeing tour of the

village in a Tuk Tuk where you will see the most important sites of the village. You will

then be dropped off at the Museo del Vino, The Wine Museum.

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The Wine Museum is located in a lovely old building dating from 1839, known in the

village as “The house of light/electricity” as the first transformers for the supply of

electricity in the town were here. The building was restored in 2004 for the wine

museum where all the Malaga wines are available, as well as wines from other regions

of Spain.

Here you will have a guided wine tasting by the sommelier and a variety of tapas. After

your visit to the Wine Museum, return to your car for the drive back to the Port of

Malaga

What's included

Transport Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour Tapas and wine tasting

Golf day in Malaga (9 holes)

Spend a day playing 9 holes of Golf. A private driver will pick you up at the port of

Malaga for the approximately 20 minute drive to the golf course. Since this is a private

tour, you will be able to adjust the timing based on the schedule of the cruise. The golf

course at the Parador de Málaga Golf is in a privileged location, in the heart of the Costa

del Sol near the sea shore.

Over the years this course, the oldest in Andalusia, has been transformed into one that is

both demanding for veterans and accessible for novices. The Parador restaurant offers

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traditional food and is the perfect place to eat after your round of golf. Note: This

excursion is not suitable for first time golfers

What's included

Golf clubs Golf Balls Tees Green fee

What it is not included

Golf shoes. Recommended to bring your own or alternatively you can use tennis shoes. Buggy- €25 for 9 holes Trolley €5 Electric Trolley €14 Lunch

Golf day in Malaga (18 holes)

Spend a day playing 18 holes of Golf. A private driver will pick you up at the port of

Malaga for the approximately 20 minute drive to the golf course. Since this is a private

tour, you will be able to adjust the timing based on the schedule of the cruise. The golf

course at the Parador de Málaga Golf is in a privileged location, in the heart of the Costa

del Sol on the sea shore.

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Over the years this course, the oldest in Andalusia, has been transformed into one that is

both demanding for veterans and accessible for novices. The Parador restaurant offers

traditional food and is the perfect place to eat after your round of golf.

Note: This excursion is not suitable for first time golfers

What's included

Golf clubs Golf Balls Tees Green fee

What it is not included

Golf shoes. Recommended to bring your own or alternatively you can use tennis shoes. Buggy- €37 Trolley €5 Electric Trolley €14 Lunch

Marbella & Puerto Banus Shore Excursion

Spend the day in the exclusive seaside resort of Marbella and visit the upscale marina,

Puerto Banus. Marbella is located on the western Costa del Sol at the foot of the Sierra

Blanca Mountain, approximately an hour drive from Malaga. Marbella is a favourite

destination for Europe´s jetset and Middle Eastern royalty.

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Once a small seaside village, Marbella became an important tourist destination in the

1970´s. The modern part of the city boasts a beautiful sea side promenade with a variety

of cafes and restaurants. On a clear day you can see Gibraltar and Morocco across the

sea. The old quarter of the town center has maintained its old charm and consists of

white washed buildings and narrow cobblestoned streets. The center of the old quarter is

the Plaza de los Naranjos where cafes line this orange tree filled square.Explore the

maze of narrow passages lined with tourist shops, posh boutiques and lovely

restaurants.

Next drive a few minutes away to the famous marina, Puerto Banus. Your drive will

take you past the Golden Mile, where high end hotels and villas line the avenue. In

Puerto Banus, have a stroll and see some of the mega yachts owned by royalty and the

rich and famous.

The marina boasts more than 900 moorings. You can browse among the many

boutiques or have a meal or drink at one of the many restaurants in the marina.

What's included

Transfer to and from Marbella and Puerto Banus

What it is not included

Lunch or drinks. Tour guide at destination

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4 x 4 Rangers Safari Lakes Tour

Following collection from the Port of Malaga, you will be driven through the centre of

Malaga and out heading north towards the sunshine valley of the Costa del Sol, where

you will see some of the beautiful, lemon, orange and olive groves. The area has

outstanding scenery with some breath taking vistas.

As we approach the Ardales lakes we pass by the El Chorro gorge where we will stop

and spend time explaining the important history of the gorge and the damn built by

King Alfonso XIII, and the famous walk way known as the Royal Road or, El Caminito

del Rey. Also nearby is the famous railway tunnel used in the filming of Von Ryans

Express.

We will then proceed to travel a short distance to the site of the Bobastro church ruins

built the 9th and 20th century, which is steeped in moorish history. The Church was

carved half way up the mountain out of a single rock. We will continue a short distance

to the stunning Ardales Lakes taking in the breath taking scenery and the lakes with

their perfect china blue colour. The lakes are a magnet for many visitor and are set in

some wonderful surrounding woodland.

You will then have time to dine at the famous El Kiosko lakeside restaurant, and to

walk around the local area and take those all important photo’s! After this you will

travel back to the Port of Malaga.

What's included

Transport

What it is not included

Lunch

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Ronda Shore Excursion

Spend a day touring Ronda, one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia.

Ronda is a mountain top city nestled on the dramatic El Tajo Gorge, which separates the

old and new parts of the city. Ronda is one of Spain´s oldest towns dating back to

Islamic times when it was an important cultural city. Hemingway described Ronda as

the most romantic town in Spain.

Cross the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge, Ronda´s most famous landmark, which

straddles the deep Gorge and connects the Moorish part of Ronda with the modern part

of the city. Here you can truly appreciate the rugged gorge and the beautiful country

landscape. There are many attractions worth visiting in Ronda. The Arab Baths, built at

the end of the 13th century, are the best preserved in Spain.

The old wall and gate to the city give a unique glimpse into Ronda´s Islamic past. The

Palacio de Mondragon houses the municipal museum and has some spectacular

gardens. It was built and residence of the Moorish King Abomelik and used later as a

residence for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabelle. The city also has some impressive

churches including the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Church of Santa Maria la

Mayor. The Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens) should not be missed as they are

located on ledges over the Tajo and offer spectacular views of the countryside and city.

Ronda is said to be the home of modern bullfighting so a visit to its famous bullring

cannot be missed.

The bullring is one of the oldest and most impressive in Spain. There is a museum and

guided audio tour of the bullring.

What's included

Transfer

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What it is not included

Museum entrance fees Food or drinks

Visit a Bull and Andalusian Horse breeding farm and Ronda

Have you ever wanted to see a Spanish bull, the ones used in bullfights? We offer you

that opportunity! Set in the beautiful Andalusian countryside, this pastureland is the

setting for breeding the Spanish fighting bull, as well as the elegant Andalusian horse.

Groups have the opportunity to appreciate first-hand the breeding of these typically

Spanish animals.

We offer the visitor the chance to enjoy close up observation of all the stages of the

fighting bull breeding and selection process: the breeding stock cows escorted by the

stallion; the calves born that year, the young bulls; and finally, the bull, the result of

centuries of men's passion for creating the most beautiful creature. Here the bulls are

allowed to roam free in nature.

We also show the breeding of the Andalusian horse where you can observe the mares

with their foals running free in the pastureland. Not to mention the presence of a whole

cast of fauna and flora that surprises everyone who approaches this wonderful sight of

nature.

Visitors will be be guided through the pastureland in one of our vehicles by farm staff.

They will help the Mayoral (cattle caretaker) in one of his daily tasks. After the visit

enjoy a glass of Ronda wine and tapas consisting of Iberico pork products. You will

have the opportunity to ask questions to the professionals who take care of these

amazing animals.

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We will continue our excursion visiting the city of Ronda were you will have aprox. 1

hour to visit Ronda on your own. Ronda is one of the most beautiful and historic towns

in Andalusia. Ronda is a mountain top city nestled on the dramatic El Tajo Gorge,

which separates the old and new parts of the city. Ronda is one of Spain´s oldest towns

dating back to Islamic times when it was an important cultural city. Hemingway

described Ronda as the most romantic town in Spain.

Cross the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge, Ronda´s most famous landmark, which

straddles the deep Gorge and connects the Moorish part of Ronda with the modern part

of the city. Here you can truly appreciate the rugged gorge and the beautiful country

landscape.

There are many attractions worth visiting in Ronda. The Arab Baths, built at the end of

the 13th

century, are the best preserved in Spain. The old wall and gate to the city give a

unique glimpse into Ronda´s Islamic past. The Palacio de Mondragon houses the

municipal museum and has some spectacular gardens. It was built and residence of the

Moorish King Abomelik and used later as a residence for King Ferdinand and Queen

Isabelle. The city also has some impressive churches including the Church of the Holy

Spirit and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. The Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca

Gardens) should not be missed as they are located on ledges over the Tajo and offer

spectacular views of the countryside and city.

Ronda is said to be the home of modern bullfighting so a visit to its famous bullring

cannot be missed. The El Maestranza bullring is one of the oldest and most impressive

in Spain. There is a museum and guided audio tour of the bullring.

What's included

Transfer Entry tickets to the bull´s farm and guided visit Tapas & wine at the bull´s farm