A 9-Day Costa Del Sol Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Malaga
    20 minutes (8.3 km) from Malaga Airport

    Experience the bustling food scene of Malaga with a visit to the Mercado Central, touring Moorish architecture and indulging in local wines and tapas at El Pimpi.

  2. Day 2: Ronda
    1 hour 30 minutes (105 km) from Malaga

    Take in the stunning views of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park while exploring charming Ronda, dining on traditional Andalusian fare at Almocabar.

  3. Day 3: Marbella
    50 minutes (54.5 km) from Ronda

    Relax on the beach before hopping on a food tour to taste Iberian ham at Cinco Jotas, treat your sweet tooth at Pasteleria Daver and enjoy the nightlife at La Comedia.

  4. Day 4: Estepona
    30 minutes (26.5 km) from Marbella

    Wander around the historic streets of Estepona and indulge in the gourmet seafood at La Escollera, followed by cocktails at La Tienda del Vino.

  5. Day 5: Antequera
    1 hour 10 minutes (73.5 km) from Estepona

    Take a break from the coast and get a taste of the traditional cuisine of Antequera while admiring the historic Alcazaba fortress and visiting a is a menhir burial site.

  6. Day 6: Torrox
    1 hour 8 minutes (78.7 km) from Antequera

    Visit the charming white-washed town of Torrox with a tour of the Molino de Aljaima olive oil mill and feasting on the freshest fish dishes of the region at Meson Don Pepe.

  7. Day 7: Nerja
    20 minutes (17.5 km) from Torrox

    Head down to the crystal clear waters of Burriana Beach to indulge in the famous local dish of paella at Ayo's, visit the Nerja Caves, and sample the local and seasonal olive oil at Olivicola San Francisco.

  8. Day 8: Velez-Malaga
    46 minutes (45.4 km) from Nerja

    Discover the rich agricultural heritage of Velez-Malaga through its local produce at Mercado de San Francisco then, try traditional butter cake or torta Velezana at Cafe Colon.

  9. Day 9: Benalmadena
    30 minutes (21 km) from Velez-Malaga

    End your foodie adventure by immersing in the arabesque influenced cuisine of Arroyo de la Miel at Al-Yamal, try Spanish vermouth at Nysa, and show off what you learned at Escuela de Cocina Pepekitchen with a hands-on cooking class of Spanish dishes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Mercado Central, Malaga (1 hour, Free)
  • El Pimpi, Malaga (2 hours, €30-€40)
  • Almocabar, Ronda (2 hours, €40-€50)
  • Cinco Jotas, Marbella (2 hours, €25-€40)
  • Pasteleria Daver, Marbella (1 hour, €10-€20)
  • La Comedia, Marbella (3 hours, €30-€50)
  • La Escollera, Estepona (2 hours, €50-€60)
  • La Tienda del Vino, Estepona (2 hours, €20-€30)
  • Alcazaba fortress, Antequera (1 hour 30 minutes, €5-€10)
  • Molino de Aljaima, Torrox (2 hours, €10-€20)
  • Meson Don Pepe, Torrox (2 hours, €30-€50)
  • Ayo's, Nerja (2 hours, €15-€25)
  • Nerja Caves, Nerja (1 hour 30 minutes, €10-€15)
  • Olivicola San Francisco, Nerja (1 hour, €10-€20)
  • Mercado de San Francisco, Velez-Malaga (1 hour, Free)
  • Cafe Colon, Velez-Malaga (1 hour, €5-€10)
  • Al-Yamal, Benalmadena (2 hours, €30-€50)
  • Nysa, Benalmadena (1 hour, €5-€15)
  • Escuela de Cocina Pepekitchen, Benalmadena (4 hours, €40-€70)

  • Total Estimated Costs: €305-€540

Useful tips

If you have more time, take a day trip to Gibraltar, famous for its Moorish Castle, caves and Barbary Apes. If you have less time, consider speeding up your itinerary by combining the days in Marbella and Estepona.

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