Muscat Raisin Route - Small group with lunch included
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Almachar
Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Lunch: menu (please let us know if you have any special request or allergies; drink not included)
  • Small group of minimum 3 people and a maximum of 8
  • Visit to the Raisin Interpretation Center in El Borge
  • Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van.
  • Guided visit to Almachar
  • Guided visit to El Borge
  • Guided visit to Moclinejo
  • Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish.
  • Visit to the Museo de la Pasa (Raisin Museum)
What's Not Included
  • Any other expenses non-related to the activity
  • Any other aspect not mentioned above
Additional Information

During this captivating excursion, you’ll have the chance to witness firsthand the production process of raisins, recently acknowledged as the first European World Agricultural Heritage product. Our initial stop will be Moclinejo, where we’ll embark on a guided tour and admire the breathtaking views of typical Axarquia landscapes adorned with muscatel vineyards. Next, we’ll head to Almáchar, we’ll wander their quiet streets and, naturally, visit the Raisin Museum. Following this visit, we’ll venture to El Borge. We’ll explore the Moscatel Raisin Interpretation Center, witness vineyards firsthand, learn about raisin cultivation and taste some of these treats. Finally, we’ll stroll through the streets of El Borge, adorned with numerous references to the raisins, which serves as the primary economic livelihood of the town. Here, we’ll enjoy lunch at one of its most iconic restaurants. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Dog friendly trip: If you want to bring your dog please contact us in advance
  • Bring comfortable shoes and with enthusiasm to walk
  • If you get sick easily in cars, we recommend to bring with you some anti-sickness medication to prevent it
  • Bring a water bottle along with you
  • If you come in hot months make sure to use sun screen. Most of our trips outdoors, so it is very important to protect yourself from the sun.
Location
Almachar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maj1922
Oct 3, 2022
Wonderful Raisin Trip in beautiful Axarquia - On 29th September, I took the Raisin Tour with Ole Trips. We visited an Andalusian cortijo owned by the lovely Mano and Mari. We saw a traditional raisin production system - which was very interesting to see and learn about all the hard work which goes into the production of the raisins. Next we stopped in Almáchar, and visited the Museo de la Pasa (Museum of the Raisin). We then headed to El Borge, another beautiful town and had lunch in the Posada del Bandolero. Our final stop was Moclinejo. It really was a fantastic day out, it was very interesting to learn about the raisin route as well as visiting lots of beautiful places. I also met some lovely people on the trip. Thank you Ole Trips and Cipriano for a wonderful experience. Fantastic day out!
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639lauril
Oct 2, 2022
In the true heart of Mouscatel grape and raisin area - Friday 30.10 my wife and I took part in a guided tour to the famous mouscatel and raisin areas in Axarquia. The first stop on the trip that Cipriano a very nice and knowledgeable guide took us to was to Manuel and Mari, a farming couple who have their area on the outskirts of Almachar. All farmers who harvest raisins have no mechanical aids, so does Manuel. These farmers are called heroes because of the hard work they do on the steepest slopes. Manuel's eyes lit up when he told about his work and he showed how to use scissors to cut off each individual dried grape from the bunch of grapes. Next time I buy mouscatel raisins I think each raisin is cut individually and perhaps by Manuel. The next stop was the town of Almachar where the raisins from farmers were sorted and packaged for onward deliveries to various buyers. Here is the only machine, the sorting machine, in the entire raisin production. Lunch was taken in the town of el Borge, the town's hotel which housed a restaurant frequented by the bandit El Bizco de El Borge in the 19th century. I leave other activities to others to deal with. I can wholeheartedly recommend this trip. Sr. Cipriano is super guide!!
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Deborahhaywood
Sep 10, 2020
Excellent - Today I went on the Raisin Tour with a couple of friends, the tour guide and one other. We visited the raisin terraces and was told how raisins are produced. I now understand how difficult the whole process is. We visited the raisin museum and church in Almáchar. I particularly loved El Borge a small Andalusian village with a beautiful church. The Town Council even turned on the fountain for our arrival! The included lunch was delicious. Very relaxed tour with a great tour guide. Many thanks Ole Trips
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Georgie_james31518
Aug 31, 2019
Raisin Route - Well worth doing this tour as an alternative day out. We enjoyed the day learning about the Raisins, the history of farming and visiting the towns that are proud to be a part of the Raisin and Muscat wine heritage. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour relaxed and enjoyable.
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