Oft recognised as one of the prettiest villages in all of Spain, Frigiliana prides itself on its sweet local wine, local artists, local honey and simply by being just so sugar-cube perfect and picturesque. This historic village sitting high in the hills overlooking the sea is distinctively Moorish in appearance and design, with a labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets lined with white-washed houses.
Frigiliana is also known as the village of the Three Cultures, celebrating each year the area's proud history of co-existence and cooperation between the Islamic, Christian and Jewish cultures.
The Gastronomy of Frigiliana: With traditional cuisine and a proud Moorish past, Frigiliana is a favourite enclave of those seeking to enjoy an experiential travel adventure where all five senses are heightened and enlightened. Local rustic culinary specialities include fried kid in almond or garlic sauce, salt cod cakes and cabbage broth, delicious local olive oils, and sweet potatoes with cane sugar.
There was a time when Málaga wines were famous across the known world, and they are now re-emerging on the world stage. La Axarquia, the small region in which Frigiliana sits, is one of the main wine-producing areas in Malaga, with the principal varieties used for dessert wines being the Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel grape varieties.
Your Personal Winery Tour: After a pleasant village tour we'll drive you to Bodegas Bentomiz, a nearby winery perched in the Axarquia. Home to the Ariyanas Wines, this fine winery cultivates 80 to 100-year-old vines which flourish in the slate soils, good winter rains and long dry summers enjoyed in Andalucia.
In collaboration with chef and restaurant owner Juan Quintanilla, you will go on to enjoy a lip-smacking lunch crafted to match the Ariyanas wines, served in the beautiful setting of the winery with a fabulous view of the valley and the Mediterranean Sea.
At a Glance: The Frigiliana and Winery Experience day excursion is an 8-hour tour from 9:30am until 5:30pm. Private vehicle and driver (if required). Private guide for Frigiliana, tour, lunch and wine tasting (food & drinks) all taxes included. To book, enquire further, or for any additional details please get in touch here.