The Village of Mijas
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Port
Malaga, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This excursion takes you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at Spanish country life. The motorcoach leaves the urban bustle of Málaga behind as it begins the ascent to an elevation of 1,500 feet. Your destination, Mijas, is a classical Malaguenan village, complete with strong accents of Andalusian flavor and wonderful views of the coast. On a clear day, you can see across to Morocco and Gibraltar. Cobblestone streets and charming, whitewashed houses are typical of this picturesque village. Of special interest are the completely unique square bullring dating back to Moorish times and a charming chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Rocks, hewn out of the hillside.
Take in the sights and enjoy some free time to relax over coffee at one of the café terraces lining the sidewalks (at your own expense). If you like, you can hire a donkey taxi for a ride through the quaint alleyways (also at your own expense).
Chocolate is always a bonus, and today, it is especially so as you will visit the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory in the center of Mijas. In the chocolate museum, learn about the fascinating origins of chocolate, including the key role of Spain in the history of this delicacy and also the process of turning cacao into chocolate. Taste a little piece of chocolate with a glass of wine -- a pleasant pairing indeed.
Now it's your turn to go hands-on and mold, fill, seal and decorate chocolates from organic and ethically sourced beans. Choose from dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, vegan chocolate as your base; then, grab some artisan fillings -- soft nougat, tahini, hazelnut praline, peanut praline, pistachio praline, pumpkin seed cream, roasted sunflower seed cream, dulce de leche, passionfruit, caramel, gin, lemon caramel, red wine caramel, and ganache -- to create your own masterpiece.
Feel free to shop for some of the local arts and crafts as well before you return to Málaga. The ceramics and leather goods are of particularly notable quality.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.