About this tour
Spend four hours in Novelda exploring Alicante's wine country and medieval architecture. You'll visit a family-run winery to learn how local vintages are produced, taste three wines paired with regional tapas, then climb to La Mola Castle and the adjacent Modernist sanctuary. Small-group format keeps things intimate, with expert guides steering you through both the cellar and centuries of history.
Highlights
- Three wine tastings with local tapas at traditional winery
- 12th-century La Mola Castle with panoramic views
- Modernist Sanctuary of Santa Maria Magdalena nearby
- Behind-the-scenes winemaking process explanation
- Specialist guides in Spanish and English
- Air-conditioned transport between sites
What to expect
After collecting you in an air-conditioned vehicle, you'll arrive at the winery where staff walk you through their production methods before pouring three wines matched to regional nibbles. The tastings take roughly 90 minutes. You'll then drive to Novelda's hilltop fortress, where the castle and sanctuary sit metres apart. Expect steep steps and uneven ground at both sites; views across the valley reward the climb. Total time on foot is around two hours, split between exploration and taking in the vistas.
Good to know
Bring comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen; hilltop exposure is significant. Water is supplied. The tour includes three wines but no full meal—eat beforehand if needed. Not suitable if pregnant, recovering from spinal injury, or with serious heart conditions. Infant seats available on request.
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