The Moscatel raisins of the Axarquía stand out for their size and their distinctly sweet taste. On this experience, you'll explore the most authentic corners of the region and discover first-hand everything behind this prized product.
We'll start the route at a traditional winery surrounded by vines, where you'll learn about the different local grape varieties and the cultivation process. You'll also discover the daily life of the families involved in making Moscatel raisins and see the grapes spread out on the characteristic raisin racks. You'll also have the chance to manually select some raisins to understand the effort required by this age-old activity.
Next, we'll head to El Borge, located in the centre of the raisin route. We'll walk through its streets and see the elements that reflect the importance of this crop, the economic foundation of the town.
We'll continue to Almáchar, considered the main benchmark for the Muscat raisin and one of the highlights of the tour. We'll stroll through its streets and visit the Raisin Museum, where we'll learn more about this product and see the old tools used in its harvesting and processing.
Finally, we'll arrive in Moclinejo, a small town nestled between mountains. In this charming setting, we'll enjoy lunch at one of the most renowned restaurants in the area.