3 Farm Visits in Spain to Build a Day Around

1.Ría de Arousa: Boat Ride to Mussel Farm with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 845 reviews · 1h 15m · from $23Our pick

From O Grove, you’ll cruise to the shellfish cultivation parks of the Ría de Arousa with a Spanish-speaking guide. Learn how mussels, oysters, and scallops are raised, view the seabed through the boat’s underwater windows, and enjoy a generous serving of steamed mussels with wine, water, or a soft drink. Arrive early for the best outdoor seats.

“Pity that there were no English translation - I unfortunately could not understand Spanish”

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2.La Herradura Coffee Farm: tour in Europe’s only plantation

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 430 reviews · 1h 10m · from $17Best value

Walk through La Herradura Coffee Farm near Nerja with Manuel or another multilingual guide. In about 70 minutes, see coffee plants, Spain’s oldest mango tree, chirimoyas, dragon fruit, sugar cane, lychees, and avocados. Learn about organic farming, water use, and soil care, then shop for farm coffee and seasonal produce at a 300-year-old cortijo.

“The tour was well worth the money. Manuel explained the history and processes brilliantly and it was interesting and funny too.”

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3.E-Bike Coast Tour, Roman Fish Farm and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Set out from Sun•E•Bike Alicante with guides such as Camila, Luis, or Mike for a three-hour ride past Cabo de las Huertas, Cantalar, and Calita. You’ll visit Roman fish-farm ruins at Albufereta, then snorkel among coastal fish and sea plants. E-bikes make the route manageable, but helmets are not confirmed as included.

“Really worth it, our guides were super friendly and caring, biking by the sea was a wonderful feeling. Highly recommend it”

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