A route through La Marina Alta vineyards: Wine tourism between the sea and the mountains

The vineyards of La Marina Alta offer a different kind of wine tourism experience, far removed from the more traditional inland vineyard landscapes. Here, moscatel vines and other grape varieties grow within easy reach of the Mediterranean, among dry-stone terraces, cliffs and country lanes that make the landscape part of the journey.

If you’re looking for things to do in La Marina Alta, plan a wine route that combines nature, hiking and outstanding local flavour in one of Alicante’s most privileged settings.

A route through La Marina Alta vineyards: sea views and vineyard landscapes 

This route takes you through some of the most remarkable winegrowing landscapes in the county, passing through towns such as Teulada-Moraira, Xaló, Benissa, Llíber, Alcalalí and Parcent, where vines are grown within reach of the sea. The contrast between the blue of the Mediterranean and the green of the vineyards creates one of the most standout features of our region. 

Walking among old dry-stone terraces is a wonderful way to see how farming has shaped this land over generations, while giving you time to take in your surroundings at a gentler pace. 

What can you do in La Marina Alta if you love wine and hiking? 

A wine route makes one of the best plans in La Marina Alta if you enjoy active tourism as much as good food and drink. You can combine short walks through the vineyards with stops to learn about moscatel cultivation and the way Alicante wines are made in some of the most emblematic wineries in the area.

You could also follow routes such as the Dénia Greenway Natural Trail, or the SL-CV 50, SL-CV 51 and SL-CV 73 trails in Teulada-Moraira. More experienced hikers, meanwhile, can take on our Cathedral of Hiking in La Vall de Laguar or the climb up Montgó. You may be surprised to find such spectacular mountain scenery and ravines so close to the sea. 

Round off your route, or weave it into the rest of your break, with a chilled glass of moscatel overlooking the vineyards of La Marina Alta. Can you think of a better plan? 

Where can you go wine tasting in La Marina Alta vineyards? 

Many wine tourism experiences in La Marina Alta end with a tasting of Mediterranean white wines, with moscatel taking centre stage. Its freshness, floral aromas and the influence of the coastal climate mean that every glass reflects the landscape it comes from. 

You can ask at our network of tourist information offices about wine tourism activities in the towns and villages of this county. It’s an ideal break for anyone looking for a different kind of wine tourism in Alicante, where the landscape is every bit as important as the wine itself.