Wineries are located throughout this region and many of the larger companies offer tours of the facility via guides that explain the processes involved and can answer your questions regarding how wine production differs in Andalucía from that in other parts of Spain and the rest of the world.

More about the wines and winery tours in this region.

Olive oil production plants also offer tours, and these can be very enlightening as well. Learn not only how olive oil is made but also some of the ways it is used in traditional Andalusian cooking. If you're lucky you might be offered the local favourite, "pan con aceite" or bread with oil - and perhaps a dash of sugar. You will also have the chance to stock up on the highest quality oils, fresh from the source.

Another industry that opens its doors to the public is a jewellery factory in Torremolinos. Guided tours through this centre will give you an orientation regarding the jewel industry in this part of the world.