MÁLAGA, SPAIN
3 Days Itinerary
1 Day
If you’re in Málaga only for one day, here is our recommended itinerary:
- Start with Gibralfaro castle
- Then go down to the Alcazaba Fortress
- Stop by the Roman theater
- Lunch break
- Visit the Picasso museum or another museum depending on your tastes
- Go see Málaga Cathedral
- Shop til you drop on La Calle Larios
If you don’t want to walk too much but still want to see as many tourist sites as possible within a day, you should opt for the hop-on hop-off bus.
You can also choose the “Málaga Experience Card” option: it includes the bus ticket, but also free entrance to most museums in the city, a 1 hour boat tour and a ticket to see a flamenco show!
2 Days
If you have 2 days in Málaga, add the following activities to the 1 day itinerary above:
- Visit Carmen Thyssen museum or the Pompidou Centre
- Go explore Atarazanas market
- Lunch break in one of the market’s tapas bar
- Go for a stroll in Soho neighborhood
- By the end of the day, enjoy a drink at one of the many rooftop terraces in the town centre, with amazing views of the city
3 Days
On the 3rd day, rent a car to go to Montes Natural Park. You’ll be able to go on a few short hikes there and enjoy the surrounding nature. In the afternoon on your way back, relax at Hammam Al Andalus!
1 Day
If you’re in Málaga only for one day, here is our recommended itinerary:
- Start with Gibralfaro castle
- Then go down to the Alcazaba Fortress
- Stop by the Roman theater
- Lunch break
- Visit the Picasso museum or another museum depending on your tastes
- Go see Málaga Cathedral
- Shop til you drop on La Calle Larios
If you don’t want to walk too much but still want to see as many tourist sites as possible within a day, you should opt for the hop-on hop-off bus.
You can also choose the “Málaga Experience Card” option: it includes the bus ticket, but also free entrance to most museums in the city, a 1 hour boat tour and a ticket to see a flamenco show!
2 Days
If you have 2 days in Málaga, add the following activities to the 1 day itinerary above:
- Visit Carmen Thyssen museum or the Pompidou Centre
- Go explore Atarazanas market
- Lunch break in one of the market’s tapas bar
- Go for a stroll in Soho neighborhood
- By the end of the day, enjoy a drink at one of the many rooftop terraces in the town centre, with amazing views of the city
3 Days
On the 3rd day, rent a car to go to Montes Natural Park. You’ll be able to go on a few short hikes there and enjoy the surrounding nature. In the afternoon on your way back, relax at Hammam Al Andalus!
4 Days
If you’re lucky enough to spend 4 days in Málaga, you can go explore the city’s surroundings.
If you have children with you, you can visit Nerja caves, they will love it!
If you like thrill, a day trip to the Caminito del Rey will be perfect for you. Great for children over 8 years!
In the mood for a day at the beach and party? Head to Marbella.
You can also opt for a day trip to Ronda. Here you can visit vineyards for a spot of wine tasting, see the bullring and sample local dishes in the great restaurants
During the year there are so many opportunities to attend music and art events or watch beautiful parades.
January
Procesión de los Reyes – The celebration occurs every year on the 5th and 6th of January in the City Centre. A child requests the kings to give gifts to all the children of Málaga followed by a parade and festivities.
February and March
Málaga Carnival – Leading up to Lent, this celebration has parades, parties, music and includes a carnival for children.
March
Málaga Film Festival – Spanish feature films, short films, and documentaries are on display during this annual festival.
June
Noche de San Juan – The 23rd of June is the Summer Solstice and is a holiday marked with magic. A night filled with competitions, performances, and dancing, that ends with the Miss Veladilla pageant.
August
Málaga Feria – This fair celebrates the reconquest of the city and is the biggest festival in Andalusia. Filled with wine and flamenco dancing there are events all throughout the week.
October
Picasso Month – Art exhibits and activities occur all over the city to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Pablo Picasso.
November
International Jazz Festival – Acts travel from all over the world to perform at the Cervantes Theatre.
Malaga is rich in history and alluring sites that your can encounter throughout this amazing port city.
MÁLAGA BEACHES
14 kilometres of beaches allow for plenty of room to stretch out or take a long walk in the sand and sample Spanish delicacies in the restaurants along the way.
CATEDRAL NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ENCARNACIÓN
This national landmark began construction in 1530 and stopped in the 17th century becoming a beautiful piece of historical Spanish religious art.
TEATRO ROMANO
Discovered in 1951, This Roman Theatre was excavated to uncover some of the stands and the orchestra.
CENTRE POMPIDOU MÁLAGA
Art Museum recognizable by the large glass cube that showcases different exhibits throughout the year including dance, photography, and film.
MUSEO PICASSO MÁLAGA
Admire the famous painter’s works in the town where he was born.
CAFÉ CENTRAL MÁLAGA
Located in the Plaza de Constitución, experience 9 different gradations of coffee to milk at this café that’s been open for more than 100 years!
PARQUE DE MÁLAGA
Park covering 30,000 square meters which extends from the Plaza de General Torrijos to Plaza de la Marina.
The lovely port of Málaga or Puerto de Málaga is a scenic waterfront, lined with cafes, ice cream parlours and shops selling andalusian crafts, souvenirs and hand made goods. It also has the Hard Rock Cafe of Málaga. The harbour is stunning. The colour of the ocean, the bright sky and a line of beautiful boats lends it a look of a painting. You can stroll along the port, have breakfast or lunch while enjoying a sunny view. Or at night you can enjoy live music or a rocking night at the hard rock cafe. It’s a very lively place.
