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.