MALAGA CATHEDRAL

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The construction of Malaga Cathedral started in 1530 and was completed in the 17th century. Having said that, for some reason, the cathedral only has one tower, therefore you could say it’s not fully completed. As a result, it was nicknamed ‘La Manquita”, which means One Armed Lady’. The cathedral is open from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the opening hours are 10am to 5pm. The cathedral is closed on Sundays.

PLAZA DE TOROS DE LA MALAGUETA

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This is where you will find a bullring that has existed for so many years. Situated close to Paseo de Reding, in the eastern district of Malaga, people who want to understand the history of bullfighting take a tour of the ring and places of interest in this area. For ticket information click here.

CLASSROOM OF THE SEA MUSEUM ALBORANIA   

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At the Malaga port, this museum showcases the area’s marine life by having live fish in aquariums. Opened in 1989, this museum continues to showcase the marine life that the coastal city thrives off of.

MALAGA CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

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Known also as the CAC, this museum in Malaga shows off works from the 20th and 21st centuries. It has a wide range of styles and artists. The best part is that admission is completely free!

PLAZA DE LA MARINA

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Plaza de la Marina is a spectacle right in the middle of Malaga tourist hub. The colorful buildings surrounding the spot contribute to the ambiance of this popular plaza. You will find a tourist information office where you can plan where to go during your visit to Malaga. There is also a fountain and nice sitting area where you can have lunch while watching the city and its port become alive.

PARQUE DE MALAGA

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Just across the street from the Plaza de la Marina, sits Parque de Málaga (Malaga Park). The long trees covering the paths bring fresh breeze and beauty to the area. The park is 33 hectares and contains sculptures, fountains and botanical gardens.

AUTOMOBILE AND FASHION MUSEUM

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This museum caters to all, showcasing a large collection of vehicles and dresses. It contains over 100 cars, including Bugattis and Maseratis. For its fashion displays, it contains over 200 dresses showcasing haute-couture style.

ATARANZAS MARKET

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With Spanish culture, much of daily life is centered around the central market. This market in Malaga has fresh foods from nearby with reasonable prices. To truly experience Spanish culture, it is recommended to visit and enjoy the amenities of the market.

PLAZA DE LA MERCED

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This public square is where the magnificent Malaga Cathedral is located. It is quite a busy square as tourists storm to this area to see the cathedral. There is a nice restaurant that has a sitting area outside where you can eat and enjoy the perfect views of the cathedral.

LA FAROLA DE MALAGA (LIGHTHOUSE)

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This 19th-century lighthouse is loved by people who just want to sit around the harbor and watch the beauty it brings to its surroundings.  La Farola De Málaga has endured the toughest times such as an earthquake; it was fixed and stands beautifully in the middle of Malaga.

MUSEO DEL VIDRIO

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This museum is built into an old house from the 1700’s. It has furniture and art from the time still intact. It has a large collection of glassware that spans thousands of years. It has pieces from Phoenician, Roman, Greek, and Egyptian culture.

CENTRE POMPIDOU MALAGA

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Centre Pompidou Málaga is a stunning glass building that is colorful and harbors a modern contemporary art museum. It sits right near the Malaga port and very close to many popular tourist attractions in Malaga.

ROMAN THEATRE

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This theatre was used up until the 200’s and was discovered as recently as 1950. Much of it remains intact today and is an excellent window into the history of Rome, the basis of Mediterranean culture. It has a visitor center for guests.

LA ALCAZABA

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Created in the eighth century, this Moorish fortress can be seen from nearly anywhere in Malaga. It has large walls and an inner citadel. It has stunning fountains and sculptures.

JARDINES DE PEDRO LUIS ALONSO

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Jardines de Pedro Luis Alonso is made up of gardens of roses, lilies, ponds and nice benches and sitting areas. The gardens sit adjacent to Malaga’s town hall and opposite Malaga Park.

PICASSO MUSEUM

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Malaga is known to be the birthplace of the famous artist Pablo Picasso. As expected, a Picasso museum was planted there and is said to be the third largest in the world. For more information on the Picasso museum click here.

RESTAURANTS SERVING LOCAL FOOD

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LA PLAZA RESTAURANT MALAGA: Here you can try some traditional Spanish food, including vegetarian meals and Spanish wines.

SABOR A FUEGO: Spanish foods can be found here, as well as their specialty steak and meat cuts.

LA TRANCA: A tapas bar that plays Spanish pop music and prides its excellent service and tapas (light meal served with alcohol) quality.

TRADITIONAL FOOD TO TRY (SPANISH)

Porra Antequerana: A soup that consists of tomato and dried bread.

Ajoblanco: A popular Spanish cold soup consisting of bread, crushed almonds, water, olive oil, garlic, and salt.

Migas: An ancient Spanish dish, this is a fried breadcrumb dish.

Airport: Malaga serves us with the main airport (Aeropuerto de Malaga (AGP)) that many tourists use when going to various places in Costa del Sol.

Buses: Malaga EMT runs public transport buses in the city, where a single bus ticket costs around 1.30 euro. For a hop-on hop-off tourist experience, City Sightseeing can be used for around 20 Euros.

Taxis: There are many taxi services in Malaga, and most have a green light on top of the car that will be lit if they are available. Some of the larger taxi services include Malaga Taxi, Malaga Airport Taxi, Cheap Taxi Malaga.