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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Spain  /  Andalucia  /  Province of Malaga  /  Costa del Sol  /  Malaga

Malaga

4.2
Art Museums · History Museums · Churches
Capital of the Costa del Sol
Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. The pleasantly pedestrianized city center boasts an imposing Gothic cathedral surrounded by narrow winding streets. Spend your holiday exploring these alleys, which hide a myriad of tapas bars, shops, restaurants, museums, and art galleries. Relaxed and friendly, the city offers a multitude of other attractions, including picture-perfect beaches, hiking trails, and stunning architectural sites. Malaga is an ideal base for exploring other nearby places to visit, such as the Strait of Gibraltar and Tarifa. Exciting drives inland reveal hidden gems, including small restaurants attractively nestled in the rolling hills, which offer a truly authentic taste of Andalucía. Add Malaga and other destinations in Spain to your travel plans using our Spain road trip planning website.
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    Top Malaga tours

    FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alhambra and Generalife Small Group Guided Tour with Skip the Line Tickets
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $36 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alhambra, Generalife Gardens and optional Nasrid Palaces with Priority Access
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours
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    FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Essential Granada Must-do tour
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    FROM $26 BOOK WITH VIATOR City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
    3.8
    Duration: 30 to 80 minutes
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    FROM $18 BOOK WITH VIATOR Rent a City Bike: Full Day 24 hours
    4.8
    Duration: 1 day
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    FROM $102 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip-the-Line: Alhambra Tour and Granada Hammam
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ronda & Setenil from the Costa del Sol
    3.8
    Duration: 12 hours
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    FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
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    Popular things to do in Malaga

    Alcazaba ©
    History Museum
    Alcazaba
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Malaga Cathedral ©
    Church
    Malaga Cathedral
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo Picasso Malaga ©
    Art Museum
    Museo Picasso Malaga
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Puerto de Málaga ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Puerto de Málaga
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Side trips from Malaga

    Alhambra ©
    Castle
    Alhambra
    Granada
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Balcony of Europe ©
    Observation Deck
    Balcony of Europe
    Nerja
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Puente Nuevo ©
    Bridge
    Puente Nuevo
    Ronda
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Generalife ©
    World heritage site
    Generalife
    Granada
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Malaga

    Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Wine Tour / Tasting
    Wine Tours & Tastings
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    ©
    Food Tour
    Food Tours
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Malaga

    Castillo de Gibralfaro ©
    Castle
    Castillo de Gibralfaro
    4.3
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Teatro Romano ©
    Ruin
    Teatro Romano
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Santo Cristo de la Salud Church
    Religious Site
    Santo Cristo de la Salud Church
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Iglesia de Los Martires
    Religious Site
    Iglesia de Los Martires
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Malaga

    Automobile and Fashion Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Automobile and Fashion Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga ©
    Art Museum
    Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga
    4.2
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo de Malaga ©
    History Museum
    Museo de Malaga
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Museo de la Cofradia del Santo Sepulcro
    Specialty Museum
    Museo de la Cofradia del Santo Sepulcro
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Malaga

    Mercado Central de Atarazanas ©
    Farmers Market
    Mercado Central de Atarazanas
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Golden Tips, Tes, Cafes y Chocolates ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Golden Tips, Tes, Cafes y Chocolates
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    La Calle Larios
    Shopping
    La Calle Larios
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Muelle Uno ©
    Shopping Mall
    Muelle Uno
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Featured attractions

    Malaga City Adventures ©
    City Tour
    Malaga City Adventures
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Buggy Malaga ©
    Off-Road Tour
    Buggy Malaga
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Puerto Marina Benalmadena ©
    Marina
    Puerto Marina Benalmadena
    Benalmadena
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mirador de San Nicolas ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Mirador de San Nicolas
    Granada
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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