Guidebook for Málaga
Sightseeing
Everyone know who Picasso but who really has seen where he lived and worked?
1797 locals recommend
Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San AgustínEveryone know who Picasso but who really has seen where he lived and worked?
Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioA must-see jewel of the city.
A plaza where Picasso's home is, also a great meeting point for local and visitors alike. Good restaurants and bars are located here too.
284 locals recommend
Plaza de la Merced
25 Pl. de la MercedA plaza where Picasso's home is, also a great meeting point for local and visitors alike. Good restaurants and bars are located here too.
An old Moorish fortress that still stand today. A worthwhile visit and enjoy a wonderful view of Malaga and its port.
604 locals recommend
Alcazaba
2 C/ AlcazabillaAn old Moorish fortress that still stand today. A worthwhile visit and enjoy a wonderful view of Malaga and its port.
Just below the Moorish fortress lies a fair well-preserved roman theater. Spain is a proof of many cultures that have come and gone that breeds its uniqueness.
445 locals recommend
Teatro Romano de Málaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaJust below the Moorish fortress lies a fair well-preserved roman theater. Spain is a proof of many cultures that have come and gone that breeds its uniqueness.
Plaza de la Malagueta
Plaza de la MalaguetaEnjoy the beach where locals come to bathe and soak up the sun with families.
La Malagueta
A historic monument which is still in use today.
A must for wine lovers who want to know more about Malaga's wine region and bring home a few gifts.
90 locals recommend
Museo del Vino Málaga
1 Pl. de los ViñerosA must for wine lovers who want to know more about Malaga's wine region and bring home a few gifts.
One of the smallest but most beautiful churches in Malaga.
15 locals recommend
Parroquia Santiago Apostol Malaga
78 C. GranadaOne of the smallest but most beautiful churches in Malaga.
MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All cultured cities must have one, as does Malaga.
333 locals recommend
Cac Malaga
S/N C. AlemaniaMOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All cultured cities must have one, as does Malaga.
Worth the trip if you have motor transport.
273 locals recommend
Jardin Botanico Historico La Concepcion
3 Camino del Jardín BotánicoWorth the trip if you have motor transport.
A small but wonderful green area in the city for all to enjoy a small stroll away from the motor vehicles, just in front of a beach to the west of the port.
Jardín de la Abadía
A small but wonderful green area in the city for all to enjoy a small stroll away from the motor vehicles, just in front of a beach to the west of the port.
Childhood home of Pablo Picasso now a museum. A short visit but worth the time.
340 locals recommend
Picasso Foundation - Birthplace Museum
15 Pl. de la MercedChildhood home of Pablo Picasso now a museum. A short visit but worth the time.
One of the best beaches in the area known by the locals. The best spot to watch the sunset.
15 locals recommend
Playas del Palo
One of the best beaches in the area known by the locals. The best spot to watch the sunset.
A small glass museum. Extremely offbeat but very interesting, worth a hour visit.
104 locals recommend
Museum Of Glass And Crystal
2 Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la SangreA small glass museum. Extremely offbeat but very interesting, worth a hour visit.
An excellent collections of dresses, musical instruments, farming tools from days of old. A must see to get an better view of Malaga's history.
Museo de Costumbres y Artés Populares Juan Fernández Cruz
29 C. SantoAn excellent collections of dresses, musical instruments, farming tools from days of old. A must see to get an better view of Malaga's history.
A wondeful large park in the middle of the city between the historic center and the pier. An excellent casual stroll among the dense variety of plants marks an important contrast to the bustling city.
48 locals recommend
Paseo El Parque
A wondeful large park in the middle of the city between the historic center and the pier. An excellent casual stroll among the dense variety of plants marks an important contrast to the bustling city.
An off a beaten track to tranquil historic neighborhood mostly overlooked by tourists but has many hidden small streets with a modest but beautiful church. A must visit while exploring the city.
Parroquia San Felipe Neri
6 C. GuerreroAn off a beaten track to tranquil historic neighborhood mostly overlooked by tourists but has many hidden small streets with a modest but beautiful church. A must visit while exploring the city.
A wonderful museum on the history of the city where the building itself is a worth a visit.
8 locals recommend
Museo Catedralicio
9 Calle Molina LarioA wonderful museum on the history of the city where the building itself is a worth a visit.
A church with a unique architecture.
21 locals recommend
Parroquia de los Santos Mártires Ciriaco y Paula
1 Pl. de los Mártires Ciriaco y PaulaA church with a unique architecture.
A church and private school. The Church is a worthy visit.
Colegio Sagrado Corazón Bachillerato - Fundación Spínola
3 C. Liborio GarcíaA church and private school. The Church is a worthy visit.
A neighborhood just outside the historic center is a bustling area where all the locals carry out their daily chores. A must visit as well as the church in which it stands.
8 locals recommend
Parroquia San Pablo
35 C. TrinidadA neighborhood just outside the historic center is a bustling area where all the locals carry out their daily chores. A must visit as well as the church in which it stands.
Another historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
21 locals recommend
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
9 C. San JuanAnother historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
Called one of the most dangerous hike trails in the world, this trail is a must for everyone (8 years old and up).
370 locals recommend
Caminito Del Rey
Called one of the most dangerous hike trails in the world, this trail is a must for everyone (8 years old and up).
Food Scene
Just a stroll down toward the pier is where restaurants, bars and a great atmosphere and view of the city.
668 locals recommend
Muelle Uno
4 P.º del Muelle UnoJust a stroll down toward the pier is where restaurants, bars and a great atmosphere and view of the city.
Restaurants, bars, drinks, coffee and night life come together to make this area a wonderful place to people watch and enjoy a glass of sangria, wine or a beer.
73 locals recommend
Plaza de Uncibay
Plaza de UncibayRestaurants, bars, drinks, coffee and night life come together to make this area a wonderful place to people watch and enjoy a glass of sangria, wine or a beer.
A small hidden away restaurant but has been a locals favorites for 35 years. Many artists who come for the International Film Festival stop here to enjoy the local traditional cuisine.
76 locals recommend
Restaurante Mesón Mariano
2 C. GranadosA small hidden away restaurant but has been a locals favorites for 35 years. Many artists who come for the International Film Festival stop here to enjoy the local traditional cuisine.
If you like to try every possible wine in the world, where can you go? And by the glass. Modern and stylish, this recently opened restaurant/bar has become a must for wine lovers on the coast.
40 locals recommend
Los Patios de Beatas
43 C. BeatasIf you like to try every possible wine in the world, where can you go? And by the glass. Modern and stylish, this recently opened restaurant/bar has become a must for wine lovers on the coast.
Casa de la Antigua Guardia. Wine tasting and great atmosphere to enjoy with tapas. A must visit.
Alameda Principal, 18
Casa de la Antigua Guardia. Wine tasting and great atmosphere to enjoy with tapas. A must visit.
Ranked top 5 in Malaga in TripAdvisor. One of the best tapas in the city. Small but enchanting place. Limited seatings so be prepare to wait for a table.
91 locals recommend
El Tapeo de Cervantes
8 C. CárcerRanked top 5 in Malaga in TripAdvisor. One of the best tapas in the city. Small but enchanting place. Limited seatings so be prepare to wait for a table.
One of the best place for Churros con Chocolate. Over 5 generations of makers, a favorite and popular place among the locals. Seatings can be difficult to get at peak time but well worth the time.
Calle Méndez Núñez
Calle Méndez NúñezOne of the best place for Churros con Chocolate. Over 5 generations of makers, a favorite and popular place among the locals. Seatings can be difficult to get at peak time but well worth the time.
An excellent place for seafood and fish tapas. Reasonable prices and good wine can be had here. Locals love this place.
29 locals recommend
Restaurante Quitapenas
4 Calle Marín GarcíaAn excellent place for seafood and fish tapas. Reasonable prices and good wine can be had here. Locals love this place.
A great place for tapas of local flavors. An institution favored by the locals.
7 locals recommend
Taberna Restaurante Dos Gatos
33 C. GranadaA great place for tapas of local flavors. An institution favored by the locals.
Considered one of the best seafood restaurants by locals. They fish and sell their own products so your dishes are guaranteed to be fresh. Try the paella or the rice stew. Generous portions too!
123 locals recommend
Los Mellizos Málaga
7 C. Sancha de LaraConsidered one of the best seafood restaurants by locals. They fish and sell their own products so your dishes are guaranteed to be fresh. Try the paella or the rice stew. Generous portions too!
La Tribu
92 C. Carreteríawonderful atmosphere, great food, great prices. Real local vibe
Amazing dishes based on Spanish classic recipes. Small and intimate. Reservations advised. Highly recommended.
Restaurante Alexso
Amazing dishes based on Spanish classic recipes. Small and intimate. Reservations advised. Highly recommended.
Shopping
Looking to shop? This department store is a fine place to get gifts not only for yourself but for friends and families back home.
82 locals recommend
El Corte Inglés Málaga Edificio 1
4 Av. de AndalucíaLooking to shop? This department store is a fine place to get gifts not only for yourself but for friends and families back home.
The heart of the city is here, where fine shops, restaurants, bars, and atmosphere converge.
126 locals recommend
Plaza de la Constitucion
Plaza de la ConstituciónThe heart of the city is here, where fine shops, restaurants, bars, and atmosphere converge.
A major department store where all the shopping can be done in a place, clothes, food, similar to Harrods (except the extravagant prices).
39 locals recommend
Swarovski - El Corte Inglés Malaga
4 Av. de AndalucíaA major department store where all the shopping can be done in a place, clothes, food, similar to Harrods (except the extravagant prices).
A small supermarket just in front of the apartment. Everything you need for a short stay at our apartment.
34 locals recommend
Eroski
94 C. CarreteríaA small supermarket just in front of the apartment. Everything you need for a short stay at our apartment.
A large mall where all the franchises of clothing and other merchandises. A great place to do shopping.
214 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Larios Centro
25 Av. de la AuroraA large mall where all the franchises of clothing and other merchandises. A great place to do shopping.
The main shopping strip where all the high brands are located. Fashion, jewelry and many more. A perfect street to do all your shopping needs. Zara, H&M, Mango and many others.
645 locals recommend
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de LariosThe main shopping strip where all the high brands are located. Fashion, jewelry and many more. A perfect street to do all your shopping needs. Zara, H&M, Mango and many others.
Everything Else
R.E.N.F.E.
A bullet train station AVE which goes to Madrid, Seville, Cordoba.
For day trips to Granada, Ronda or surrounding areas, a bus ride can taken here.
139 locals recommend
Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
s/n P.º de los TilosFor day trips to Granada, Ronda or surrounding areas, a bus ride can taken here.
Historic Arab Bathhouse Nazari. One of the legacy left behind by the Moors along with the fortress (Alcazaba). A must visit.
68 locals recommend
Hammam Al Andalus Malaga
5 Pl. de los Mártires Ciriaco y PaulaHistoric Arab Bathhouse Nazari. One of the legacy left behind by the Moors along with the fortress (Alcazaba). A must visit.
A beer gourmand's dream. Over 100 different brands of beers over all the world to taste and purchase. Just in front of the apartment.
WHYBeers
8 Pl. de UncibayA beer gourmand's dream. Over 100 different brands of beers over all the world to taste and purchase. Just in front of the apartment.
Arts & Culture
Looking for a flamenco show, an opera, classical music or a dramatic performance. This theater brings a wide variety of talents to Malaga. Tickets can be ordered with me if you wish to see a show.
528 locals recommend
Teatro Cervantes
s/n C. Ramos MarínLooking for a flamenco show, an opera, classical music or a dramatic performance. This theater brings a wide variety of talents to Malaga. Tickets can be ordered with me if you wish to see a show.
In addition to the one in Madrid, this Thyssen brings a fine collection of art to Malaga. Not to be missed for an art lover.
1006 locals recommend
Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga
Calle CompañíaIn addition to the one in Madrid, this Thyssen brings a fine collection of art to Malaga. Not to be missed for an art lover.
Biking is a great way to discover Malaga, especially for beach promenade. I fully recommend it as an must-do activity.
9 locals recommend
Malaga Custom Bikes
nº1 C. Ing. Gutiérrez MezquitaBiking is a great way to discover Malaga, especially for beach promenade. I fully recommend it as an must-do activity.
Would like to see Malaga Football Club play? This is the home of the proud blue. I can recommend the sites to purchase your tickets in advance.
13 locals recommend
La Rosaleda
Would like to see Malaga Football Club play? This is the home of the proud blue. I can recommend the sites to purchase your tickets in advance.
A theatre where live Flamenco shows take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Not to be missed! Highly rated on TripAdvisor.
13 locals recommend
Kelipe Centro de Arte Flamenco
10 C. Muro de Prta NuevaA theatre where live Flamenco shows take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Not to be missed! Highly rated on TripAdvisor.
A Flamenco performing arts school and performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets include with or without tapas. A wonderful show indeed.
45 locals recommend
Liceo
21 C. BeatasA Flamenco performing arts school and performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets include with or without tapas. A wonderful show indeed.
For those who enjoy bullfighting, this a ring has a small museum and during the Feria (2nd week of August), bullfight events take place here. In addition, the surrounding areas have amazing tapas.
58 locals recommend
La Malagueta Bullring
8 P.º RedingFor those who enjoy bullfighting, this a ring has a small museum and during the Feria (2nd week of August), bullfight events take place here. In addition, the surrounding areas have amazing tapas.
Home of Malaga CF football club. Only 15 minutes walk from the apartment. For those who wish to see First Division Liga games, this is the place.
76 locals recommend
La Rosaleda Stadium
s/n P.º MartiricosHome of Malaga CF football club. Only 15 minutes walk from the apartment. For those who wish to see First Division Liga games, this is the place.
The place to be during the 3rd week of August at night. During the day the festival takes place in the historic center.
Málaga Fair
The place to be during the 3rd week of August at night. During the day the festival takes place in the historic center.
Want to learn how to make a Paella or other delicious plates from Spain. This is a place not to be missed. Courses also available in English.
La Mesa Málaga
9 Av. de las AméricasWant to learn how to make a Paella or other delicious plates from Spain. This is a place not to be missed. Courses also available in English.
Essentials
Opposite this hotel is a fish, meat and produce market delivered fresh everyday by farmers, fishermen. A must visit to any who wish to see what the quality of food the Spaniards hold as sacred.
Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel
19 C. AtarazanasOpposite this hotel is a fish, meat and produce market delivered fresh everyday by farmers, fishermen. A must visit to any who wish to see what the quality of food the Spaniards hold as sacred.
Another large supermarket closer to the apartment, next to Cervantes Theater and the farmer's and produce market.
111 locals recommend
SuperSol supermercados
s/n Pl. Don Antonio EstradaAnother large supermarket closer to the apartment, next to Cervantes Theater and the farmer's and produce market.
On this street is a very old produce, fish and meat local market where locals congregate and chit-chat and make their daily purchase. It's a great site to see the day in a life of a Malagueño.
Salamanca
5 C. SalamancaOn this street is a very old produce, fish and meat local market where locals congregate and chit-chat and make their daily purchase. It's a great site to see the day in a life of a Malagueño.
Drinks & Nightlife
Over 400 varieties of beers from all over the world, there is no other bar like it in the world. For beer lovers, this is a must!!!
Plaza de la Merced, 7
7 Plaza de la MercedOver 400 varieties of beers from all over the world, there is no other bar like it in the world. For beer lovers, this is a must!!!
A great place to try different types of wine by the glass straight from the casks. An old place where locals come for a quick drink. Sherry, moscatel, vermouth and other local wines. A must visit.
171 locals recommend
Antigua Casa de Guardia
18 Alameda PrincipalA great place to try different types of wine by the glass straight from the casks. An old place where locals come for a quick drink. Sherry, moscatel, vermouth and other local wines. A must visit.
This 800m2 former produce and meat market is now a new home for many small stalls for gourmet Malagueno tapas & wine. A must visit for those wish to try a little of everything in abuzzing atmosphere.
Calle Merced
Calle la MercedThis 800m2 former produce and meat market is now a new home for many small stalls for gourmet Malagueno tapas & wine. A must visit for those wish to try a little of everything in abuzzing atmosphere.
Just around the corner from the Roman theatre is this excellent bar with contemporary tapas in modern decor. Small space with limited seating so go early or reserve in advance. A must try!
81 locals recommend
Uvedoble Taberna
1 C/ AlcazabillaJust around the corner from the Roman theatre is this excellent bar with contemporary tapas in modern decor. Small space with limited seating so go early or reserve in advance. A must try!
Restaurante Alexso
Amazing creative food classic recipes. Small and intimate. Highly recommended.