Guidebook for Málaga
Food Scene
Los Mellizos Málaga
7 C. Sancha de LaraGreat fish and seafood at correct price
La Canasta
8 C. Armengual de la MotaPlunge into sensory overload at Mercado Atarazanas. Step through the rounded Moorish arch and you’ll be engulfed by a cacophony of fishmongers and the aroma of their wares. At the end, a vast stained-glass window salutes Málaga’s maritime identity, casting pools of morning light onto market-goers. Peckish?Don’t miss out on the city’s freshest tapas
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Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. AtarazanasPlunge into sensory overload at Mercado Atarazanas. Step through the rounded Moorish arch and you’ll be engulfed by a cacophony of fishmongers and the aroma of their wares. At the end, a vast stained-glass window salutes Málaga’s maritime identity, casting pools of morning light onto market-goers. Peckish?Don’t miss out on the city’s freshest tapas
This trendy restaurant and cocktail bar has the best views on the Costa del Sol. With its white pagodas and live music ranging from vibey deep house to bobbing reggae, it’s a magnificent setting to eat, drink and be merry. Trust me, it’s worth the 20-minute drive from the city centre.
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La cupula lounge
s/n C. Maestro Santos MarecaThis trendy restaurant and cocktail bar has the best views on the Costa del Sol. With its white pagodas and live music ranging from vibey deep house to bobbing reggae, it’s a magnificent setting to eat, drink and be merry. Trust me, it’s worth the 20-minute drive from the city centre.
Tuk Tuk noodles
2 C. ÁngelSightseeing
Well-heeled shoppers and casual strollers cross paths on Calle Marqués de Larios. Stretching up from the industrial port to Plaza de la Constitución, this broad pedestrian boulevard houses high-end shoe shops and proud, traditional cafés. Named after a 19th-century aristocrat
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Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de LariosWell-heeled shoppers and casual strollers cross paths on Calle Marqués de Larios. Stretching up from the industrial port to Plaza de la Constitución, this broad pedestrian boulevard houses high-end shoe shops and proud, traditional cafés. Named after a 19th-century aristocrat
Towering over the amphitheatre, the walls of this 1,000-year-old fortress conceal a maze of colonnaded courtyards and gardens that all have a juicy tale to tell.
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Alcazaba de Málaga
Towering over the amphitheatre, the walls of this 1,000-year-old fortress conceal a maze of colonnaded courtyards and gardens that all have a juicy tale to tell.
Málaga Cathedral took 250 years to complete. This Renaissance cathedral, started in 1528, stacks Baroque on top of Gothic as tastes changed during its construction. To this day, this otherwise magnificent building is missing one of its 2 towers, giving it the nickname fondly used by malagueños: la Manquita (one-armed woman)
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Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioMálaga Cathedral took 250 years to complete. This Renaissance cathedral, started in 1528, stacks Baroque on top of Gothic as tastes changed during its construction. To this day, this otherwise magnificent building is missing one of its 2 towers, giving it the nickname fondly used by malagueños: la Manquita (one-armed woman)
For a bird’s-eye view of Málaga, wind your way up through fragrant pines to Gibralfaro Castle. It’s a sight that has dominated the bay for over a thousand years. Patrol the ramparts before heading to the mirador to marvel at views of the sunset. Those with wealth to rival Gibralfaro’s mediaeval caliphs may enjoy a meal at Parador’s delightful resto
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Castillo de Gibralfaro
11 Cam. GibralfaroFor a bird’s-eye view of Málaga, wind your way up through fragrant pines to Gibralfaro Castle. It’s a sight that has dominated the bay for over a thousand years. Patrol the ramparts before heading to the mirador to marvel at views of the sunset. Those with wealth to rival Gibralfaro’s mediaeval caliphs may enjoy a meal at Parador’s delightful resto
Seaside strolls are a tip-top tonic for anyone. For a lungful of sea air, head to Muelle 1, an old shipping port reimagined into the city’s shiny new waterside hotspot. This promontory is Málaga’s most happening place for a cocktail, slap-up meal or family stroll: über-modern eateries alternate with funky gardens.
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Muelle Uno
4 P.º del Muelle UnoSeaside strolls are a tip-top tonic for anyone. For a lungful of sea air, head to Muelle 1, an old shipping port reimagined into the city’s shiny new waterside hotspot. This promontory is Málaga’s most happening place for a cocktail, slap-up meal or family stroll: über-modern eateries alternate with funky gardens.
In Plaza de la Merced, street life becomes an art form as languid locals perch on benches and the terraces lining the square bubble with chatter. At nightfall the square becomes a focal point for carefree students getting the party started, along with theatregoers chatting about a performance at neighbouring Teatro Cervantes
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Plaza de la Merced
25 Pl. de la MercedIn Plaza de la Merced, street life becomes an art form as languid locals perch on benches and the terraces lining the square bubble with chatter. At nightfall the square becomes a focal point for carefree students getting the party started, along with theatregoers chatting about a performance at neighbouring Teatro Cervantes
Arts & Culture
“Everything you can imagine is real” – so said Pablo Picasso, Málaga’s most famous son. Imagine this: a converted 16th-century palace packed with little-known paintings by the master of Cubism. Dive headlong into Picasso’s imagination by getting your head around the geometric planes in Fruit Bowl or the dynamic curves of Acrobat.
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Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San Agustín“Everything you can imagine is real” – so said Pablo Picasso, Málaga’s most famous son. Imagine this: a converted 16th-century palace packed with little-known paintings by the master of Cubism. Dive headlong into Picasso’s imagination by getting your head around the geometric planes in Fruit Bowl or the dynamic curves of Acrobat.
Parks & Nature
Costa del Sol and beach life go hand in hand & Malagueta Beach is at the forefront of this relationship. This sandy strip is a magnet for tan-seeking tourists, bronzed joggers and lazy sardine nibblers. Join the crowds, find your patch of sand and lay out your towel to catch some Andalusian rays. Sometimes u just have to accept that life’s beach
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Playa de la Malagueta
Costa del Sol and beach life go hand in hand & Malagueta Beach is at the forefront of this relationship. This sandy strip is a magnet for tan-seeking tourists, bronzed joggers and lazy sardine nibblers. Join the crowds, find your patch of sand and lay out your towel to catch some Andalusian rays. Sometimes u just have to accept that life’s beach
This west-facing waterfront bar is a great place to enjoy the sunset with a Victoria, Málaga’s local beer. Head there on the first Sunday of every month and you’ll find a cute market where friendly stall owners sell hand-made jewellery, organic breads and a range of other handicrafts.
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Baños del Carmen
This west-facing waterfront bar is a great place to enjoy the sunset with a Victoria, Málaga’s local beer. Head there on the first Sunday of every month and you’ll find a cute market where friendly stall owners sell hand-made jewellery, organic breads and a range of other handicrafts.
Entertainment & Activities
La Rosaleda Stadium
s/n P.º MartiricosEssentials
Hospital Civil
s/n Pl. del Hospital CivilHospital Materno-Infantil
s/n Av. del Arroyo de los ÁngelesMercadona
6 C. Martínez Maldonado