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What to See in Málaga
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Overview
Sites, Monuments, and Architectural Ensembles
Alcazaba
Originally the residence of Muslim governors and later a Catholic fortress, the Alcazaba overlooks the city and offers a lovely panorama. Though dating from the 11th century, it is very well preserved.
Originally the residence of Muslim governors and later a Catholic fortress, the Alcazaba overlooks the city and offers a lovely panorama. Though dating from the 11th century, it is very well preserved.
Gibralfaro Castle
These are the remains of a fortress built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba. A small museum traces life from that era. There’s a stunning panorama from its ramparts.
These are the remains of a fortress built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba. A small museum traces life from that era. There’s a stunning panorama from its ramparts.
Atarazanas Market
This is the main market in Málaga. Dedicated to food, this covered market is a beautiful 19th-century building.
This is the main market in Málaga. Dedicated to food, this covered market is a beautiful 19th-century building.
Roman Theatre of Malaga
It sits at the foot of the Alcazaba and is the city's oldest monument, built in the 1st century by Emperor Augustus. It occasionally serves as a performance venue.
It sits at the foot of the Alcazaba and is the city's oldest monument, built in the 1st century by Emperor Augustus. It occasionally serves as a performance venue.
Old Town of Malaga
It's a lively and bustling district with many narrow streets, most of them pedestrianised, beautiful buildings, and the city's cathedral.
It's a lively and bustling district with many narrow streets, most of them pedestrianised, beautiful buildings, and the city's cathedral.
Religious Buildings
Cathedral of the Incarnation
Built over two centuries (from the 16th to the 17th), the building was never truly completed. Nevertheless, it features a beautiful interior and offers a lovely viewpoint from its 87-metre bell tower.
Built over two centuries (from the 16th to the 17th), the building was never truly completed. Nevertheless, it features a beautiful interior and offers a lovely viewpoint from its 87-metre bell tower.
Church of El Sagrario
It’s one of Málaga’s beautiful churches. It sits right next to the cathedral, in its gardens.
It’s one of Málaga’s beautiful churches. It sits right next to the cathedral, in its gardens.
Our Lady of Victory Sanctuary
This is a Baroque building constructed by the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century, which was demolished before being rebuilt in 1700.
This is a Baroque building constructed by the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century, which was demolished before being rebuilt in 1700.
Museums
Malaga Contemporary Art Centre
Housed in Malaga's former market halls, the CAC is dedicated to 20th- and 21st-century art through permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and a variety of programmes and discovery activities.
Housed in Malaga's former market halls, the CAC is dedicated to 20th- and 21st-century art through permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and a variety of programmes and discovery activities.
Pompidou Centre Malaga
This modern architectural space is a branch of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, opened in 2015. It is dedicated to contemporary art and features both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
This modern architectural space is a branch of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, opened in 2015. It is dedicated to contemporary art and features both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Picasso's Birthplace
In a way, the complement to his museum. His life, a few personal items, and several works by the artist. Occasionally, the site—which is also a foundation—hosts various temporary exhibitions.
In a way, the complement to his museum. His life, a few personal items, and several works by the artist. Occasionally, the site—which is also a foundation—hosts various temporary exhibitions.
Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions
The history of Malaga and its province through traditions, crafts, and popular arts of the city and countryside during the 19th century.
The history of Malaga and its province through traditions, crafts, and popular arts of the city and countryside during the 19th century.
Carmen Thyssen Museum
A private collection showcasing primarily 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian paintings.
A private collection showcasing primarily 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian paintings.
Picasso Museum
This is a selection of paintings and other drawings by Picasso (who was born in Malaga) from private collections. The collection is displayed in the Buenavista Palace, dating from the 16th century.
This is a selection of paintings and other drawings by Picasso (who was born in Malaga) from private collections. The collection is displayed in the Buenavista Palace, dating from the 16th century.
Parks, Gardens, and Natural Spaces
La Concepción Botanical Garden
This delightful spot is one of Europe’s richest and most extensive tropical gardens (25 ha), now nearly two centuries old.
This delightful spot is one of Europe’s richest and most extensive tropical gardens (25 ha), now nearly two centuries old.
Malaga Mountains Nature Park
It’s almost an urban park, located less than 10 km from the city centre. It serves as both a natural and recreational area (hiking, eco-museum, archaeological sites) for Malaga’s residents and visitors.
It’s almost an urban park, located less than 10 km from the city centre. It serves as both a natural and recreational area (hiking, eco-museum, archaeological sites) for Malaga’s residents and visitors.
Paseo del Parque
Running along the port for about 800 metres towards the beaches, this is a pleasant urban stroll among tropical trees, flowers, and fountains.
Running along the port for about 800 metres towards the beaches, this is a pleasant urban stroll among tropical trees, flowers, and fountains.
Beaches of Malaga
The city has around ten beaches, some of which are pleasant and popular with young people, families, or kite-surfing enthusiasts.
The city has around ten beaches, some of which are pleasant and popular with young people, families, or kite-surfing enthusiasts.
In the Surrounding Area
Further Reading
Must-see & highly recommended
Old Town of Malaga
★★★★ It's a lively and bustling district with many narrow streets, most of them pedestrianised, beautiful buildings, and the city's cathedral.
Recommended
Alcazaba
★★★ Originally the residence of Muslim governors and later a Catholic fortress, the Alcazaba overlooks the city and offers a lovely panorama…
Worth a look / Other
Cathedral of the Incarnation
★★ Built over two centuries (from the 16th to the 17th), the building was never truly completed. Nevertheless, it features a beautiful…
Pompidou Centre Malaga
★★ This modern architectural space is a branch of the Centre Pompidou in Paris, opened in 2015. It is dedicated to contemporary art and…
Gibralfaro Castle
★★ These are the remains of a fortress built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba. A small museum traces life from that era…
La Concepción Botanical Garden
★★ This delightful spot is one of Europe’s richest and most extensive tropical gardens (25 ha), now nearly two centuries old.
Picasso Museum (Malaga)
★★ This is a selection of paintings and other drawings by Picasso (who was born in Malaga) from private collections. The collection is…
Malaga Mountains Nature Park
★★ It’s almost an urban park, located less than 10 km from the city centre. It serves as both a natural and recreational area (hiking…
Beaches of Malaga
★★ The city has around ten beaches, some of which are pleasant and popular with young people, families, or kite-surfing enthusiasts.
Malaga Contemporary Art Centre
★ Housed in Malaga's former market halls, the CAC is dedicated to 20th- and 21st-century art through permanent collections, temporary…
Church of El Sagrario
★ It’s one of Málaga’s beautiful churches. It sits right next to the cathedral, in its gardens.
Picasso's Birthplace
★ In a way, the complement to his museum. His life, a few personal items, and several works by the artist. Occasionally, the site—which…
Atarazanas Market
★ This is the main market in Málaga. Dedicated to food, this covered market is a beautiful 19th-century building.
Carmen Thyssen Museum
★ A private collection showcasing primarily 19th-century Spanish and Andalusian paintings.
Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions (Malaga)
★ The history of Malaga and its province through traditions, crafts, and popular arts of the city and countryside during the 19th century.
Paseo del Parque
★ Running along the port for about 800 metres towards the beaches, this is a pleasant urban stroll among tropical trees, flowers, and…
Our Lady of Victory Sanctuary
★ This is a Baroque building constructed by the Catholic Monarchs in the 15th century, which was demolished before being rebuilt in 1700.
Roman Theatre of Malaga
★ It sits at the foot of the Alcazaba and is the city's oldest monument, built in the 1st century by Emperor Augustus. It occasionally serves…
- Picasso Museum (Malaga)
- Old Town of Malaga
- Alcazaba
- Pompidou Centre Malaga
- Carmen Thyssen Museum
- Our Lady of Victory Sanctuary
- Cathedral of the Incarnation
- La Concepción Botanical Garden
- Church of El Sagrario
- Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions (Malaga)
- Roman Theatre of Malaga
- Atarazanas Market
- Paseo del Parque
- Beaches of Malaga
- Picasso's Birthplace
- Gibralfaro Castle
- Malaga Contemporary Art Centre
- Malaga Mountains Nature Park