A good statue. In the center of the historic district…read more Lots of people. Many tourists.

Oh Malaga... the port city of Costa del sol. You enchant those who come a far and with beautiful…read moreartistic scenery and local charming shopping. The first place I went to when I had visited Spain years ago. The plaza del constitution. located- Plaza de la Constitución, 1 29005 Málaga This plaza is one of Spain's amazing features. The color, vibrancy, upbeat music and Iberian Mediterranean atmosphere has so much to offer. From fresh market vendors to street performers, cute cafe shoppes and delicious seafood this place has it all. The center of the main shopping street is Calle Latinos which you can stroll through many local and brand name shops. See the artistic murals that give Malaga that beach type colorful Mediterranean part of Spain. After all, it is only right to admire and pay tribute to one of the worlds most famous artists of all time Pablo Picasso. Get a feel of the vibrant artistic culture of Europe."s most southern city at plaza del Constitución. Not only is it cultural but a great place to stroll and relax. Go shouts places like Victoria Secret, Desigual, Stradivarius, United colors of Benetton, El Ganzo and much more. At night it's beautiful as the string lights light up the outdoor shopping center. A urban, artistic, vibrant and beach atmosphere...Malaga!

Last weekend I was in Malaga and, while I was having breakfast on the terrasse of a café, a woman…read moredistributed flyers. I usually don't take flyers. But here I was in Spain so maybe flyers were interesting. And it was ! After wandering through the beautiful city, we found the place. hidden in the patio of an old building. Away from the sun, we felt some fresh air and walk in the craft market. I just love so much how it feels to walk from table to table and admire craft ! It feels so personal. Someone made something and you are about to acquire a unique piece of Art ! We sat for a while, drank a coke. Loved it I highly recommend the place and the market :)

Seriously cool place to have a beer!…read more We walked past this place one day while walking off the beaten path. we made a mental note to come back for for a few beers. So we came back for a few beers. And cheap mind you. You won't break the bank here. Doesn't feel very touristy, felt more like a place where locals hang. And had a arty farty vibe. I saw a bloke sitting at a table on his own reading a book and drinking a beer. I love feel of this place. It's set back off the road into a giant garden patio. I think they hold lots of events here. I saw a list of events, but didn't really pay much attention. I think I may wind up a regular here!

More than a beach city in the south of Spain…read more Yes, it does have 16 beaches, one in the city center. But does offer way more than lazy sunny days relaxing on the beach. It is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. And full of various cultural sites. I suggest an early morning hike up to Gibralfaro Castle, as the path is not fully shaded and the line for entry can get long. It is one of the largest Arab fortresses in the area. From here you can look out to the Mediterranean, the historic old city and Plaza de Toro de la Malagueta bull ring. On the back side back down in the city is a fabulously preserved Roman theater, the city museum, and the Cathedral de la Encarnation. The entire day can be spent wandering this great old area, with a few stops at small cafes for a snack and occasional coffee or sangria. Food and drink here are affordable and delicious. For unique and incredible fresh grilled seafood, head back down to the beach and enjoy the grilled sardines on skewers.

Spain does a great job with their cruise ports…read more They are usually in the heart of the city, making it so easy to walk ashore on your own and enjoy. Malaga is no different. It was a bit of a walk from the ship to the beach and the city, but the view was spectacular. The Mediterranean Sea to your right and the commanding Castillo de Gibralfaro ahead perched on the bluff. At the entrance of the port was a huge city map. I snapped a picture of it to help me as I wandered the city. If you are not into wandering, a gorgeous massive public beach is right there at the entrance. Also for shopper and dinners, a long marina facing mall is to the left. Enjoy local foods or dishes from around the world here. A complete shopping center for the spenders.

It is a beautiful and big harbour area to walk along and we've watched it grow and develop over the…read morelast 7 years from almost nothing and for this alone it's a five star experience. The sad fact is though that it has been populated by over-priced 'craft' stalls, restaurants and fast food outlets: you can pay £3 for a small ice cream cone, over £5 for a small sundae and £2.25 for a small coffee and dunkin donut where you can sit uncomfortably on plastic seats. This brings it to three stars. It is not a surprise that the main concentration of these over priced 'craft' stalls and eateries is at the side where the mega ships dock, but what is unwelcome is this is the only side where you'll find toilets; if you walk further round the harbour and it's at the very least a kilometre, you leave the toilet facilities behind. How on earth can someone design a huge tourist area with toilets on only one corner on just one side. There's no greater turn off for many people to feel as if they are being ripped off in these 'craft' and eating places and they are. As we walked along we tried to get WiFi from some of the vendors (Dunkin Donuts who have re imaged to just Dunkin and BurgerKing) both claimed their WiFi wasn't working. We were here 6 months ago and it was the same excuse in both places then too so they appear to have no intention of spending the money to get the WiFi to work. If you are exploring this scenically beautiful port and harbour I'd suggest you take a picnic and aim to go to the 'toilet' side but do be aware there's not many 'free' seats to rest up as most seating is at the restaurants.

The Roman Theatre was my last stop of all the sight seeing and albeit not a lot to see, it is the…read moreperfect spot for relaxing after a tiring hike up the castle. Here you can lay down and soak up the sun, watch as the locals/tourists go about their their in Malaga or even catch up with friends and family. If you're a solo traveller like me, it's a good place to just relax... It is located to the front of the Castle facing the Leonardo Di Vinci Museum (which I sadly couldn't go into that day).

A wonderful exhibition that details what it was like to go to the theatre in Roman days. You visit…read morethe artifacts before you go into the Alcazaba. There is also a glass pyramid in front that you can look down into and see some of the ruins in progress. Pretty cool to see.

Best 360 views of Malaga! It is ~20-minute walk uphill without pausing so do wear comfortable…read moreshoes, bring water, and take caution if you have mobility concerns. The walk up to the castle offers very nice views of the city. The paid portion gives entry into the walled complex at the top and is ~3€. The complex itself is mostly just the walls, which you can walk around all sides of and get stunning views of the city, harbor/sea, and mountains. The grounds contain a few information cards. One terrace had been turned into a cafe, so there really isn't much beyond completing the wall walk. Some of the views are identical to the Alcazaba too (at least on the sea-facing side and old town), so definitely go there if you have mobility concerns and are unable to hike this far up. Got very pleasant weather when I went so I lucked out. Worth a visit!

I found this old castle just OK. It is basically a shell of old walls and ramparts…read more The Gibralfaro fortress dominates the whole city, and is situated on the crest of a long rise located almost 400 feet above sea level. The layout of the walls of the Gibralfaro fortress is very irregular. The easiest way to get to the entrance is to take bus #35 from the Parque de la Marina and it will take you easily up to the top. If you decide to walk it, you can find a walking paved trail starting at Parque de la Merced, that will take you about 20 minutes uphill to the castle. The views of the city are amazing..that is the main reason for the visit...Enjoy it !!!!

Entered the Plaza after walking down the backside of the Gibralfaro Castle,…read more The Plaza de la Merced is the public square located in central Málaga. It dates back to the Romans and the market place since the 15th century, hence the name, mercado- market. Here is a statue of Pablo Picasso, since his childhood home is at number 15 in the plaza. The house is now a museum and headquarters of the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. There is also a statue of General Riego, it honors him and 48 of his friends who killed by orders of Ferdinand VII for their part in the 1820 uprising. At the time of my visit in 2024, there were not many trees for shade. There was a lot of construction at one end of the plaza. So in the summer be prepared for the hot sun

Plaza de la Merced has many reasons why people visit...first of all, the square is a nice relaxing…read morespot not far from the historic center. Then it is right by the Picasso birthplace museum and house. Also, it's full of nice open patio restaurants where people can eat or drink while doing some nice people-watching. Several gay businesses, bars and restaurants are located around this area, making it the "rainbow" section of Malaga. During late April and early May, the Jacaranda trees start blooming and the beautiful purple flowers make this a great place to visit. There's a market on Sunday mornings in the square.

The Museo Revello de Toro offers a peaceful and beautiful diversion from the hustle and bustle of…read morethe main tourist section of Malaga. Tickets are 2.5 euros, which includes the audio tour. Most of the works are 20th century portraiture of women. It's not a large collection so plan on spending 30-45 minutes on the tour. Very nice facilities and welcoming staff.

Very nice palace. It provides a fantastic view of Malaga. Make sure you being your hiking shows…read morehowever. The people freon this time period had no choice but to be skinny because stairs are steep and everything is built on such inclines. They got their workouts back then by just walking around their homes.