Nikolay’s guidebook for Malaga, Costa del Sol.
Sightseeing
This is a fantastic place. Spectacular views. A must see, for sure!
This Castle, built in the 14th century to house the troops and protect the Alcazaba, is today one of the most visited moments in Malaga where you can tour its walls with impressive views of Malaga, or enter its Interpretation Center to see his story.
It receives its name from a lighthouse that was on its summit (Jabal-Faruk, mount of the lighthouse). Although it was used by the Phoenicians and Romans, it would be the Nasrid king Yusuf I in 1340 who would turn this settlement into a fortress.
64 residents recomanen
Gibralfaro
This is a fantastic place. Spectacular views. A must see, for sure!
This Castle, built in the 14th century to house the troops and protect the Alcazaba, is today one of the most visited moments in Malaga where you can tour its walls with impressive views of Malaga, or enter its Interpretation Center to see his story.
It receives its name from a lighthouse that was on its summit (Jabal-Faruk, mount of the lighthouse). Although it was used by the Phoenicians and Romans, it would be the Nasrid king Yusuf I in 1340 who would turn this settlement into a fortress.
Ancient fortress. You can see it from the window of our apartment. But better to have a short walk… :). A must see!!
604 residents recomanen
Alcazaba
2 C/ AlcazabillaAncient fortress. You can see it from the window of our apartment. But better to have a short walk… :). A must see!!
This is a very famous Malaga beach. La Malagueta is the busiest beach in Malaga, as it is a 10-minute walk from the center.
312 residents recomanen
Playa de la Malagueta
This is a very famous Malaga beach. La Malagueta is the busiest beach in Malaga, as it is a 10-minute walk from the center.
Jardí Botànic Històric La Concepció
3 Camino del Jardín BotánicoArt museum in a Renaissance palace that houses a collection of works by Spanish and foreign masters.
1006 residents recomanen
Museu Carmen Thyssen Màlaga
Calle CompañíaArt museum in a Renaissance palace that houses a collection of works by Spanish and foreign masters.
Aqualand Torremolinos
10 C. CubaGreat water park. Some 20 min away from Malaga
Theme park with thrill & kids' fun rides. It is temporarily (we hope) closed.
524 residents recomanen
Tivoli World
Avenida del TivoliTheme park with thrill & kids' fun rides. It is temporarily (we hope) closed.
The Episcopal Palace is the name given to a group of buildings that make up a large block between calle Santa Marîa, calle Molina Lario, calle Salinas, calle Fresca and the Plaza del Obispo.
It is a conglomerate of different buildings of different shapes and styles that have undergone numerous transformations over the centuries, depending on their use. Part of this group of buildings currently houses the Diocesan Museum and is used as an exhibition hall.
The construction of the first Episcopal Palace is attributed to the Obispo Diego Ramîrez de Villanueva de Haro, between 1500 and 1525 and its faèade would have been located opposite the entrance to the Cathedral's Patio de los Naranjos.
19 residents recomanen
Palacio Episcopal Centro de Arte
6 Pl. ObispoThe Episcopal Palace is the name given to a group of buildings that make up a large block between calle Santa Marîa, calle Molina Lario, calle Salinas, calle Fresca and the Plaza del Obispo.
It is a conglomerate of different buildings of different shapes and styles that have undergone numerous transformations over the centuries, depending on their use. Part of this group of buildings currently houses the Diocesan Museum and is used as an exhibition hall.
The construction of the first Episcopal Palace is attributed to the Obispo Diego Ramîrez de Villanueva de Haro, between 1500 and 1525 and its faèade would have been located opposite the entrance to the Cathedral's Patio de los Naranjos.
The Museum of Malaga is an exhibition center in the Spanish city of Malaga that accommodates the collections of two Malaga museum institutions, the Museum of Fine Arts of Malaga and the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Malaga, with more than 15,000 references in archeology and an extensive pictorial collection of 2,000 works produced between the 19th and 20th centuries. It is the fifth largest museum in Spain and the largest in Andalusia.
The headquarters building built in the 18th century, the Customs Palace, integrates for the first time in history these outstanding collections, which remained stored without an exhibition center for almost 20 years, from 1997 until the opening of this center, on December 12 of 2016.
It entered the list of the most valued cultural entities in Spain in 2016.
171 residents recomanen
Museu de Màlaga
Plaza de la AduanaThe Museum of Malaga is an exhibition center in the Spanish city of Malaga that accommodates the collections of two Malaga museum institutions, the Museum of Fine Arts of Malaga and the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Malaga, with more than 15,000 references in archeology and an extensive pictorial collection of 2,000 works produced between the 19th and 20th centuries. It is the fifth largest museum in Spain and the largest in Andalusia.
The headquarters building built in the 18th century, the Customs Palace, integrates for the first time in history these outstanding collections, which remained stored without an exhibition center for almost 20 years, from 1997 until the opening of this center, on December 12 of 2016.
It entered the list of the most valued cultural entities in Spain in 2016.
Malaga Park or Parque de la Alameda, is a park located in the center of the Andalusian city of Malaga, Spain. The design corresponds to a Mediterranean garden with numerous tropical and subtropical species, which make it one of the most important public parks in Europe in terms of exotic flora.1 In this walk with gardens on both sides, of a Renaissance character and baroque, there are botanical species from the five continents. It was built at the end of the 19th century on land reclaimed from the sea, for the expansion of the port in a costly operation.
63 residents recomanen
El Parque de Málaga
Malaga Park or Parque de la Alameda, is a park located in the center of the Andalusian city of Malaga, Spain. The design corresponds to a Mediterranean garden with numerous tropical and subtropical species, which make it one of the most important public parks in Europe in terms of exotic flora.1 In this walk with gardens on both sides, of a Renaissance character and baroque, there are botanical species from the five continents. It was built at the end of the 19th century on land reclaimed from the sea, for the expansion of the port in a costly operation.
Plaza de la Marina y Oficina de Turismo (Central)
11 Pl. de la Marina
Centre Pompidou Malaga
s/n Pasaje Doctor Carrillo CasauxNice place. Recommended!
Very nice and cozy museum. Just a short walk from the apartment.
104 residents recomanen
Museu del Vidre i el Cristall
2 Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la SangreVery nice and cozy museum. Just a short walk from the apartment.
Puerto de Malaga
Paseo del Muelle UnoFood scene
Café Madrid
1 C. CaldereríaRecommended for churros
Casa Aranda
2 C. Herrería del ReyHighly recommended for churros!!
Restaurante Vino Mío
2 Pl. de Jerónimo CuervoTejeringos Coffee
6 C/ Méndez NúñezGood churros
Los Patios de Beatas
43 C. BeatasEl Pimpi
62 C. GranadaFamous and very popular tapas bar.
La Terraza de la Aduana
s/n Plaza de la AduanaGreat local restaurant. Recommended
Restaurante Citron
10 Pl. de la MercedBar El Caracol
37 C. Cristo de la EpidemiaMercat Central d'Atarazanas
10 C. AtarazanasBuenavista Gastrobar & Tapas
8 C/ GaonaGood service, great food
La Alacena de Francis
1 C. MontalbánRelación calidad- precio muy buena.
Neighbourhoods
Nice, gorgeous place. Inside seems even more spectacular than from outside. A must see!
The Cathedral of Málaga is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain. It is in the Renaissance architectural tradition. The cathedral is located within the limits defined by a now missing portion of the medieval Moorish walls, the remains of which surround the nearby Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro. It was constructed between 1528 and 1782, following the plans drawn by Diego de Siloe; its interior is also in Renaissance style.
683 residents recomanen
Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioNice, gorgeous place. Inside seems even more spectacular than from outside. A must see!
The Cathedral of Málaga is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain. It is in the Renaissance architectural tradition. The cathedral is located within the limits defined by a now missing portion of the medieval Moorish walls, the remains of which surround the nearby Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro. It was constructed between 1528 and 1782, following the plans drawn by Diego de Siloe; its interior is also in Renaissance style.
Plaça de la Merced
25 Pl. de la MercedNice square with several good restaurants
El Teatro Cervantes is situated right in the centre of the city, near Plaza de la Merced and easy walking distance to other historic monuments such as the Roman Theatre, the Cathedral and the Alcazaba. Built in the late 19th century, it has always been famous for the diversity of its performances; it has hosted dancers, musicians and players alike. The theatre has played host to some of the most famous artistes in the world, from Art Garfunkel to Suzanne Vega and Van Morisson, hosting theatrical stagings of Shakespeare, and classic operas such as Guillermo Tell (William Tell), with frequent homage paid to great composers such as Brahms and Beethoven, by the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra.
528 residents recomanen
Teatre Cervantes
s/n C. Ramos MarínEl Teatro Cervantes is situated right in the centre of the city, near Plaza de la Merced and easy walking distance to other historic monuments such as the Roman Theatre, the Cathedral and the Alcazaba. Built in the late 19th century, it has always been famous for the diversity of its performances; it has hosted dancers, musicians and players alike. The theatre has played host to some of the most famous artistes in the world, from Art Garfunkel to Suzanne Vega and Van Morisson, hosting theatrical stagings of Shakespeare, and classic operas such as Guillermo Tell (William Tell), with frequent homage paid to great composers such as Brahms and Beethoven, by the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra.
A must see in Malaga. Just a few steps away the the apartment.
143 residents recomanen
Centro Histórico
A must see in Malaga. Just a few steps away the the apartment.
Centro Histórico
Conservatorio Superior de Música
Alcazaba de Málaga
Shopping
El Corte Inglés
2 Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de HohenloheCentre Comercial Larios Centre
25 Av. de la AuroraCentre Comercial Vialia
s/n Explanada de la EstaciónCentro Comercial Málaga Plaza
12 C. Armengual de la MotaEl Corte Inglés Màlaga Edifici 1
4 Av. de AndalucíaДостопримечательности
Museu Picasso de Màlaga
8 C. San AgustínTeatre romà de Màlaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaRecomanacions sobre la ciutat
Fes la reserva abans de marxar
Caminito del Rey
If you are going to visit El Caminito del Rey, I would suggest you to buy tickest online in advance. It is very popular and of high demand.
https://reservas.caminitodelrey.info/?lang=en
Com moure's per aquí
The most convenient way to move around the city is on foot.
Free parking is very difficult. Paid parking, in principle, is enough. However, if for any reason you need to use a car, I would advise you to order an Uber.
You can also rent electric scooters, you can see a lot of them on the streets.
No t'ho perdis
Be sure to stroll around the historic part of the city
You will stay in Malaga Centro, so that you will have an opprtunity to easily access Malaga Cathedral, Alcazaba etc. These are the must from my point of view :)
Costums i cultura
Customs and Culture
As I see it, the Spaniards (and especially the Andalusians) are very friendly and tolerant. Therefore, I don’t have any special tips for following any specific/extraordinary rule.
Formes d'estalviar
How to save
Well.. Malaga itself (still a bit strange) is not an expensive city, comparing to our big Europen cities (its population is about 600.000 now). But you can easily save on you meals while visiting bars and cafes located outside historic part. Probably you will not have a gorgeous views, but the prices will be lower and the quality also will be good.
Què t'has d'emportar
What to bring with you
Of course, it depends on the purpose of your trip and visit plans. But let me repeat: as a rule, in Malaga it is better to walk, then do not forget to bring comfortable shoes
Frases útils
Useful phrases
Hello --> Hola! (Ola)
Thank you --> Gracias (Gracias)
Where is ..... , please? ---> Donde esta ..... por favor?
How can I get to... ? ---> Como puedo llegar a .... (Como puedo yegar a ....?)
Bye! --> Adios (Adios)
Viatjar amb nens
Travelling with kids
We can provide you a travel cot, as well as linens for it if needed. Please let us know in advance