​Discover places of interest in Malaga

​Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, is a museum, culture and gourmet metropolis with a hot nightlife. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe with by far the best climate, both in summer and winter. It is the economic center of Andalusia with over 300 direct flights and the birthplace of Picasso and Antonio Banderas

​What is a must-see?

​Historic Old Town

​The old town centre offers charming alleyways and historic buildings to explore and discover.


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​Cathedral

​In 1528, the Catholic Monarchs started building the cathedral. It is one of the largest churches in Spain

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Port

​The harbour is a lively place full of activities, from boat trips to markets.

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​Castles

​The castles in the surrounding area are fascinating testimonies to history and offer spectacular views.

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​Botanical Garden

​The botanical garden is an oasis of peace and beauty with a variety of plants.

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​Beaches

​The city beaches are legendary. Malagueta, El Palo, Pedregalejo, Huelin, La Piedra, El Dedo, Guadalhorce

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El Palo / Pedregalejo

​The two eastern districts are popular with tourists, language students and locals due to their partly village-like character...

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​Roman Theatre

​The Roman theatre dates back to the time of Augustus (1st century) and was discovered by chance in 1951....

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Restaurants

​Malaga has developed into a culinary capital in recent years.

​​One of the special features of Malaga are the countless tapas bars / restaurants / cafes / bars in the centre (over 1000!)

​At the ‘Tapeo’ you get to know the Andalusian soul. A must for every visitor to Malaga

​​Life in the bars usually starts at 21:00. Before that, it's easier to find seats

​It is difficult to give tips here. You can find a compilation in the rating portal here:  Best restaurants in Málaga - Reviews

​It's simply fun to wander from bar to bar and enjoy a snack (tapas) wherever you go. Here you can get to know the Andalusian live style

You can find our subjective restaurant recommendations below: Restaurant recommendations

​Culture

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​Museums

​There are over 38 museums in Malaga. The city is developing into a city of museums at . And new ones are being added all the time. The historic centre of Malaga is now the city with the highest density of museums in Spain.

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Picasso

​Picasso is a son of Malaga. He was born and grew up here. His museum exhibits 204 works from the end of the XIX century to 1972 and you can also visit the house where he was born.

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​Ferias and festivals

​Malaga is increasingly developing into a cultural metropolis. There are cultural highlights every month, be it the carnival in February, the Spanish film festival in March, the Semana Santa at Easter, the August Feria, the light show at Christmas or the Verdiales just before New Year's Eve.

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​Christmas in Malaga

​Malaga adorns itself with a sea of lights at Christmas. For some years now, the switching on of the Christmas lights has become an event. The illumination of Calle Larios in particular is redesigned every year. It is an impressive light show that attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year.

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Shopping Paradies Malaga

​Market hall

​The Mercado Central de Atarazanas is the central market hall of Málaga and is located in a historic building that was originally built as a shipyard in the 14th century. The market is divided into three main areas:Market hall

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Calle Larios

​​Calle Larios is one of the most famous and iconic streets in Málaga and is located in the heart of the city centre. It is known for its elegance and is a pedestrianised street with a variety of shops, cafés and historic buildings.

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Plaza Mayor

​Plaza Mayor is a huge shopping centre in the form of a shopping village that offers a wide range of shops, restaurants and entertainment options such as cinemas and bowling alleys.

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​Shopping Centres

​​Málaga has several great shopping centres where you can buy a variety of goods, from high-end fashion to local produce. Here are some of the most popular:Market Hall

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​Clubs, Bars, Roof Top Bars, Hammam

Clubs

​Málaga has a diverse and lively club scene, which is concentrated in the old townMarket Hall

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Roof Top Bars​

​Here you will find a list of elegant rooftop bars

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Bars

​Málaga offers a lively bar scene with a variety of venues catering to different tastes and preferences. Here are some of the best bars you can visit in Málaga:Market Hall

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Hammam

​​There are several establishments in Málaga that offer authentic hammam experiencesMarket Hall

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Our Team

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Holger Busch

​​studied IT and software in Germany, photographer, built his first house here in 1998 and founded Malaga-online in 2000, one of the oldest websites about Malaga. He lived in Asia for many years and runs several businesses in Malaga

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Kim Tome

​​studied tourism in Manila and helps with content management, has worked in Saudi Arabia for many years

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Alex

​Designer from Hong Kong, videographer and drone specialist