Guidebook for Málaga
Arts & Culture
One of the best Spas in Malaga if not the best. The recently renovated Moorish baths go back to 13th century. Enjoy the beautiful surrounding as well the full treatment of modern way of relaxing.
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El Hammam Open Space & SPA
13 C. Tomás de CózarOne of the best Spas in Malaga if not the best. The recently renovated Moorish baths go back to 13th century. Enjoy the beautiful surrounding as well the full treatment of modern way of relaxing.
The place to be during the 3rd week of August at night. During the day the festival takes place in the historic center.
Málaga Fair
The place to be during the 3rd week of August at night. During the day the festival takes place in the historic center.
One of the best beaches in the area known by the locals. The best spot to watch the sunset.
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Playas del Palo
One of the best beaches in the area known by the locals. The best spot to watch the sunset.
Historic Arab Bathhouse Nazari. One of the legacy left behind by the Moors along with the fortress (Alcazaba). A must visit.
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Hammam Al Andalus Malaga
5 Pl. de los Mártires Ciriaco y PaulaHistoric Arab Bathhouse Nazari. One of the legacy left behind by the Moors along with the fortress (Alcazaba). A must visit.
Home of Malaga CF football club. Only 15 minutes walk from the apartment. For those who wish to see First Division Liga games, this is the place.
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La Rosaleda Stadium
s/n P.º MartiricosHome of Malaga CF football club. Only 15 minutes walk from the apartment. For those who wish to see First Division Liga games, this is the place.
For those who enjoy bullfighting, this a ring has a small museum and during the Feria (2nd week of August), bullfight events take place here. In addition, the surrounding areas have amazing tapas.
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La Malagueta Bullring
8 P.º RedingFor those who enjoy bullfighting, this a ring has a small museum and during the Feria (2nd week of August), bullfight events take place here. In addition, the surrounding areas have amazing tapas.
A Flamenco performing arts school and performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets include with or without tapas. A wonderful show indeed.
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Liceo
21 C. BeatasA Flamenco performing arts school and performances every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets include with or without tapas. A wonderful show indeed.
A theatre where live Flamenco shows take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Not to be missed! Highly rated on TripAdvisor.
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Kelipe Centro de Arte Flamenco
10 C. Muro de Prta NuevaA theatre where live Flamenco shows take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Not to be missed! Highly rated on TripAdvisor.
Biking is a great way to discover Malaga, especially for beach promenade. I fully recommend it as an must-do activity.
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Malaga Custom Bikes
nº1 C. Ing. Gutiérrez MezquitaBiking is a great way to discover Malaga, especially for beach promenade. I fully recommend it as an must-do activity.
MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All cultured cities must have one, as does Malaga.
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Cac Malaga
S/N C. AlemaniaMOMA (Museum of Modern Art). All cultured cities must have one, as does Malaga.
In addition to the one in Madrid, this Thyssen brings a fine collection of art to Malaga. Not to be missed for an art lover.
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Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Calle CompañíaIn addition to the one in Madrid, this Thyssen brings a fine collection of art to Malaga. Not to be missed for an art lover.
Looking for a flamenco show, an opera, classical music or a dramatic performance. This theater brings a wide variety of talents to Malaga. Tickets can be ordered with me if you wish to see a show.
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Teatro Cervantes
s/n C. Ramos MarínLooking for a flamenco show, an opera, classical music or a dramatic performance. This theater brings a wide variety of talents to Malaga. Tickets can be ordered with me if you wish to see a show.
Plaza de la Malagueta
Plaza de la MalaguetaEnjoy the beach where locals come to bathe and soak up the sun with families.
Everyone know who Picasso but who really has seen where he lived and worked?
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Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San AgustínEveryone know who Picasso but who really has seen where he lived and worked?
Sightseeing
Another historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
Centro Comercial station
Another historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
Another historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
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Iglesia de San Juan Bautista
9 C. San JuanAnother historic center Church hidden along the narrow streets. A must visit.
A neighborhood just outside the historic center is a bustling area where all the locals carry out their daily chores. A must visit as well as the church in which it stands.
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Parroquia San Pablo
35 C. TrinidadA neighborhood just outside the historic center is a bustling area where all the locals carry out their daily chores. A must visit as well as the church in which it stands.
A church and private school. The Church is a worthy visit.
Colegio Sagrado Corazón Bachillerato - Fundación Spínola
3 C. Liborio GarcíaA church and private school. The Church is a worthy visit.
A wonderful museum on the history of the city where the building itself is a worth a visit.
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Museo Catedralicio
9 Calle Molina LarioA wonderful museum on the history of the city where the building itself is a worth a visit.
An off a beaten track to tranquil historic neighborhood mostly overlooked by tourists but has many hidden small streets with a modest but beautiful church. A must visit while exploring the city.
Parroquia San Felipe Neri
6 C. GuerreroAn off a beaten track to tranquil historic neighborhood mostly overlooked by tourists but has many hidden small streets with a modest but beautiful church. A must visit while exploring the city.
A wondeful large park in the middle of the city between the historic center and the pier. An excellent casual stroll among the dense variety of plants marks an important contrast to the bustling city.
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Paseo El Parque
A wondeful large park in the middle of the city between the historic center and the pier. An excellent casual stroll among the dense variety of plants marks an important contrast to the bustling city.
A small glass museum. Extremely offbeat but very interesting, worth a hour visit.
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Museo del Vidrio y el Cristal
2 Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la SangreA small glass museum. Extremely offbeat but very interesting, worth a hour visit.
Childhood home of Pablo Picasso now a museum. A short visit but worth the time.
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Fundación Picasso - Museo Casa Natal
15 Pl. de la MercedChildhood home of Pablo Picasso now a museum. A short visit but worth the time.
A small but wonderful green area in the city for all to enjoy a small stroll away from the motor vehicles, just in front of a beach to the west of the port.
Jardín de la Abadía
A small but wonderful green area in the city for all to enjoy a small stroll away from the motor vehicles, just in front of a beach to the west of the port.
Worth the trip if you have motor transport.
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Jardín Botánico Histórico La Concepción
3 Camino del Jardín BotánicoWorth the trip if you have motor transport.
One of the smallest but most beautiful churches in Malaga.
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Parroquia Santiago Apostol Malaga
78 C. GranadaOne of the smallest but most beautiful churches in Malaga.
A must for wine lovers who want to know more about Malaga's wine region and bring home a few gifts.
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Museo del Vino Málaga
1 Pl. de los ViñerosA must for wine lovers who want to know more about Malaga's wine region and bring home a few gifts.
A beautiful 17th century church next to a river in a picturesque setting. Not to be missed on your stroll along the river.
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
16 C. Santo DomingoA beautiful 17th century church next to a river in a picturesque setting. Not to be missed on your stroll along the river.
Just below the Moorish fortress lies a fair well-preserved roman theater. Spain is a proof of many cultures that have come and gone that breeds its uniqueness.
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Teatro Romano de Málaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaJust below the Moorish fortress lies a fair well-preserved roman theater. Spain is a proof of many cultures that have come and gone that breeds its uniqueness.
An old Moorish fortress that still stand today. A worthwhile visit and enjoy a wonderful view of Malaga and its port.
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Alcazaba
2 C/ AlcazabillaAn old Moorish fortress that still stand today. A worthwhile visit and enjoy a wonderful view of Malaga and its port.
A plaza where Picasso's home is, also a great meeting point for local and visitors alike. Good restaurants and bars are located here too.
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Plaza de la Merced
25 Pl. de la MercedA plaza where Picasso's home is, also a great meeting point for local and visitors alike. Good restaurants and bars are located here too.
Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioA must-see jewel of the city.
Called one of the most dangerous hike trails in the world, this trail is a must for everyone (8 years old and up).
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Caminito Del Rey
Called one of the most dangerous hike trails in the world, this trail is a must for everyone (8 years old and up).
Everything Else
Plaza de los Mártires Ciriaco y Paula
Plaza de los Mártires Ciriaco y PaulaA church with a unique architecture.
For day trips to Ronda, Marbella, Gibraltar or surrounding areas, a bus ride can taken here.
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Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
s/n P.º de los TilosFor day trips to Ronda, Marbella, Gibraltar or surrounding areas, a bus ride can taken here.
A bullet train station AVE which goes to Madrid, Seville, Cordoba.
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Maria Zambrano Train Station
A bullet train station AVE which goes to Madrid, Seville, Cordoba.
Essentials
Another large supermarket closer to the apartment, next to Cervantes Theater and the farmer's and produce market.
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SuperSol supermercados
s/n Pl. Don Antonio EstradaAnother large supermarket closer to the apartment, next to Cervantes Theater and the farmer's and produce market.
A small supermarket just in front of the apartment. Everything you need for a short stay at our apartment.
Aliprox
94 C. CarreteríaA small supermarket just in front of the apartment. Everything you need for a short stay at our apartment.
Opposite this hotel is a fish, meat and produce market delivered fresh everyday by farmers, fishermen. A must visit to any who wish to see what the quality of food the Spaniards hold as sacred.
Atarazanas Málaga Boutique Hotel
19 C. AtarazanasOpposite this hotel is a fish, meat and produce market delivered fresh everyday by farmers, fishermen. A must visit to any who wish to see what the quality of food the Spaniards hold as sacred.
On this street is a very old produce, fish and meat local market where locals congregate and chit-chat and make their daily purchase. It's a great site to see the day in a life of a Malagueño.
Calle Salamanca
Calle SalamancaOn this street is a very old produce, fish and meat local market where locals congregate and chit-chat and make their daily purchase. It's a great site to see the day in a life of a Malagueño.
Drinks & Nightlife
Over 400 varieties of beers from all over the world, there is no other bar like it in the world. For beer lovers, this is a must!!!
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Cervecería "Arte & Sana Craft Beer Café"
5 Pl. de la MercedOver 400 varieties of beers from all over the world, there is no other bar like it in the world. For beer lovers, this is a must!!!
A great place to try different types of wine by the glass straight from the casks. An old place where locals come for a quick drink. Sherry, moscatel, vermouth and other local wines. A must visit.
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Antigua Casa de Guardia
18 Alameda PrincipalA great place to try different types of wine by the glass straight from the casks. An old place where locals come for a quick drink. Sherry, moscatel, vermouth and other local wines. A must visit.
This 800m2 former produce and meat market is now a new home for many small stalls for gourmet Malagueno tapas & wine. A must visit for those wish to try a little of everything in abuzzing atmosphere.
Calle Merced
Calle la MercedThis 800m2 former produce and meat market is now a new home for many small stalls for gourmet Malagueno tapas & wine. A must visit for those wish to try a little of everything in abuzzing atmosphere.
Just around the corner from the Roman theatre is this excellent bar with contemporary tapas in modern decor. Small space with limited seating so go early or reserve in advance. A must try!
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Uvedoble Taberna
1 C/ AlcazabillaJust around the corner from the Roman theatre is this excellent bar with contemporary tapas in modern decor. Small space with limited seating so go early or reserve in advance. A must try!
Food Scene
One of the best place for Churros con Chocolate. Over 5 generations of makers, a favorite and popular place among the locals. Seatings can be difficult to get at peak time but well worth the time.
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Tejeringos Coffee
6 C/ Méndez NúñezOne of the best place for Churros con Chocolate. Over 5 generations of makers, a favorite and popular place among the locals. Seatings can be difficult to get at peak time but well worth the time.
Ranked top 5 in Malaga in TripAdvisor. One of the best tapas in the city. Small but enchanting place. Limited seatings so be prepare to wait for a table.
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El Tapeo de Cervantes
8 C. CárcerRanked top 5 in Malaga in TripAdvisor. One of the best tapas in the city. Small but enchanting place. Limited seatings so be prepare to wait for a table.
Casa de la Antigua Guardia. Wine tasting and great atmosphere to enjoy with tapas. A must visit.
Alameda Principal, 18
Casa de la Antigua Guardia. Wine tasting and great atmosphere to enjoy with tapas. A must visit.
If you like to try every possible wine in the world, where can you go? And by the glass. Modern and stylish, this recently opened restaurant/bar has become a must for wine lovers on the coast.
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Los Patios de Beatas
43 C. BeatasIf you like to try every possible wine in the world, where can you go? And by the glass. Modern and stylish, this recently opened restaurant/bar has become a must for wine lovers on the coast.
A small hidden away restaurant but has been a locals favorites for 35 years. Many artists who come for the International Film Festival stop here to enjoy the local traditional cuisine.
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Restaurante Mesón Mariano
2 C. GranadosA small hidden away restaurant but has been a locals favorites for 35 years. Many artists who come for the International Film Festival stop here to enjoy the local traditional cuisine.
Restaurants, bars, drinks, coffee and night life come together to make this area a wonderful place to people watch and enjoy a glass of sangria, wine or a beer.
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Plaza de Uncibay
Plaza de UncibayRestaurants, bars, drinks, coffee and night life come together to make this area a wonderful place to people watch and enjoy a glass of sangria, wine or a beer.
Just a stroll down toward the pier is where restaurants, bars and a great atmosphere and view of the city.
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Muelle Uno
4 P.º del Muelle UnoJust a stroll down toward the pier is where restaurants, bars and a great atmosphere and view of the city.
An excellent place for seafood and fish tapas. Reasonable prices and good wine can be had here. Locals love this place.
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Restaurante Quitapenas
4 Calle Marín GarcíaAn excellent place for seafood and fish tapas. Reasonable prices and good wine can be had here. Locals love this place.
A great place for tapas of local flavors. An institution favored by the locals.
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Taberna Restaurante Dos Gatos
33 C. GranadaA great place for tapas of local flavors. An institution favored by the locals.
Considered one of the best seafood restaurants by locals. They fish and sell their own products so your dishes are guaranteed to be fresh. Try the paella or the rice stew. Generous portions too!
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Los Mellizos Málaga
7 C. Sancha de LaraConsidered one of the best seafood restaurants by locals. They fish and sell their own products so your dishes are guaranteed to be fresh. Try the paella or the rice stew. Generous portions too!
Shopping
A major department store where all the shopping can be done in a place, clothes, food, similar to Harrods (except the extravagant prices).
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Swarovski - El Corte Inglés Malaga
4 Av. de AndalucíaA major department store where all the shopping can be done in a place, clothes, food, similar to Harrods (except the extravagant prices).
The heart of the city is here, where fine shops, restaurants, bars, and atmosphere converge.
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Plaza de la Constitucion
Plaza de la ConstituciónThe heart of the city is here, where fine shops, restaurants, bars, and atmosphere converge.
The main shopping strip where all the high brands are located. Fashion, jewelry and many more. A perfect street to do all your shopping needs. Zara, H&M, Mango and many others.
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Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de LariosThe main shopping strip where all the high brands are located. Fashion, jewelry and many more. A perfect street to do all your shopping needs. Zara, H&M, Mango and many others.