15 essential things to do in Malaga

Here we explain 15 essential activities to do in Málaga, we hope that this summarized guide of the best of Malaga can be of help when planning your holidays on the Costa del Sol.

Enjoy a beach day

Not only if you travel to Málaga, if you come on holiday to Spain in summer you should try by some means to visit the Coast and enjoy a beach day sunbathing and taking a bath. In the province of Málaga we highlight for this activity the beaches of Nerja, Marbella, Estepona, Manilva and Benalmádena.

Typical dishes in Málaga

Highly recommended to combine the beach day with a lunch in a beach bar or in a traditional restaurant where they can serve you a paella, good fried fish, sardines, gazpacho, serrano ham, delicious meat dishes, among other delicacies typical of the Costa del Sol.

Go for tapas

Having some wines and tapas in the bars and establishments of the centre of Málaga is one of the essential activities. And while we’re at it, why not do it in one of the quintessential places? That is, in the Bodega Bar el Pimpi.

The most important festivals

If you are lucky enough to come to Málaga coinciding with one of the two most important festivals, the Fair and Holy Week, take the opportunity to join these annual events and live the festivities like a true Malagueño. The Fair is a festival that invites you to have fun and have a good time, while Holy Week is a very solemn religious festival.

Walk along Marqués de Larios Street

It is essential that if you plan to get to know the historic centre of Málaga, you also take a walk along Marqués de Larios Street or better known as the main artery of the city centre. In addition to being famous, it is beautiful.

Stroll around Muelle Uno

From the first day that Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos were inaugurated in 2011, they automatically became a new point of interest for the city of Malaga. Don’t miss a pleasant walk through this beautiful area. (Map)

Visit the Cathedral of Málaga

Whether or not you are religious, you cannot deny that cathedrals convey grandeur and turn out to be a relevant place of interest. ‘La Manquita’, as the Cathedral of Málaga is called due to having only one of the two towers built, is no less and we are sure you will like it.

The Roman Theatre

It is not one of the most spectacular Roman theatres in the world but due to its conservation and thanks to its location, at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro with the Alcazaba of Málaga at the top, it is worth visiting.

The Alcazaba of Málaga and the Castle of Gibralfaro

What to do after seeing the Roman Theatre? Of course, visit the 10th century Alcazaba of Málaga and the 13th century Castle of Gibralfaro, which are two of the most impressive Arab constructions in Andalusia. Also, take the opportunity to take beautiful photos of the whole city from the Gibralfaro viewpoint.

Visit a museum

If you are a person who is attracted to art, we can recommend that you at least see the works of art displayed in the Picasso Museum of Malaga, the works of the Carmen Thyssen Museum and those of the CAC Málaga or Centre for Contemporary Art. And if you are passionate about motor vehicles, include the Automobile Museum in your list.

Interact with the people of Málaga

In case there is any doubt, we people of Málaga are friendly and very charming. If you are fortunate enough to meet us while going out for a drink at night, during a beach day or walking around the city, we can only tell you to enjoy our fantastic company.

Go out partying

If you don’t say no to a night party from time to time, have fun going out partying in the centre of Malaga, Puerto Banús, Marbella, Torremolinos or the port of Benalmádena until the early hours of the morning or if you can hold out until later to be able to contemplate a beautiful sunrise on the beach.

Travel to inland villages

If you are interested in enriching your visit to Málaga, you have the excellent option of visiting some of the many inland villages, highlighting the most well-known and important ones such as Ronda, Antequera and Mijas Pueblo. However, there are also other not so popular villages that will surprise you: Frigiliana, Álora, Casares, etc.

Enjoy stunning natural environments

Málaga has fantastic natural environments that will leave you open-mouthed, some of them are El Chorro in Ardales, the Torcal de Antequera, the Monte Calamorro de Benalmádena, The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park or the Caves of Nerja.

Use the best means of transport

If you have never enjoyed the comfort and multiple advantages of a transfer, we advise you to book one to get to your hotel with a private taxi company from Málaga airport. Forget about queues, unpleasant surprises or carrying your luggage along the way. Treat yourself for holidays.