Areas of Interest in Malaga

The cathedral and surrounding area is a must visit.  The Picasso museum can be found here, and there are many excellent bars and cafes to try.  There are several churches of interest to visit as well including Santuario de la Victoria and Iglesia de Santiago.

The Picasso Museum hosts 155 paintings, drawings and sculptures from Picasso’s entire career.  They are displayed in chronological order and include works such as the portrait of his first born son painted in the early 1920’s and the portrait of his first wife done in 1917.

La Alcazaba is a major landmark of the city.  The fortress dates back to the 700s although much of the structure is mid 11th century style.  Following the pathway, there are landscaped gardens to enjoy, with terraces offering views over the town and harbour.  The Archaeological Museum can also be found within the perimeter.

At the heart of the city, Malaga’s main shopping street Marques de Larios is pedestrianised and luxurious with glossy marble pavements and expensive shops.  Worth a wander down even without making any purchases.  The alleyways off the street lead to tiny squares and numerous churches and museums.

The Mercado de Atarazanas is an excellent market with stalls selling fresh fish, meat, spices, deli food, fruit and vegetables.  The Fuengirola flea market is worth a visit for a bargain.  The market runs on Saturdays at the fair grounds between Los Boliches and the centre.

Malaga’s city park was created at the end of the 19th century and runs alongside the Paseo del Pargue.  The park boasts beautiful tropical flowering trees and shrubs, of which many unusual and exotic species were brought from overseas.

Eating Out In Malaga

Meson Gibralfaro is a traditional style bar tucked away in a quiet corner.  It is atmospheric with tables spilling out onto the street, and excellent tapas are served here.

Moocher’s restaurant specialises in giant pancakes offered with sweet or savoury fillings.  Although the speciality is pancakes, the menu also offers a range of excellent meat, fish and pasta dishes.  The restaurant doubles as a live venue for live jazz and blues, which in turn attracts a lot of British tourists.

The Med offers spectacular sea views in its luxurious dining room.  The menu has a wide range of cuisine available but the quality of the food comes for a price.  The restaurant can be found on Las Mercedes, just around the corner from Calle San Miguel.

Malaga Night Life

There is plenty of nightlife to enjoy in Malaga, from lively student bars to glamorous clubs and bars. The Plaza de la Merced offers bar and cafes with a trendy crowd and cocktail lounges with darker interiors, which become very busy at weekends.  El Jardin is an elegant bar, which can be found on a corner near the cathedral.  It has the added perk of regular live music, including Latino on Thursday nights.  An all night flamenco can also be found at Vista Andalucia.

From the Airport to Malaga

From Malaga Airport transport is easily accessible to all destinations.  Trains run every half an hour, and taxi’s and buses run from outside arrivals.