Top Things to Do in Malaga Spain
If you are planning a trip to Málaga Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Málaga is the capital of Costa del Sol and the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. This Andalusian town averages 300 days of sunshine and has 16 beaches to explore. Málaga has something for everyone: a gothic cathedral, Moorish palace, tapas, street art, amazing museums, flamenco, churros and chocolate, rooftop bars, and Andalusian architecture. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your Málaga Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Málaga Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Malaga Spain
Grab a gelato and stroll the Muelle Uno
Ride the Mirador Princess on a clear day and see Morocco
Spend a day relaxing on La Malagueta Beach
Enjoy a cocktail at a chringuito
Walk along Paseo Don Juan de Temboury
Enjoy a sunset cruise
Check out the fountains in Málaga Park
Stop for coffee at Café Central
Explore the Málaga Cathedral, don’t miss the rooftop
See the view from the Castillo Gibralfaro lookout
Check out Mercado Central de Atarazanas stained glass window
Eat tapas at La Merced Gourmet Marketplace

See Casa Natal in Plaza de la Merced, Picasso’s birthplace
Browse Picasso’s works at the Picasso Museum
Visit the Alcazaba of Málaga and the Roman Theater ruins
Shop the boutiques along Calle Marqués de Larios
Explore the street art in the Soho District and north of Plaza Merced
Eat churros at Casa Aranda
Browse the Museo de Málaga and relax in the courtyard
Read the plaques in Constitution Square
See the Crypt of Santa Maria de la Victoria
Have dinner with a view of the Alcazaba on the terrace of El Pimpi
Go wine tasting at Antigua Casa de Guardia
Have a cocktail with a view on the roof of AC Hotel Málaga Palacio or Hotel Molina Lario
Browse Pompidou Center’s modern art
Photograph the Fuente de las Tres Gracias

Watch a flamenco show
Learn about Spanish Wine at the Malaga Wine Museum
Walk through the Jardines de Puerta Oscura
Wine and Tapas Tasting Walking Tour
Check out the Plaza de Toros
View 19th-century Spanish Art at the Carmen Thyssen Museum
Enjoy a night out in Mitjana Square
Head to Calle Granada and tapa hop
Experience an Arabian Bath at Hamman el Andalus
Check the Malaga Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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