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Things to do

Insider tips for your stay in Málaga — neighborhoods, food, and unmissable things to do.

View of Málaga Cathedral's golden stone facade and bell tower from a sunny café terrace on Plaza del ObispoThings to do
Plaza del Obispo — sit on one of its terraces and enjoy the view of the cathedral.

Málaga in 2 days: a perfect weekend itinerary

A focused 48-hour itinerary for first-time visitors — the old town, the best viewpoint, and where to eat without queueing.

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Aerial view of Málaga city featuring the historic Bullring, the busy port with ferries, and the Mediterranean coastlineThings to do
Málaga's skyline — from the bullring to the industrial port.

Málaga in 5 days: the slow-travel itinerary

Five days to dig deeper — the city, a Caminito del Rey day trip, the white villages, and a proper afternoon at the beach.

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Interior of a crowded Málaga nightclub with magenta and blue disco lights, shimmering disco balls, and people dancingThings to do
Málaga by night — shimmering lights and high energy in the city's best clubs.

Best nightclubs in Málaga (and one great sports bar)

Where locals go to dance until sunrise — plus the friendliest sports bar in town for a match and a pint.

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Bright museum gallery in Málaga with cubist-style paintings on white walls and a few visitors viewing the worksThings to do
Inside the Museo Picasso Málaga — the artist's hometown collection.

Museo Picasso Málaga: what to see and how to skip the line

A 90-minute tour of the city's most-visited museum, plus tips for visiting Picasso's birthplace nearby.

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Stone walls of the Alcazaba fortress rising above Málaga's Roman theatre at golden hourThings to do
The Alcazaba and Roman theatre — Málaga's layered Moorish-Roman heart.

Alcazaba & Gibralfaro: the complete visitor guide

Tickets, opening hours, the best route up, and where to catch the perfect sunset over Málaga port.

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View from a Málaga rooftop bar over terracotta tiles toward the harbour at sunsetThings to do
Rooftop hour — vermouth, sea breeze and the cathedral catching the last light.

The best rooftop bars in Málaga for sunset

Seven rooftops with the best views of the cathedral, port and Gibralfaro — from cocktail spots to hotel terraces.

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Close-up of golden sand at Cala de Burriana in Nerja with gentle Mediterranean waves in the backgroundThings to do
Cala de Burriana, Nerja.

The best beaches in and around Málaga

From La Malagueta in the city to the wild coves east of Nerja — eight beaches worth your day.

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Close-up of golden sand at Cala de Burriana in Nerja with gentle Mediterranean waves in the backgroundThings to do
Cala de Burriana, Nerja.

Málaga with kids: a 3-day family itinerary

A relaxed three-day plan that mixes beach, museums, and the best ice-cream stops in town.

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Wooden walkway of the Caminito del Rey clinging to the cliffs of El Chorro gorgeThings to do
El Caminito del Rey — a vertiginous day trip an hour from the city.

Caminito del Rey: a perfect day trip from Málaga

How to book, when to go, and what to expect on Spain's most spectacular cliffside walkway.

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Málaga's Muelle Uno with the colourful glass cube of the Centre Pompidou, the lighthouse and a Trasmediterránea ferry in the portThings to do
Muelle Uno and the Pompidou cube — Málaga's port reinvented as a seaside promenade.

Top 10 things to do in Málaga

From the Alcazaba and Picasso Museum to sunset rooftops and beach clubs — the unmissable Málaga bucket list.

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Explore Málaga on the map

Every pin is a neighborhood, viewpoint, or story. Click to dive in.