El Molinillo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Port of Malaga featuring a city and night scenes

Port of Malaga

4.5/5(6 reviews)

One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.

Port of Malaga
Malagueta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and swimming

Malagueta Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.

Malagueta Beach
Picasso Museum Malaga showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Picasso Museum Malaga

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Inside the grand Palacio de Buenavista is a comprehensive tribute to the life of Picasso, from his childhood in Málaga to his days as an artistic master.

Picasso Museum Malaga
Malaga Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Málaga Cathedral

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.

Málaga Cathedral
Calle Larios

Calle Larios

During your visit to Malaga Historic Centre, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Larios. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Calle Larios
Alcazaba featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Alcazaba

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the lavishly decorated residence of Moorish sultans and other rulers in this thousand-year-old fortress built on the remains of a Roman settlement.

Alcazaba

Activities

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour and Tourist Train

AU$47
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour and Tourist Train
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

AU$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

AU$111
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

AU$123
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour
Picture 1 for Activity From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

AU$53
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
From Málaga /Costa del Sol: Trip to Nerja & Frigiliana

From Málaga /Costa del Sol: Trip to Nerja & Frigiliana

AU$98
per adult
From Málaga /Costa del Sol: Trip to Nerja & Frigiliana
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Our pick of the best El Molinillo Hotel Deals

Gran hotel Miramar GL

Gran hotel Miramar GL

5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$612 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$612
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Hotel Málaga Vibes

Hotel Málaga Vibes

3.5 out of 5
C. Gregorio Allegri S/N, Málaga, Málaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$204
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
"Fantastic cleaning service. Delicious food. Lovely room."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Hotel Málaga Vibes
Hotel ILUNION Malaga

Hotel ILUNION Malaga

4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10, Málaga, Malaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$292 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$292
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotels only negative is the location and the amenities in the room. Other than that clean and great facilities"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Barceló Malaga Hotel

Barceló Malaga Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ Heroe de Sostoa 2, Vialia Railway Station, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$330 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$330
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Barceló Malaga Hotel
Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

3 out of 5
Camino de los Fresnos, 9, Torremolinos, Malaga
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Torremolinos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"We really liked this hotel. Nice people, clean room, very convenient with shuttle. All good."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle
Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World

4 out of 5
Calle Granada 61, Málaga, Málaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$391 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$391
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing staff and a beautiful hotel. Close to all amenities and sights."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Palacio Solecio, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
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Other neighbourhoods around El Molinillo

Plaza de la Merced which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city

La Merced

If you're spending some time in La Merced, Plaza de la Merced and Teatro Cervantes de Malaga are top sights worth seeing.

La Merced
Port of Malaga showing a marina, general coastal views and boating

Málaga Centro

4.5/5(29 area reviews)

Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are a few top attractions in Málaga Centro. Hop around the city on the metro at La Marina Station or La Malagueta Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning cathedral and captivating waterfront views.

Málaga Centro
Gibralfaro Castle showing mist or fog, heritage architecture and château or palace

Monte de Gibralfaro

If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.

Monte de Gibralfaro
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Palma-Palmilla

Travellers like the parks in Palma-Palmilla, and Estadio La Rosaleda is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Palma-Palmilla
Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue featuring a park

Ensanche Centro

While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Muelle Uno and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

Ensanche Centro
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SoHo

While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

SoHo

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