El Palo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

El Palo

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
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
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

Activities

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

AU$51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour
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Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive

AU$522
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

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

AU$119
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour
Excursion to Ceuta and Tetouan Morocco from Malaga

Excursion to Morocco with guided tour and lunch from Malaga

AU$241
per adult
Excursion to Morocco with guided tour and lunch from Malaga
Picture 1 for Activity From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

AU$55
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

AU$99
per adult
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey
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Our pick of the best El Palo Hotel Deals

Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
3 out of 5
Avenida de Velazquez 294 Salida, Autovia MA-21 en direccíón Aeropuerto, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$181 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$181
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,726 reviews)
Extremely friendly and helpful staff.
"A great stay and close to the airport. The staff were very friendly, helpful and hard working, especially during breakfast service."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
4 out of 5
Carretera Nacional 340, km 217, Urbanizacion Torremuelle, Benalmádena, Malaga
The price is AU$266 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Benalmádena. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
"Amazing week here"

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
Gran hotel Miramar GL
Gran hotel Miramar GL
5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$683 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$683
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,015 reviews)
Hotel with History
"Amazing hotel with a lot of history. Great service from all the team."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 out of 5
Paseo Maritimo s/n, Torremolinos, Malaga
The price is AU$169 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$169
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Torremolinos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"This is a great hotel for families even though it sometimes feels like a retirement home. It is quiet, clean, the staff is helpful, and it is a 2 minute walk to the beach."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
3 out of 5
Paseo de Reding, 19, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$180 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the overall value in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (975 reviews)
"Well worth the money, good location great breakfast especially Soreno Ham yum yum. Pool very clean , room are clean TV with internet and us working. Well done"

Reviewed on 6 Apr. 2025

Málaga Hotel Eliseos
AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott
AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott
4 out of 5
Cortina Del Muelle 1, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$334 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$334
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location however the hotel was noisy and the room had a strong perfume smell. The front desk staff was rude, although the bellman was kind and very helpful. I felt it was overpriced, and that was through Expedia. Booking directly was double the cost."

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

AC Hotel Málaga Palacio by Marriott
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Other neighbourhoods around El Palo

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Playas del Palo

While visiting Playas del Palo, you might make a stop by sights like Las Acacias Beach and Playa del Palo.

Playas del Palo
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Pedregalejo Playa

While visiting Pedregalejo Playa, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de Pedregalejo and Las Acacias Beach.

Pedregalejo Playa
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Pedregalejo

Some popular features of Pedregalejo include its beaches and restaurants. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Playa de Pedregalejo or Banos del Carmen Beach are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Pedregalejo
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La Caleta

While visiting La Caleta, you might make a stop by sights like Malagueta Beach and Playa de la Caleta.

La Caleta
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Monte Sancha

When in Monte Sancha, you can plan a visit to Malagueta Beach and Port of Malaga, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Monte Sancha
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Malaga-Este

You'll enjoy the cafes and spas in Malaga-Este. You might want to make time for a stop at Malagueta Beach or Playa de Pedregalejo.

Malaga-Este

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