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
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
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
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$523
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
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

AU$107
per adult
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey
Picture 1 for Activity From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

AU$55
per adult
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
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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$258 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$258
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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! (1,720 reviews)
"This hotel was just what we needed for an early morning flight out of Malaga. It is easily accessible by public transport and a short walk but the bus is expensive for 3 stops €4. Because it is on a highway it is not walkable to the airport. Taxi is easy to arrange via Uber app. for non-Spanish speakers. ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Gran hotel Miramar GL
Gran hotel Miramar GL
5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$574 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$574
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing staff, attention to detail, super clean, convenient to town, beach. This property and grounds are spectacular."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
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$167 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (483 reviews)
"The hotel is quite away from the busy areas. Not many restaurants around. Eating and drinking in the hotel was expensive."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
3 out of 5
Paseo de Reding, 19, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$168 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (963 reviews)
"Friendly staff that went out of their way to be helpful. Room was basic but fine for what we needed, only thing missing was a kettle in the room . Would stay again"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 out of 5
Paseo Maritimo s/n, Torremolinos, Malaga
The price is AU$164 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 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! (1,003 reviews)
"Very convenient and walkable. Clean well equipped room."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
3 out of 5
Paseo de Martiricos 38, Málaga
The price is AU$208 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$208
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Malaga and Malagueta ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"Only a 15-20 minute walk from the center of Malaga. Across the street from a futbol stadium and nice community park. Walking distance to a super market. Close to airport."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
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Other neighbourhoods around El 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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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
Malagueta Beach featuring signage and a sandy beach

La Malagueta

Pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few things travellers love about La Malagueta. Sights like Malagueta Beach and Muelle Uno are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Málaga area at La Malagueta Station.

La Malagueta
Gibralfaro Castle showing mist or fog, heritage architecture and a city

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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