El Puerto Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Port of Malaga showing a city and general coastal views
Port of Malaga which includes cycling, a marina and modern architecture
Port of Malaga showing general coastal views, boating and a city
Port of Malaga showing night scenes and a city
Port of Malaga featuring a city, night scenes and general coastal views

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
TOP WINE TOUR- Vineyard & cellar visit + 6 top wines + tapas

TOP WINE TOUR- Vineyard & cellar visit + 6 top wines + tapas

AU$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TOP WINE TOUR- Vineyard & cellar visit + 6 top wines + tapas
Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Trip

Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset

AU$41
per adult
Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset
City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour

City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour

AU$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour
Picture 1 for Activity Malaga: Complete City Highlights Segway Tour

Malaga: Complete City Highlights Segway Tour

AU$89
per adult
Malaga: Complete City Highlights Segway Tour
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Our pick of the best El Puerto Hotel Deals

Room Mate Valeria Hotel
Room Mate Valeria Hotel
4 out of 5
Plaza del Poeta Alfonso Canales, 5, Corner of Plaza de La Marina, Málaga
The price is AU$338 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$338
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Property was lovely, very modern, very clean. Breakfast was good. Had initially thought we had booked a double room we had 2 single beds, thankfully manager sorted this and we got moved to a double room the following day. Weather was wet when we were in Malaga unfortunately the hotel is not equipped ..."

Reviewed on 15 Mar. 2025

Room Mate Valeria Hotel
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$206 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$206
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! (1,715 reviews)
"This is a convenient place to stay if you have a late/ early flight out of Malaga airport. While it is close to the airport as the crow flies, it can be pretty tricky to get yourself into the parking lot. Nice staff, nice place."

Reviewed on 23 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$557 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$557
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with incredible accommodations…beyond 5 star"

Reviewed on 24 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$151 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$151
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$163 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 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! (962 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
Barceló Malaga Hotel
Barceló Malaga Hotel
4 out of 5
C/ Heroe de Sostoa 2, Vialia Railway Station, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$314 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$314
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel was so easy to travel to and from. Station from the airport was 5 minutes away from the hotel and easy to do with luggage. Room was so spacious nicely designed and a bed that was over 10 feet wide!!! Only downside room was too warm at times. We turned the AC controller right down but seemed ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Barceló Malaga Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Puerto

Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue showing a park

Ensanche Centro

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

Ensanche Centro
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
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Polígono Alameda

While you're in Polígono Alameda, take in top sights like El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and jump on the metro at Guadalmedina Station to see more of the city.

Polígono Alameda
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
Plaza de la Merced showing a monument, 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 general coastal views, boating and a marina

Málaga Centro

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

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