La Malagueta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Malagueta Beach showing signage and a beach
La Malagueta
Malagueta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and swimming
Malagueta Beach showing a sandy beach, picnicking and tropical scenes
Malagueta Beach featuring a beach, a pebble beach and swimming

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

Malaga Interactive Music Museum + Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Entry to 2 Museums

AU$48
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Entry to 2 Museums
Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Trip

Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset

AU$39
per adult
Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset
Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

AU$54
per adult
Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip
Malaga: Catamaran Cruise with Optional Swimming Stop

Malaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise

AU$25
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Malaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise
Benalmadena: Selwo Marina Admission Ticket

Benalmadena: Selwo Marina Admission Ticket

AU$32
per adult
Benalmadena: Selwo Marina Admission Ticket
3-Hours Catamaran Tour in Malaga with Paella

3-Hours Catamaran Tour in Malaga with Paella

AU$80
per adult
3-Hours Catamaran Tour in Malaga with Paella
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Our pick of the best La Malagueta 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautifully restored grand hotel with exquisite finishes and very nice, attentive staff."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Málaga Hotel Eliseos

Málaga Hotel Eliseos

3 out of 5
Paseo de Reding, 19, Málaga, Malaga
The price is AU$207 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$207
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location, 5 mins walk to the beach, comfortable bed, amazing pool with beautiful view. Super recommended"

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach

Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach

3 out of 5
Calle Maestranza 20, Málaga
Stay at this 3-star spa capsule hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malagueta Beach and Port ...
7.6/10 Good! (101 reviews)
"Loved it!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2025

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Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach
Hotel Málaga Vibes

Hotel Málaga Vibes

3.5 out of 5
C. Gregorio Allegri S/N, Málaga, Málaga
The price is AU$207 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$207
7 Sept - 8 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! (274 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$302 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$302
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious, modern and comfortable rooms. Far from the beach, but does have a nice pool. 20-25 min walk to old town. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

3 out of 5
Camino de los Fresnos, 9, Torremolinos, Malaga
The price is AU$302 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$302
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We really liked this hotel. Nice people, clean room, very convenient with shuttle. All good."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle
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Other neighbourhoods around La Malagueta

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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La Caleta

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

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

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
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
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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