Alcazaba and Roman Theatre
Two eras in one walk: a Roman theatre beneath the Moorish fortress.
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Open map ↗Go in the morning before the stone heats up and the larger groups arrive.
Regional guide
Málaga
City, art and waterfront
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Start with orientation
A city worth more than a quick airport stop on the way to the beach.
The historic centre, Alcazaba, Atarazanas Market and waterfront promenade sit close enough together to make Málaga easy to explore without an exhausting schedule. Park once and walk whenever possible.
Official visitor information ↗Photo: Javier Almenara / Wikimedia CommonsWorth your time
What to see in Málaga
Cathedral and old town
Lanes, squares and the unfinished south tower that gave the cathedral its La Manquita nickname.
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Open map ↗Stop for coffee around Plaza de la Constitución, then eat a few streets away.
Mercado de Atarazanas
A city market inside a former shipyard gate, ideal for seafood, olives and a quick lunch.
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Open map ↗It is liveliest before noon and closed on Sundays.
Muelle Uno and La Malagueta
The port promenade leads directly from the centre towards Málaga's city beach.
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Open map ↗Leave this stretch for late afternoon when the sun is softer.
Picasso Museum
Málaga's key museum devoted to the artist born in the city.
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Open map ↗A timed ticket can save a long wait in high season.