Malaga Travel Guide

Birthplace of Picasso

Local guides to Malaga from people who live here. The Alcazaba, Picasso Museum, best beaches, hidden restaurants, and what to skip.

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Bioparc Fuengirola

Heidi smiling in the doorway of Mapas y Compania in Malaga, hot air balloon decorations visible inside, standing on a patterned tiled entrance

7 Unique Souvenir Stores in Malaga

A shopper browsing market stalls hung with floral tote bags and prints along a tree-lined street at Rastro Cultural Soho in Malaga

Rastro Cultural Soho Malaga: The Fourth-Sunday Market Guide

Handmade craft stall at the Mercado Artesanal La Merced in Plaza de la Merced, Malaga

Mercado Artesanal La Merced: Malaga's First-Sunday Artisan Market

Heidi and her daughter Cameron on the ME Málaga rooftop, with the Alcazaba walls behind them

Best Viewpoints in Málaga: Free Hilltops vs Rooftop Bars

Stained glass facade of the Mercado Central de Atarazanas market hall in Málaga

Malaga's Markets: What to Visit, What to Buy, What to Skip

Paint-splattered umbrella art installation inside the Centre Pompidou Málaga

15 Best Museums in Malaga

Málaga Cathedral's honey-stone facade and dome rising above the orange trees and clipped hedges of its garden

Málaga Old Town: The One Day Itinerary I Always Recommend

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Where to Buy a Flamenco Dress in Malaga

Heidi standing in front of the ornate fountain in Plaza de la Constitucion, Malaga

Free Things to Do in Málaga: A Local's Honest Picks

Heidi walking hand in hand with her laughing toddler niece Amelia under the white pergola at Palmeral de las Sorpresas in Málaga

Things to Do in Malaga with Kids: The Family Guide

Peñón del Cuervo sea rock framed by pink oleander blooms, Málaga

Playa Peñón del Cuervo: Why It's My Favourite Málaga Beach

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Things to Do in Málaga, from a Local Who Lives There

Castillo de Colomares in Benalmádena from the lawn, its stone towers, spires and arches against a deep blue sky, orange-flowered hedges in front

13 Unusual Things and Hidden Gems in Malaga, Spain

Woman looking out from a viewpoint over Playa del Peñón del Cuervo beach and the sea rock

17 Best Beaches in Málaga: Where I Actually Swim

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The Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Malaga

Where to Eat & Drink in Malaga

Salmorejo topped with tuna and croutons, alongside a tuna, egg and roasted pepper dish, part of the menú del día at Vino Mio in Málaga

Best Menú del Día in Málaga

Woman enjoying tapas and white wine at an outdoor table at Casa Lola in Málaga

Best Tapas Bars in Málaga

Outdoor terrace diners at Picas Bar on Plaza de la Merced in Málaga

Tapas in Málaga: Why Picas Bar on La Merced Is My Go-to

View of Málaga Cathedral tower from a rooftop bar terrace in the old town

Best Bars in Málaga: The 9 I Actually Drink In, Old Town & Just Outside (2026)

Heidi pointing up at the tiled Café Central chart in Málaga showing the ten ways to order coffee

The best ways to enjoy the different types of coffee in Málaga

Heidi photographing the reflection in the window of The Pharmacy speakeasy in Málaga at dusk, the lit sign and apothecary cabinet visible through the glass

Málaga's Speakeasy and Best Cocktail Bars: A Local's Picks

San Juan church bell tower lit up at golden hour, viewed from a rooftop bar in Málaga

I've Been to Every Rooftop Bar in Málaga: These 16 Are Worth It

Heidi posing with a life-size astronaut statue outside Konan BBQ, the neon-lit interior visible through the entrance, Málaga

7 Unique Restaurants in Malaga Worth Your Time

El Balneario's white pavilion on the rocks at Baños del Carmen at dusk, its lights reflected in the water

Restaurants with a View in Málaga

Churros and café con leche on a café table in Málaga

Cheap Eats in Málaga: Where I Go When Money Is Tight

Day Trips from Malaga

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White Villages Near Malaga

Heidi in a straw hat with her hands on the wheat in a golden field near Antequera, mountains behind

Day Trips from Málaga

Heidi taking a selfie in her seat on an Iryo high-speed train

8 Best Day Trips from Málaga by Train: Travel Times Included

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Walking the Caminito del Rey: A Complete First-Timer's Guide

Where to Stay in Malaga

Heidi smiling on a balcony over Plaza de la Merced, with the Alcazaba visible in the background

The Best Areas to Stay in Malaga: My Neighbourhood Guide

Getting Around Malaga

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Is Malaga Walkable? What I Know from Living Here

Heidi sitting on an EMT Line 11 bus in Málaga next to the ticket validator

Málaga Public Transport: How to Get Around Without a Car

Graphic explaining the ZBE low emission zone rules in Málaga

Malaga's Low Emission Zone (ZBE): Rules, Fines and the Court Case Behind Them

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Where to Park in Malaga

Heidi waving from a green vintage bike with a wicker basket outside the Bizi Tour bike rental shop in Málaga

Cycling in Malaga: Routes, Rentals and What to Know

Person riding an electric scooter along a sunny city path in Málaga

Riding an E-Scooter in Malaga: What You Need to Know

View of the Málaga coastline from a plane window on approach to Málaga airport

Malaga Airport to City Centre: Train, Bus, Taxi and Uber

Planning Your Trip to Malaga

A woman standing in front of the Artola sign at Artola Marbella Beach with the large brick tower behind her.

Málaga vs Marbella: Which Is Nicer? An Honest Local's Verdict

Heidi in a long blue-and-white dress standing by the white La Farola lighthouse in Málaga

Is Malaga Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer from a Local

Woman picking up a Rosa variety tomato at a market stall in Málaga, priced at 5 euros per kilo

What Not to Do in Malaga, from Tourist Traps to Fines

Woman walking with an umbrella past a painted flower mural and blue door in Malaga

What to Do in Malaga When It Rains: 18 Ideas from a Local

Aerial sunset view over Málaga city showing the park, cathedral and port

Malaga in One Day: The Perfect 24-Hour Itinerary

Heidi and Jethro at a Málaga hilltop viewpoint with the port and Mediterranean sea behind them

What Málaga Is Actually Like to Live in and Visit

Málaga Cathedral viewed through palm trees from the gardens below

What Is the Best Month to Visit Málaga? A Local's Guide

Malaga by Month

Candlelit Semana Santa procession moving through a narrow Málaga street at night

What's On in Malaga in April 2026: Every Event & Festival

Heidi in a green dress watching a jábega rowing race from the harbour in Málaga

What's On in Malaga in August 2026: Feria, Events and Tips

Golden nativity-star Christmas lights arching over Calle Larios in Malaga at night

What's On in Malaga in December 2026: Events, Weather and Tips

Costumed performer in a red feather headdress during Málaga Carnival in February

What's On in Malaga in February 2026: Events & Festivals

Float depicting a robed king during the Three Kings parade in Málaga

What's On in Malaga in January 2026: Events, Festivals and Tips

Heidi in front of a Malaga summer film festival backdrop

What's On in Malaga in July 2026: Events, Festivals & Tips

Bonfires burning on a Malaga beach at night during Noche de San Juan

What's On in Malaga in June 2026: Festivals, Events and Beaches

Heidi on the red carpet backdrop at the Málaga Film Festival

What's On in Malaga in March 2026: Events, Festivals & Tips

Málaga street lined with purple jacaranda trees in full bloom in May

What's On in Malaga in May 2026: Festivals, Events and Tips

Heidi walking hand in hand with her toddler niece Amelia along the Muelle Uno promenade under the white pergola in Málaga on a cool November day

What's On in Malaga in November 2026: Events and Festivals

Costumed street performer entertaining a crowd in Málaga's old town

What's On in Malaga in October 2026: Events and Festivals

Woman posing with giant finger sculptures on Málaga beachfront in September sunshine

What's On in Malaga in September 2026: Events & Festivals

Festivals & Events in Malaga

Carnival performer in elaborate green and pink feathered costume smiling at Málaga Carnival

Málaga Carnival: A First-Timer's Complete Guide

Giant Three Kings statue on display below the Alcazaba fortress walls in Málaga

Christmas in Malaga: Lights, Markets and What to Do

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I Hiked Caminito del Rey Terrified the Whole Way

Palm-lined park path in Malaga with the Alcazaba hill in the distance

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