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Things to Do in Malaga

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

Colourful bunting and flags strung across a street in Malaga's Soho arts district

Rastro Cultural Soho Malaga: the fourth-Sunday market guide

Woman enjoying the panoramic view from a rooftop terrace over Málaga

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

Photo collage of Málaga highlights including the cathedral, Alcazaba, beaches and street scenes

Málaga Old Town: the One Day Itinerary I Always Recommend

Flamenco dancer in a red dress with a fan performing outside a church in Málaga

Where to Buy a Flamenco Dress in Malaga

Couple at the Roman Theatre ruins in Málaga with the Alcazaba fortress on the hill behind

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

Family with a young child smiling outdoors with sea views in Málaga

Things to Do in Malaga with Kids: the Family Guide

View through tropical plants to the rocky sea stack at Playa del Peñón del Cuervo

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

View across Málaga from a hillside park with the city stretching to the sea

26 things to do in Málaga, from a local who lives there

Man relaxing on a curved stone sofa in a shaded park in Málaga

Top 18 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

9 Absolute Best Beaches in Malaga and Nearby

Málaga Cathedral tower lit by golden sunset light against a pale blue sky

The 13 best places to watch the sunset in Malaga

Where to Eat & Drink in Malaga

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

Where to Eat the Best Tapas in Malaga

Outdoor terrace diners at Picasso restaurant on Plaza de la Merced in Málaga

Tapas in Málaga: why Picasso 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: where I actually drink in the old town

Candlelit table for two with champagne and flowers set beside the sea at sunset

Romantic Restaurants in Malaga: My Honest Picks

Hobbit figurine seated at a window table in a quirky themed bar in Málaga

Málaga's best speakeasies and 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 Malaga: These 17 Are Worth It

View over Málaga city and the bullring through pine trees from the Gibralfaro hill

12 Unique Restaurants in Malaga Worth Your Time

Rooftop pool and terrace at Hotel Molina Lario with Málaga Cathedral in the background at dusk

7 best restaurants in Malaga with a view worth booking

Grilled octopus served on paprika sauce, a classic tapa in Málaga

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

Day Trips from Malaga

Málaga city beach and seafront apartment buildings on a clear winter day

9 Incredible Day Trips from Málaga, Spain

Renfe train viewed from a platform at a Spanish railway station

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

Group of friends posing at the Caminito del Rey entrance sign at the gorge

I Hiked Caminito del Rey Terrified the Whole Way

Hiker with a helmet looking across the Caminito del Rey gorge and suspension bridge near Málaga

Walking the Caminito del Rey: a complete first-timer's guide

Where to Stay in Malaga

Fountain in a square near Málaga Cathedral in the city centre

The Best Areas to Stay in Malaga: My Neighbourhood Guide

Getting Around Malaga

Pedestrians crossing a street in Málaga old town

Is Malaga walkable? What I know from living here

Couple taking a selfie on a Málaga city bus

Málaga Public Transport: Buses, Metro, Trains and Prices

Graphic explaining the ZBE low emission zone rules in Málaga

Malaga Low Emission Zone (ZBE): Complete Guide for Drivers

Driver using a parking payment app on their phone while sitting in a car in Málaga

Free Parking in Málaga and Some Cheap Alternatives

Man cycling along the Málaga seafront with the Alcazaba fortress in the background

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

Visitor photographing the panoramic view over Málaga city and port from above

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

Couple with an umbrella walking under rain-soaked trees on a wet day in Málaga

What to do in Malaga when it rains: 20 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

Couple posing 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

Best Time to Visit Málaga According to a Local

Malaga by Month

Nazareno penitent in black robes and hood during Semana Santa procession in Málaga

Things to Do in Malaga in April (Including Semana Santa)

Woman posing at the Málaga sign during the August summer feria

12 Things to Do in Malaga in August: my local picks

Golden nativity star Christmas lights on Calle Larios in Málaga at night

12 Things to Do in Malaga in December

Illuminated market stalls and light displays in the gardens of Málaga in February

13 Things to Do in Malaga in February

View over Málaga harbour and port from a hilltop viewpoint on a clear day

15 Best Things to Do in Malaga in January

Málaga marina and lighthouse at sunset with sailboats reflected in calm water

Things to do in Malaga in July: what's actually worth it

Woman relaxing on a Málaga city beach on a sunny June day

Things to do in Malaga in June: what's worth your time

Packed street in Málaga during a Semana Santa Holy Week procession

Things to Do in Málaga in March: Events, Hikes and Local Tips

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

15 things to do in Malaga in May (by a local)

Aerial view of Málaga port and city from the Alcazaba walls on a sunny autumn day

Things to Do in Malaga in November

Group in Mario and Luigi Halloween costumes at a bar in Málaga

20 Things to Do in Malaga in October

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

Things to Do in Malaga in September: Events, Beaches and Day Trips

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

Golden nativity star Christmas lights decorating Calle Larios in Málaga at night

Christmas in Malaga: Lights, Markets and What to Do