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Photos of Malaga: Beaches, Old Town & City Views

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Photos of Malaga: Beaches, Old Town & City Views

Malaga is our home. Here are some of our favourite photos from around the city, from the old town to the beach and everything in between.

Old Town & Streets

Malaga's old town is a mix of grand boulevards, narrow lanes, and unexpected street art.

Calle Larios, Malaga's main shopping street
Calle Montano with blue sky
Roman Theatre in Malaga old town
Malaga gardens with architecture
Malaga city gardens
Gardens in Malaga

Street Art & Murals

Malaga's Soho district and old town are full of murals and graffiti.

Street art mural in Malaga
Graffiti in Malaga Soho district

The Cathedral

Malaga's one-armed cathedral, La Manquita, is missing its second tower. The money ran out.

Malaga Cathedral spire
Cathedral seen through trees
Cathedral side view from the street
Church in Malaga old town

Beaches

Malaga's beaches stretch for kilometres along the coast.

Malagueta Beach with palm trees
Malagueta Beach promenade
Malagueta Beach wide view
Malagueta Beach with tree
Playa del Peñón del Cuervo postcard view
Peñón del Cuervo viewpoint

Views & Rooftops

Some of the best views are from the Gibralfaro path and the city's rooftop bars.

Port of Malaga from a rooftop viewpoint
Malaga port and city from a rooftop

Carnival

Malaga's carnival fills the streets with colour, music, and costumes every February.

Carnival performance in Malaga
Carnival performers in costume
Children singing at Malaga carnival
Carnival women clapping

Planning a visit? Here's my full guide to things to do in Malaga and the best viewpoints in Malaga.

Heidi

Hola! I'm the researcher, walker, and co-founder behind Spain on Foot. I help travellers experience Spain authentically, through in-depth guides, locals-only knowledge, and cultural stories you won't find in guidebooks. You can reach me at heidi@spainonfoot.com

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