Alcazaba to Gibralfaro Walk
The path connecting the Alcazaba to the Gibralfaro Castle climbs through fortress walls and gardens with views over Malaga, the port, and the Mediterranean. Free to walk (castle entry is paid or included in combo ticket).
Beach in Malaga
Malaga Beach and Port
Malaga’s city beach (Playa de la Malagueta) stretches east of the port, a wide sandy beach with free access, showers, and a boardwalk. Free. The renovated port area (Muelle Uno) has a contemporary art space (Centre Pompidou Malaga, paid) and free waterfront walking. Budget travelers swim, walk the port promenade, and eat fried fish (pescaito frito) from the cheap chiringuitos along the beach.
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- Address
- Calle Real, 29751 Vélez-Málaga
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Alcazaba of Malaga
The Alcazaba is an 11th-century Moorish fortress-palace on a hillside above the city center, with terraced gardens, fountains, and views over the port and the Mediterranean. Entry is paid at a modest price (combined ticket with Gibralfaro Castle above).
Calle Marques de Larios
Malaga's main pedestrian shopping street connecting the port area with Plaza de la Constitucion. Free to stroll, the 19th-century buildings on either side create an elegant corridor that is especially atmospheric during evening paseo.
Cathedral of the Incarnation Malaga
Known locally as "La Manquita" (the one-armed lady) because one of its two planned towers was never completed. The Renaissance interior is impressive, and the rooftop terrace offers views over the city.
Malaga Old Town
Malaga's old town is a compact area of pedestrian streets centered on the Calle Larios (the main shopping boulevard), the Malaga Cathedral (called "La Manquita" - the one-armed lady - because the second tower was never finished), and the Roman Theatre (free to enter, 1st century BC). Free to walk.
Malaga Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum in Malaga is housed in a 16th-century palace in the old town, with over 200 works by the city's most famous son. Entry is paid.
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