El Puerto Travel Guide
Málaga
Popular places to visit
Port of Malaga
One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.
Malagueta Beach
Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.
Picasso Museum Malaga
Within the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th-century palace, is this museum showcasing the life and works of Malaga’s most celebrated artist.
Calle Larios
During your visit to Malaga Historic Centre, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Larios. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Alcazaba
Explore the lavishly decorated residence of Moorish sultans and other rulers in this thousand-year-old fortress built on the remains of a Roman settlement.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
Things to do
From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip
Malaga: Centre Pompidou Malaga Entry Ticket and City Audio Guide
Malaga: Picasso’s Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket
Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip
Top hotels in El Puerto
Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga
Everything was perfect as always ! Clean comfortable room, friendly professional staff .
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Staff was outstanding! Jesus was very helpful and a delight to converse with during our check-in and throughout our stay. The hotel is wonderful, lovely rooms, abundant breakfast choices. Good location.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
we did not have breakfast as not breakfast people but we did have a light lunch by the pool. which was good with good service as well. we went to the Spa and did the 1 hour circuit had the place to ourselves. our room was large and very modern white and blue which is too modern and cool for me but ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
tent Torremolinos
Another fantastic stay at the Tent.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hotel Málaga Vibes
Spotless room
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Room is clean. We arrive at midnight, it very good to have 24 hours front desk.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Puerto
Plaza de Toros Vieja
While there might not be top attractions in Plaza de Toros Vieja, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach.
SoHo
While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Ensanche Centro
While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Málaga Centro
Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are a few top attractions in Málaga Centro. Hop around the city on the metro at La Marina Station or La Malagueta Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning cathedral and captivating waterfront views.
Polígono Alameda
While you're in Polígono Alameda, take in top sights like El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and jump on the metro at Guadalmedina Station to see more of the city.
La Malagueta
Pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few things travellers love about La Malagueta. Sights like Malagueta Beach and Muelle Uno are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Málaga area at La Malagueta Station.
