El Puerto Travel Guide

Málaga

Port of Malaga showing a city and general coastal views
Port of Malaga showing cycling, modern architecture and a marina
Port of Malaga showing boating, a city and general coastal views
Port of Malaga featuring night scenes and a city
Port of Malaga which includes a city, night scenes and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Port of Malaga featuring night scenes and a city

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.

Port of Malaga
Malagueta Beach showing a sandy beach, a coastal town and swimming

Malagueta Beach

Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.

Malagueta Beach
Malaga Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious elements

Málaga Cathedral

The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.

Málaga Cathedral
Picasso Museum Malaga which includes interior views and art as well as an individual female

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.

Picasso Museum Malaga
Alcazaba featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

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.

Alcazaba
Calle Larios

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.

Calle Larios

Things to do

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Tourist Train

฿981
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Tourist Train
Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ

฿682
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Malaga: Catamaran Sailing Cruise with Swimming & Optional DJ
Visit The Caves of the Treasure by electric car in Malaga

Discover the Treasure Cave: Unique Electric Car Tour in Málaga

฿4,168
per adult
Discover the Treasure Cave: Unique Electric Car Tour in Málaga
Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Trip

Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset

฿1,023
per adult
Málaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas & optional Sunset
Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

฿947
per adult
Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip
City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour

City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour

฿493
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Malaga: 1-Hour Boat Tour
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Top hotels in El Puerto

Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga

Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga

4 out of 5
Plaza del Poeta Alfonso Canales, 5, Corner of Plaza de La Marina, Málaga
The price is ฿6,783 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿6,783
฿7,462 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in central area with helpful staff"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga
Gran hotel Miramar GL

Gran hotel Miramar GL

5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is ฿13,009 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿13,009
฿14,310 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful building , exterior and interior. Lobby is decorated with moorish architecture style one will see in Alhambra, Granada. It’s is a beach front hotel with pool perfect for summer hot days! Very clean and comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Hotel Málaga Vibes

Hotel Málaga Vibes

3.5 out of 5
C. Gregorio Allegri S/N, Málaga, Málaga
The price is ฿3,760 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,760
฿4,136 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"Stayed here a few times now. Great pool and loungers on the roof with a bar with food options. Staff are very helpful and always available. Handy for the airport and i would certainly recommend."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Hotel Málaga Vibes
Hotel ILUNION Malaga

Hotel ILUNION Malaga

4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10, Málaga, Malaga
The price is ฿5,506 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿5,506
฿6,057 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"We used this location for visiting Malaga."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle

3 out of 5
Camino de los Fresnos, 9, Torremolinos, Malaga
The price is ฿8,569 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿8,569
฿9,426 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Torremolinos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,012 reviews)
"it was good"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle
Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos

Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos

3 out of 5
Paseo de Martiricos 38, Málaga
The price is ฿3,873 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿3,873
฿4,260 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Malaga and Malagueta ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
Coming back to Malaga
"Absolutely amazing, everyone at the hotel were friendly with a smile always. The breakfast was good as well, just enough to start you for the day."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
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Other neighbourhoods around El Puerto

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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.

SoHo
Tajo\'s Tree-Lined Avenue showing a park

Ensanche Centro

While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Muelle Uno and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

Ensanche Centro
Malagueta Beach featuring signage and a sandy beach

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.

La Malagueta
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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.

Polígono Alameda
Gibralfaro Castle showing mist or fog, heritage architecture and a city

Monte de Gibralfaro

If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.

Monte de Gibralfaro
Port of Malaga showing general coastal views, boating and a marina

Málaga Centro

4.5/5(807 area reviews)

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.

Málaga Centro

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