La Malagueta Travel Guide
Málaga
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Popular places to visit
Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta
Catch an event at Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta during your trip to Málaga. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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.
Alcazaba of Málaga
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
Dolphin Sightseeing Boat Tour from Benalmadena
Málaga: Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour With Entry
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip
Málaga: Scenic Catamaran Cruise
Malaga: Picasso’s Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket
Top hotels in La Malagueta
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Was in a great location. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room was ideal for what I needed clean and big enough for my short trip.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Everything was great except the Concierge staff were not very friendly or helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
MS Maestranza Málaga Centro
Lovely hotel Extremely close to all touristic areas Helpful staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach
Welcoming and friendly front desk staff. As for the pod, great idea in theory, however there was little to no soundproofing. I could hear buzzing of people’s cell phones and alarms going off in the pod next to me and heard every conversation next to me and within the dorm area. More privacy in the ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
tent Torremolinos
When we arrived (after 3pm) our room was not ready so they offered us a different room to the one that was already allocated. We went to the room, the balcony was overlooking a big buzzing industrial machine, as we were booked in for 13 nights we did not want this room as the buzzing noise was too ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
Basic hotel ideal for a few nights in malaga close to bus and train station 20 mins walk to the port
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Malagueta
Monte de Gibralfaro
If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.
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.
La Caleta
While visiting La Caleta, you might make a stop by sights like Malagueta Beach and Playa de la Caleta.
La Merced
If you're spending some time in La Merced, Plaza de la Merced and Teatro Cervantes de Malaga are top sights worth seeing.
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.
SoHo
While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Soho and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
