La Malagueta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La Malagueta
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
Inside the grand Palacio de Buenavista is a comprehensive tribute to the life of Picasso, from his childhood in Málaga to his days as an artistic master.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Entry to 2 Museums
City Sightseeing Malaga HOHO Bus Tour Essential Experience & Extras
Full Day Walking Tour to Caminito del Rey
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
Our pick of the best La Malagueta Hotel Deals
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
We visit Malaga several times a year and I have always wanted to stay at this hotel. It did not disappoint, the welcome, our room and, the best bit, the staff. Everyone took care of us going out of their way to make our stay special. The housekeepers done a phenomenal job as did reception, porters ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Very helpful and friendly staff on reception. Great location, room was clean & had everything we needed.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
MS Maestranza Málaga Centro
Really nice time we had in the hotel!! Well located and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach
The air conditioning in the common dorm areas is ferocious - like a fridge! Even if you turn off your temperature control in the pod, you're still absolutely freezing which made for a pretty uncomfortable night. Also the property doesn't do enough to enforce silence late and night and early each ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Good standard of room and location, staff were all professional and friendly
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Hotel Málaga Vibes
very pleasant and helpful staff, delicious breakfast, clean room, everything ok
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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.
La Caleta
While visiting La Caleta, you might make a stop by sights like Malagueta Beach and Playa de la Caleta.
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 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 Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
