Best things to do in Malaga
Find out more about those top places in Malaga
Unlike most Spanish cities, Málaga is not much to look at. Despite its enviable position on the Mediterranean Sea, approaches to the city are generally flanked by towering concrete housing estates and heavy industry. However, while it may not have the architectural elegance of other Iberian cities, Malaga is Spain’s hidden gem with an array of world-class museums, a vibrant yet traditional bar scene and some of the best seafood in the country. Any visit to Malaga would be incomplete without paying homage to Pablo Picasso, the city’s most famous son, at the Picasso Museum, which is housed in a palatial 16th century villa. Moreover, this once down at heel city has received a boost in recent years thanks to the opening of an outpost of Paris’ Pompidou Center, which is entered through a multicolored glass cube. Beyond the arts, Málaga has a buzzing selection of tapas bars, which have served up fresh seafood for centuries, and an imposing Moorish hilltop castle.
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Alcazaba
Despite the large number of historical buildings that Spain is known for, you should begin your tour with a visit to The Alcazaba whenever you are in Málaga. Constructed in the early 11th century, this fortified palace owes its existence to the Hammudid dynasty. It remains the best preserved Alcazaba and has a history that dates back to the first century.
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Picasso Museum
The Museo Picasso Málaga museum can be found in the Buenavista Palace and it was opened in 2003. This museum was built to honor the Master of Art, Pablo Ruiz Picasso and as such, is located in the town where the art virtuoso was born. Displayed in the Museo Picasso Málaga are 285 works of Picasso.
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Catedral de la Encarnación
The construction of this building dates back to the Renaissance period. The Cathedral of Málaga is a Roman Catholic church and the architectural design and tradition of that time can clearly be seen from this building. It is a great way to begin your tour of the exquisite architectural designs that Spain has to offer.
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Castillo de Gibralfaro
The people of Málaga consider this landmark as a very important one and is very dear to their hearts. The Castillo de Gibralfaro can be easily determined from its emblems. It easily offers a beautiful view of the city and its status as a hilltop fortress remains well-preserved as well.
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Caminito del Rey
For starters, a tour of this route is not for the fainthearted. The El Caminito del Rey path has some parts which are so narrow that their dimension is less than 1 m wide. It was built in the early 20th century and can be found suspended between the walls of a gorge with a height of over 100 m from the river below.
