What to do on a cruise stop in Malaga? Whether it’s your first or fifth port stop in Malaga there is plenty to see and do in this vibrant, great-for-shopping city. Or if a spot of relaxing is in order then La Malagueta Beach is only a short walk away.

Museo Automovilistivo, Car Museum, Malaga
Museo Automovilistivo, Car Museum, Malaga

Favourite Visits in Malaga

Calle Larios (opposite the port) for shopping

Car and Fashion Museum

Muelle Uno for shopping

The Alcazaba and Roman Theatre

Mercado Atarazanas great fresh food market

Mercado Atarazanas, Malaga
Mercado Atarazanas, Malaga

Where to Eat in Malaga

There is a huge amount of choice in Malaga city, eat where the diners are mainly Spanish and its hard to go wrong. For a special experience book a tapas tour with Victor from We Love Malaga. They also arrange shore excursions to see historical Malaga or Picasso´s Malaga – Shore Excursions, which will really help you to make the most of your time in the city.

Beach Bars on Playa La Malagueta

Balneario – a decent walk along the beaches

Mercado Merced – Gastro Market, usually busy with an incredible chose of tapas and rations

Pimpi – a great traditionally decorated bar

Playa La Malagueta, Beach Bar, Malaga
Playa La Malagueta  Beach Bar, Malaga

Hammam Baths in Malaga

What about a Hammam Al Andalus experience. A unique, sensual massage and cold, tepid  and hot Arab Baths to cleanse both body and mind right in the heart of old town Malaga. There´s no better way to relax.

Hammam Al Andalus, Malaga
Hammam Al Andalus, Malaga

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