Málaga began fighting that cliché about ‘sun and sand’ a long time ago.
This Andalusian city is much more than that. It’s a leading cultural destination, with many creative offerings centered around museums and art galleries.
It’s also a collection of unique places and wonderful offers for eating and drinking.
And of course, a feast for anyone wanting to walk through one of the most attractive cities in the world.
We like art and we like to walk, and so we propose an interesting and enriching itinerary. Please write it down, because it goes in an order:
start with La Polivalente, followed by Galería Javier Román, La Casa Invisible and La Casa Amarilla. From there it’s on to the Soho neighborhood, where you can visit the Galería Javier Marín and El Estudio de Ignacio del Río.
And then a final sprint to La Malagueta bullring, which offers interesting shows in its lower level.
Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n
The large multicolored glass cube at the entrance to Muelle Uno welcomes urban explorers.
Its shows are the perfect way to access part of the attractive collection of one of the great Parisian museums.
If you want to see art from the 20th and 21st centuries, traverse that Pompidou cube.
http://www.centrepompidou-malaga.eu/
Compañía, 10
The exuberance of the multi-faceted Thyssen collection is indisputable. Part of the vast art collection of Carmen Thyssen can be found in this museum in the middle of Málaga.
Especially Andalusian painting, but also an interesting sample of art beginning in the 13th century.
https://www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org/
Av. de los Guindos, 48
This center of artistic production and creation has a wide offering that runs from art exhibits to concerts to theater and workshops to learn graphic design, painting or programming.
In addition, it’s a great place for the kids to be entertained and to learn, to the delight of their parents.
http://www.latermicamalaga.com/
Some 99.9% of savvy people says that walking alongside the sea is essential.
Go to La Araña beach, in the eastern part of the city, and take the path along the water that reaches El Candado
And if you’re hungry when you get there, sample the best Mediterranean fish at El Tintero, one of the most curious beach bars on the Costa del Sol.
San Agustín, 8
Although this genius left his native city while still a child, a large part of his legacy can be found in the Museo Picasso.
Its rooms present the life of the painter by means of his work, arranged by chronology and subject matter.
A presentation of the creator that matches his talent.
https://www.museopicassomalaga.org/
Alemania, S/N
The epicenter of the city’s contemporary creativity is located at the mouth of the Guadalmedina river. It is there that the old Wholesale Market, with its Rationalist architecture, receives visitors.
It is attractive both inside and out, with shows, conferences and a library.
http:/cacmalaga.eu/
Atarazanas, 10
Markets are the most faithful portrait of a city: the people who live in it, what they eat and how they relate to each other.
The Atarazanas market is only one among several in Málaga. A suggestion: stop in the places selling fish and shellfish to discover the city’s most authentic flavor.
http://www.malagaturismo.com/es/recursos-turisticos/detalle/mercado-central-de-atarazanas/455
Camino Gibralfaro
The Gibralfaro hill has had an influence on the city’s development from the very start. It was the site of a fortress designed to repel attacks, and now boasts the most iconic vantage point in the city.
Looking at the sea from on high may seem like a small thing, but walking up to this point and resting for a while is a wonderful experience.
Paseo del Muelle Uno
Part of the city’s port was recovered in Muelle Uno, and open area with a Michelin-starred restaurant, museums like the Pompidou, fashion shops, hairdressers and travel opportunities by boat and bicycle.
And all of it just a few steps from the sea.
http://www.muelleuno.com/
Avenida Sor Teresa Prat, 15
Since tobacco is bad for health, the city decided it was a good idea to convert the old Royal Tobacco Factory into a home for art.
The museum, which is located in the Huelín neighborhood, is the perfect place to discover the art of the world’s largest country.
http:/coleccionmuseoruso.es/
Marqués de Larios, 4
Alameda Principal, 18
The essence of Málaga’s winemaking can be found in the barrels at the Antigua Casa de Guardia.
Sweet wines, olorosos and vermouths in a setting that’s almost two centuries old.
Ah, like a good winery it sells wines to take away.
http://www.antiguacasadeguardia.com/
Paseo Marítimo el Pedregal, 66
Not everything in Málaga is downtown. One of the areas with the closest links to the sea is Pedregalejo.
There, along its seafront, La Galerna offers breakfasts that beautifully prepare you for anything the day can bring. And as that day goes forward, there are custom-prepared hamburgers, salads and sandwiches.
Culinary variety, peace and that great salt air.
http:/galernapedregalejo.com/
Plaza de las Flores, 3
In one of the classic plazas of the old part of Málaga, Beluga offers an elegant setting, fine food, and a catalogue products and preparations, including rice dishes and, now that you mention it, the caviar that gives it its name.
https://belugamalaga.es/
Bolsa, 14
Close by to everything, at the entry to the old part of the city, Matiz is open from breakfast to the last cocktail of the lively Málaga night. There’s only a short break in the afternoon.
The kitchen features Andalusian cuisine and seasonal products gathered from nearby, which are given an international touch.
https://restaurantematiz.es/
Paseo del Muelle Uno
El Pimpi sells a wide range of typical local foods.
This winery, a century and a half old, is specialized in fresh produce from farms and, of course, the Mediterranean.
. It is full of details that please the non-culinary senses. Potato salad, gazpacho, croquetas, cured ham, fried fish… And much more.
http://www.elpimpi.com/
Paseo Reding, 15
Built with attention to the smallest details, this establishment close to La Malagueta bullring offers a wide selection of wines from dozens of different areas.
To eat: many kinds of carefully selected sausages and cheeses.
Let the founder, David Camino, advise you.
https://www.anywaywinebar.com/
José Denis Belgrano, 3
Chef Dani Carnero has learned from the best: Martín Berasategui and Ferran Adrià.
With that base and his own imagination, Carnero presents a menu that changes with each season. Every offer glorifies the Mediterranean and the area’s vineyards, with an accent that’s always local.
http:/lacosmopolita.es/
Avenida del Obispo Ángel Herrera Oria, 7
Shrimp, Norway lobsters, goose barnacles, lobster, prawns, spider crabs, oysters, clams...
Having read this far, and if you’re not already on your way to this seafood haven on the Avenida Obispo Ángel Herrera Oria, there’s not much more we can do to brighten your day.
http://www.jacintomarisqueria.com/
Plaza de la Capilla, 1
The most exquisite culinary offering at Muelle Uno comes from José Carlos García, who has earned the only Michelin star in the city thanks to some innovative cuisine based on local tradition and products from farm and sea that will get anyone salivating.
http://www.restaurantejcg.com/
Cortina del Muelle, 1
A stone’s throw from the port, the AC Hotel Marriot is crowned with a spectacular terrace with views of the coast around the city, Gibralfaro hill with its fortress, and on the opposite side the mountains.
Plenty of views both day and night.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agpmg-ac-hotel-malaga-palacio/
Pasaje Chinitas, 3
Among the more typical Málaga places is the Chinitas Urban Hostel, which has a well-known secret: its rooftop.
Welcoming, pleasant and with spectacular views of the Málaga cathedral. An obligatory stop for anyone strolling through the city.
https://www.hotelesfind.com/chinitas-urban-hostel/
Tomás Heredia, 11
This recently opened boutique hotel is located in the heart of Málaga’s Soho area.
It’s a pleasant island of peace and can be a base camp for dedicated walkers, remote workers, and lovers of interior decoration and beautiful details.
Peace and design in a pedestrian area.
http://www.iconmalabar.com/
Casas de Campos, 8
Mediterranen airs, seaside colors, energy and an excellent location in Soho, just a few steps from the city’s historic center.
A boutique hotel that’s an oasis for the explorer who wants to give his feet a rest before the next day of adventure.
https://www.sohohoteles.com/hotel-soho-boutique-urban-en-malaga/
Granada, 61
Just a few steps from the Museo Picasso or El Pimpi, the Palacio Solecio is one of the most select hotels in the city.
It occupies an 18th-century building decorated with a number of classic elements.
The head of the restaurant José Carlos García, who boasts a Michelin star.
http://www.palaciosolecio.com/
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