La Malagueta Travel Guide
Málaga
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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
Within the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th-century palace, is this museum showcasing the life and works of Malaga’s most celebrated artist.
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.
Things to do
From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour
Full Day Walking Tour to Caminito del Rey
Benalmadena: Selwo Marina Admission Ticket
Malaga by Tuk Tuk i : 1 or 2 hours Private city tour
From La Costa del Sol: Ronda & Setenil Free Time
Top hotels in La Malagueta
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Everyone was excellent, hotel was very nice and clean
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Nice hôtel, good location, 5 min walk to Malagueta beach
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
MS Maestranza Málaga Centro
Lovely hotel. Our room was spotless and cleaned every day. The bar in the hotel was a lovely setting and staff were very welcoming. We had breakfast each day of our stay which was also very nice. The hotel is in a perfect location to explore malaga. Overall we had a lovely stay
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Futurotel Malagueta Premium Beach
My first experience of a pod hotel but it worked. A comfortable space to sleep with no frills. A nice shared kitchen/lounge space to chill in and they did offer a continental breakfast for €7. Only downside for me is no en suite, so you have to pad down the corridor and back to the shared loo/shower ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
BYPILLOW California
Really enjoyed our stay at Hotel California, we were welcomed by a very helpful staff member. Though our room was on the small size it had everything we needed with a very good sized shower. There is parking on the road outside the hotel but be warned you need coins for the parking meter. The location ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Clean and fragrant room. The breakfast buffet was yummy with a lot of fresh food variety. Staff were friendly and gave great service and were always accommodating. Would definitely book again!
Reviewed on 28 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.
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 Victoria
If you're spending some time in La Victoria, Chapel of the Nazarene and Sanctuary of the Nazarene are top sights worth seeing.
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 Muelle Uno and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
