El Chaparral 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.
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.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
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.
Alcazaba of Málaga
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.
Things to do
Málaga: Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour With Entry
Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas tour from Malaga
City Sightseeing Malaga HOHO Bus Tour Essential Experience & Extras
From Málaga: Cordoba Day Trip with Mosque-Cathedral Tickets
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
Top hotels in El Chaparral
tent Torremolinos
"Check in was friendly and quick. Room was small but clean and comfortable. Good shower, decent aircon. As other travellers have mentioned, the walls are thin and the corridors are echoey. Breakfast is fine but served in a crowded canteen-like space. All in all, a good experience for a short ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
"Good on-site parking, enter on a side street and go down to the hotel parking level, spaces are wide enough. Breakfast was good, served on floor 1. Room was well maintained by AC did make a lot of noise"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
"Bien centrico y muy limpio"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hotel Zen Airport with Free shuttle
Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol
"Overall the property is well maintained and quite beautiful with lush landscaping. Our unit was spacious, but could have benefited from some detailed cleaning as our range hood was covered in a layer of dust which I wiped down. Our hot tub could have been warmer on the cool nights but it was a nice ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Benalma Hotel Costa del Sol
"Clean, very friendly"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Chaparral
Palma-Palmilla
Travellers like the parks in Palma-Palmilla, and Estadio La Rosaleda is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Cruz de Humilladero
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Cruz de Humilladero. Spend some time visiting top spots like Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga, and catch the metro at Barbarela Station or Portada Alta Station to see more of the area.
La Trinidad
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Trinidad and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach.
Ciudad Jardin
Ciudad Jardin is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Malaga Botanical Garden and Mirador Del Cochino.
Polígono Alameda
While you're in Polígono Alameda, take in top sights like El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and jump on the metro at Guadalmedina Station to see more of the city.
Perchel Norte
Perchel Norte might not have many top sights, but Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
