El Puerto Travel Guide
Málaga
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.
Soho
With a visit to Soho, a favourite shopping spot in Málaga, you can enjoy some retail therapy. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its lively bars.
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.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
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.
Things to do
Alcazaba to Picasso Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour
Excursion to Gibraltar with Rock Tour From Malaga
Málaga: Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater Walking Tour
Visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in one day from Malaga
From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour
Top hotels in El Puerto
Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga
Lovely hotel room a bit noisy into street great rooftop bar with very small pool which closed at 6pm very close to port area, old town
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Salitre Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
Nice room, excellent staff, reasonable location especially for the railway station.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
tent Torremolinos
Staff were very polite and helpful
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Beautiful hotel, love the design and rooftop. Bed is small, service is great. Will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel Málaga Vibes
We had an early flight so all we wanted to do was rest for the night. The hotel is close to the airport and allowed us to do just that. The hotel is clean, staff were very polite and there was parking in front of the hotel. They informed us about the pool but we didn’t use it. Overall, definitely ...
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
The hotel was clean, staff very nice and helpful. Very walkable to Malaga central shopping and restaurants. Also, good coffee shop around the corner from the hotel!
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Puerto
SoHo
While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Soho and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Ensanche Centro
While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Soho and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Perchel Sur
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Perchel Sur and surrounding area, you can visit Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach.
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.
La Malagueta
Pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few things travellers love about La Malagueta. Sights like Malagueta Beach and Muelle Uno are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Málaga area at La Malagueta Station.
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.
