Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle
The best-preserved Moorish palace-fortress in Spain, terraced above the city, and the Gibralfaro castle on top, linked by a wall with views over the port and the bullring.
Top attractions in Málaga
What you can't miss in Málaga, with photos and context.
Málaga Cathedral (La Manquita)
The great Renaissance cathedral in the centre, nicknamed 'La Manquita' for its unfinished south tower. Climb to the rooftops for one of the best panoramas of the city.
Picasso Museum
The museum devoted to Málaga's most universal son, in the Buenavista Palace. It gathers over 200 works and completes the Picasso route alongside his birthplace on Plaza de la Merced.
Roman Theatre
The 1st-century Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba, a symbol of the city's Roman past. Free to see and a snapshot of three overlapping cultures in a hundred metres.
Caminito del Rey
The walkway hung in the Gaitanes gorge, an hour from Málaga. One of Spain's best-selling nature experiences; tickets sell out, so book ahead.
Muelle Uno and the beaches
The redeveloped port with its promenade, the Centre Pompidou and La Malagueta a step away. The city's Mediterranean, beach-bar side.