{"id":74774,"date":"2023-02-08T17:38:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T16:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=74774"},"modified":"2026-09-30T23:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:06:25","slug":"what-to-see-in-malaga-in-three","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/what-to-see-in-malaga-in-three\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in M\u00e1laga in 3 days: the complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"product\"><div class=\"product\">\n<p>Three days is enough time to get to know <strong>Malaga<\/strong> at a leisurely pace: the historic centre, the museums and the seafront. And almost everything can be done <strong>walking<\/strong>, because the centre is compact.<\/p>\n<p>This is the itinerary broken down by day, with <strong>17 stops<\/strong> and the practical details for each one.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Before you start: the two snags that could ruin your plans<\/h2>\n<p>Take a look at it now and organise your days accordingly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La Concepci\u00f3n Botanical Gardens is closed on Mondays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The Centre Pompidou is closed on Tuesdays.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you arrive on a Monday, start with the historic centre. If your only day off for visiting museums falls on a Tuesday, swap the Pompidou for the Carmen Thyssen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vista-aerea-malaga-andalucia-espana_439918-784.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of the centre of M\u00e1laga from Gibralfaro Castle\" class=\"wp-image-72666\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vista-aerea-malaga-andalucia-espana_439918-784.jpg 626w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vista-aerea-malaga-andalucia-espana_439918-784-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vista-aerea-malaga-andalucia-espana_439918-784-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/vista-aerea-malaga-andalucia-espana_439918-784-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The centre of M\u00e1laga as seen from the Gibralfaro viewpoints.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Day 1: the historic centre<\/h2>\n<p>Twenty centuries within a few hundred metres: an Al-Andalus fortress, a Roman theatre, a castle and a cathedral. All within walking distance.<\/p>\n\n<h3>1. The Alcazaba<\/h3>\n<p>The Muslim palace-fortress overlooking the city, with its walls, stepped courtyards and terraced gardens. Start here, as it sets the scene for the rest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A word of warning:<\/strong> admission fees <strong>rose significantly in 2025<\/strong>, so don\u2019t rely on old prices. You can find the details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/alcazaba-de-malaga\/\">The Alcazaba Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>2. The Roman Theatre<\/h3>\n<p>At its feet stands M\u00e1laga\u2019s oldest monument: <strong>1st century<\/strong>, and he was <strong>kept secret until 1951<\/strong>. You can see the stalls, the orchestra pit and the stage, and it has a visitor centre. <strong>Admission is free.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The fact that the Roman theatre and the Arab fortress share the same hillside sums up quite well what this city is all about. More at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/teatro-romano-de-malaga\/\">the Roman Theatre of Malaga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>3. Gibralfaro Castle<\/h3>\n<p>At the top of the hill, connected to the Alcazaba by the Coracha wall. You climb up <strong>on foot along the tree-lined path<\/strong> \u2014a challenging climb, about 20 minutes\u2014 or on the <strong>bus 35<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>From the ramparts, you can see the whole bay, the harbour and the bullring. It\u2019s the panoramic view of M\u00e1laga. You have the following options: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/mirador-de-gibralfaro\/\">the Gibralfaro viewpoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>4. The Cathedral of the Incarnation<\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>\u00abManquita\u00bb<\/strong>, because the south tower is missing: it was left unfinished and the nickname stuck for good. A Renaissance building, with centuries of construction work behind it and a noticeable mix of styles.<\/p>\n<p>If available, <strong>the tour of the rooftops<\/strong> It\u2019s well worth it. Read more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/catedral-de-la-encarnacion-de-malaga\/\">Malaga Cathedral<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>5. Marqu\u00e9s de Larios Street<\/h3>\n<p>The city\u2019s commercial hub and barometer. It begins at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/plaza-de-la-marina\/\">Plaza de la Marina<\/a> and head up to Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n. You can read about its history at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/calle-marques-de-larios-la-calle-mas-famosa-de-malaga\/\">Larios Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>6. The Atarazanas Market<\/h3>\n<p>With its <strong>Nasrid fa\u00e7ade<\/strong> \u2014what remains of the old shipyard\u2014 and the large stained-glass window. Here you can eat fried fish at the bar and see the produce of the land. <strong>Go in the morning<\/strong>, which closes in the afternoon. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/el-mercado-central-de-atarazanas\/\">the Atarazanas Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>To round off the day<\/h3>\n<p>Two classics, both tried and tested:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Former Guard House<\/strong>, 18 Alameda Principal, the city\u2019s oldest tavern, <strong>from 1840<\/strong>. You drink standing up and they write the bill down in chalk. <strong>It is closed on Sundays and does not open in the evening<\/strong>: Monday to Saturday, 11.00 am to 5.30 pm. Ask for a Pajarete.<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Pimpi Winery<\/strong>, 62 Calle Granada. The most famous in M\u00e1laga, with over 20,000 reviews. <strong>Open every day from 12:00 to midnight<\/strong>, so it\u2019s fine for dinner.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More options at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/vinos-tipicos-de-malaga\/\">the typical wines of M\u00e1laga<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/platos-tipicos-de-malaga\/\">traditional dishes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Day 2: museums and neighbourhoods<\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga has an unusually high concentration of museums for a city of its size. This day combines major collections with the city\u2019s neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n<h3>7. The Picasso Museum<\/h3>\n<p>In the <strong>Buenavista Palace<\/strong>, 8 Calle San Agust\u00edn. Over 200 works spanning his entire career, from his early drawings to Cubism and his later ceramics. With <strong>36,000 reviews<\/strong>, is the city\u2019s most visited museum.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open every day from 10.00 to 20.00<\/strong>, Fridays from 9.00 am. Book online to avoid the queue.<\/p>\n\n<h3>8. Picasso\u2019s Birthplace<\/h3>\n<p>In the <strong>Plaza de la Merced<\/strong>, where he was born in <strong>1881<\/strong>. It\u2019s small and you can see it in half an hour, but it covers his early years and family background, which the museum doesn\u2019t cover. They\u2019re five minutes\u2019 walk from each other. You can find the details at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/casa-natal-de-picasso\/\">Picasso&#8217;s Birthplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>9. The Centre Pompidou<\/h3>\n<p>The one from the <strong>colourful cube<\/strong> in the port, home to the Parisian museum. Modern and contemporary art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please note: it\u2019s closed on Tuesdays.<\/strong> It\u2019s open from 9.30 am to 8.00 pm the rest of the week. And here\u2019s a fact that hardly anyone knows: <strong>Admission is free on Sundays from 4.00 pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>10. The Carmen Thyssen Museum<\/h3>\n<p>At the Palace of Villal\u00f3n, situated in the centre of <strong>19th-century Andalusian and Spanish painting<\/strong>. It\u2019s the natural counterpart to the Picasso and is usually much less crowded. You can find more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/museos-gratis-en-malaga\/\">Free museums in M\u00e1laga<\/a>, because several of them offer free time slots.<\/p>\n\n<h3>11. The Soho neighbourhood<\/h3>\n<p>Between the town centre and the harbour, the <strong>arts district<\/strong>: an open-air urban art museum, featuring murals by national and international artists, galleries and design shops. It takes just over an hour to explore. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/soho-malaga\/\">M\u00e1laga\u2019s Soho<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Day 3: the sea, parks and viewpoints<\/h2>\n<p>A peaceful day, to see M\u00e1laga as it looks out over the water.<\/p>\n\n<h3>12. Muelle Uno and La Farola<\/h3>\n<p>The harbour promenade, with its waterfront shops and restaurants, which links up with <strong>La Farola<\/strong>, the 19th-century lighthouse and one of the city\u2019s landmarks. <strong>At dusk<\/strong>, with Gibralfaro visible in the background, is one of the highlights of the trip.<\/p>\n\n<h3>13. Malagueta Beach<\/h3>\n<p>The most central one, ten minutes from the town centre, with dark sand and beach bars right by the promenade. This is where you can try the <strong>sardine skewer<\/strong>, roasted on the boat over an olive wood fire. More on the coast at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/paseo-maritimo-de-malaga\/\">the seafront promenade in M\u00e1laga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>14. La Concepci\u00f3n Botanical Gardens<\/h3>\n<p>On the outskirts, one of the few landscaped gardens in the <strong>19th century<\/strong> which are located in Spain, featuring a collection of tropical and subtropical plants, waterfalls and viewing points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key facts:<\/strong> <strong>closed on Mondays<\/strong>, open from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm the rest of the week, and <strong>allow about three hours<\/strong> to take your time looking at it. You get there by <strong>bus 20<\/strong> It\u2019s just a few minutes\u2019 walk further, and you can bring a picnic.<\/p>\n\n<h3>15. The viewpoints<\/h3>\n<p>As well as Gibralfaro, the city has vantage points scattered throughout its neighbourhoods and terraces. You\u2019ll find them all listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/los-5-mejores-miradores-de-malaga\/\">the best viewpoints in M\u00e1laga<\/a> and, if you\u2019re looking for the golden hour, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/mejores-atardeceres-en-malaga\/\">the best sunsets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>16. The Plaza de la Marina and the Park<\/h3>\n<p>The junction between the harbour, the Alameda and Larios. Search <strong>El Cenachero<\/strong>, which is behind the tourist office, which is why many people walk straight past it. That\u2019s where the <strong>M\u00e1laga Park<\/strong>, a stroll through the botanical gardens to the Town Hall.<\/p>\n\n<h3>17. La Malagueta Bullring<\/h3>\n<p>From <strong>1876<\/strong>, with a plant in <strong>16 sides<\/strong> which can only be seen from Gibralfaro. You can go inside it. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/plaza-de-toros-la-malagueta\/\">La Malagueta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Whether you have money to spare or you&#8217;re short of it<\/h2>\n<p>You can see almost all of M\u00e1laga for free: the Roman Theatre, the murals in Soho, Muelle Uno, the beach, the market and the park are all free, and several museums have free admission times. You\u2019ll find it all listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/que-hacer-en-malaga-gratis\/\">free things to do in M\u00e1laga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Extend your trip: day trips from M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n<p>We are a local tour operator based in M\u00e1laga with over 50 years\u2019 experience organising trips around Andalusia. If you have a spare day or two, M\u00e1laga is the best base in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The nearest:<\/strong> the <strong>Caminito del Rey<\/strong>, an hour\u2019s drive away, with its footbridges suspended over the Gaitanes Gorge; and <strong>A tour of Setenil de las Bodegas<\/strong>, two of the most spectacular villages in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The three major cities of Andalusia<\/strong> These day trips are available from M\u00e1laga: <strong>Granada<\/strong> and the Alhambra, <strong>Cordoba<\/strong> and the Mosque-Cathedral, and <strong>Seville<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And even to another continent:<\/strong> From here, you cross over to <strong>Gibraltar<\/strong> or to <strong>Morocco<\/strong> and returns the same day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the full catalogue at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/shop\/\">excursions from Malaga<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>What to see in M\u00e1laga in 3 days?<\/h3>\n<p>On the first day, the historic centre: the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, Gibralfaro Castle, the Cathedral, Calle Larios and the Atarazanas Market. On the second day, museums and neighbourhoods: the Picasso Museum, the Picasso Birthplace, the Centre Pompidou, the Carmen Thyssen Museum and the Soho district. And on the third day, the sea and parks: Muelle Uno, La Farola, Malagueta Beach, La Concepci\u00f3n Gardens and the viewpoints. You can get to almost everything on foot, apart from the botanical gardens.<\/p>\n\n<h3>On which days are the museums in M\u00e1laga closed?<\/h3>\n<p>The two closing days that affect a three-day itinerary are those of the Centre Pompidou, which is closed on Tuesdays, and the La Concepci\u00f3n Botanical Gardens, which are closed on Mondays. The Picasso Museum is open every day from 10.00 to 20.00. It\u2019s a good idea to plan your days around these two closing days so as not to miss out on a visit.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can you explore M\u00e1laga on foot?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, practically the whole itinerary. The historic centre, the museums, the harbour and Malagueta Beach are all within walking distance of one another. The two exceptions are Gibralfaro Castle, which involves a twenty-minute walk uphill or a journey on the number 35 bus, and La Concepci\u00f3n Botanical Gardens, on the outskirts, which can be reached by the number 20 bus.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What can you see for free in M\u00e1laga?<\/h3>\n<p>Admission to the Roman Theatre is free, and there\u2019s no charge to see the murals in Soho, the promenade from Muelle Uno to La Farola, Malagueta Beach, the Atarazanas Market and M\u00e1laga Park. What\u2019s more, the Centre Pompidou is free on Sundays from 4.00 pm, and several municipal museums have free admission periods.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How long does it take to get to La Concepci\u00f3n Garden?<\/h3>\n<p>It takes about three hours if you want to take your time exploring it, as it\u2019s quite large and there are some slopes. It\u2019s open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 am to 8.30 pm and is closed on Mondays. You can get there by taking bus number 20, followed by a short walk, and you\u2019re allowed to bring your own food, so lots of people make the most of it by having a picnic.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What day trips can you go on from M\u00e1laga?<\/h3>\n<p>The most popular destinations are the Caminito del Rey, an hour\u2019s drive from the capital; Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas; and the three major Andalusian cities: Granada with the Alhambra, C\u00f3rdoba with the Mosque-Cathedral, and Seville. 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