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What to see in Malaga in 3 days

3 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 3€

3-day itinerary for Malaga (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Malaga blends beaches, art and food at every turn. Here's a 3-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Malaga

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Best time to visitAll year
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forBeaches, art and food

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What to see in Malaga day by day

Day 1Historic Centre · Gibralfaro

Carmen Thyssen Museum
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Collection of 19th-century Andalusian painting in a Renaissance palace.
from 12€
Picasso Birthplace Museum
Picasso Birthplace Museum
The house where Picasso was born, with personal items and early works.
from 3€
Atarazanas Central Market
Atarazanas Central Market
Food market with a Nasrid gateway and a large stained-glass window.
Free
Picasso Museum Málaga
Picasso Museum Málaga
Collection of the Málaga-born painter in a Renaissance palace.
from 12€
Málaga Cathedral
Renaissance cathedral known as La Manquita.
from 8€
Calle Larios
Calle Larios
Main pedestrian shopping street in central Málaga.
Free
Free Tour of Málaga
Walking tour through the historic center of Málaga.
Free
🍽️ La Tranca
Popular bar for tapas, vermouth, and music.
~12€
🍽️ Noodles
Asian cuisine.
~20€
Alcazaba of Málaga
Alcazaba of Málaga
Muslim palatial fortress with gardens and views.
from 4€
Gibralfaro Castle
Gibralfaro Castle
Castle with ramparts and panoramic views of Málaga.
from 4€
Roman Theatre
Roman Theatre
Ancient Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba.
Free
🍽️ Café Bar Flor
Café for a quick stop.
~9€
🍽️ Cañadú
Local cuisine.
~22€

Day 2Soho-Port

Centre Pompidou Málaga
Centre Pompidou Málaga
Modern art in the colorful cube at the port.
from 9€
Muelle Uno
Muelle Uno
Seafront promenade with shops, restaurants, and a lighthouse.
Free
La Malagueta Beach
La Malagueta Beach
Urban beach near the center with beach bars.
Free
🍽️ Los Mellizos
Seafood and fried fish by the harbour.
~28€
🍽️ La Rambla
regional cuisine.
~20€

Day 3La Malagueta-Pedregalejo

Pedregalejo Beaches
Pedregalejo Beaches
Former fishing quarter with coves, a promenade and beach bars serving espetos.
Free
La Malagueta Bullring
La Malagueta Bullring
Late 19th-century bullring visible from the Gibralfaro viewpoint.
Free
La Concepción Botanical Garden
La Concepción Botanical Garden
Historic acclimatization garden with tropical and subtropical species.
from 6€
🍽️ Cafe París
Local cuisine.
~23€
🍽️ El Tres
Local cuisine.
~30€

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Frequently asked questions about Malaga

How many days do I need to see Malaga?

With 3 days you can see the must-sees of Malaga. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Malaga?

The best time to visit Malaga is year-round, thanks to its warm climate. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Malaga?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Malaga?

The must-sees in Malaga: Alcazaba of Málaga, Gibralfaro Castle, Picasso Museum Málaga and Carmen Thyssen Museum. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Malaga?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.

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