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Malaga is a seaside city located in southern Spain, and is also Spain's second-largest port. The famous painter Picasso's hometown is here! To celebrate our one-year anniversary with our boyfriend, we went to Malaga for a three-day, two-night weekend trip. As a perfect holiday destination for a weekend trip, we've put together 6 of these must-see attractions!
You can reach the city center in about 45 minutes by bus A (€3) from Malaga Airport. Note that this bus does not accept bills larger than €5, so be sure to prepare coins in advance! After returning to the homestay to drop off our luggage, we officially set off!
📍 Castillo de Gibralfaro Castle
💡 Location: Camino Gibralfaro, 11, 29016 Málaga (map requestClick here)
💡 Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
💡 Tickets: Standard €2.2 | Student €1.5 (free Sunday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Our first stop was Castillo de Gibralfaro, the castle of Gibralfaro, about 15 minutes from the city center. You can walk to the ticket office in about 20 minutes from the ground level. From here, you can overlook the entire city center of Malaga, including famous attractions such as Centre Pompidou Malaga, Mirador Princess, and Port of Malaga! Whether it's daytime or dusk, it's a great place to take pictures! Although there are many places within the castle where you can walk, the scenery in some places is similar, and the reservation time is about 45 minutes is enough.
📍 Muelle Uno
💡 Location: Paseo del Muelle Uno, 29016 Málaga (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://www.muelleuno.com
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Just a 25 minute walk from Castillo De Gibraltar Faro to Malaga's famous shopping mall, Muelle Uno, the views at dusk and sunset are amazing! The entire sky is a collection of natural colors, creating a beautiful painting. The sunset time in Spain is 6:30; the daytime hours are longer than in the UK, and the weather is quite pleasant. The temperature was about 15 degrees at noon, and it was only 8 degrees when it got cold at night. Remember to bring a jacket of the right thickness when you visit!
📍 Port of Malaga
💡 Location: Avenida de Manuel Agustin Heredia, 1, 29001 Málaga (map request)Click here)
The next day, we rented an electric scooter at noon and skated from near the hotel to Port of Málaga. We rented VOI and Lime separately (€0.15 per minute) and found that Lime was easier to grasp and control in comparison. The Mirador Princess Ferris Wheel can be seen more clearly from the Port of Malaga (€10 for adults). Furthermore, since we had a full view of the city yesterday at Castillo De Gibralfaro, we didn't ride the ferris wheel, but instead walked along the coast to Muelle Uno, which we passed yesterday.
📍 Centre Pompidou Málaga
💡 Location: Pasaje Doctor Carrillo Casaux, s/n, 29016 Málaga (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:https://centrepompidou-malaga.eu/
💡 Opening hours: 9:30 AM - 8:00 PM
💡 Tickets: Standard €7 | Student €4 (free Sunday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Centre Pompidou Málaga is an art museum located next to Muelle Uno. The colorful square shape is very impressive. The artworks displayed in the exhibition hall are small, so you can finish the tour in less than 2 hours. Although this place isn't as famous as the Picasso Museum, if you are interested in art, you should visit it.
📍 Muelle Uno Weekend Market
Muelle Uno always has a small seaside bazaar on the weekend, selling all kinds of boutique products. However, the Spanish shopkeepers were not fluent in English, and we were only able to understand the details of the product. As a matter of luck, the owner of one of the jewelry stores was very passionate about introducing me. As a result, I took my boyfriend to choose for a long time and bought 2 pairs of exquisite earrings (€15/1). The owner was also happy to give us a special offer. The second pair of earrings sold for €12!
📍 Cerveceria La Sureña
💡 Location: 29001 Málaga (map request)Click here)
💡 Official website:https://lasurena.es/
💡 Opening hours: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Mon - Fri)/1:00 AM (Sat - Sun)
After visiting the market, we ordered lunch at Cervecería La Sureña in Muelle Uno, which was considered the cheapest of the coastal restaurants. Spain's famous home-cooked snack - potato omelette (€7). Since Spaniards are used to eating this dish frozen, it is already frozen when it's on the plate. I thought it would be more delicious when eaten hot, but I also experienced a side dish commonly seen in Spanish families. A must-eat seafood platter (€7.5) in Malaga. One plate includes fresh shrimp, mackerel rings, and various types of deep-fried seafood, which completely satisfied my desire to eat seafood! After a relaxing afternoon with the sea breeze blowing here, I didn't know it was already dusk.
📍 Catedral de la Encarnación Cathedral of Malaga
💡 Location: Calle Molina Lario, 9, 29015 Málaga (map requestClick here)
💡 Official website:http://malagacatedral.com/
💡 Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Mon - Fri), 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sat), closed on Sundays
💡 Tickets: Standard €5 | Student €2
It takes about 10 minutes on foot from Muelle Uno to reach the Cathedral de Málaga, the second-highest cathedral in the Andalusia region in southern Spain. The church allows visitors to enter and take pictures, but only believers can enter the worship area. The sacred atmosphere inside makes you feel calm, and the architectural design above is also impressive, making it one of the must-see attractions.
📍 Calle Marqués de Larios Calle Marqués de Larios
💡 Location: Calle Marqués de Larios, 29005 Málaga (map requestClick here)
Afterwards, we walked around some small streets nearby and unexpectedly arrived at Calle Marqués de Larios Marqués de Larios. This is one of the earliest commercial streets in Malaga, and is home to many famous brand chains commonly seen in Europe. The entire street is beautifully illuminated, so it's a good choice to relax here at night.
🏠 lodgings
The accommodation we chose this time was AB ApartmentosThe room has a small terrace, an open kitchen, and basic cooking utensils. To save on travel expenses, we bought simple ingredients at the local supermarket and ate breakfast and dinner. exceptdowntownAlso, there is also on the opposite side of the riveraddresses. By mistake, we live in the city center. After a three-hour flight and an hour's bus, we had to walk for 30 minutes to get to the correct address. You need to contact the owner 30 minutes before arrival and pay the fee on-site (€90/ 2 nights).
The two-day trip soon came to an end, and Mara gave me the impression that it was a holiday spot suitable for a weekend trip. In addition to the city center, the nearby residential landscape showed me a completely different side, and I also had a more humane impression of Spain.
