Malaga

Museum of Flamenco Art

Run by the Peña Juan Breva, a foundation for those associated to Flamenco in Malaga, houses an impressive collection of over 5000 pieces. Included in this is a collection of more than 2500 records of Flamenco music dating back to the 19th century, one of the most important collections of its kind in Spain.

Basilica & Museum of Santa Maria La Victoria

Located in the area of La Victoria just 500 metres away from the Plaza de Merced, the Basiclica of Santa Maria is one of the oldest in the city, with origins dating back to the year 1487.

Holy Week Museum

Located inside the former Hospital of San Julian, the Museo de la Semana Santa invites visitors to explore behind-the-scenes of a Holy Week procession in Málaga. There are several rooms showcasing processional robes and thrones, as well as fine art and music related to the Semana Santa.

Museo Tesoro Cofradía de la Expiración

A museum showcasing objects and assets of the Brotherhood of Christ La Expiración. Don't miss the room dedicated to processional items and devotional offerings.

Interactive Museum of Music

Inaugurated in 2002, the MIMMA is located in the historic centre of Malaga and houses one of Europe's most comprehensive private collections of musical instruments. The collection is compiled of over 400 instruments from different periods, countries and cultures.

Malaga Football Club Museum

With a tour guided in either Spanish or English, guests will be able to explore the entire stadium and, in the pioneering museum, experience the history of football in Málaga over the last century. Starting in the reception of the stadium, the tour will take visitors to the VIP area and its panoramic viewing point, allowing for some great photos of the playing field.

Museo Casa de Muñecas

The Malaga Dolls' House Museum (Museo Casa de Muñecas) was the first of its kind in Spain. It opened in 2004 and closed in 2014 and was located in a restored 18th century Baroque building (Calle Alamos 32) next to the Plaza de la Merced.

Museo Alborania Malaga

Museo Alborania (Maritime Museum) or Aula del Mar (Classroom of the sea) is a museum and research centre aimed at educating visitors about ecotourism using touch screens, marine artefacts and real-life marine species.

Malaga Airport Museum

The Málaga Airport Museum (El Museo Nacional de Aeropuertos y Transporte Aéreo) is worth a visit whether you love airplanes, airports, local history or simply getting a glimpse inside a project 100% made-in-Málaga by a group of passionate, "Friends of the Museum" who are always dreaming up new exhibits and restoring new artifacts for display.

Museo Catedralicio

Religious art, paintings, sculpture & manuscripts housed in the former Cathedral Chapter Room. The cathedral museum is part of the visit to the cathedral. It consists of two rooms of Religious art, paintings, sculpture & manuscripts and carved figures. There are also a number of gold and silver chalacis. A Perspex model of the cathedral is also presented.

Hotel Salles Malaga Centro

This seven-storey hotel offers two styles of rooms, to cater for all tastes: traditional, which have warm colours – oranges and purples, and pine furniture; and modern, which are bold monochrome, with strong, graphic print fabrics, and furniture in either black or white, accented by splashes of red. Some of the 147 rooms have balconies, and some have views towards the mountains inland from the city.

Villa Guadalupe Hotel

The Hotel Villa Guadalupe

Located 600m above the city, this sprawling white hillside villa has a stunning setting offering vistas over the city and coastline. The views are especially beautiful at night, when you can admire Malaga’s lights through the huge picture windows.

Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio Hotel

Vincci Seleccion Posada del Patio is one of Malaga’s few five-star hotels, and has style and character. While the façade is traditional, inside Book now! the décor features flashes of strong, bright colours – the 106 rooms have yellow, pink or red bedspreads - and textured wall coverings. Suites are on higher floors (and therefore quieter): duplexes are in attic rooms with sloping rooves; others are sunnier, and some have balconies.

AC Malaga Palacio Hotel by Marriot

This hotel, part of the AC group, is located on Calle Larios, the central shopping street of the city, in a sleek 1960s corner building. It has 214 rooms, decorated in a warm, contemporary style with wood Book now! and neutral tones; some rooms have balconies; higher rooms are quieter, as they’re further from the busy, sometimes noisy street – you are right in the centre of the city. The minibar has free water, soft drinks and beer.

Room Mate Larios Hotel

A new face for the famous Hotel Larios, favourite of the city’s most celebrated living son, Antonio Banderas. With its reception on the first floor, this small hotel has Andalucia.com have stayed this hotela modern, trendy feel with Art Deco styling. Staff are informally dressed in T-shirts and tracksuits, making a relaxed, unstuffy atmosphere.

Eurostars Puerta Hotel Malaga (formely Silken Puerta Hotel Malaga)

Eurostars Puerta Málaga

This hotel has a striking façade, with a swirling celosia (Arabic lattice screen) design. The reception is large with a double-height ceiling, and furnished with modern, woven garden-style furniture. Located Book now!next to the train station (handy for getting to the airport, and to beaches such as Benalmadena, Torremolinos and Fuengirola), it features a sixth-floor spa and fitness suite, with outdoor jacuzzi-with-a-view.

Sol Guadalmar (formerly Tryp Malaga Guadalmar Hotel)

Sol Guadalmar

This modern nine-storey hotel, part of the Melia group, is set in beautiful gardens next to the beach and the close to the Parador Malaga Golf. About 5km south of the city centre, it is also well located Book now! for the airport. The 197 rooms and suites are comfortable, with pine headboards, pale bed linen, marble floors and sea-view balconies.

NH Malaga Hotel

NH Malaga

This hotel, part of a reliable Spanish chain, is located just outside the old town. It has 133 comfortable guest rooms with hypoallergenic beds, parquet floors and satellite TV, however be warned: Book now! unusually these days, WIFI comes at an extra cost (the first 30 minutes are free). Ask for a room facing the river (more accurately, dried-up water course), as these are less noisy.

Molina Lario Hotel

With an original 19th-century façade, this hotel has 103 airy, sound-proofed rooms decorated in modern, minimalist style – a cool palette of white, grey and Book now!black. Each room has a sound system plus bathrobe, slippers and umbrella to use during your stay, while the more luxe ones come with free chill-out CD and daily newspaper. Some larger rooms have four-poster beds, while others have balconies and city or port views.

Malaga City - Port

The port of Malaga is in international seaport, and a popular fishing port. It is the oldest one of this kind operating in Spain. The port is in a natural bay, well protected by the shape of coastline; it is situated on the edge of the historic cultural centre, and has access to all of the city beaches via the Promenade Pablo Ruiz Picasso. It is the second most imp port in Spain for cruise passengers and is currently undergoing huge renovations.

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