This grand building due east of the Cathedral houses the works which were formerly in the Museo de Málaga (originally housed in the Picasso Museum). The permanent collection includes some impressive paintings by Zurbarán and Murillo and there are frequent temporary exhibitions.
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".
Other museums in Málaga City and province: Museo de la ciudad de Antequera, Museo de Benalmádena, Museo de Nerja and more.
The Málaga Feria poster for 2026 is called Flores para la Victoria, by Patricia Castro Bohórquez.
The poster for Malaga Fair 2024 is called Mi playa en Feria (My beach at the fair) and was designed by Eloisa Peñas Cárdenas from Jaén, who lives in Malaga. There were five finalists and the jury of experts chose Eloisa's creation. There were 105 entries from all over Spain. The finalists were chosen by a public vote on the Internet.
Tucked away in the heart of Málaga’s historic centre, at No. 8 Calle San Juan, lies a truly extraordinary find for the curious traveler: a family-run shop steeped in tradition and devotion, dedicated entirely to the sale of religious artifacts. Specialising in items for Holy Week (Semana Santa), Corpus Christi, and Christmas, this shop is more than just a place of commerce—it is a living testament to the city's spiritual and cultural heritage..
The ancient settlement of Cerro del Villar was built by Phoenicians around the second quarter of the 8th century BCE on a small sand bar (island) in the wide estuary of the Guadalhorce River. The sand bar is now connected to the southern river bank and alluvial plane.
There are plenty of two star hotels just outside the city centre and in the outer lying districts of Malaga city.
There are half a dozen one-star hotels in Malaga, most located outside the city centre and in the outer lying districts of Malaga city. We also list two star hotels. There are also budget hotels to be found in Churriana and in Torremolinos.The latter is connected to malaga city centre bu the C1 Local train.
Málaga Airport has three main terminals plus a General Aviation Terminal for private planes - located south of the airport - and the Cargo Terminal to the north.
You can expect the same tight security controls at Málaga Airport that you would find at any airport around the world. Following is simply a list of reminders in order to prepare yourself and your hand luggage to pass through security controls.
And the big question of the day is… “What is my boarding gate number? Regardless of the boarding gate number stamped on your boarding pass – if there is a gate number – your actual departure gate could change. Therefore it is essential to keep a watchful eye on the information screens throughout the airport.
In reality, Málaga airport is full of fascinating facts and you won’t regret reading up on the history of this interesting airport.
In the 19th century, Malaga was popular with well-to-do Brits recovering from illness. Its mild climate made it ideal for those with a weak constitution, but many succumbed while living here. At first, infidels (non-Catholics) were buried upright in the sand at night, so their bodies would often reappear on the beach. Then in 1830 the British consul finally obtained a plot of land for an English cemetery, outside the city walls. Its more illustrious inhabitants include the writer Gerald Brenan and his wife, poet and novelist, Gamel Woolsey.
The Ifergan Collection enables us to perceive history through all our senses. It is one of the most important archaeological private collections in the world, inviting us to travel in time by contemplating pieces from the mythical Mesopotamia to the birth of Islam, through Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia and Byzantium.
December 28th, right smack in the middle of the Spanish Christmas season, we have the annual Verdiales competitions taking place right outside Málaga City. The festival will bring together competing “pandas” as they are known. These are groups that practice one of three different forms of Verdiales singing accompanied by their traditional folk dance and unforgettable costumes.
This route takes you from the coastal city of Malaga, southwest along the coast to San Pedro, then inland up the spectacular mountain road to Ronda. Next, you continue to Algodonales, which is also in the Sierra de Cadiz, before heading southeast down to the plains, and over to Jerez, home of sherry, flamenco and beautiful horses.
This route takes you from the coastal city of Malaga, south-west along the coast to San Pedro, then inland up the spectacular windy mountain road to Ronda. Next, you to continue to Algodonales, also in the Sierra de Cadiz, before heading south-east down to the plains, and over to Jerez.
Itinerary: Malaga - Velez Malaga - Competa - Frigiliana - Nerja - Malaga - (day trip or 2 days)
Itinerary: Malaga - Antequera - Loja - Granada - (2 days). Leave Malaga heading north on the A45. You will drive through the Parque Natural Montes de Malaga. When the road forks, head left to Antequera. This is a small, ancient town with Roman , Moorish and Bronze Age remains, including two important dolmens.
