Málaga
Long written off as the airport for the Costa del Sol, and now one of Spain's best museum cities. Picasso was born here and the fish is grilled on the beach.
Málaga in eight slides
Wikipedia · 3 Sep 2026
Things to do in Málaga
Where to stay in Málaga
Málaga in a day, two days, three
Landmarks in Málaga
The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus. The current complex was begun in the 11th century and was modified or rebuilt multiple times up to the 14th century. It is one of the best-preserved alcazabas in Spain.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 19 Jul 2026
Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral of Málaga is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain. It is in the Renaissance architectural tradition. The cathedral is located within the limits defined by a now missing portion of the medieval Moorish walls, the remains of which surround the nearby Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
mahr · CC BY 2.0
The Museo Picasso Málaga is a museum in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, the city where artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born. The museum opened in 2003 in the Buenavista Palace, and received 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 23 Jul 2026
Llecco · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain, built during the period of Muslim-ruled Al-Andalus. The current complex was begun in the 11th century and was modified or rebuilt multiple times up to the 14th century. It is one of the best-preserved alcazabas in Spain.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 19 Jul 2026
Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Cathedral of Málaga is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain. It is in the Renaissance architectural tradition. The cathedral is located within the limits defined by a now missing portion of the medieval Moorish walls, the remains of which surround the nearby Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 12 Jul 2026
mahr · CC BY 2.0
The Museo Picasso Málaga is a museum in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, the city where artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born. The museum opened in 2003 in the Buenavista Palace, and received 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family.
Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · 23 Jul 2026
Llecco · CC BY-SA 3.0
From the airport
When to go to Málaga: Apr or May or Jun or Sep or Oct
Guides about Málaga
The best time to visit Spain by region, with the 2027 festival dates, the Andalusian heat records and the quiet fortnight between Semana Santa and the Feria.
Tomás Reis · 3 Sep 2026
Six day trips from Barcelona with 2026 prices and train times, plus why the Montserrat combined ticket costs more than most people's actual day.
Tomás Reis · 3 Sep 2026
Three days in Barcelona in the year Gaudi's basilica was completed. The centenary surcharge, the hourly cap at Park Guell, and where the city eats.
Tomás Reis · 2 Sep 2026
Barcelona has the sea and the architecture, Madrid has the art and the nights, and one of them now charges a lot more to sleep in. Six rounds, a winner each.
Tomás Reis · 2 Sep 2026