Guidebook for Málaga
Arts & Culture
Essential when visiting Malaga! It opened in 2003 in the Buenavista Palace, and has 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family.
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Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San AgustínEssential when visiting Malaga! It opened in 2003 in the Buenavista Palace, and has 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family.
Birthplace of Picasso now a museum. Visiting exhibitions as well as permanent ones are on show in this lovely old house. Open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00.
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Fundación Picasso - Museo Casa Natal
15 Pl. de la MercedBirthplace of Picasso now a museum. Visiting exhibitions as well as permanent ones are on show in this lovely old house. Open Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 14.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00.
Located in an area known as Soho de Málaga, on the banks of the normally dry Guadalmedina river. The museum has a permanent collection comprising around 400 works.
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Cac Malaga
S/N C. AlemaniaLocated in an area known as Soho de Málaga, on the banks of the normally dry Guadalmedina river. The museum has a permanent collection comprising around 400 works.
Sightseeing
El Teatro Romano is the oldest monument in Málaga City; it is situated in the cultural heart of Málaga city, at the foot of the famous Alcazaba fortress.
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Teatro Romano de Málaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaEl Teatro Romano is the oldest monument in Málaga City; it is situated in the cultural heart of Málaga city, at the foot of the famous Alcazaba fortress.
La Alcazaba is Malaga's most important landmark, and overlooks the city from a hilltop inland. It is one of two Moorish fortresses in the city.
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Alcazaba
2 C/ AlcazabillaLa Alcazaba is Malaga's most important landmark, and overlooks the city from a hilltop inland. It is one of two Moorish fortresses in the city.
La Malagueta itself was built in 1874, by the architect Joaquín Rucoba. The first fight took place on 11th June 1876. The stadium seats 14,000 people and measures 52m in diameter.
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La Malagueta Bullring
8 P.º RedingLa Malagueta itself was built in 1874, by the architect Joaquín Rucoba. The first fight took place on 11th June 1876. The stadium seats 14,000 people and measures 52m in diameter.
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque.
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Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioMalaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque.
The magnificent Castillo de Gibralfaro sits on a high hill overlooking Malaga city and port, and dates back to the 10th century.
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Castillo de Gibralfaro
11 Cam. GibralfaroThe magnificent Castillo de Gibralfaro sits on a high hill overlooking Malaga city and port, and dates back to the 10th century.
Carmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the world's foremost art collectors, now has her own eponymous museum. The permanent collection consists of 230 works, mainly by 19th-century Spanish artists.
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Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Calle CompañíaCarmen Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the world's foremost art collectors, now has her own eponymous museum. The permanent collection consists of 230 works, mainly by 19th-century Spanish artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
El Pimpi
62 C. GranadaGreat place for eating tapas and watching the world go by.
Everything Else
This is a very large man made beach, it is accessed via the Pablo Picasso promenade whose bars and restaurants are busy day and night. 10 minute walk from Plaza de la Merced.
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Playa de la Malagueta
This is a very large man made beach, it is accessed via the Pablo Picasso promenade whose bars and restaurants are busy day and night. 10 minute walk from Plaza de la Merced.
With modern shops, restaurants and bars bordering one side of the central orange tree-lined promenade and exclusive yachts flanking the other, Muelle Uno is not your average shopping complex.
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Muelle Uno
4 P.º del Muelle UnoWith modern shops, restaurants and bars bordering one side of the central orange tree-lined promenade and exclusive yachts flanking the other, Muelle Uno is not your average shopping complex.
Founded in 1490, this church is noted for its tall Mudejar style steeple and baroque interior which contains some notable chapels. Pablo Picasso's baptismal certificate is on display here.
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Parroquia Santiago Apostol Malaga
78 C. GranadaFounded in 1490, this church is noted for its tall Mudejar style steeple and baroque interior which contains some notable chapels. Pablo Picasso's baptismal certificate is on display here.
Food Scene
One of Malaga’s top vegetarian restaurants, Canadu is frequently visited by many locals, which is a good sign. Moreover, the food is reasonably priced. This is on the right as you step out our door.
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Cañadú
21 Pl. de la MercedOne of Malaga’s top vegetarian restaurants, Canadu is frequently visited by many locals, which is a good sign. Moreover, the food is reasonably priced. This is on the right as you step out our door.