Discover the city

Málaga

Museums, monuments and cultural attractions — our guide to making the most of your stay.

Discover the city of Málaga: its museums, monuments and cultural attractions, as well as recommendations for bars and restaurants to help you make the most of your stay.

  • Museo Thyssen

    Art museum

    Museo Thyssen

    A world-class collection of European masters housed in the Palacio de Villalón, right in the historic centre. Free entry on Sundays.

  • Atarazanas Market

    Market

    Atarazanas Market

    Málaga's iconic central market, a 19th-century iron and tile building. Go in the morning for fresh produce, tapas and the best seafood in the city.

  • Muelle Uno

    Harbour & leisure

    Muelle Uno

    A stunning waterfront promenade with restaurants, shops and open-air bars. Perfect for an evening stroll with views of the harbour.

  • Alcazaba

    Moorish fortress

    Alcazaba

    An 11th-century Moorish fortified palace perched above the city. Climb up for panoramic views over the port, the cathedral and the Roman Theatre below.

  • Catedral de Málaga

    Cathedral

    Catedral de Málaga

    The 'La Manquita' (one-armed lady) — Málaga's unfinished Renaissance cathedral. Climb to the rooftop for sweeping views across the old town.

  • Teatro Romano

    Roman ruins

    Teatro Romano

    A 1st-century Roman theatre discovered in 1951, tucked at the foot of the Alcazaba. Free entry. One of the best-preserved Roman structures in Andalusia.

  • Museo Pompidou

    Contemporary art

    Museo Pompidou

    The first Centre Pompidou outside of France, in a striking glass cube on the waterfront. Rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.

  • El Pimpi

    Bar & bodega

    El Pimpi

    Málaga's most famous tavern. Barrels signed by celebrities, wine from the barrel, and the undeniable atmosphere of a true malagueño classic.

  • Feria de Málaga

    Festival

    Feria de Málaga

    The city's biggest party: nine days every August of flamenco dresses, street decorations, rebujito and dancing until dawn, both downtown and at the fairground.

Stay in the heart of it all

Lemon Tree Hostel is 10 minutes from the Cathedral, the Alcazaba and Muelle Uno.