Must-see places in Malaga

When you come to Malaga, make sure you hit these spots!

 

Marqués de Larios Street

It’s probably the most important street in Malaga. From its origins, it was open both to vehicle and pedestrian use until its renovation in 2002, when it was pedestrianized. Considered one of the most important shopping streets in Spain, together with Plaza de la Constitución (“Constitution Square”) it constitutes an urban space where the city's most important events are held.

 

The Port of Malaga

As a Mediterranean city, Malaga has always been linked to the sea and its port has always been the driving force of its development. The city’s port, the oldest continuously-operated and one of the most important in the country, is visited by some of the most recognizable cruise ships in the world. Moreover, Malaga’s maritime station stands out for its modern and fresh design.

 

The Alcazaba fortress palace

This fortress palace, whose name in Arabic means ‘citadel’, is one of the most important city's historical monuments, highly visited because of its history and beauty. The complex dates back to the Muslim period and was restored several times—most recently in the 20th century, and nowadays visitors can also take a look at the archaeological artifacts exhibited in the palace. With the Roman Theatre and the Customs Palace, this special corner allows to observe Roman, Arab and Renaissance culture, all within a few meters of each other.

 

The Roman theatre

Malaga's Roman Theatre, built in the 1st century AD and used until the 3rd century, is one of the remaining symbols of Roman Hispania in the city, although much of its construction material such as stones, columns and carved stones were later used in the construction of the Alcazaba palatial fortress. In addition to the theatre itself, there is also a modern interpretation center where new technologies show the life and customs of that period of time. Nowadays the Theatre serves again to its original purpose and different types of shows take place inside.

 

The Cathedral

Cathedrals are important in all cities, but here in Malaga it has even greater significance than usual. The building is one of the best examples of Spanish religious art and it is located on the remains of other cultural buildings, and, as its second tower was never completed, this has led to it being popularly known as La Manquita (the one-armed cathedral).

 

The Gibralfaro Castle

The castle, built in the 14th century to protect the Alcazaba and named after a lighthouse at its peak (Jabal-Faruk, the light mountain), today is one of the most visited places in Malaga. From the walls of this monument visitors can get spectacular views of the city.

 

Malaga's Park

Located between the Alameda Principal and the Paseo de España, the Malaga’s Park covers an area of 30,000 square meters. It is made up of three walkways, each 800 meters long and ten meters wide; one is on the north side and the other two are to the south of the 25 meter-wide central road for vehicles.