Things to do in Malaga

Why go to Malaga

• Alcazaba & Castillo de Gibralfaro

  A stunning Moorish fortress complex rising above the city with panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the Roman theatre below.

• Picasso Museum Málaga

  Over 200 works by Málaga's most famous son housed in a gorgeous 16th-century palace, unmissable even for casual art lovers.

• Málaga Cathedral (La Manquita)

  A grand Renaissance cathedral nicknamed 'the one-armed lady' for its unfinished tower, with a rooftop walk offering sweeping city views.

• Centre Pompidou Málaga

  The first Pompidou outpost outside France brings a rotating collection of modern masters, Frida Kahlo, Francis Bacon, to a striking glass cube on the waterfront.

• Caminito del Rey

  A breathtaking cliffside boardwalk pinned to sheer gorge walls just 45 minutes from the city, one of Europe's most dramatic day hikes.

Good to know in Malaga

• The EMT city buses cost about $1.40 per ride; buy a 10-trip card for roughly $0.90 per trip, taxis are cheap but the center is so compact you'll rarely need them.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory in Spain; rounding up or leaving $1-2 on a tapas bill is perfectly generous by local standards.
• Tap water in Málaga is safe to drink; ask for 'agua del grifo' at restaurants to avoid paying $2-3 for bottled water every meal.
• The Picasso Museum and Alcazaba both offer free entry on Sunday afternoons (last 2 hours before closing), plan accordingly to save on the two priciest tickets in town.

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