Muelle Uno is an open-air shopping center and pier located in the port of Malaga. We loved…read morestrolling along the water and the businesses (many shops, restaurants and cafes) as well as watching the nice yachts, boats and ships on the water. The complex has become one of the great commercial landmarks of Malaga. In Muelle Uno there is a megayacht marina, the Pompidou Center and commercial establishments such as Lacoste, Hugo Boss or Primor and restaurants such as Burger King, KFC or 100 Montaditos. Near Muelle Uno are also the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, the Parque de Málaga and the Farola. Muelle Uno was inaugurated in November 2011 and is part of a plan to integrate the port of Malaga with the city. It has great shady areas as well as many benches. Bus 14 connects this part of town with the historic center and the rest of the city.

Decent selection of shops and places to eat, but no benches, so if you want to sit down and relax…read morebefore your train journey, you should be prepared to clear security right away and go to your platform -- or to spend some money in one of the dining establishments on either level (this is probably intentional).

Great shopping centre above the train station. Nothing special and has a few good cafes for food…read moreand a number of other shops.

On my recent trip to Marbella, I decided to have a little look around Malaga before making the…read morejourney down the coast. It's easy to make it into town from Malaga Airport - just jump onto any A bus and pay the driver. The bus will make everal stops but if you tell the driver where you want to go, they will give you a shout as to where to get off. The journey into the town centre will only take about 15-20 minutes Malaga is relatively small and easily walkable. The central bus station is right next to the train station and a 15 minute walk to the picturesque and fun old town with its little lanes, big public squares and shops The Larios Centro Comercial shopping centre is a few minutes from the bus station and gives a nice air-conditioned escape and convenient stopping point on the walk to the old town There is a nice mix of shops, spread out over 2 floors - interesting to see how many brands have become international these days. I was able to purchase some local Iberico ham from a little deli downstairs There are also clean toilets and a choice of eateries serving everything from very traditional tapas to kebabs to takeaway sushi