More than a beach city in the south of Spain…read more Yes, it does have 16 beaches, one in the city center. But does offer way more than lazy sunny days relaxing on the beach. It is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. And full of various cultural sites. I suggest an early morning hike up to Gibralfaro Castle, as the path is not fully shaded and the line for entry can get long. It is one of the largest Arab fortresses in the area. From here you can look out to the Mediterranean, the historic old city and Plaza de Toro de la Malagueta bull ring. On the back side back down in the city is a fabulously preserved Roman theater, the city museum, and the Cathedral de la Encarnation. The entire day can be spent wandering this great old area, with a few stops at small cafes for a snack and occasional coffee or sangria. Food and drink here are affordable and delicious. For unique and incredible fresh grilled seafood, head back down to the beach and enjoy the grilled sardines on skewers.

This is the major pedestrian street in Malaga...tons of shops, restaurants, cafes and businesses…read moreline up this street. At night it's lit up beautifully and the pictures that I have seen of Holy Week and Christmas shows this street fully decorated with lights for the Holidays. It's a great place for any tourist to stroll during the day or night to enjoy the liveliness of the Malaga people.

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Beautiful experience! This ride sealed our trip to Malaga as it gives you a chance to see an…read moreamazing view of the sea and city. It cost €10 per adult. The ride was about 12 minutes going around 3 times. They also stop the wheel for a few seconds when you get to the top to allow time to take it the views.

We stopped for some drinks and tapas. Great fried fish and tapas, Extremely good service and cool…read morevibe

This was the second stop on our Malaga food tour. Wednesday night around 7 they were packed and…read moreloud. A good mix of Tourists and Locals. They make their own Malaga Sweet Wine. (From the Moscatos and Pedro Ximenez Grapes). You can also get a Semi-Sweet or Dry. We had a mix of orders. I went for the Semi-Sweet and it was quite sweet. 20% ABV so made for sipping. Vermouth is also available. For Tapas, we had Tuna Tartare and Cheese Skewers which were delicious. The Spiced Pepper started out mild and had a spicy finish. Service was quick and friendly. A must stop Bodega (oldest in Malaga) for the House-made Wine and local Bar/flavor experience. Salud!

My family had an excellent time on the Malaga Food Sherpa tour with Elysse. We started with a bit…read moreof history and then sat down just outside of the market so have some fried sardines and the tinto de verano. Even those in my family who were not fans of seafood enjoyed this dish. Our group then went into the market and had some samples of olives, almonds and figs. It was excellent. We then travelled for the Charcuterie plate and some vermouth and manzanilla. My choice was the manzanilla but the rest of the family enjoyed the vermouth. The Iberian ham and cheese were wonderful. We walked some more and went to the Malaga-centric food and wine restaurant--Eme Mariano. The red wine was excellent. We paired this with a Gazpachuelo--- fish soup--which was velvety in texture. We followed this with the best croquetas de jamón I have had during my time in Spain. A little further walk and we went to El Chinitas for red and white wine sampling. The fried eels was scrumptious followed by a mini-sandwich of Iberian pork shoulder. Again, excellent. On our tour we had two people from Latvia, two from Wales and six from the US. We shared our food adventures as well as our Spain highlights. I highly recommend this tour!

We booked the Malaga Evening Wine and Tapas Tour. There was another couple with us. This was an…read moreexcellent tour. I'm glad we booked it as our guide have us the ins/outs, history, and must try places. In addition to the different food, wine, and experience. This is a must do when you first come to Malaga. They will give a lot of advice on which restaurants to go, which are tourist traps, and what to do. I can't recall but we went to 7 different restaurants to try the delicacies of Malaga along with wine.

2 of 2 Yelp reviews, pictures posted in other Yelp review…read more Quality/Quantity - My wife's favorite city in Spain. Might have been one of her favorite cities/experiences on this trip. And since we have been here before, it was a more relaxing visit. So much history. Things to do: Landmarks, Alcazaba, Castles, churches, museums (Picasso but so many more!), markets, restaurants (food!), ancient ruins, plazas, look outs, shopping/malls, etc. Other things to do that we did not do: Gardens, parks, beaches, etc. See all my other reviews. Ambiance - Beautiful historic city. Easy in and out via the cruise ship/port. 398 square KM. Population approximately 600,000. Service - Overall good. They cater to tourists. Price - Tourist prices. It also depends on what you do, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since the 8th century BC. One of the oldest cities in Spain.

Spain does a great job with their cruise ports…read more They are usually in the heart of the city, making it so easy to walk ashore on your own and enjoy. Malaga is no different. It was a bit of a walk from the ship to the beach and the city, but the view was spectacular. The Mediterranean Sea to your right and the commanding Castillo de Gibralfaro ahead perched on the bluff. At the entrance of the port was a huge city map. I snapped a picture of it to help me as I wandered the city. If you are not into wandering, a gorgeous massive public beach is right there at the entrance. Also for shopper and dinners, a long marina facing mall is to the left. Enjoy local foods or dishes from around the world here. A complete shopping center for the spenders.

New Restaurant with authentic Italian food. Young crowd. Fresh decor…read more Most importantly fresh food, the Chef is on top of his game. Leave room for dessert.

Way too much salt on the pasta, the taste is disgusting, the pizza is not bar. Took 50 minutes for…read morepasta