Malaga 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Malaga City

  • Accommodation: Stay at Hotel Molina Lario (4-star) or Hotel ibis Styles Málaga Centro (3-star), both centrally located.
  • Activities: Visit the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress built in 1057 AD. Next, explore the Malaga Cathedral and Museum of Glass & Crystal. Don’t miss the Picasso Museum, showcasing works by the city’s most famous native son, Pablo Picasso.
  • Food: Lunch at Casa Aranda (traditional Spanish dishes) or La Tranca (modern Mediterranean). For dinner, try El Tintero, a unique tapas bar where you order by waving flags!
  • Things to Know: Malaga has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, so pack accordingly. The city is walkable, but you may also use the city bus or hire bikes.

Day 2: Beach Day & Pompidou Center

  • Activities: Spend your morning at one of Malaga’s beautiful beaches (Bajondillo, La Malagueta, or Pedregalejo). Afternoons can be spent at the Pompidou Centre, a modern art museum.
  • Food: Lunch at El Rincón de Gabi (Mediterranean) or Casa Cervantes (traditional Spanish cuisine with a modern twist).
  • Transportation: Bus 16 from Muelle Uno to Calle Pablo Picasso for the beach, and buses 19 and 32 for the Pompidou Center.

Day 3: Day Trip to Ronda

  • Activities: Visit the picturesque town of Ronda, famous for its dramatic gorge, Puente Nuevo bridge, and bullfighting museum. Explore the historic center and enjoy panoramic views from the Tajo Gorge.
  • Food: Lunch at Bodega Santo Domingo or El Caserón de la Fuente (traditional Spanish cuisine).
  • Transportation: Book a guided tour or rent a car to reach Ronda, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from Malaga.

Day 4: Day Trip to Nerja & Frigiliana

  • Activities: Visit the beautiful seaside town of Nerja, known for its stunning beaches (Burriana Beach) and the Nerja Caves. Later, explore the charming mountain village of Frigiliana.
  • Food: Lunch at La Raqueta (seafood) or El Jardin de Frigiliana (traditional Spanish cuisine).
  • Transportation: Buses from Malaga Central Bus Station to Nerja and Frigiliana. Alternatively, rent a car for the day.

Day 5: Day Trip to Marbella & Puerto Banús

  • Activities: Spend your day exploring the upscale town of Marbella, with its Old Town, Orange Square (Plaza de los Naranjos), and Marbella Castle. Don’t miss Puerto Banús for shopping and yacht watching!
  • Food: Lunch at El Refugio (Mediterranean) or La Sala by the Sea (international cuisine).
  • Transportation: Buses from Malaga to Marbella, then a taxi or bus to Puerto Banús. Alternatively, rent a car for the day.

Day 6: Departure

  • Activities: Spend your last hours in Malaga shopping at Calle Larios, strolling through the Atarazanas Market, and enjoying one last meal at your favorite restaurant from the previous days.
  • Departure: Head to Malaga Airport (AGP) for your flight home or onward journey.