Guidebook for Málaga
Food Scene
Archetypical Andalucian restaurant, very crowded, most on weekends. Its services include different lounges for different uses. Good place to drink a typical Malaga´s wine like Cartojal in one of its terraces or patios.
880 locals recommend
El Pimpi
62 C. GranadaArchetypical Andalucian restaurant, very crowded, most on weekends. Its services include different lounges for different uses. Good place to drink a typical Malaga´s wine like Cartojal in one of its terraces or patios.
Kisko Gacía, his chef, makes a wonderful mixture between tradition and contemporary cuisine, to give his plates a casual touch as well as refined. It´s ideal for tapas and beer.
18 locals recommend
KGB
12 C. FrescaKisko Gacía, his chef, makes a wonderful mixture between tradition and contemporary cuisine, to give his plates a casual touch as well as refined. It´s ideal for tapas and beer.
This the most emblematic winery in Málaga. It opened its doors in 1840. Its owner was Isabel´s II wine supplier (I mean queen of Spain between 1843-70) If you want to drink a good wine with tapas in a traditional bar, this is a good place.
171 locals recommend
Antigua Casa de Guardia
18 Alameda PrincipalThis the most emblematic winery in Málaga. It opened its doors in 1840. Its owner was Isabel´s II wine supplier (I mean queen of Spain between 1843-70) If you want to drink a good wine with tapas in a traditional bar, this is a good place.
A good site to enjoy informal social life. It offers cheap and traditional tapas like potato omelettes, anchovies, small sandwiches called "montaditos"... The people from Málaga are the first ones to come here to drink some beer or wine day or night alike, as if it was a pub, because it´s open till 2:00 am from Monday to Saturday.
135 locals recommend
La Tribu
92 C. CarreteríaA good site to enjoy informal social life. It offers cheap and traditional tapas like potato omelettes, anchovies, small sandwiches called "montaditos"... The people from Málaga are the first ones to come here to drink some beer or wine day or night alike, as if it was a pub, because it´s open till 2:00 am from Monday to Saturday.
This place functioned at its beginings as a spa, early twenty century. It´s located in an exceptional site by the seaside. It has incredible views of Malaga´s bay. It was recently reformed to make it more touristic. Such a pity for some, even more for the bohemians and hippies from Málaga who think it has lost its tumbledown charm.
107 locals recommend
Baños del Carmen
This place functioned at its beginings as a spa, early twenty century. It´s located in an exceptional site by the seaside. It has incredible views of Malaga´s bay. It was recently reformed to make it more touristic. Such a pity for some, even more for the bohemians and hippies from Málaga who think it has lost its tumbledown charm.
Mithic shellfish bar. It´s a pleasure to eat here while listening copla, folk spanish songs. Caution, because this stablishment sometimes is very crowded and it is really small. Anyway it deserves a visit. I personally had lot of fun there.
34 locals recommend
El Pimpi Florida
13 C. AlmeríaMithic shellfish bar. It´s a pleasure to eat here while listening copla, folk spanish songs. Caution, because this stablishment sometimes is very crowded and it is really small. Anyway it deserves a visit. I personally had lot of fun there.
Chocolate with churros is our traditional breakfast or snack, as much as this establishment.
159 locals recommend
Casa Aranda
2 C. Herrería del ReyChocolate with churros is our traditional breakfast or snack, as much as this establishment.
Drinks & Nightlife
This establishment is offering gigs since 90´s. Is something rare, since that date, to have in Málaga a venue for life music which function every single day as a pub too. If you like blues, soul, indie or rock-and-roll...yeah! Sometimes is too crowded, so better go on weekdays.
78 locals recommend
ZZ PUB
6 C. Tejón y RodríguezThis establishment is offering gigs since 90´s. Is something rare, since that date, to have in Málaga a venue for life music which function every single day as a pub too. If you like blues, soul, indie or rock-and-roll...yeah! Sometimes is too crowded, so better go on weekdays.
Sightseeing
After the siege in 1487, the Catholic Monarchs went through the medina and the first thing they did was consecrate the mosque as a church. Since that date until XVIII century, the church has been in constant evolution. So you´ll see a patio with islamic references of the old mosque, then the gothic door of Sagrario Church; at last the cathedral is renaissance style and barroque. A splendid synthesis in our "Manquita" cathedral ( which means "one-armed" ).
683 locals recommend
Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
9 C. Molina LarioAfter the siege in 1487, the Catholic Monarchs went through the medina and the first thing they did was consecrate the mosque as a church. Since that date until XVIII century, the church has been in constant evolution. So you´ll see a patio with islamic references of the old mosque, then the gothic door of Sagrario Church; at last the cathedral is renaissance style and barroque. A splendid synthesis in our "Manquita" cathedral ( which means "one-armed" ).
The Alcazaba rises up from the hill and ends in Gibralfaro Castle. Both constructions were cleverly well connected by two winding defensive walls called "Coracha". The alcazaba, headquarter of the muslim governors, was also home of their families and servants since XI until XV century. The castle Gibralfaro crown the mountain. It was used to harbour troops and to protect Alcazaba. The panoramic view here is amazing.
359 locals recommend
Alcazaba de Málaga
The Alcazaba rises up from the hill and ends in Gibralfaro Castle. Both constructions were cleverly well connected by two winding defensive walls called "Coracha". The alcazaba, headquarter of the muslim governors, was also home of their families and servants since XI until XV century. The castle Gibralfaro crown the mountain. It was used to harbour troops and to protect Alcazaba. The panoramic view here is amazing.
The theatre was built in the first century BC, under Emperor Augustus, and was used until the third century AD. It´s located right under Alcazaba. It is the oldest arqueological site in Málaga.
445 locals recommend
Roman Theatre of Malaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaThe theatre was built in the first century BC, under Emperor Augustus, and was used until the third century AD. It´s located right under Alcazaba. It is the oldest arqueological site in Málaga.
Arts & Culture
Not only to know the contemporary art museum, also to discover the neighborhood as a museum itself of street art. If you are a trendy person, this is your place.
333 locals recommend
Cac Malaga
S/N C. AlemaniaNot only to know the contemporary art museum, also to discover the neighborhood as a museum itself of street art. If you are a trendy person, this is your place.
Shopping
This market was built in the late XIX century on the islamic dockyard location. That´s why the building preserves the old door of the dockyard and its islamic spirit on the details.
490 locals recommend
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. AtarazanasThis market was built in the late XIX century on the islamic dockyard location. That´s why the building preserves the old door of the dockyard and its islamic spirit on the details.
Essentials
Hammam Al Andalus Malaga
5 Pl. de los Mártires Ciriaco y PaulaTo relax. Requires set up an appointment.