10 Plans to Do in Malaga to Experience It Like a Local

Are you looking for plans to do in Malaga? Thanks to this complete guide prepared by our holiday apartments in Malaga, you will discover a multitude of places to see in Malaga and all the keys to living the city as we do here.

If you have visited Malaga before, you will know that the city offers a multitude of plans for all tastes. From visits to incredible museums that will quench your cultural thirst to relaxed plans to enjoy leisure and local gastronomy. As incredible as it sounds, it’s totally true! Therefore, we have prepared a complete guide so that you don’t miss anything that our beautiful city can offer you when you stay at our holiday apartments in Malaga. What are you waiting for to start checking the plans on the list? Authentic and local experiences. Are you in? Let’s go!

1. Get to Know Art From Malaga Through Its Museums
2. Expand Your Historical Knowledge of the City
3. Discover the Local Culture
4. Go Shopping at the Atarazanas Market
5. Enjoy Great Cocktails from the Heights
6. Pair La Fábrica’s Exquisite Tapas with the Finest Craft Beers
7. Enjoy a Pleasant Day at Paseo del Parque
8. Share a Family Beach Day
9. Night Grill by the Beach with Friends
10. Take a stroll along Calle Larios and Muelle Uno

1. Get to Know Art From Malaga Through Its Museums

If you are a great lover of art, you cannot miss the wide range of museums to see in Malaga. We recommend that you start with the well-known Picasso Museum, where you can learn about the extensive personal and professional trajectory of the Malaga artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Tour the majestic building and enter its countless galleries to explore the different artistic stages that influenced the artist from Malaga. What a better way to feel part of this city!

2. Expand Your Historical Knowledge of the City

Once your artistic curiosity is satisfied, it is time to learn about the history of the city. Walk towards the imposing building of the Palacio de la Aduana, which houses the very complete Museum of Malaga. Visitors can delight in the exterior of the building and tour the internal galleries to discover the complete collection of Malaga history and art. Not only does it include pictorial works, but valuable archaeological pieces are hidden inside.

3. Discover the Local Culture

On the other hand, if you want to delve into Malaga culture, it is essential that you pay a visit to the Municipal Heritage Museum and the Malagueta Cultural Centre. In them you can get to know historical pieces gathered by Malaga City Council and a multitude of exhibitions related to any form of cultural expression such as art, music, thought, literature, etc. Everything you need to become a real expert in our city!

4. Go Shopping at the Atarazanas Market

If your goal is to feel like a local, there is nothing better to do in Malaga than to go to the Atarazanas Market. Begin by delighting in the exterior architecture of the impressive building where the ancient Nasrid shipyards were located, then venture inside to discover the numerous market stalls full of excellent seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and seafood, meats and all kinds of local and seasonal products.

5. Enjoy Great Cocktails from the Heights

Are you looking for plans to do in Malaga? At our tourist apartments in Malaga, we offer the ideal combination for you to relax enjoying the incredible views of the Malaga panorama in style. Literally! Climb up to the rooftops of our two apartment buildings in Granada Street and San Telmo Street and discover everything La Terraza del Quizás or La Terraza de San Telmo rooftop bars can offer you!

6. Pair La Fábrica’s Exquisite Tapas with the Finest Craft Beers

If you are a lover of Malaga cuisine, you cannot miss the delicious tapas at La Fábrica. Here you will have the opportunity to experience an explosive combination for your senses: savour authentic Malaga tapas paired with a wide range of craft beers while enjoying the best live music. Experience the art of Soho in the purest La Fábrica style! Can you think of something better to do in Malaga?

7. Enjoy a Pleasant Day at Paseo del Parque

To experience the city as a real local, there is no better plan to do in Malaga than to explore the corners of Paseo del Parque. This large forest in the heart of the city becomes a real haven of peace where you can shelter from the high temperatures. It is home to endless botanical species, both tropical and subtropical, dotted with some sculpture or monument that pays homage to important Malaga characters. In addition, various shows and musical events or cultural events are also held here. Finally, we must not forget its important work as an entertainment area for the little ones, with a large recreational space full of slides, swings and play areas that will delight the little ones in the house.

8. Share a Family Beach Day

Another of the star plans to do in Malaga is to visit its beaches. Whether you go for a pleasant walk along its shore, while you notice how the breeze caresses your face and the waves cool your feet, or if you intend to spend the day sunbathing and taking a dip, the beach is always a good choice. In addition, if you are looking for a beach in which to spend time with the family and that constitutes a safe space for the little ones, your place is in the Playa de la Misericordia. This wide sandy esplanade is ideal for families, as it is characterized by a constant low tide that will allow your children to enjoy at sea without danger.

9. Night Grill by the Beach with Friends

On the other hand, if you are looking for a beach where you can enjoy a Malaga “moraga” (night picnic by the beach) after spending an entertaining day surrounded by friends, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Playa del Peñón del Cuervo. On this small beach, at the eastern end of the Malaga capital, you can sunbathe and take a dip, swim to the imposing rock that emerges from the sea and, when sunset arrives, organize a barbecue with your friends in the area enabled for this purpose. Wait, there is more ahead! This beach has wide bike lanes and is a beautiful spot in the so-called Senda Litoral and the Gran Senda in Malaga.

10. Take a stroll along Calle Larios and Muelle Uno

Another of the must-sees in Malaga to enjoy like a local is the majestic Calle Larios and the modern Muelle Uno. Undoubtedly, since its renovation, these areas of downtown Malaga have become one of the most visited by tourists and locals. We could classify it as the most beautiful outdoor shopping centre in the world. Leisure areas full of shops, flea markets, cafes… In addition, the impressive multicoloured cube that forms the entrance to the renowned Pompidou Centre in Malaga stands out. Travel through the history of Malaga from the Plaza de la Constitución to La Farola, passing through the Plaza de la Marina and the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, with its pleasant parks, gardens and areas to relax. In the end, do not leave without taking a photo of Malaga reflected in the sea and the imposing tower of the Cathedral in the background.

How many plans in this comprehensive guide have you been able to make? If you still want to know more plans to make in Malaga, check out the website of our holiday apartments in Malaga, where you will find endless ideas for all tastes. Because Malaga always has a new plan to surprise you with!