Malaga Rooftop Terraces – Best Rooftop Terraces with Views and Cocktails for Summer 2022

At last! Summer has arrived, the season of the sun, laughter, free time and a combination of all the above: the rooftop bars. And what better place than the Malaga rooftop bars to welcome the good weather? Enjoy a cocktail worthy of the best New York bars (they would like to have these views in the big apple), have a glass of wine gazing at the Alcazaba or be the envy of your social networks at the most “instagrammable” Malaga corners.

And all from the heights. Because, although we love terraces at street level, in this short guide we will share our top terraces in Malaga from which to touch the sky. Like powerhouses in the very heart of Malaga to recharge your batteries. All of them with a unique charm that will make you fall in love, as well as views that will leave you breathless and an unparalleled gastronomic offer. Shall we start? Take note of the terraces for which you can not help but make room in your agenda of summer plans.

1. Discover the Rooftop Bar with the Best Views in Malaga
2. Enter the Rooftop Bars of Malaga for Cocktail Lovers
3. Selfie Moment at Downtown Malaga Rooftop Bars

Discover the Rooftop Bar with the Best Views in Malaga

If your ideal plan is to take a break from everyday life without leaving the city, you have to visit the chill out terrace of Hotel Alcazaba Premium. Not only does it have one of the best views of downtown Malaga, but thanks to its relaxing atmosphere disconnecting from the routine will not be a problem.

Located on the top floor of the hotel, in the heart of Calle Alcazabilla, this terrace is the perfect meeting point for lovers of historical views, with its unique panorama of Mount Gibralfaro; relaxation, with its quiet atmosphere; and mixology, thanks to its select cocktail and drinks menu and its team of experienced bartenders.

In addition, La Terraza de la Alcazaba gives you magical moments such as being able to contemplate the sunset with La Manquita as the protagonist or curious milestones such as being able to boast of having drunk an Alcazaba cocktail (mix of vodka, apple, lime, vanilla and angostura) in front of the Alcazaba.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, its quiet atmosphere helps you recharge your energy and positivity so you can return to your daily routine with your batteries charged. So if what you are looking for is the ideal combination of beauty, tranquillity and quality, you can not miss the chill out terrace at Hotel Alcazaba Premium.

Enter the Rooftop Bars of Malaga for Cocktail Lovers

If your terrace plan consists of a cocktail adventure in which the atmosphere and the views are a plus and revolutionizing your taste buds is the number one need we have two mandatory stopover destinations: the San Juan Terrace and the San Telmo Terrace.

With a unique look at the Malaga sky, La Terraza de San Juan offers you the perfect combination between nature and architecture, with its views of the mountains of Malaga and the Church of San Juan, and a unique gastronomic route that passes through different points of the planet with special emphasis on the Caribbean Sea with its caipirinhas, its daiquiris and its extensive menu of mojitos. Shall we start?

Located on the fifth and last floor of Malaga Premium Hotel, close to the most emblematic places of the city, the terrace opens its doors to all travellers looking for that special corner in which to discover new flavours and live unforgettable evenings. Ready for the adventure, visitors will have a map in the form of a periodic table with which they can indicate to the experts their preferences in flavour, type of alcohol and quantity so that they create their ideal cocktail or dare to discover new combinations guided by their inventor.

Experiment with New Flavours at La Terraza de San Juan

• Opening times: Sunday to Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 1:30 am. Thursday from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am. Friday and Saturday from 3:00 pm to 3:00 am.

Although this is not the end of your cocktail journey. Our journey through the terraces of Malaga has just begun, there are still many places to visit and flavours to discover. As the ideal local corner to hold events in style: La Terraza de San Telmo.

Located on the top floor of the second building of Apartamentos Málaga Premium on San Telmo street, this rooftop bar has everything you need to make every visit an unrepeatable experience. Its exotic atmosphere creates an ideal mood for you to enjoy your rooftop bar afternoons contemplating the Malaga sky and forgetting any worries you had before arriving. In addition, its select gastronomic offer in cocktail format, which has nothing to do with London and New York, will make you travel to the most cosmopolitan bars on the planet without getting out of the chair.

All this makes this terrace the ideal place to hold events and celebrations, being able to accommodate up to 110 people. Do you have an event coming up on the horizon and didn’t know where to hold it? Well, now you know. You have found the perfect place without leaving downtown!

Savour the mythical Cosmopolitan with Malaga at your feet, experiment with different flavours of daiquiri or delve into the search for the elixir of eternal youth by tasting the Frozen eternal youth at La Terraza de San Telmo.

• Opening times: Sunday to Thursday from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am. Friday and Saturday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am.

Selfie Moment at Downtown Malaga Rooftop Bars

Immerse yourself in the bohemian life at our last stop: La Terraza del Quizás. Located on the sixth floor of Apartamentos Málaga Premium in Calle Granada and provided with two indoor and outdoor areas, this terrace will transport you to another era.

Travel to the 60s inside the “Quizás”, or longue area, a cozy space surrounded by boho hippie chic-inspired sofas and armchairs that you won’t want to get up from. Ideal for meetings with friends, celebrations and reduced events, this space allows you to enjoy the gastronomy of the terrace in a more relaxed environment and, if the weather does not accompany it, it can serve as a refuge against possible inclement weather. In addition, its setting is perfect for the selfie moment of the afternoon.

La Terraza del Quizás in Malaga is located in a privileged spot of the Malaga skyline, with incredible views of the Cathedral, the mountains surrounding Malaga, the Gibralfaro Castle and the historic centre. And that’s not all, you can pair these views with drinks and cocktails prepared by their expert bartenders, among which we highlight a selection of combinations created in homage to Malaga, from local drinks: Quizás, with Malaga Virgen wine, Señorito, with mango foam from Axarquia, and the Garden of Monkeys, with orange liqueur from Malaga.

• Opening times: Sunday to Thursday from 4:00 pm to 12:30 am. Friday and Saturday from 3:30 pm to 2:00 am.

Although your trip through the rooftops of Malaga does not end here. It is a cyclic route where you can always return to one of the previous destinations. Fancy relaxing in an exotic atmosphere without leaving the city? Maybe it is the moment to pay a visit to La Terraza de San Telmo. Or do you want to experiment with flavours, textures and colours? Then maybe it is the moment to go back to La Terraza de San Juan. Or you can rediscover the centre of Malaga from an enviable position: La Terraza de la Alcazaba. And, of course, for any lover of cocktails and the bohemian atmosphere, La Terraza del Quizás will always be a must-see.