OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO MÁLAGA 2025
Discover Málaga through the eyes of those who live it every day. From the 1st-century Roman Theatre to La Manquita that never had its towers completed, taking in the Alcazaba that was never conquered by force and the secrets of the historic city centre where Picasso was born.
3,000 years of history, a Mediterranean coastline and 300 days of sunshine await you in this complete guide to Málaga, with optimised itineraries, up-to-date opening times and everything you need for the perfect escape to the Costa del Sol.
Tours with an official guide
THE BEST OF MÁLAGA IN A SINGLE GUIDE
For a first taste of the city, book the essential Free Tour of Málaga and complement the experience with the complete tour with entrance tickets.
01Area 01
Plan your visit
When to come, how to get here and how to get around
02Area 02
Why choose Málaga
10 reasons that will win you over
03Area 03
What to see in Málaga
Essential monuments and landmarks
04Area 04
What to do in Málaga
Unique experiences and activities
05Area 05
Day-by-day itineraries
1, 2 and 3-day routes
06Area 06
Secret Málaga
The hidden side of the city after dark
07Area 07
Málaga gastronomy
Where to eat tapas like a true malagueño
WHY VISIT MÁLAGA?
A city to be experienced with all the senses
When you have spent years showing people your city, you learn that what matters is not just what you share, but how it is experienced. At Free Tour Málaga we are official guides and lifelong malagueños and it shows.
A fully functional 1st-century Roman Theatre, an 11th-century Alcazaba that was never taken by force, an unfinished Renaissance Cathedral with a tower that was never built.
39 museums within 15 square kilometres. Birthplace of Picasso. Thyssen Museum, Pompidou, Russian Museum. A 2,800-year-old historic centre walkable in 30 minutes.
Málaga families lived inside the Arab fortress until 1930. El Pimpi owes its name to an English procurer. The Catholic Monarchs established their main stables here after the conquest.
300 days of sunshine a year, average temperature 19°C, international airport, high-speed rail to Madrid (2h 30min), urban Mediterranean coastline, pedestrianised historic city centre.
Mediterranean-caught fried fish, Málaga sweet wines, Atarazanas Market in a former Arab shipyard.
A city where every street has 2,000 years of verifiable history, a guaranteed Mediterranean climate and 39 cultural options in a concentrated area.
START WITH THE BEST OF MÁLAGA ON OUR FREE TOURS AND GUIDED VISITS
Having put together this complete guide, the logical next step is to live it with those who know the city best.
At <strong>Free Tour Málaga</strong>
- 1Entrance tickets managed for you, hassle-free
- 2Small groups for a personalised experience
- 3Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- 4Over 50,000 visitors have discovered Málaga with us
We are official guides from Málaga who have spent years showing our city to visitors, and we know exactly what works and what does not to ensure you make the most of your time here.
Your Málaga adventure starts here
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