Guidebook for Málaga
Drinks & Nightlife
Sala Gold
5 C. Luis de VelázquezFood Scene
I strongly advise you to visit this place, the famous churros, this cafe has a history of about 100 years, they prepare churros exactly as they should be, not sweet, not salty, not oily, but exactly as you need! Three churros per person and a cup of hot chocolate - be sure to order in this authentic place
159 locals recommend
Casa Aranda
2 C. Herrería del ReyI strongly advise you to visit this place, the famous churros, this cafe has a history of about 100 years, they prepare churros exactly as they should be, not sweet, not salty, not oily, but exactly as you need! Three churros per person and a cup of hot chocolate - be sure to order in this authentic place
In our opinion the cuisine in this restaurant is the best in Malaga, as well as the atmosphere and interior. We strongly recommend you to visit this restaurant, we especially like the tables around the open kitchen, so you can see all the variety of dishes and their beautiful design and choose something for yourself. Excellent wine list. Reservations are required, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
71 locals recommend
El Meson de Cervantes
11 Calle ÁlamosIn our opinion the cuisine in this restaurant is the best in Malaga, as well as the atmosphere and interior. We strongly recommend you to visit this restaurant, we especially like the tables around the open kitchen, so you can see all the variety of dishes and their beautiful design and choose something for yourself. Excellent wine list. Reservations are required, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
pulpo a la gallega; hamon of pigs that ate only acorns - jamon de bellotas, and many snacks – tapas, and good and noise atmosphere I like the tables inside and out, Famous place here is a delicious beef tenderloin - solomillo de ternera; and octopus in Galician style - absolutely different impressions from the restaurant. Inside is a stuffed bull in full growth, you can take a very interesting photos
94 locals recommend
Los Gatos
9 Pl. de Uncibaypulpo a la gallega; hamon of pigs that ate only acorns - jamon de bellotas, and many snacks – tapas, and good and noise atmosphere I like the tables inside and out, Famous place here is a delicious beef tenderloin - solomillo de ternera; and octopus in Galician style - absolutely different impressions from the restaurant. Inside is a stuffed bull in full growth, you can take a very interesting photos
A very popular place, I recommend to get a table in the garden near the trees (the entrance from calle Alcazabilla): from this place there are beautiful views to the Roman theatre and Alcazaba. Also I recommend you to go inside and see the interior with the photos of famous people there and to touch the atmosphere of old Malaga: to come from one entrance from calle Alcazabilla and to leave from another on the calle Granada. A varied menu: tapas, hamon, oysters, beef, anchovies and other fish of fries
880 locals recommend
El Pimpi
62 C. GranadaA very popular place, I recommend to get a table in the garden near the trees (the entrance from calle Alcazabilla): from this place there are beautiful views to the Roman theatre and Alcazaba. Also I recommend you to go inside and see the interior with the photos of famous people there and to touch the atmosphere of old Malaga: to come from one entrance from calle Alcazabilla and to leave from another on the calle Granada. A varied menu: tapas, hamon, oysters, beef, anchovies and other fish of fries
I prefer this restaurant on the beach (chiringuito), the prices are lower, the quality is higher than in other restaurants on the beach. I recommend to taste sardines cooked on the open fire grill. Next there is a playground for children, you can not be distracted from food, watch the children there.The restaurant is closed in winter.
20 locals recommend
Chiringuito Caleta Playa
23 P.º Marítimo Pablo Ruiz PicassoI prefer this restaurant on the beach (chiringuito), the prices are lower, the quality is higher than in other restaurants on the beach. I recommend to taste sardines cooked on the open fire grill. Next there is a playground for children, you can not be distracted from food, watch the children there.The restaurant is closed in winter.
good quality of tapas, a very big choice in buffet, and waiter each 3 minutes will introduce and offer you new tapas. I really like camembert fries - camambert frita, as well as lamb kebab - pinchitos de cordero, you can order these dishes from the waiter and prepare them personally for you
25 locals recommend
La Taberna del Pintxo Larios
nº 3 C. Antonio Baena Gómezgood quality of tapas, a very big choice in buffet, and waiter each 3 minutes will introduce and offer you new tapas. I really like camembert fries - camambert frita, as well as lamb kebab - pinchitos de cordero, you can order these dishes from the waiter and prepare them personally for you
I strongly advise you to visit the market from 10 am to 3 pm, this is a well-known object of architecture where you can buy delicious fruits, seafood, meat, I also like the street in front of the central entrance is full of seafood cheap restaurants. Here you will get fresh seafood, paella, and many different dishes. I prefer a restaurant that is located near the left gate, if you look at the central entrance. The waiter Manolo with a mustache like El Salvador Dali. The best paella they have, also I recommend to try eggplant or grilled vegetables, shish kebab from octopus, or shrimp and stingray, the menu of this restaurant is in your apartment
490 locals recommend
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
10 C. AtarazanasI strongly advise you to visit the market from 10 am to 3 pm, this is a well-known object of architecture where you can buy delicious fruits, seafood, meat, I also like the street in front of the central entrance is full of seafood cheap restaurants. Here you will get fresh seafood, paella, and many different dishes. I prefer a restaurant that is located near the left gate, if you look at the central entrance. The waiter Manolo with a mustache like El Salvador Dali. The best paella they have, also I recommend to try eggplant or grilled vegetables, shish kebab from octopus, or shrimp and stingray, the menu of this restaurant is in your apartment
We like this restaurant with its atmosphere of the past century, a very warm and vintage interior. We also want to note the beautiful view of the garden of the cathedral, if you choose a table on the street. If you visit a restaurant with children, children can walk in Cathedral's garden, and you can enjoy your dinner in peace while watching the children.
17 locals recommend
Restaurante El Jardín
1 C. CañónWe like this restaurant with its atmosphere of the past century, a very warm and vintage interior. We also want to note the beautiful view of the garden of the cathedral, if you choose a table on the street. If you visit a restaurant with children, children can walk in Cathedral's garden, and you can enjoy your dinner in peace while watching the children.
A typical Spanish tavern, here you can taste simple and delicious traditional Andalusian dishes, our favorites are fried artichokes and artichokes fries, also popular in Andalusia goat - "chivo", paella. We recommend either booking a table or being ready to stand in line.
76 locals recommend
Restaurante Mesón Mariano
2 C. GranadosA typical Spanish tavern, here you can taste simple and delicious traditional Andalusian dishes, our favorites are fried artichokes and artichokes fries, also popular in Andalusia goat - "chivo", paella. We recommend either booking a table or being ready to stand in line.
A typical Spanish tavern from the province of Cadiz. The gastronomy of Cadiz would not be the whole without its shrimp tortillas, yellow salad, and fresh shrimps. Noisy and cheerful atmosphere, good light wine from Cadiz, we like their Chardonnay Miguel Domecq “Entrechuelos” with shrimp tortillas – excellent choice.
Er Pichi de Cái Soho
A typical Spanish tavern from the province of Cadiz. The gastronomy of Cadiz would not be the whole without its shrimp tortillas, yellow salad, and fresh shrimps. Noisy and cheerful atmosphere, good light wine from Cadiz, we like their Chardonnay Miguel Domecq “Entrechuelos” with shrimp tortillas – excellent choice.
Our favorite place where delicious pizza is - Ciao, organic pizza calle Granada, 33. A large selection of pizza, an open oven, a good selection of salads, we like - burrata salad and siciliana salad, also in addition to pizza, there are a lot of types of pasta - funghi porcini is excellent, also their cheese cake we consider is one of the most delicious in Malaga. We really like a lot of tables on the street, children can run around while their parents enjoy their food.
Ciao Granada 33
Our favorite place where delicious pizza is - Ciao, organic pizza calle Granada, 33. A large selection of pizza, an open oven, a good selection of salads, we like - burrata salad and siciliana salad, also in addition to pizza, there are a lot of types of pasta - funghi porcini is excellent, also their cheese cake we consider is one of the most delicious in Malaga. We really like a lot of tables on the street, children can run around while their parents enjoy their food.
In our opinion the cuisine in this restaurant is the best in Malaga, as well as the atmosphere and interior. We strongly recommend you to visit this restaurant, we especially like the tables around the open kitchen, so you can see all the variety of dishes and their beautiful serving the dish and choose something for yourself. Here we recommend you to order a plate of porcini mushrooms, grilled artichokes, smoked sardines with figs, tuna tataki on mango puree, from the hot dishes there are very tasty duck breast, lamb chops, grilled octopus. Excellent wine list. Reservations are required, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
71 locals recommend
El Meson de Cervantes
11 Calle ÁlamosIn our opinion the cuisine in this restaurant is the best in Malaga, as well as the atmosphere and interior. We strongly recommend you to visit this restaurant, we especially like the tables around the open kitchen, so you can see all the variety of dishes and their beautiful serving the dish and choose something for yourself. Here we recommend you to order a plate of porcini mushrooms, grilled artichokes, smoked sardines with figs, tuna tataki on mango puree, from the hot dishes there are very tasty duck breast, lamb chops, grilled octopus. Excellent wine list. Reservations are required, the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays.
The family that owns the Mason Cervantes restaurant has two other restaurants nearby also with excellent quality, the second restaurant is Tapeo Cervantes. There is a smaller area, but a more democratic and noisy atmosphere, it will be the same quality of food, but at the same time a completely different memorable experience.
91 locals recommend
El Tapeo de Cervantes
8 C. CárcerThe family that owns the Mason Cervantes restaurant has two other restaurants nearby also with excellent quality, the second restaurant is Tapeo Cervantes. There is a smaller area, but a more democratic and noisy atmosphere, it will be the same quality of food, but at the same time a completely different memorable experience.
A spacious restaurant with a huge selection of wine and not a standard kitchen. European and Latin American traditions are mixed here, very tasty and unusual. We especially like chili crab here, and duck breast on a pillow of rice with nuts, and dessert caramel passion can be eaten endlessly. There are several halls inside the restaurant and several 5 tables outside. Reservations are required in summer time.
40 locals recommend
Los Patios de Beatas
43 C. BeatasA spacious restaurant with a huge selection of wine and not a standard kitchen. European and Latin American traditions are mixed here, very tasty and unusual. We especially like chili crab here, and duck breast on a pillow of rice with nuts, and dessert caramel passion can be eaten endlessly. There are several halls inside the restaurant and several 5 tables outside. Reservations are required in summer time.
Fusion cuisine, was marked by Michelin, it is a very interesting mix of Japanese cuisine with the local roots. We can order three servings in one visit of “uramaki toro foie” without embellishment, and this taste will not let go for another week, calling to return there again and again. It Better to order a table in summer time.
17 locals recommend
Soca Restaurante Cocina mediterranea y Sushi Bar
54 C. CarreteríaFusion cuisine, was marked by Michelin, it is a very interesting mix of Japanese cuisine with the local roots. We can order three servings in one visit of “uramaki toro foie” without embellishment, and this taste will not let go for another week, calling to return there again and again. It Better to order a table in summer time.
This is gourmet restaurant of a Michelin´s star - Dani Carnero, excellent cuisine, you can order different sets, in our opinion - the most unforgettable experience - set “great memoria menu”, which served in the kitchen. The restaurant booked only in advance.
Kaleja | Dani Carnero | Restaurant in Malaga
This is gourmet restaurant of a Michelin´s star - Dani Carnero, excellent cuisine, you can order different sets, in our opinion - the most unforgettable experience - set “great memoria menu”, which served in the kitchen. The restaurant booked only in advance.
Parks & Nature
а very nice botanical garden in the city center, I advise you to walk along its paths and enjoy nature, it is possible to meet squirrels, and a lot of parrots. For kids there is a good play ground - the nearest entrance to the play ground in the park from Plaza de La Marina
48 locals recommend
Paseo El Parque
а very nice botanical garden in the city center, I advise you to walk along its paths and enjoy nature, it is possible to meet squirrels, and a lot of parrots. For kids there is a good play ground - the nearest entrance to the play ground in the park from Plaza de La Marina
To the right of the town hall there is a park of roses and orange trees, I advise you to visit this place and enjoy the aroma of roses
19 locals recommend
Town Hall Palace
3 Calle Concejal Muñoz CervánTo the right of the town hall there is a park of roses and orange trees, I advise you to visit this place and enjoy the aroma of roses
I like this beach more than Malagueta, a gentle entry into the water and the water here is warmer. I especially recommend families with children
20 locals recommend
La Caleta
I like this beach more than Malagueta, a gentle entry into the water and the water here is warmer. I especially recommend families with children
Sightseeing
The free entrance: to the lower part of the theater from the Calle Alcazabilla street through a glass rectangle, to the upper part through the ticket offices of Alcazaba
445 locals recommend
Teatro Romano de Málaga
s/n C/ AlcazabillaThe free entrance: to the lower part of the theater from the Calle Alcazabilla street through a glass rectangle, to the upper part through the ticket offices of Alcazaba
Parroquia de los Santos Mártires Ciriaco y Paula
1 Pl. de los Mártires Ciriaco y Paulainteresting and informative place, very easy to reach - just a few steps up, at the conclusion of the excursion I advise to stop in a cafe with beautiful views of the sea, the landscape and walls of Alcazaba and fix this impression: a glass of wine with olives or a cup of coffee or ice cream for children
604 locals recommend
Alcazaba
2 C/ Alcazabillainteresting and informative place, very easy to reach - just a few steps up, at the conclusion of the excursion I advise to stop in a cafe with beautiful views of the sea, the landscape and walls of Alcazaba and fix this impression: a glass of wine with olives or a cup of coffee or ice cream for children
Castillo Gibralfaro is an interesting place, but it's hard to climb there on foot, I advise you to take the bus 35 to the Paseo del Parque street and drive to the final stop directly to the castle. And then you can walk down to Alcazaba on foot
353 locals recommend
Castillo de Gibralfaro
11 Cam. GibralfaroCastillo Gibralfaro is an interesting place, but it's hard to climb there on foot, I advise you to take the bus 35 to the Paseo del Parque street and drive to the final stop directly to the castle. And then you can walk down to Alcazaba on foot
I advise you to visit the Cathedral, on Sundays during the mass the entrance is free, and there is also a very interesting tour to the roof of the Cathedral
100 locals recommend
Catedral
9 C. Molina LarioI advise you to visit the Cathedral, on Sundays during the mass the entrance is free, and there is also a very interesting tour to the roof of the Cathedral
La Malagueta
Tickets for visiting the Alhambra are advisable to book in advance.
https://entradasparalaalhambra.es/
933 locals recommend
Alhambra
s/n C. Real de la AlhambraTickets for visiting the Alhambra are advisable to book in advance.
https://entradasparalaalhambra.es/
Shopping
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de LariosBazar Panda
2 C. FrailesEssentials
SUPERMERCADO SUMA
23 C. Barranco AserraderoCarrefour Express
1 C. Tejón y Rodríguezslightly better product choices, than in the supermarket Suma, and the prices a little bit lower
39 locals recommend
Día
64 C. Victoriaslightly better product choices, than in the supermarket Suma, and the prices a little bit lower
This local market is located directly in front of our house, here you can buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, as well as a snack in the cafe. For large purchases, we advise you to visit the central market Mercado Central Atarazanas.
76 locals recommend
La Merced Gourmet Marketplace
4 C. MercedThis local market is located directly in front of our house, here you can buy fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish, as well as a snack in the cafe. For large purchases, we advise you to visit the central market Mercado Central Atarazanas.
Supermercado El Rocio
2 C. Huerto del CondeIt is a big supermarket, located opposite the Plaza de Toros, a large selection of cheeses, ham, wines and more other.
111 locals recommend
SuperSol supermercados
s/n Pl. Don Antonio EstradaIt is a big supermarket, located opposite the Plaza de Toros, a large selection of cheeses, ham, wines and more other.
This is a very good quality supermarket chain, it's located a little far from our building, but I love shopping there, a large selection of cheeses, ham, wines, see food and fish, fruits and vegetables, and more other.
219 locals recommend
Mercadona
6 C. Martínez MaldonadoThis is a very good quality supermarket chain, it's located a little far from our building, but I love shopping there, a large selection of cheeses, ham, wines, see food and fish, fruits and vegetables, and more other.
Entertainment & Activities
Tablao Flamenco Los Amaya
21 C. Beatasflamenco show, open every evening
Teatro Cervantes
s/n C. Ramos Marín