Here is one of my last articles about my roadtrip in Andalusia. After showing you around Seville, Cordoba and the magnificent and spectacular hike of the Caminito del rey, I will visit Malaga. Malaga was the first stop on my trip. Indeed it is at Malaga airport that I landed, to then leave Seville.
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> Flights to Malaga
> Reach the city center of Malaga from the airport
> The essentials of Malaga
>> Alcazaba of Malaga
>> Gibralfaro Castle
>> Cathedral of the Incarnation of Malaga
>> Picasso Museum in Málaga
>> Malaga bullring
>> Malaga Marina and Paseo Parque
> When to visit Malaga
> Tips for visiting Malaga Related articles:
> What to do around Malaga?
> Where to sleep in Malaga?
> RoadTrip in Andalusia
Flights to Málaga
Malaga International Airport, Costa Del Sol Airport, also called Pablo Picasso Airport, connects the city of Malaga to the rest of Europe via numerous air links including links provided by low cost companies such as Ryanair or EasyJet.
Malaga is one of the main arrival cities, along with Seville, for visiting Andalusia.
Find a flight to Malaga
Getting to Malaga city center from the airport
Malaga International Airport is located only 7 kilometers from the city center. It is relatively easy and quick to reach the city center of Malaga from the international airport.
Reach the city center of Malaga from the airport by train:
The simplest solution is to take the direct train, which connects the airport to the city center of Malaga. The airport train station is located in terminal 2. A train runs every 20 minutes towards the city center which it reaches in 15 minutes. This connects the city center via the main train station, Maria Zambrano station.
Getting to Malaga city center from the airport by bus:
It is also possible to reach the city center of Malaga from the airport by bus, via the Express A line located at terminal 3 of the airport. This runs every 15 minutes and reaches the city center in 15 minutes as well.
Reach the city center of Malaga from the airport by private shuttle:
If you wish, you can opt for a private shuttle which will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport to take you directly to your hotel. This method is certainly more expensive, but much more practical and faster. The price being established for groups of 3 to 4 people, this can prove to be a judicious, practical and not so expensive way if you are traveling with family, with children or with friends. You can book a shuttle directly online and thus have more time to visit Malaga.
Book a shuttle from the airport
If Malaga is your starting point for a road trip in Andalucia, then it might be a good idea to hire a car directly from Malaga airport and then hit the road afterwards. As in most airports, a large number of car rental companies are available.
Rent a car at Malaga airport
The essentials of a visit to Malaga
Alcazaba of Malaga
The Alcazaba of Malaga is an ancient fortress used to protect the province from invasions. Also used by many kings, first Muslims, then Christians, the Alcazaba was built in the XNUMXth century.
The Alcazaba is a must on a visit to Malaga. It is pleasant to visit this series of rooms, palaces and gardens overlooking the city of Malaga.
Visiting hours : 9 a.m. to 30 p.m. (20 p.m. in winter).
Prices : 2,10 € per adult
free visit on Sundays from 14 p.m.
Gibraltar Castle
Although the Gibralfaro Castle, located on the hill of the same name, seems to be a natural extension of the Alcazaba, these two buildings are quite distinct. Indeed the Gibralfaro Castle was only built in the XNUMXth century to protect the Alcazaba. This castle was built on the site of an old lighthouse, hence its name Gibralfaro.
Visiting hours: 9 a.m. to 00 p.m. (20 p.m. in winter).
Prices : 2,10 € per adult
free visit on Sundays from 14 p.m.
Once at the top of the hill, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.
Cathedral of the Incarnation of Malaga
Built between 1528 and 1782, Malaga Cathedral is one of the most important in Andalusia. The architecture of the cathedral combines Renaissance and Baroque style. One of the facades of the cathedral was never finished. Like many cathedrals in Andalusia, built at the same time, it was built on the site of an old mosque.
Visiting hours: Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Saturday From 10:00 a.m. to 17:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and holidays
Prices : 5 euros
Malaga Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum in Malaga was opened in 2003 in honor of the artist Pablo Picasso born in 1881 in Malaga. The museum brings together 204 works by the artist and several thousand documents from various donors. Find all the information about the museum on the official website of the Pablo Picasso Museum in Malaga.
Buy a ticket for the Picasso MuseumVisiting hours: Every day from 10:00 a.m. to 19:00 p.m.
Prices : 8 euros
Malaga bullring
The bullring of Malaga, also called Malagueta was built in 1874. The bullring can accommodate 14 seats and, like the bullring of Seville, hosts a museum dedicated to bullfighting.
If you want to take part in the Ferias de Malaga, these take place every year in August and last 10 days. On this occasion several bullfights are organized. In addition to the bullfights of the feria, there are several famous ones including the Corrida Picassiana at Easter, or the Corrida de la Prensa in June.
Entry price: adults 1.80 €
Hourly: Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m.
Closed: Saturday and Sunday.
Malaga Marina and Paseo Parque
Visiting Malaga also means exploring its streets, squares and parks. I advise you to go for a ride on the marina of Malaga. Redeveloped recently, with the establishment of its "Paseo", the walk is worth it. This one is located very close to the city center, a few hundred meters away. You will walk along the port and its shops, bars and restaurants.
On the other side of the road that runs along the Pseao you will find the Paseo parque, one of the largest parks located in the city center. You can rest there for a few moments in the shelter of its tall trees, enjoying the breeze coming from the nearby sea.
When to visit Malaga?
Malaga enjoys a very favorable climate. The sun is present throughout the year, the temperatures are mild in the summer due to the seaside and the winter is temperate. Temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees.
On the rain side, the Malaga region is also rather spoiled. Even if the months of January and February are the rainiest, they do not necessarily represent bad months. It is therefore possible to visit Malaga throughout the year.
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Tips for visiting Malaga
Malaga is a tourist city that is worth visiting, relatively close to many places to see in Andalusia, the city can be an ideal place to find accommodation during a stay in Andalusia. Malaga is an easily accessible city. It is easy to reach it by car, drop off your car in one of the city's underground car parks and then move around exclusively on foot. The center of the city is on a human scale and very pleasant. You will find many bars and restaurants in one of the countless small streets of the city.
