What to do in Malaga in 24 hours

2022-06-22

- A swim on the beach

Start the day with a swim on the beach. Ideally in the morning or at noon, which will be perfect with all the heat that is expected in the coming months.
You can go to Pedregalejo, where you can also find the best chiringuitos in the city, to La Caleta, one of the most popular beaches, or go to the most emblematic beach in the city, a few meters from the historic centre, La Malagueta.
Even if it is only an hour or a short walk through the port, you must visit the beach area of Malaga.

- Historical visits

There are historical sites that must be visited: the Alcazaba, the Cathedral of Malaga and the Gibralfaro Castle. If you have time, take the opportunity to visit them thoroughly, getting to know their history, although, if you go with short time, you should still admire them from the outside, they are worth it.
And there is also a Roman theatre! Right in the centre of the city, perhaps you will see it without realizing it, from the outside you can see it well, but it will be even better if you have the opportunity to visit it and learn about its history up close.

- Marvel at its museums

In a city like Malaga, you should spend a few hours in some of its museums, although you will have to do some preliminary work to choose which one is the best for you. It is estimated that there are around 40 museums and interpretation centres, among which are the renowned Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, or the Centro Pompidou in Malaga, recognized for the colourful cube that decorates the Port of Malaga.
A city full of works by great artists such as Matisse, Miró, Sorolla, Zurbarán or, the native of Malaga, Picasso.

- Get lost in the city

Malaga is a city that you can do on foot. Stroll down Calle Larios, in the heart of the city, until you reach the Port of Malaga. Live its streets, its people, its environment. Only then will you have the feeling of knowing the city and its essence.

- Enjoy eating

In the morning you must visit a classic place in the city, the Central Market of Atarazanas. Neo-Arabic style building that was historically used as a naval workshop. You can admire the windows and the facade of the municipal market from the outside, although from inside you will have the experience of being in a living market, with its characteristic colours, smells and sounds.
Although if there is a restaurant that you have to go to in Malaga, that is El Pimpi. A tavern founded in 1971 with local cuisine, inspired by the culture and tradition of the south of Spain. Nowadays, they are a true entity of the city.
And finally, if we have to recommend what to do in Malaga in 24 hours, one of the things that cannot be missed is eating a sardine espeto that represents so much the chiringuitos of the Costa del Sol. Try it on the Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado or in the same area of Pedregalejo. It would be ideal to combine a morning on the beach and end up in one of the beach bars eating an espeto. There are just a few things more relevant to do in Malaga other than that!

Surely after this day in Malaga you will end up exhausted, but with the feeling of having seen almost everything in this city that has so much to offer. And you will undoubtedly want to come back!

Remember that with Resa Inn you have two accommodations in Malaga with the best facilities and prices. You can choose between being in a completely ideal location at Residencia Málaga Centro, just a short walk from the city centre, or you can choose to spend your days at Residencia Campus Málaga near the Teatinos Campus, which has a swimming pool, something you will appreciate in the heat of summer. Whatever your preferences, with Resa Inn you will definitely have an unforgettable stay.

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