Malaga Local Attractions

>One of the most symbolic experiences you can have in Málaga is to visit El Cenachero (the bronze sculpture of a young fisherman carrying his cenacho or basket of fish), and then to have a generous helping of fresh anchovies.

The main museums are in the city's old town: Bellas Artes (Fine Arts), Arte Sacro (Religious Art) and Arte Contemporáneo (Contemporary Art). You will be going back several centuries when you visit the Museo Arqueologico (Archaeological Museum) in the Alcazaba, the Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre), the Cathedral (with one tower missing) and the Palacio de la Aduana (Customs House) near Paseo del Parque which is a large avenue which is a popular meeting place lined with gardens and tall trees. A popular new addition to the city is the Picasso Museum which has some fascinating exhibits.

>The city's famous cathedral, La Manquita, overlooks the park and if you walk for about five minutes you will come to the Alcazaba which is 15th century Moorish fort on the hill. Standing next to the fort is the 1st century Roman theatre.

Gibralfaro is a Moorish castle surrounded by gardens that sits on top of the hill that overlooks the city and offers great views of Malaga with its bullring, port and beaches.

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Malaga Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on other sporting and leisure amenities in Malaga including a Malaga Area Guide which includes the best Shopping Areas in Malaga, Markets in Malaga, Malaga Golf Courses, the different types of Beaches in Malaga, recommended Restaurants in Malaga, details of Malaga Amusement Parks for family days out and Malaga Local Attractions.