Top Malaga Attractions & Museums

If you’re modern art lover in Malaga, don’t miss out on a visit to Centre Pompidou, famed for its striking multicolored facade. Save time with a skip-the-line ticket to the contemporary museum, which features masterpieces by the likes of Brâncuși, Giacometti, Bacon and Picasso. Your admission ticket also includes an audio guide designed to enhance your experience of the gallery space.

Save time by pre-booking your entrance ticket to the Carmen Thyssen Museum of Málaga, housed in a converted 16th-century mansion in the heart of the city. Not having to wait in line means you have more time to explore the museum's permanent collection, home to an impressive number of 19th- and 20th-century Spanish paintings, predominantly Andalusian.

Revisit the cars and fashions of the early- and mid-20th century at the Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum. Travel independently to the museum, housed in a converted factory, and admire the more than 80 vintage cars dating from the early 1900s on as you wish. Admire Rolls Royces, Ferraris, and Bentleys; and see the complementary collections of vintage fashions and accessories from houses like Chanel and Dior in the additional themed rooms.

Pablo Picasso was one of the 20th-century's greatest painters and his life and work are showcased at the Picasso Museum (Museo Picasso) in Malaga, his birthplace. Make your visit worry-free and save time by prebooking your admission online with Viator. Then, just head inside and explore the galleries—home to more than 200 of Picasso’s works—and the temporary exhibitions, all with an audio guide for background and context.

The Roman Theater and the medieval Alcazaba Castle are two of Málaga’s most impressive historic landmarks, and this 1.5-hour walking tour visits both. Learn more about life in ancient Rome as you explore the ruins of the Roman Theater, then admire the Moorish architecture of the neighboring Alcazaba Castle.

Visit the Alhambra and Granada on a day-long excursion from Malaga. With a guide, explore the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, admiring incredible Islamic architecture around the complex. After visiting the main highlights, Charles V Palace, and the Generalife Gardens, check out the landmarks of Granada on a walking tour. Numbers are limited to 20 people, and the experience includes round-trip transport from Malaga.

Succumb to the Andalusian charm of Seville on an enriching full-day trip from Malaga. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, stroll the picturesque banks of the Guadalquivir River and explore vibrant neighborhoods like Triana and Santa Cruz. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed beauty of the Cathedral of St Mary and see the fortified turrets of Alcazar, an ancient fortress in the historical heart of the city. Enjoy some leisurely free time to explore Seville at your own pace and relax during round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned coach from Malaga.

Located in the heart of Malaga's historic center, Casa Natal is more than just the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. The museum also contains personal artifacts from Picasso's personal life, over 3,500 examples of contemporary art by more than 200 artists, and a complete research library. Visit to peruse the galleries on your own schedule; this ticket is good for admission during the museum's regular operating hours.

The first impression you will have will be its magnificent location, sitting in a double kayak in the sea, surrounded by high cliffs and mountains, going into caves and coves, where you will dive in crystal clear waters with lots of fauna and flora, that will provide you the best Outdoor experience vacations possible during any time of the year: here on the Costa Tropical we have an average of 320 sunny days per year and the best climate on the European continent, with an average annual temperature of 20º, where all subtropical fruits such as mango and the avocado grow with excellent quality.

Skip the line and get the best price by pre-booking your entrance ticket to Sealife Banalmádena—leaving you with more time to explore the marine displays and watch feeding demonstrations. See a variety of sharks and the Costa del Sol's largest collection of seahorses. Walk beneath the skeleton of a Plesiosaur and, in the Interactive Rockpool Experience, find out what it feels like to touch starfish and hermit crabs.

Visit one of Andalucia's bull and horse farms with admission to the Reservatauro Ronda near Ronda. Travel independently to this working ranch in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and take a guided tour to see the fighting bulls and Spanish horses bred and nurtured here. Learn about bullfighting, view the bulls and horses roaming free in the pastures, learn how they’re selected and bred, and see how bullfighters are trained. Choice of departure times available.

Enrich your knowledge of Russian art by booking your ticket for Malaga’s Colección del Museo Ruso in advance. With your reserved ticket, you’ll bypass tickets lines and launch straight into the gallery, which contains more than 100 Russian artworks spanning the 15th and 20th centuries. See works by Russian and Soviet artists, such as Repin, Kandinsky, Tatlin, Rodchenko, and Chagall, and learn about how the art corresponds with Russian history.

Learn more about bullfighting traditions in Spain on a private tour of a working ranch in Ronda where animals are raised for the bullring. Your guide shares details about the care of the bulls and horses as you visit the stables and fields. See a Pure Spanish Horse, and try on the bullfighter’s capes at the Testing Bullring. Finish with light refreshments such as Ronda wine and tapas.