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5 Days in Málaga: A Journey Through Art and History

Noelia Román

Noelia Román

19 Nov 2023

Discover the vibrant city of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain, through this 5-day itinerary. Immerse yourself in the world of art at Centre Pompidou Malaga and Picasso Museum Málaga. Explore the rich history at Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba. Indulge in delicious cuisine at Restaurante Miguel and La Parrilla Delicatessen. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Málaga

Day 1
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$119

Centre Pompidou Malaga
Branch of storied Paris contemporary art museum displaying works in modern digs with a glass cube.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
16 - 23 min

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Castillo de Gibralfaro
Ruins of a 1300s Moorish castle & fortress atop Mount Gibralfaro with walkable walls & scenic views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Miguel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$69
Day 2
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$84

Málaga Park
Opened in 1897, this 33-hectare city green space includes botanical gardens, fountains & sculptures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Alcazaba
Hilltop Moorish-style medieval fortress overlooking the sea, with lush, fountain-filled gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$21
5 - 8 min

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La Plaza Alcazabilla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$63
Day 3
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$108

Picasso Museum Málaga
Restored 16th-century palace with a collection of more than 200 works by artist Pablo Picasso.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$39
10 - 15 min

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Mercado de Salamanca
Multiple produce & meat vendors inside a circa-1920s structure with unique neo-Arab architecture.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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La Luz de Candela
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$69
Day 4
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$86

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$ 5

Jardín Botánico - Histórico La Concepción
A 23-hectare botanical garden dating to 1855, with tropical & subtropical flora from 5 continents.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
6 - 8 min

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Los Curros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$63
Day 5
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$124

Mercado Central de Atarazanas
Old-school covered market with a variety of food items & several tapas bars in a colorful setting.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga
Art museum based around a 16th-century Renaissance palace with Spanish & international masterpieces.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$34
8 - 11 min

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Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga
Iconic national landmark with a 16th-century baroque facade & ornate choir stalls, plus a museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$27
3 - 4 min

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La Parrilla Delicatessen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $525 In total

Activities & Food:$520
Transport:$5