Alcazaba
11th-century Moorish fortress on the slopes of Mount Gibralfaro, with courtyards and gardens.
Málaga, Spain
Málaga: airports, things to do and where to stay
Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, combines beaches, a historic centre full of monuments and a wide range of museums. It is Picasso's birthplace.
Málaga airports
From the airport to central Málaga
Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is about 9 km from central Málaga.
Cercanías C1
Train from the T3 station to María Zambrano (about 8 min) and Málaga Centro-Alameda (about 12 min). In the other direction it reaches Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola.
Línea Exprés Aeropuerto (EMT)
EMT city bus between the airport and central Málaga. Pay on board by card or in cash.
Autobuses interurbanos
Direct routes to Marbella, Estepona, Algeciras, Nerja and other Andalusian towns, run by Avanza, Alsa and other companies.
Taxi
Ranks outside arrivals. The ride to central Málaga takes about 15-20 min.
Málaga
Things to do in Málaga
Castillo de Gibralfaro
Hilltop castle with the best views over the city and the port.
Catedral de Málaga
Renaissance cathedral nicknamed "La Manquita" because one of its towers was never finished.
Teatro Romano
Remains of a 1st-century BC Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba.
Playa de la Malagueta
City beach a few minutes' walk from the centre, with beach bars serving grilled sardine skewers (espetos).
Where to stay in Málaga
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Málaga?
Málaga is served by Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP).
How far is the airport from central Málaga?
Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is about 9 km from central Málaga.
How do I get from the airport to central Málaga?
From Málaga-Costa del Sol airport you can take Cercanías C1 (train), Línea Exprés Aeropuerto (EMT) (bus), Autobuses interurbanos (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Málaga?
Highlights of Málaga include Alcazaba, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Catedral de Málaga, Teatro Romano, and Playa de la Malagueta.
Photo credits
- Alcazaba: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Gibralfaro: Nicolas Vigier, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Málaga: Luis García (Zaqarbal), CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Teatro Romano: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de la Malagueta: Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons