What to see in Malaga in one day?

If you only have 1 day to visit Malaga or you are just passing through for a few hours and you want to make the most of your time in the city, we leave you the job done, here you have the perfect itinerary to know the highlights of Malaga in 24 hours. It is a city where it is impossible to get bored.

First of all, it is important to know that Malaga has a great cultural offer with places to visit and activities to do, so it is very likely that one day is not enough to do everything, however, with our itinerary you will have the opportunity to take a brushstroke of the most essential of the city.

Where to have breakfast in Malaga

As you only have 24 hours in the city, we recommend you start the day very early visiting the old town and having breakfast in one of the bars you will find in it, a very popular among locals is La Recova, a very traditional place located in the historic center, merges the sale of antiques with the cafeteria, offering a special and different concept.

This cafe only offers a homemade breakfast option for only 3 euros, and includes a coffee, a slice of bread and a selection of spreads in an egg cup.

What to do one morning in Malaga

After breakfast and to finish visiting the historic center and other important points of the city, we recommend you to book a guided tour to see the most emblematic monuments, or, if you do not like crowds and prefer a more fun and fast option, you can take a guided tour or a Tuk Tuk tour, which will take you through the most important points of the city as the cathedral of Malaga, the Plaza de la Constitución, the Pompidou center, the Plaza de la Merced, etc..

A Tuk Tuk tour allows you to get an idea of what you like the most, make a selection and then head out on foot to visit it.

Atarazanas Market

The local market in Malaga is a must, it is a space especially busy on weekday mornings, as it is where many locals find the freshest products. You can find everything from fruits, vegetables, meat and fish, to more gourmet products.

Also, being a coastal city on the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga is especially known for the quality of its fish and seafood, so you can not leave the market without trying some of the fresh fish or seafood offered as a tasting at one of the stalls.

The Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle

You can’t leave the city without visiting the Alcazaba of Malaga and the Gibralfaro Castle. It is so emblematic that you have the possibility to visit it by Tuk Tuk with an Express Tour that will take you to the castle for a quick look before continuing with your day. In addition, you can get off the Tuk Tuk to enjoy the views from this point of the city, and take some pictures.

The courtyards and fountains of the Alcazaba give you an idea of how life was lived in southern Spain during the Moorish period. On the other hand, in the Gibralfaro Castle you will be able to observe the ancient fortress of two lines of walls that protected the city.

Where to eat in Malaga

As we don’t have time to waste, and sitting at a table in a restaurant can lead to a longer meal, we give you a quicker option with which you will enjoy the food just as much but it won’t take so much time out of your day. Tapas are always a good option in this city, it is a way to try the different traditional dishes.

One of the favorite tapas bars of the locals is the Picasso Bar Tapas, which is located three minutes from the Picasso Museum. In this bar you can find all kinds of traditional tapas from the south at a very good price.

Picasso Museum

If you enjoy art and museums, the Picasso Museum is perfect for you, it is located 2 minutes from the Alcazaba. This museum offers a collection that includes a wide range of works by the author, including works from the beginning of his career as an artist to his last works. In all of them, you can appreciate the connection that Pablo Picasso had with the city of Malaga.

Although the Picasso Museum is one of the most popular museums in the city, remember that Malaga has a large number of museums, so if this one does not catch your attention, you will surely find another that you find more interesting, such as the Carmen Thyssen Museum.

Where to eat churros in Malaga

Although you can have churros all year round, they are especially appetizing in the winter season, no one can say no to a good cup of hot chocolate with churros. We recommend Casa Aranda, a historic café that has been serving for more than 80 years, just two minutes from the Atarazanas Market.

Shopping in Malaga

If you still have some time left and want to take some souvenirs of the city, in Calle Larios you will surely find what you are looking for. It is a street full of stores and boutiques. In addition, if you are visiting Malaga at Christmas time, you can enjoy the street decorated with Christmas lights. In Calle Larios you will always see a lot of atmosphere, as it is usually a social meeting point among locals.

Enjoy the sunset at the Port of Málaga

If you prefer a more relaxed plan to end the day, instead of shopping at Calle Larios, we suggest you to walk along the port of Malaga or along the Malagueta beach while enjoying the sunset. The atmosphere is quieter, and there are several options to have a drink or dinner in front of the promenade. It is the perfect way to end your day in the city of Malaga.

Now that you know what to see in Malaga in a day, don’t forget that the fastest, easiest and most dynamic way to see the most emblematic places of the city is with a tour, and if the tour is in a Tuk Tuk, it’s even more fun. With our local drivers, you can discover the secrets of the city while you travel comfortably in an ecological vehicle.

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