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2 days in Malaga

About the city

Country: Spain  
Autonomous region: Andalusia
Province: Province of Málaga

With over 3000 years of history, Málaga is one of the world's most famous cultural destinations. Home to artists such as Picasso, Málaga has taken full advantage of its potential to provide unforgettable experiences for all the senses.

Some of the free things you can do in Malaga
Museo Picasso: free admission on Sundays after 2 pmCentro de Arte Contemporaneo (CAC): free admissionMuseo de Malaga: free admission for EU citizens and €1.50 for othersCentre Pompidou: free admission on Sundays after 4 pmColeccion del Museo Ruso: free admission on Sundays after 4 pmMuseo Carmen Thyssen: free admission on Sundays after 5 pm.
Perhaps it will take more than two days to get to know everything Málaga has to offer. But two days will be more than enough to fall in love with Málaga and wish to comeback even before 2 days end.

Day 1 evening

Arrival to Malaga

Day 2

1
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de Larios
After breakfast, start the say by explore the iconic Calle Larios.

🛍️ Málaga's main shopping street where the world's leading brands have their stores, your starting point.
2
Plaza de la Constitución
Plaza de la Constitución
💎 The beautiful Plaza de la Constitución is the heart of the city's historical quarter.
3
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Museum Art Museums
💎 A visit to the Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga is a must.

✔️ This museum was opened to the public in March 2011.

🖼️ Exhibits a permanent collection of over 200 works by 19th century Spanish artists.

Find works of great artists such as
Valeriano Dominguez-Becquer, Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, Julio Romero de Torres and Joaquin Sorolla as well as from others.
4
Palacio Episcopal
Palacio Episcopal
Museum
Bishop's Palace; dating back to 1762.

🏛️ This palace is actually a set of terraced buildings where the main front façade is a beautiful example of Málaga's baroque architecture.
5
Malaga Museum
Malaga Museum
Museum Art Museums History Museums
🖼️ Find more than 15,000 archaeology pieces and more than 2,000 titles of Fine Arts, amongst them is one of the best collections of Spanish painting from the XIX century. 
6
Alcazaba
Alcazaba
Fortress Museums Historic Sites History Museums
💎 Built between the 11th and 15th centuries, The Alcazaba, together with the Castle of Gibralfaro and the Roman Theatre, form the city´s most important archeological collection.
7
Teatro Romano de Málaga
Teatro Romano de Málaga
Art center Sights & Landmarks Ancient Ruins
🏁 Make an essential visit to Roman Theatre which was built in the first century BC.
8
Fundación Picasso
Fundación Picasso
Foundation Museums Historic Sites Art Museums History Museums Specialty Museums
💎 Picasso's Birthplace Museum, a 19th century building where the artist was born and lived during his early years.

🖼️ Original works by Pablo Ruiz Picasso from the museum's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions are displayed here.
9
Santiago Apostle Parish Malaga
Santiago Apostle Parish Malaga
Parish Sights & Landmarks Churches & Cathedrals
⛪ Built in Mudéjar Gothic style, this church is one of the oldest in the city.

Picasso was baptised here.
10
Picasso Museum Málaga
Picasso Museum Málaga
Museum Art Museums
🖼️ Opened in 2003, the museum displays 233 works by Picasso.

🍽️ After your time here, take a break and enjoy the varied and rich local and international cuisine at one of the many places in the historic quarter of Málaga.
11
Gibralfaro
Gibralfaro
Mountain peak
The visitor centre houses an exhibition reviewing everyday military life throughout the castle's history.

✔️ But above all, enjoy the stunning views over the city and the bay of Málaga.
12
Museo del Patrimonio Municipal
Museo del Patrimonio Municipal
Museum Specialty Museums
🖼️ Opened in 2007, permanently exhibits the City Council's artistic and historical heritage with items dating back to the 15th century to the present day.
13
Paseo de la Farola
Paseo de la Farola
💎 La Farola is the symbol of the city of Málaga par excellence.
14
Centre Pompidou Malaga
Centre Pompidou Malaga
Cultural center Museums Centres Hobbies Specialty Museums
🏁 Visit the Centre Pompidou Málaga. It is the first international branch of the prestigious Parisian art gallery.

Day 3

1
- Histórico La Concepción Botanical Garden
- Histórico La Concepción Botanical Garden
Botanical garden Nature & Parks Gardens
🌳 The most beautiful and important tropical garden in Europe and was created in 1855 by the Marquises of Casa Loring, the owners of the land.
2
CAC Malaga
CAC Malaga
Art museum Museums Architectural Buildings
🏁 The Centre exhibits works by the best foreign and national contemporary artists such as Juan Muñoz, Tony Cragg, and Sigmar Polke.
3
Pedregalejo
Pedregalejo
One of Málaga's most popular areas is the Paseo Marítimo de Pedregalejo (Pedregalejo Esplanade).

🚍 From here, a bus can take you to the Pedregalejo beaches where you can enjoy Málaga's most characteristic gastronomy.

Other places to visit

1
Teatro Cervantes
Teatro Cervantes
Performing arts theater Concerts & Shows Theater company Theaters
Built in 1870 by Jerónimo Cuervo.

🎭 Declared a National Historic Monument, it is distinguished by the very many diverse activities that take place in the theatre.

It is also the major venue of the Málaga Festival of Spanish Cinema.
2
Museo del Vino-Málaga
Museo del Vino-Málaga
Museum Specialty Museums
🍷 Discover all the secrets of making this famous wine.
3
Museo Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares
Museo Unicaja de Artes y Costumbres Populares
Art museum Art gallery
Located in a former 18th century inn, this museum will take you to a journey through the history of 19th century Málaga and its traditions.

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