Costa del Sol Capital

Málaga
Picasso's birthplace, Phoenician port, and the gateway to the Costa del Sol

Málaga, mostly known for its seaside province the 'Costa del Sol' and for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, has origins reaching back to the Phoenicians who founded it 2,800 years ago.

ToursFoodStayCultureNightlife
2,800
Years of history
3
Picasso museums
300+
Sunny days per year
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Málaga City & Alcazaba TourBest Seller

Málaga City & Alcazaba Tour

3 hours4.7
€40
Picasso Museum Guided VisitArt

Picasso Museum Guided Visit

2 hours4.6
€35
Málaga Food & Wine TourFood

Málaga Food & Wine Tour

4 hours4.8
€60
Caminito del Rey Day TripDay Trip

Caminito del Rey Day Trip

Full day4.6
€75
What's On

Events in Málaga

From festivals to exhibitions, concerts to markets.

What's On

Events in Málaga

From festivals to exhibitions, concerts to markets — never miss what's happening.

Jun
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Feria de Málaga

City-wideAll Week

Málaga's biggest party. Two weeks of flamenco, casetas, horse shows, and fireworks commemorating the city's reconquest.

Festival
15
Aug

Noche de los Museos

Museums city-wide8:00 PM — 2:00 AM

Museums open free. The Picasso Museum, Carmen Thyssen, and Pompidou all join this cultural night.

Culture
Mar
Variable

Semana Santa Marítima

City-wideAll Week

Málaga's unique coastal Holy Week. The iconic 'Cena' trono and processions along the harbour.

Culture
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