Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 31 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Economy Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja
5.0· 79from €120
Economy Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja — rated 5 from 79 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Seville
Seville is 212 km from Malaga, about 2h 27m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in MalagaA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Mijas Mountains Buggy Tour, Costa del Sol 1 Hour
5.0· 48from €109
Mijas Mountains Buggy Tour, Costa del Sol 1 Hour — rated 5 from 48 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
Afternoon
Malaga Monuments Private Walking Tour
5.0· 45from €110
Malaga Monuments Private Walking Tour — rated 5 from 45 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Malaga City Wine Tour
5.0· 43from €120
Malaga City Wine Tour — rated 5 from 43 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Malaga.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Economy Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja
€120
Mijas Mountains Buggy Tour, Costa del Sol 1 Hour
€109
Malaga Monuments Private Walking Tour
€110
Malaga City Wine Tour
€120
Vincci Larios Diez
from €222 / night
ICON Malabar
from €170 / night
H10 Croma Málaga
from €234 / night
Soho Boutique Equitativa
from €191 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Great experience
Very quick, efficient. Great service, exactly what we wanted after we had a slight delay with our flight. It might be a few pounds more, but it’s better than getting a coach transfer, having to go to every hotel. Will defo recommend.
Good fish dishes.
The location is on a busy street in the center of the city, close to the Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación de Málaga. We enjoyed the fresh fish, especially the jumbo prawns and sardines. The prices are reasonable, and the staff is kind.
Outstanding food, but the staff made the experience unforgettable
I visited last night on my own and had to wait about 30 minutes outside because the restaurant was extremely busy. It was absolutely worth the wait. From the very beginning, the staff made me feel welcome. The gentleman managing the queue immediately reassured me that dining alone was not a problem, which I really app…
Do Not Go
Me and my girlfriend booked this restaurant weeks in advance, being excited by the beautiful views outside, only to find out we were put in a corner and being told last minute you had to call to get a table outside which is said no where on the website. The first waiter comes to take our order about 30 minutes after we…