Costa del Sol
Torremolinos' westernmost beach, stretching from a small rocky outcrop (La Punta) to Benalmádena, La Carihuela,is a former fishing district and one of the…
Must-see attractions in Málaga Province
Ronda
Native Ronda artist Joaquín Peinado was an amigo and contemporary of Picasso's, a fact reflected in his work, with its strong abstract lines, flirtations…
Málaga
Come here for the architecture alone: this fabulous Modernista building has dazzling tile work, courtyards and fountains, and has been a military hospital…
Ronda
This somewhat faded city museum displays artefacts and information spanning several millennia of Andalucian history. Of even more interest to some will be…
Ronda
Backing onto Ronda’s river, these 13th-century Arab baths are among the best-preserved in all of Andalucía, with horseshoe arches, columns and clearly…
Málaga
The city's long-beleaguered port area underwent a radical rethink in 2013 and was redesigned to cater to the increase in cruise-ship passengers. Wide…
Centro de Visitantes del Torcal de Antequera
Málaga Province
This impressive visitor centre is perched at 1200m in the middle of the surreal rock formations of El Torcal. It has a information desk, a small…
Nerja
This is Nerja’s longest and best beach, with plenty of towel space on the sand. From Balcón de Europa, walk east down bleached white Calle Carabeo and…
Málaga
The Alameda Principal, now a busy thoroughfare, was created in the late 18th century as a boulevard on what were then the sands of the Guadalmedina…
Centro de Visitantes José A Valverde
Málaga Province
You can watch an informative film about the Laguna de Fuente de Piedra flamingos and peruse some small exhibits at this helpful lakeside visitor centre…
Costa del Sol
This long stretch of beach in Torremolinos is lined with reliably good chiringuitos (beach bars) and is also extremely family friendly, with playgrounds,…
Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Mijas
Costa del Sol
Notwithstanding its diminutive size, this museum houses the world's second-largest collection of Picasso ceramics, along with bronze figurines, glassware,…
Nerja
This small, pretty cove is just east of the Balcón de Europa. You can rent sunbeds and parasols here, though it does get busy at the height of summer,…
Málaga
Showcases the work of 20th-century Málaga artist Félix Revello de Toro (b 1926) in a 17th-century mansion that was once the workshop of religious sculptor…
Málaga
Laid out over two floors in the HQ of Málaga's oldest and most prestigious peña (flamenco club), this collection of photos, posters, costumes, fans,…
Ronda
The convent attached to this church was was one of the richest in the early 17th century and was home to several stunning paintings. Sadly, the paintings…
Marbella
At the heart of Marbella's casco antiguo is the extremely pretty Plaza de los Naranjos, dating back to 1485, with tropical plants, palms, orange trees and…
Puerto Deportivo de Benalmádena
Costa del Sol
This port on the coast in Benalmádena is striking for its GaudÍ-Asian-Mr-Whippy–style architecture, and its large choice of bars, restaurants and shops…
Ronda
Taking the narrow Calle Marqués de Salvatierra will bring you to the small Puente Viejo, with views down to the river as it rushes into the gorge.
Málaga
North of the city's main artery, the Alameda Principal, you’ll find this striking 19th-century iron-clad building incorporating the original Moorish gate…
Ronda
The old town is surrounded by massive fortress walls pierced by two ancient gates: the Islamic Puerta de Almocábar, which in the 13th century was the main…
Nerja
Nerja’s museum traces the history of the town from the cave dwellers of Paleolithic times to the tourist-boom years of the ’60s, and is well worth a…
Museo Interactivo de la Música Málaga
Málaga
This modern museum houses musical instruments from around the world and across the passage of history. The collection is pretty well laid out in…
Málaga
Worth visiting for the building alone, a grand bishop's palace opposite the cathedral with an imposing portico, intricate tile work and head-tilting…
Málaga Province
This village museum crams a lot into its diminutive interior, from local bee-keeping and winemaking equipment to a mock-up of an old blacksmith's forge…
Ronda
This small museum is dedicated to the banditry for which central Andalucía was once renowned. Old prints reflect that when the youthful bandoleros …
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares
Málaga
Located in a 17th-century inn, the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares specialises in everyday rural and urban life of the past; note the barros …
Málaga
In common with many cities, Málaga has adopted a touristic big wheel by its port. Measuring 70m tall, it's good for views over the city. The 42 capsules…
Málaga
As well as running the Casa Natal de Picasso, the Fundación Picasso owns this small exposition space across the square from the casa. It shuffles a…
Nerja
East of Nerja the coast becomes more rugged; with your own wheels you can head to some great beaches reached by tracks down from the A7. Playa del Cañuelo…
Costa del Sol
The largest Buddhist stupa in Europe is in Benalmádena Pueblo. It rises up, majestically out of place, on the outskirts of the village, surrounded by new…
Málaga
One of Málaga’s newest museums exhibits the work of one of its most contemporary artists. Rando is now in his 70s, and his abstract paintings and…
Fuengirola
This zoo has spacious enclosures and treats its animals very well. It runs conservation and breeding programs as well as educational activities. The…
Costa del Sol
This quaint folk museum was created and is run by Carmen Escalona, who specialises in crafting folk-themed models that, together with other artefacts,…
Costa del Sol
This unusual square bullring is located at the top of the village, and is surrounded by lush ornamental gardens with wonderful views of the coast. There's…
Marbella
This small art museum in the old town includes works by some of the great masters, including Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Salvador Dalí, among the work of…
Costa del Sol
There are two sections to this museum: one exhibits local archaeological finds; the other, more curiously, has a fantastic collection of Mexican and…
Estepona
Modest collection that testifies to Estepona's 4th-century roots, with many of the displayed pieces dug out of offshore shipwrecks, often by local divers…
Ronda
This grandiose Gothic church dates from 1485, the year of Ronda's reconquest by order of the Reyes Catolicos (Catholic Monarchs); it took 20 years to…
Málaga
This small aquarium in the port includes some hands-on exhibits for children, such as whale bones and sea urchins.
