Must-see attractions in Costa del Sol

  • 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 …

  • Mirador Princess

    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…

  • Sala de Exposiciones

    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…

  • Playa del Cañuelo

    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…

  • Buddhist Stupa

    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…

  • Museo Jorge Rando

    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…

  • Bioparc

    Fuengirola

    This zoo has spacious enclosures and treats its animals very well. It runs conservation and breeding programs as well as educational activities. The…

  • Casa Museo de Mijas

    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,…

  • Plaza de Toros

    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…

  • Museo del Grabado Español

    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…

  • Museo Benalmádena

    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…

  • Museo Arqueológico

    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…

  • Museo Aula del Mar

    Málaga

    This small aquarium in the port includes some hands-on exhibits for children, such as whale bones and sea urchins.

  • Playa de Pedregalejo

    Málaga

    This beach is flanked by seafood restaurants, mainly frequented by locals and serving some of the best fried seafood and fish in the city.

  • Playa el Palo

    Málaga

    With its attractive promenade lined with bars and seafood restaurants, this is a popular beach for locals at weekends.

  • Colección Arte Garó

    Estepona

    Shares digs with the tourist office and spreads six centuries of low-key art over three well-laid-out floors.

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