Malaga 3-day Itinerary
Spain
Where to go and what to see in Malaga to get the most from your trip – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
Bucket list experience:
Opened in 2010, this quirkily-named museum houses the private collection of Portuguese car fanatic Joao Magalhaes.
There are more than 80 vintage and modern cars here, arranged in 10 themed areas such as Belle Epoque, Art Deco 30s and English Tradition.
Alongside the cars, presumably to interest the wives of petrol heads, are beguiling displays of fashionable travel memorabilia from the 20s, 30s 40s and 50s, including a collection of 300 vintage hats.
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Destination Guide >The museum offers a variety of themed guided tours – see the list of options in their brochure.
The museum is open all year round, seven days a week.
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Spain
Where to go and what to see in Malaga to get the most from your trip – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first
Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[2.6 miles]
Sleek new five-star hotel in pole position for enjoying Old Malaga, with a delicious rooftop pool. Well-positioned for seeing the sights.
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Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[3.2 miles]
In the lively heart of Malaga, peaceful, luxurious rooms and a superb restaurant in an elegant 18th-century palace.
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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience
Andalusia, Spain
A big, vibrant city with a fascinating old centre, lively contemporary art, sandy beaches, great restaurants and buzzy nightlife.
Other worthwhile experiences near this experience if you have time or interest..
Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[2.5 miles]
Malaga’s Arab shipyards were adapted in the 19th century to create this wonderland of fresh fruit and veg, meat and seafood. In fact, the entire neighbourhood is devoted to food – it’s a great place for a tapas crawl.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[2.8 miles]
Here Carmen Cervera, the Malaga-born wife of Baron Thyssen-Bornemisza, displays her prize collection of mainly Andalusian art, ranging from the mainly religious works of old masters to the colourful, luminous landscapes, portraits and street scenes from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Best for ages: 18+ | £10
Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[2.9 miles]
A monumental, atmospheric complex of inviting pools that resembles a movie set, with a steam sauna and hot table, and 30-minute massages on offer. Client numbers are strictly limited so be sure to book online.
Best for ages: 10+ | £30 | 1-3 hours
Malaga, Andalusia, Spain[3.1 miles]
Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born in Malaga. The city’s Picasso Museum, set in a restored 16th-century Andalusian townhouse in Malaga’s historic centre, displays over 250 of his paintings, sculptures and ceramics spanning his entire career. Book an entrance ticket here and a private guided tour here.
Best for ages: 18+ | £7