Malaga Cruise Harbor is one of the largest in the Mediterranean. From here, huge liners go on a sea tour. There is also a mooring place for passenger ships that arrive at the port of Malaga as part of a Mediterranean voyage. The marina has existed since the time of the founders of the city – the Phoenicians, it was widely used by the Arabs during the Moorish rule. Large-scale modernization of the harbor was carried out in the 1980s and 90s.

The fort was built by the Arabs in the VIII century, from the XI century it was used as the residence of the governor of the Emirate of Granada in Malaga. The fortress stands on a hill in the central part of the city. Previously, it was connected to the now-demolished outer city wall. The bastion of Malaga belongs to the type of Moorish military citadels (alcazaba), which were built to protect the city from enemy attacks.

Hibralfaro is another Moorish fortress of Malaga, connected to the alcazaba by a passage, and forms a single complex of defensive structures with it. The fortress was built in the X century under the Caliph Abd ar-Rahman III. Four centuries later, the citadel was rebuilt by the will of Yusuf I, the ruler of the Emirate of Granada. Nowadays, there is a museum on the territory of the fort, where collections of medieval weapons and armor are exhibited.

The city hall building, built in the early XX century in the neo-Baroque style with elements of modernism. The facade of the town hall is decorated with picturesque bas-reliefs. Its spacious halls house valuable collections of paintings. In front of the building are the Gardens of Pedro Luis Alonso, decorated in the traditions of Spanish-Arab park art. In 2010, the town hall and gardens were declared historical monuments.

An arena designed for bullfighting, which is located in the eastern part of Malaga. The lists were erected in the XIX century according to the project of X. Kukoby in the architectural manner of neomudekhar. "La Malagueta" belongs to the arena of the highest category, which means that the most grandiose performances are arranged here, timed to significant dates. The building houses the Ordonez Bull Museum.

The museum exhibits an extensive collection of retro cars. The exposition is located on the territory of a former tobacco factory. Here are collected copies that demonstrate the history and progress of the automotive industry. The exhibits are divided into thematic sections, among which are "Golden 20s", "Designer cars", "Dolce Vita", "Beautiful Era", "Popular cars" and others.

Private collection of decorative and applied art, owned by G. F. Prieto, opened in 2009. Located in a historic mansion of the XVIII century. It consists of glass artifacts belonging to the time period of the XIII century BC – XX century AD. The total number of exhibits is about 3 thousand. In addition to glass and crystals, the museum exhibits paintings by artists D. Riley and A. Hanneman, who worked in the XVII century.

The great Spanish surrealist Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga. He made an invaluable contribution to the development of such areas of modern painting as Cubism and post-Impressionism. On the territory of the Buenavista Palace there is a museum dedicated to the work of the great master. The collection consists of 285 canvases that were donated to the city by the painter's family. The gallery was opened in 2003.

The gallery opened its doors in 2011. The collection consists of works by Spanish painters of the XIX century, especially the works of masters from Andalusia are widely represented. The works of art belong to Carmen Server, the widow of industrialist and Baron G. G. Thyssen-Bornesima. The city owns the paintings on loan until 2025. The collection is located on the territory of the Villalon Palace, built in the XVI century.

The museum specializes in works of contemporary art created in the last third of the XX century. It was organized in the building of the former city market, located in the central part of Malaga. Permanent expositions and temporary exhibitions are located on an area of 6 thousand m2. The territory of the Center for Contemporary Art is also used for film screenings, organization of art workshops and lectures.

The branch of the Russian Museum was opened in Malaga quite recently – in 2015. It is located in a former tobacco factory, occupying an area of 2.3 thousand m2. In addition to permanent exhibitions, the museum has educational centers, cinemas and creative workshops. The gallery exhibits works by Russian masters of the XV-XX centuries. Visitors can admire the paintings of I. Repin, I. Levitan, A. Ivanov, V. Kandinsky, K. Malevich, M. Chagall and many others.

The Spanish branch of the famous Paris Gallery of Modern Art. The permanent exhibition shows works of art of the XX-XXI centuries, there are works by P. Picasso, F. Bacon, F. Kahlo and other worthy masters. Also, the Pompidou Center hosts temporary exhibitions of photography, design, architecture throughout the year and organizes interactive installations using advanced technologies.

The temple was built in the XVIII century on the site of a former Moorish mosque. The construction of the cathedral took quite a long time, the work was carried out in the period 1528-1782. Due to lack of funding, the architects had to deviate from the original plan and erect one tower instead of two, which is why the temple was popularly nicknamed "One-armed Lady". In the architecture of the building, you can see the features of neoclassicism, Baroque and Gothic.

The basilica was erected in the XVI century on the very spot where King Ferdinand of Aragon was encamped before the decisive battles for Malaga. The church is dedicated to St. Mary de la Victoria – the patroness and patroness of all Andalusia. The saint enjoys a special love of the inhabitants of this part of Spain. The main shrine of the temple is a small statuette of Mary with Jesus, dating from the XV century.

The necropolis was organized in 1831 thanks to the efforts of Consul W. Mark, representing the interests of Great Britain in Spain. Previously, all the deceased who did not belong to the Catholic branch of Christianity were buried at night by the seashore. After receiving permission to create their own cemetery from Ferdinand VII, the Protestants were allowed to organize their own necropolis.

The theater is located at the foot of the hill on which the Malaga Fortress rises. It is believed that the structure was built in the last years of the reign of Emperor Augustus in the I century. The theater was used for its intended purpose until the III century. Then the Arabs came to Malaga. They partially dismantled the stage and used stones to erect defensive structures. The Roman theater was accidentally discovered in the middle of the XX century, the excavations were completed only in the 90s.

The central square of Malaga, located in the historical part of the city. The place has been known since the time of the Moorish Nasrid dynasty, since then it has repeatedly changed its name. Administrative buildings of considerable architectural value are located around the square, such as the Augustinka monastery, prison and court buildings, as well as city mansions of the past centuries.

Merced Square is located within the eponymous quarter. It often becomes the center of various festivals and holidays. The fame of the place is added by the fact that here is the house in which the artist P. Picasso was born. Since 2008, the square has been decorated with a monument to the master of the work of F. L. Hernandez. Merced is considered one of the most picturesque squares in Malaga.

A walking street that crosses the historical center of Malaga and ends at Constitution Square. The alley is specially designed for a leisurely "promenade" surrounded by historical buildings, shopping, relaxing in coffee shops and enjoying the urban atmosphere. The street was created in the XIX century by the project of J. M. Sancho. The place is named after the textile industrialist M. de Larios.

The market building is located by the sea. Previously, ships were repaired here. It harmoniously combines the features of ancient Moorish and modern architecture. After the restoration, the premises began to be used for retail space. The market sells seafood, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, meat products and numerous local delicacies typical of Spanish cuisine.

The city park, located along the embankment, offers a magnificent view of the port of Malaga. The park has an infrastructure for a comfortable stay with the whole family. There are playgrounds, comfortable benches, fountains, cafes, lawns with exotic plants. The design of the "Palm Surprise" is a vivid example of modern trends in the field of landscape art.

The lighthouse was erected at the beginning of the XIX century by H. G. Maria Perry on the territory of the seaport. Modernization was carried out in 1913, as a result of which the structure was equipped with modern (for that time) optical equipment. During the Civil War in the 30s, La Farola was painted in earthy colors for camouflage purposes, after the end of the active phase of the confrontation, the lighthouse was restored.

The garden was laid out in the XIX century, its creators were H.L. Oyarsabal and A.E. Livermole – a married couple of Spanish aristocrats. They traveled to European countries for a long time after the wedding and, inspired by the beauties they saw, decided to create a new garden in their residence. A specialist from France was invited to develop the design. At the beginning of the XX century, the territory was transferred to another family, which continued to work on the creation of the park.

A classic Mediterranean park planted with lush subtropical vegetation and elegantly decorated with decorative elements. The square is a strip of green spaces (70-80 meters wide) stretching along the embankment. Malaga Park was laid out at the end of the XIX century, at the very time when the city was recovering from the collapse of the wine industry due to the mass destruction of vineyards.

The city beach is located in the resort area of Malaga. It stretches for about 1200 meters along the coast. La Malagueta is an artificial beach. The city authorities specially brought sand here to organize a recreation area for locals and tourists. A developed infrastructure has been created here. In high season, due to the large number of vacationers on the beach, there is practically no free space.