Art and culture lovers shouldn’t miss galleries and museums featuring modern and ancient artwork in the well-known art district of Soho Málaga. The Picasso Museum is especially significant since the artist was born in Malaga. You can see many of his impressive works, including one he painted of his sister Lola when he was very young. If you are more into the modern art scene, the Museum of Modern Art has a huge collection on display. You will also see modern art on the walls around the city with murals and graffiti done by Spanish locals. Don’t miss the Mile of Art, which has over 30 museums to explore.

The Cathedral of Málaga, also known as La Manquita, only has one tower and was never completed. You can see the tall tower from many parts of the city. Make your way there to admire ancient altarpieces and valuable paintings. Using a professional tour guide, you can climb up to the roof for the best panoramic city views.

The Alcazaba of Malaga is an ancient fortress and palace overlooking the stunning Roman Amphitheatre. The archeological museum is filled with Phoenician, Roman and Moorish artifacts. The castle of Gibralfaro sits behind Alcazaba and dates back to the 10th century. From the photogenic castle you can view the La Malagueta bullring.

Walking tours are popular in Malaga and you can book a group tour to sightsee with other travellers or a private guide to have a more exclusive and luxurious experience. Your local guide will be sure to take you to the best tapas restaurant on the way and share many gems of info about the history and culture of Malaga. Seeing the city from the water is another dreamy perspective and hiring a catamaran to cruise around Malaga Bay is a fantastic idea. You can see dolphins at certain times of the year and giving off a boat into the warm ocean to swim and snorkel will be a highlight of your trip.

Malaga is a shopping paradise with clothes, shoes, make-up, home décor, souvenirs and art. Calle Larios, Calle Andrés Pérez and Calle San Juan are all wonderful shopping areas. A Spanish vacation should include many memorable meals and foodies will be happy in Malaga, which has many great dining options, including a small collection of Michelin star restaurants like La Cosmopolita and Kaleja.

Malaga is a wine-making region, so you can include a wine tour to see a vineyard and cellars during your vacation. You will learn a lot about the wine-making history and enjoy excellent wine samples along the way. You will also hear about olive oil making and local cooking as you visit various vineyards around the Malaga area.