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Things to do in Málaga

60 ideas for a day or a night in Málaga, by what you’re in the mood for.

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Outdoors · 16Walking tours · 14Arts & culture · 9Nightlife · 8Tours & day trips · 6Live music · 2Festivals & events · 2Markets · 1Sport · 1Family · 1

Outdoors in Málaga

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FreeSendero Fluvial Coín - Guadalhorce12.2 km · about 3.5 hrsFreeTres Cruces14.5 km · about 4 hrsFreeCircular de Torrealquería8.8 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeSierra de los Espartales8.9 km · about 2.5 hrsFreeViñas Viejas1.5 km · about 1 hrFreeSendero Tajo del Quejigal3 km · about 1.5 hrsFreeSendero Puerto Viejo5.2 km · about 2 hrsFreeAlhaurín de la Torre - Málaga12.9 km · about 3.5 hrsFreeVélez-Málaga - Torrox15 km · about 4.5 hrsFreeSendero Tajo de La SabiaRoute on OpenStreetMap

Walking tours in Málaga

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Free🥇Free Tour in Málaga, the ESSENTIAL in 1'45h🌞Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour: The best of Málaga | Local Guides Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeDiscover Málaga's History, Secrets and Art 🌞🕯️🎨Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Málaga ☀️🏛️, explore the historic center with official and local guides.Daily · 2 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeMagnificent tour on History 📜 Secrets and Culture of Málaga 📌 Night 🌛🌌 or Day 🌞🌄 through the Historic Center 📍🏛️⛲Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree Tour Legends and Mysteries of Malaga (only for adults)Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeAward-Winning Tour: Inside Stories & Local LegendsDaily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeFree tour of the Alcazaba and the Roman TheaterDaily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 4.5 on GuruWalkFreeMalaga, the route you won't forget✨Daily · 1.8 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeAlcazaba & Roman Theatre - History and Secrets 🏛️🏰⚔️Daily · 1.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk

Arts & culture in Málaga

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Vivaldianno - El resplandor de VeneciaThu 15 October, 7pm · Teatro del Soho CaixaBank¡Olé! El mito de lo español a través de AndalucíaThu 15 October · Museo Carmen Thyssen MálagaFreeEugenio Recuenco | Fulgor y Delirio: Cartografía de lo humanoThu 15 October · La TérmicaTRIBUsssh! - Pastora GalvánThu 15 October · Teatro Cervantes · From €24Crack. El sonido de las piedras - Piermario SalernoFri 16 October · Teatro Cánovas · From €20Copla: un cabaret español (Cía. HisPanic)Sat 17 October, 8:30pm · Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga · From €12Tierras raras - Luz Arcas / La PhármacoWed 21 October · Teatro Cervantes · From €30El Hijo de la CómicaThu 22 October, 7pm · Teatro del Soho CaixaBankHasta el último baile - Compañía Eva GuerreroThu 22 October · Teatro Echegaray · From €24

Nightlife in Málaga

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Antigua Casa de GuardiaCentro HistóricoLa Terraza at Catalonia Molina LarioCentro Histórico · $$$La Terraza de ValeriaMuelle Uno / Puerto · $$$Los Patios de BeatasCentro HistóricoSonora Sky & BitesCentro Histórico · $$$Teatro Flamenco Málaga ClubCentroLa Cochera CabaretLos Guindos · $$Sala GoldCentro Histórico

Tours & day trips in Málaga

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Alhambra and Generalife, Granada8 hrs · Self-organised; travel from Málaga by road or bus · From €12.73Caminito del Rey4 hrs · Self-drive to the Visitors' Reception Centre (parking 2… · From €10Ronda and the Puente Nuevo8 hrs · Self-drive or train/bus to Ronda · From €12El Torcal de Antequera4 hrs · Self-drive; centre hours differ between pages (about… · FreeNerja Cave (Cueva de Nerja)8 hrs · Self-drive or bus to NerjaDolphin-watching boat trip from Benalmádena2.5 hrs · Puerto Marina Benalmádena

Live music in Málaga

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Cine-concierto 'Paris Qui Dort' con Ensemble MODUSSat 17 October, 6pm · Cine Albéniz · From €12Jóvenes Flamencos - Circuito AndaluzWed 21 October, 8pm · Teatro Cánovas · From €16

Festivals & events in Málaga

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FreeFestival 'Entre dos tierras. Dos orillas, un mismo sentimiento'Thu 15 October, 12pm · Plaza de Toros de TorremolinosFestival de Cine Francés de Málaga (32FCFM)Fri 16 October · Cine Albéniz, Teatro Cánovas and other venues · From €5

Markets in Málaga

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FreeEcoMercado Guadalhorce Ecológico - BenalmádenaSun 18 October, 9am · Recinto Ferial Arroyo de la Miel

Sport in Málaga

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Málaga CF vs Real SociedadSun 18 October, 6:30pm · Estadio La Rosaleda

Family in Málaga

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FreeImaginaMálaga 2026Fri 16 October, 5pm · La Caja Blanca
What’s On MálagaThis week in Málaga, day by dayTonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights.Eat & drinkWhere locals eat in MálagaThe restaurants, cafés and bakeries locals love.

Things to do in Málaga, answered

What are the best things to do in Málaga?

Right now: Sendero Fluvial Coín - Guadalhorce (outdoors), 🥇Free Tour in Málaga, the ESSENTIAL in 1'45h🌞 (walking tours), Vivaldianno - El resplandor de Venecia (arts & culture) and Antigua Casa de Guardia (nightlife). Each list is refreshed several times a day.

What can I do for free in Málaga?

Sendero Fluvial Coín - Guadalhorce, Tres Cruces, Circular de Torrealquería and Sierra de los Espartales, and 28 more.

What's on in Málaga this week?

What's On Málaga has this week day by day: tonight, this weekend, the Top 10 and the regular nights hotels and hostels run.