The 9 free activities and visits to Malaga

Andalusia makes you dream? Go to Malaga, the Spanish city with many tourist attractions. Enjoy a low-cost stay with these 9 free activities and visits.

Malaga is one of the most popular cities in Spain, on the Costa Del Sol. If some consider it an ideal seaside resort to enjoy the beaches of fine sand and sun, it is nonetheless that it has many other assets in the pocket. First of all, its architectural heritage with a magnificent historic centre. Then, its natural landscapes breathtaking between mountains and ports. Finally, its human warmth and its typical atmosphere of the region that give an irresistible desire to prolong its holiday.

Did you plan to visit Malaga? You are lucky because it offers many free tourist attractions including the list. Enjoy!

1. Alcazaba Palace and Gibralfaro Castle

Top tourist place is one of the first places to see if you visit Malaga.

In the past, the Muslim people dominated the region and these monuments retrace the history of that time. Built in the 11th century, the Alcazaba was intended to protect the city of Catholics. For the greatest happiness of visitors, the site has been restored on several occasions to admire all the splendour of these buildings. From above, the viewpoint offers a spectacular view of the sea, the port and the city. The walk is really worth it with its beautiful flowery gardens, terraces, patios and fountains.

To enjoy the free visit, go ahead Sunday from 2 p.m. .

2. The Roman theatre

In the foothills of the Alcazaba Palace is the Roman theatre, the oldest monument in Malaga. Built in the 1st century under Emperor Augustus, he served for 200 years, then was abandoned and was used as a career. No one has ever heard of it again. It was only at the time of the construction of the House of Culture in Malaga that the existence of these remains was rediscovered in 1951.

Today, it is one of the memorable places in the city that necessarily raises some emotion among the many tourists. The theatre is always used as a scene for movie shows and shootings.

Admission is free, so you don’t miss under any pretext.

3. Picasso Museum

If you like painting and sculpture, then a visit to Picasso Museum is required. It was in this city that the famous painter was born in 1881. The museum, which opened in 2003, exhibits a total of 233 works by the artist generously given by his family. It is located in palace Buenavista , which is to him-seul, a historic monument to be seen in Malaga.

If the visit is paid throughout the year, you can enjoy it free of charge the last two hours of opening every Sundays , as well as 28 February , 18 May and 27 September (special days).

It should be noted that most museums in Malaga are free on Sundays. So you have all the embarrassment of choice among the 30 museums in the city: Centre Pompidou , Carmen Thyssen, museum of glass and crystal, etc.

4. Central market Atarazanas

If its name is not obvious to pronounce, there is still a place to visit, especially to taste and buy local specialties. ♪ full heart of Malaga , this central market is what is best to be found among the inhabitants and enjoy the authentic atmosphere. It is also a place full of history since it was in the 14th century a shipyard belonging to the Arabs. When the Catholics were reappeared, he was transformed into a convent, then into a barracks, a military hospital and a school. Today, you can cross the imposing market door and smell good fruit, tapas and other regional products.

Central market Atanazaras is open Monday to Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. .

5. The Botanical Garden of the Concepción

Resourcing in a green area is quite possible in Malaga. Between the different parks and the Jardin botanique de la Concepción , there's something to do. Located north of the city, it has a vast space of 250,000 m2 on which more than 2,000 species of plants and trees are installed. We promise you a tropical and subtropical scenery as you dream! In the centre is a wonderfully well-appointed historical garden, with waterfalls, fountains, and stairs. For nature lovers, this is a must-see stage in Andalusia, one of the largest gardens in Europe.

Access is paid, but we share our good plan: it is free for all Sundays from 1 April to 30 September from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. and from 1 October to 31 March from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

6. Soho

This is a very nice neighborhood to visit and that unveils another facet of Malaga. The neighborhood Soho , more commonly known as the arts district, is the paradise of street art. On the walls, giant frescoes were painted by internationally renowned street artists, with the aim of redoubling the image of the neighbourhood and bringing a touch of originality. There are also some atypical shops, including a vintage bike shop, a former barber, an American pastry shop or a wine library to discover the best wines. The Centre d’Art Contemporain, detailed below, is located in this neighbourhood.

7. The Contemporary Art Centre

We saw it, Malaga is known for its artistic taste. Good news, Centre d’Art Contemporain , also called CAC Malaga, is completely free, all year round. Inside, several rooms, various exhibitions and many contemporary works of art from the twentieth to the twenty-first century.

Whether you like this kind of museum, it’s a place to see if you don’t know what to do in Malaga in times of rain or heavy heat, for example.

8. The beaches of Malaga

We can't talk about the Costa Del Sol without evokeing the beaches. You have the embarrassment of choice on the 14 kilometers of fine sand beaches throughout the coast. The best known are Playa de la Malagueta (in the center) and Playa de la Misericordia. If you travel with your family, the Playa de El Palo is the ideal. For kitesurfers, you have to go to the Playa Del Campo de Golf . You want to party and barbecue on the beach? Penon Del Cuervo's perfect. On the other hand, we recommend the Playa de la Caleta in the summer if you don’t like the crowd.

In any case, take advantage of it to taste grilled sardines and unalter yourself in chiringuitos, small restaurants on the waterfront.

9. The Natural Park of the Montes de Malaga

If you have a car on site, the Montes Natural Park is an exit not to be missed during your stay in Malaga.

Just five kilometers from the city, you are facing landscapes of grandiose mountains, where nature is queen. In an area of 5,000 km2, hikers find their happiness, on foot or by bike. If you like walking, you can take one of the four marked trails for a duration between 30 minutes and 1h30 walking, from a low to medium difficulty.

For the lunch break, relax on a picnic area or enjoy the traditional dish "plateo de los montes", a dish consisting of pork, sausage, sludge and eggs.