Calle Larios is the most emblematic, elegant and famous pedestrian street in Málaga.
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The Atarazanas market is the main market of the city, destination of both locals and tourists. Its particular name comes from the Arabic and reflect its old function; in fact, atarazanas means shipyard and this because what we see nowadays during Muslim times was the shipyard of Malaga!
Málaga neighbourhood: La MercedLa Merced, Málaga's trendiest area, is located northeast of the old town centre. Being an important part of Málaga's historical heritage, the neighbourhood of La Merced used to be Pablo Picasso's home! Hot Tip! You will find Picasso's statue on Plaza de la Merced.
If you're planning to spend a day in the city, you can walk pretty well everywhere; a lot of sights, including the Picasso Museum and the Alcazaba (the castle) are located around the Centro Histórico.
You'll need at least three days to see most of Malaga. You can see most of the city in two but there are a lot of great places nearby such as El Caminito del Rey, Nerja and Torremolinos that you can visit for a day too!
Despite its high safety record, there's really only one area to avoid in Málaga, and that's Palma-Palmilla. Like any other major city, it's wise to keep your wits about you.
Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Malaga is home to the Alcazaba, a Moorish castle and palace that dates back to the 11th century.