Malaga Mini review

There is an area with restaurants and shops that is in the port area. We were there on a holiday and it was VERY busy. It is within walking distance of the ship and you would not need to worry about taking the bus to the port entrance.

Thanks, DragonoftheSeas, good to know that there are places to walk around. Is there any good place to watch the sunset? Thanks again! Always appreciate CC members input and quick response.

Thanks for the tapa suggestions, Campolady!

 

Our ship won't leave until 11PM. We will be on a full day to Granada but back at the ship for dinner. Do you have any suggestions of where would be a good place for an evening stroll close to port? Or any bad area we should stay out of? Thank again!

There is a lovely park - known as the Parque de Malaga or Paque Alameda - just across the road from the port gates that is lovely for an evening stroll - you will see tropical trees, hear Parakeets and watch the locals promenading. http://www.malagaturismo.com/en/tourist-resources/detail/parque-de-malaga-malagas-park/56 and http://www.spain-holiday.com/Malaga-city/articles/malagas-parks-el-parque-de-malaga

To watch the sunset go to the rooftop bar at the Hotel Marques de Larios on Avenida Larios - Malagas main pedestrianized street just across the main road - Alameda Principal - at the back of the park

http://www.hotel-larios.com/index-en.html.

2 other good viewing spots slightly nearer are the roof bars at the Hotel Molino Larios http://www.hotelmolinalario.com/en/piscina-lounge/

and Hotel Marriott AC Malaga Palacio facing each other on the corner of the Alameda Principal and the road leading to the Cathedral. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/agpmg-ac-hotel-malaga-palacio/

The streets around Avenida Larios, the Cathedral and Calle Granada will be absolutely buzzing in the evening - a great area to people watch and enjoy Tapas/the Malaguenan way of life. Stay round there and you do not need to worry about being in an area to avoid.

Have a look at this thread for further information on Malaga. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2268599

Have a wonderful trip.

There is a lovely park - known as the Parque de Malaga or Paque Alameda - just across the road from the port gates that is lovely for an evening stroll - you will see tropical trees, hear Parakeets and watch the locals promenading. http://www.malagaturismo.com/en/tourist-resources/detail/parque-de-malaga-malagas-park/56 and http://www.spain-holiday.com/Malaga-city/articles/malagas-parks-el-parque-de-malaga

 

To watch the sunset go to the rooftop bar at the Hotel Marques de Larios on Avenida Larios - Malagas main pedestrianized street just across the main road - Alameda Principal - at the back of the park

http://www.hotel-larios.com/index-en.html.

2 other good viewing spots slightly nearer are the roof bars at the Hotel Molino Larios http://www.hotelmolinalario.com/en/piscina-lounge/

and Hotel Marriott AC Malaga Palacio facing each other on the corner of the Alameda Principal and the road leading to the Cathedral. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/agpmg-ac-hotel-malaga-palacio/

 

The streets around Avenida Larios, the Cathedral and Calle Granada will be absolutely buzzing in the evening - a great area to people watch and enjoy Tapas/the Malaguenan way of life. Stay round there and you do not need to worry about being in an area to avoid.

 

Have a look at this thread for further information on Malaga. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2268599

 

Have a wonderful trip.

Thank you for this information. I will be in Malaga again in October.

There is a lovely park - known as the Parque de Malaga or Paque Alameda - just across the road from the port gates that is lovely for an evening stroll - you will see tropical trees, hear Parakeets and watch the locals promenading. http://www.malagaturismo.com/en/tourist-resources/detail/parque-de-malaga-malagas-park/56 and http://www.spain-holiday.com/Malaga-city/articles/malagas-parks-el-parque-de-malaga

 

To watch the sunset go to the rooftop bar at the Hotel Marques de Larios on Avenida Larios - Malagas main pedestrianized street just across the main road - Alameda Principal - at the back of the park

http://www.hotel-larios.com/index-en.html.

2 other good viewing spots slightly nearer are the roof bars at the Hotel Molino Larios http://www.hotelmolinalario.com/en/piscina-lounge/

and Hotel Marriott AC Malaga Palacio facing each other on the corner of the Alameda Principal and the road leading to the Cathedral. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/agpmg-ac-hotel-malaga-palacio/

 

 

 

The streets around Avenida Larios, the Cathedral and Calle Granada will be absolutely buzzing in the evening - a great area to people watch and enjoy Tapas/the Malaguenan way of life. Stay round there and you do not need to worry about being in an area to avoid.

 

Have a look at this thread for further information on Malaga. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2268599

 

Have a wonderful trip.

Thanks very much, Campolady, I look forward to visiting Malaga and have a chance to be with local folks there.:)

Suzie

How do you get from the port to the Alcanzaba? Can you walk? Buses?

How do you get from the port to the Alcanzaba? Can you walk? Buses?

There is a bus from the ship to the port entrance. You could walk, but it is a good distance. From the port entrance you can walk across the street and the Alcanzaba is a short distance. The Alcanzaba and the roman ruins are an easy walk from the port entrance. The castle is a hike uphill. Take the bus. :rolleyes:

Have a look at 'El Jardin' - a lovely, Art Deco Restaurant at the rear of the Cathedral.

 

For a more relaxed lunch - and a great place to sit on the outside terrace and ' people watch' - have a look at ' Bar Central' right in the Plaza de la Constitucion (main square at the top of Avenida Larios.

 

Cheaper still - but with great local food - is ' Café Axarquia' on the Alameda Principal (busy main street that cuts right through the city. Their ' Frito Malaguena' (local speciality of assorted small fried fish) is the best we have had anywhere.

 

By the way, there is a Tapas bar right in the old port building (near the main gates) that is mainly for port workers but is open to anyone. If you walk right through the bar there is a large restaurant at the rear that offers a brilliant 3 course Menu del Dia/Meal of the Day for under 10 Euros.

 

Hope this helps.

Would this restaurant you speak of at the port be Restaurante el Toro?

Gorgeous pictures, DragonOfTheSeas, and a great review.

Thank you for posting them.

Thank you--I am glad you found it helpful. We stopped at Malaga in October on our Harmony of the Seas transatlantic. We took a tour with Spain Day tours to the Alhambra. That was a wonderful experience. I would recommend that if you have time. You would still have time to visit a couple of these sites when you arrive back. [depending on port time]

Dragon of the Seas - Did you take the bull ring picture from Alcazaba or Gibalfaro?

You will not get lost. To get to the cathedral you walk across the street from the port bus drop off. You go one more block and you are in the cathedral square.

 

Then to go to the Alcazaba is only 1.5 blocks from there. The Roman theater is immediately beside the entrance. The road up to the Castle is right beside it.

 

It is easy to do. The only part of the walk that is a strain is the uphill climb. But, I would do it again. Have fun!!

Thank you for all of the info. I think we will likely follow your route when we are there (mid-June). Did you buy your tickets for Alcazaba and Gibralfaro in advance?

Thank you for all of the info. I think we will likely follow your route when we are there (mid-June). Did you buy your tickets for Alcazaba and Gibralfaro in advance?

No need to buy tickets in advance - just go to the ticket office and buy a joint ticket for both Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba; if you are seniors take some ID to get a discounted fee.

For further information on Malaga see this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2268599

We did not buy the tickets in advance. There is a great deal to do in Malaga and you can decide what you feel like doing when you get there.

monkey@cruise--It gives you a good opportunity to check out the night life in Malaga. Have fun! If you get a chance come back and tell us what you did. :D

You will not get lost. To get to the cathedral you walk across the street from the port bus drop off. You go one more block and you are in the cathedral square.

 

Then to go to the Alcazaba is only 1.5 blocks from there. The Roman theater is immediately beside the entrance. The road up to the Castle is right beside it.

 

It is easy to do. The only part of the walk that is a strain is the uphill climb. But, I would do it again. Have fun!!

Thanks for the mini review; it was packed with good info.

I am a bit mobility-challenged; I walk with a cane. From what I can tell, the walk up to the Castle might be a bit much for me--but from your review, I don't think I'd be missing a great deal.

I take it you didn't use the HOHO bus. I tend to like these to get an overview, but you seem to have covered a good bit of what we could do in a day, and it looks like there's no need for us to use the HOHO.

We often use the HOHO in new cities, too. However, the three things we wanted to see in Malaga on this visit were very close together. You may want to rest in the square and/or the Cathedral to pace yourself.

It can be very warm depending on the day.

We often use the HOHO in new cities, too. However, the three things we wanted to see in Malaga on this visit were very close together. You may want to rest in the square and/or the Cathedral to pace yourself.

 

It can be very warm depending on the day.

Thanks for the advice. Yes, pacing myself is a good thing, but I tend to forget to do it, probably because I think I am still 25 and relatively fit! Hah! Reality does tend to remind me, though.

Thanks for the mini review; it was packed with good info.

 

I am a bit mobility-challenged; I walk with a cane. From what I can tell, the walk up to the Castle might be a bit much for me--but from your review, I don't think I'd be missing a great deal.

 

I take it you didn't use the HOHO bus. I tend to like these to get an overview, but you seem to have covered a good bit of what we could do in a day, and it looks like there's no need for us to use the HOHO.

Hi there,

We were just there. You will be fine walking to Alcazaba. If you want to go to Gibralfaro, I would suggest a bus or taxi. It was beautiful there! Enjoy!!

Hi there,

 

We were just there. You will be fine walking to Alcazaba. If you want to go to Gibralfaro, I would suggest a bus or taxi. It was beautiful there! Enjoy!!

Thanks for the info!

hi there

we will be in Malaga on25 November and would like to visit the Picasso museum. what is the easiest way to get there please? My husband walks with a stick so we wondered about going by taxi or trying to walk.

hi there

we will be in Malaga on25 November and would like to visit the Picasso museum. what is the easiest way to get there please? My husband walks with a stick so we wondered about going by taxi or trying to walk.

Get a taxi from the cruise terminal - will cost around 9 Euros; even if you use your ships shuttle bus into the city it is a good 15 minutes walk from where it drops you off to the museum. There is a fair bit of walking around the museum, and quite a few stairs, but lifts are available for people with mobility issues. If you are over 65 there i s a reduced admission charge. http://www.museopicassomalaga.org/en/home Bar 'El Gallo Rojo' immediately opposite the museum entrance is a great place to relax with a drink (and tapas if you are hungry) after touring the museum.

thank you :D