Alex’s guidebook

Alex
Alex’s guidebook

Sightseeing

The famous Nerja Caves are found in Maro, a district of Nerja (Málaga). They were discovered on the 12th of January 1959 by a group of young locals who were on a late-night walk searching for bats. The Nerja Caves are the perfect place to relive a bit of Nerja’s past. The caves in Nerja have been classed as a “Good of Cultural Interest”, a form of heritage register in Spain. In the Nerja Caves, you and your family will enjoy a 45-minute excursion of one of the most important caves in the World. Here you will find the oldest work of art known to man and also some of the largest rock formations around. In the Nerja Caves there exist 3 galleries, as far as we know. The public gallery, the high gallery, and the new gallery, though at this moment only the public gallery is open to tourists. https://goo.gl/maps/Ai1CHYntceY4HtBq6
443 locals recommend
Fundación Cueva de Nerja
Carretera de Bajada a Playa de Maro
443 locals recommend
The famous Nerja Caves are found in Maro, a district of Nerja (Málaga). They were discovered on the 12th of January 1959 by a group of young locals who were on a late-night walk searching for bats. The Nerja Caves are the perfect place to relive a bit of Nerja’s past. The caves in Nerja have been classed as a “Good of Cultural Interest”, a form of heritage register in Spain. In the Nerja Caves, you and your family will enjoy a 45-minute excursion of one of the most important caves in the World. Here you will find the oldest work of art known to man and also some of the largest rock formations around. In the Nerja Caves there exist 3 galleries, as far as we know. The public gallery, the high gallery, and the new gallery, though at this moment only the public gallery is open to tourists. https://goo.gl/maps/Ai1CHYntceY4HtBq6
The Balcón de Europa is a gorgeous balcony from where you can look over the Mediterranean sea. It’s one of the most popular places in Andalucía, a spot for the perfect photo of the sea, or a photo with the statue of the late king Alfonso XII who actually named this balcony after the big earthquake that hit Nerja in 1884. Back in those days here stood a watch out fort called “Paseo de la Batería” and the king shouted: “this is the Balcón de Europa”. The Balcón de Europa is charming and all the tourists who visit Nerja will visit this balcony. Here you can take a stroll and also watch numerous artists (musicians, painters, jugglers) do their thing. Because it’s in the center of Nerja it’s a great spot to meet your friends or family and have an ice cream on one of the benches or in one of the many bars that surround this balcony. https://g.page/hotelbalconeuropanerja?share
41 locals recommend
Balcon De Europa
1 Pl. Balcón de Europa
41 locals recommend
The Balcón de Europa is a gorgeous balcony from where you can look over the Mediterranean sea. It’s one of the most popular places in Andalucía, a spot for the perfect photo of the sea, or a photo with the statue of the late king Alfonso XII who actually named this balcony after the big earthquake that hit Nerja in 1884. Back in those days here stood a watch out fort called “Paseo de la Batería” and the king shouted: “this is the Balcón de Europa”. The Balcón de Europa is charming and all the tourists who visit Nerja will visit this balcony. Here you can take a stroll and also watch numerous artists (musicians, painters, jugglers) do their thing. Because it’s in the center of Nerja it’s a great spot to meet your friends or family and have an ice cream on one of the benches or in one of the many bars that surround this balcony. https://g.page/hotelbalconeuropanerja?share
The Cueva del Tesoro is found on one of the Cantales, or small cliffs that make up the limestone headlands that emerged from the sea during the Jurassic era to overlook this part of the Mediterranean coast. The sea is the main agent of erosion that has contributed to the formation of the current relief of the Cantales. Over the millennia caves and cliffs have formed that today are characteristic of this landscape. Rincón de la Victoria has one of only three caves of marine origin known in the world, and the only one of its kind on the European continent; the other two were discovered in Asia and Central America. https://goo.gl/maps/yCCGST9QUisToKWJ9
98 locals recommend
Cueva del Tesoro
21 Av. de Picasso
98 locals recommend
The Cueva del Tesoro is found on one of the Cantales, or small cliffs that make up the limestone headlands that emerged from the sea during the Jurassic era to overlook this part of the Mediterranean coast. The sea is the main agent of erosion that has contributed to the formation of the current relief of the Cantales. Over the millennia caves and cliffs have formed that today are characteristic of this landscape. Rincón de la Victoria has one of only three caves of marine origin known in the world, and the only one of its kind on the European continent; the other two were discovered in Asia and Central America. https://goo.gl/maps/yCCGST9QUisToKWJ9
These tunnels were built in 1908 to house the train track that went from Málaga to Vélez-Málaga. They were in operation until 1968. Today the tunnels serve as a shelter from the sun for walkers, athletes, photographers and all the people who come to enjoy it. El Cantal Promenade communicates with that of Rincon de la Victoria through one of these corridors. From here it is possible to view the entire coast of Malaga. https://goo.gl/maps/bkpMz265PQcdgJrc6
8 locals recommend
Tuneles de La Cala
63 Urb. Balcón de Málaga
8 locals recommend
These tunnels were built in 1908 to house the train track that went from Málaga to Vélez-Málaga. They were in operation until 1968. Today the tunnels serve as a shelter from the sun for walkers, athletes, photographers and all the people who come to enjoy it. El Cantal Promenade communicates with that of Rincon de la Victoria through one of these corridors. From here it is possible to view the entire coast of Malaga. https://goo.gl/maps/bkpMz265PQcdgJrc6

Entertainment

One of the largest, splashiest water-parks in the province, located in Torre del Mar. There are 21 different rides to choose from, including some super-fast slides (an 80m-high kamikaze), soft foam slides, dinghy river ride and a paddling pool for kids. Not forgetting the wave pool and lagoon. https://goo.gl/maps/9hwCksvwYUyNRmZm6
110 locals recommend
Aquavelis Water Park
s/n C. Ruta del Pomelo
110 locals recommend
One of the largest, splashiest water-parks in the province, located in Torre del Mar. There are 21 different rides to choose from, including some super-fast slides (an 80m-high kamikaze), soft foam slides, dinghy river ride and a paddling pool for kids. Not forgetting the wave pool and lagoon. https://goo.gl/maps/9hwCksvwYUyNRmZm6
Tivoli World is the largest family entertainment theme park on the Costa del Sol. There are over 300 rides and attractions. https://goo.gl/maps/sBg8RXUEBJfEa7CY8
525 locals recommend
Tivoli World
Avenida del Tivoli
525 locals recommend
Tivoli World is the largest family entertainment theme park on the Costa del Sol. There are over 300 rides and attractions. https://goo.gl/maps/sBg8RXUEBJfEa7CY8
The Bioparc Fuengirola is a zoo where people of all ages and especially families can enjoy nature in a unique environment. https://goo.gl/maps/sWtKuPqhW4hgcpnz5
489 locals recommend
Bioparc Fuengirola
6 C. Camilo José Cela
489 locals recommend
The Bioparc Fuengirola is a zoo where people of all ages and especially families can enjoy nature in a unique environment. https://goo.gl/maps/sWtKuPqhW4hgcpnz5

Shopping in Malaga

Calle Larios was opened officially to the public on 27 August 1891 and was designed by engineer José María Sancha and later modified by Manuel Rivera. To build it, the City founded a corporation with capital of one million pesetas –6000 euros in today's money– and the Larios family acquired most of the shares. The architectural and urban value of this area of ​​the city as a harmonious and consolidated whole is undeniable, especially its buildings that were designed by Eduardo Strachan and Viana-Cárdenas. From its origins, Calle Larios was open both to vehicle and pedestrian use until its renovation in 2003, when it became a pedestrian precinct. Besides being a major shopping street, one of the most important in Spain, together with Plaza Constitución, it is an urban space where the city's most important events are held. https://goo.gl/maps/kpPhyN1zr66Si14P7
177 locals recommend
Calle Marqués de Larios
Calle Marqués de Larios
177 locals recommend
Calle Larios was opened officially to the public on 27 August 1891 and was designed by engineer José María Sancha and later modified by Manuel Rivera. To build it, the City founded a corporation with capital of one million pesetas –6000 euros in today's money– and the Larios family acquired most of the shares. The architectural and urban value of this area of ​​the city as a harmonious and consolidated whole is undeniable, especially its buildings that were designed by Eduardo Strachan and Viana-Cárdenas. From its origins, Calle Larios was open both to vehicle and pedestrian use until its renovation in 2003, when it became a pedestrian precinct. Besides being a major shopping street, one of the most important in Spain, together with Plaza Constitución, it is an urban space where the city's most important events are held. https://goo.gl/maps/kpPhyN1zr66Si14P7
The shopping centre Larios Centro stands where the old Larios gin factory used to be. Opened in 1996 and renovated in 2003, it's a modern four-storey building -two floors for shops and two for parking, accommodating as many as 1,500 cars. At Larios Centro you can find shops of the best catering, food, apparel, sportswear, houseware, accessories and entertainment brands. In addition, there's a hypermarket and ten cinema theatres, as well as two Hotspots by the food court. And there's more: banks, a lottery kiosk, a travel agency, a dry cleaner's, and the Málaga CF official store. https://g.page/LariosCentro?share
214 locals recommend
Centro Comercial Larios Centro
25 Av. de la Aurora
214 locals recommend
The shopping centre Larios Centro stands where the old Larios gin factory used to be. Opened in 1996 and renovated in 2003, it's a modern four-storey building -two floors for shops and two for parking, accommodating as many as 1,500 cars. At Larios Centro you can find shops of the best catering, food, apparel, sportswear, houseware, accessories and entertainment brands. In addition, there's a hypermarket and ten cinema theatres, as well as two Hotspots by the food court. And there's more: banks, a lottery kiosk, a travel agency, a dry cleaner's, and the Málaga CF official store. https://g.page/LariosCentro?share

Culture

Buenavista Palace houses a permanent collection showing eight decades of work by Pablo Picasso, who was born in Málaga in 1881. The collection conveys the rigor and creativity of an artist who is essential to understand the history of Western art. Further, temporary exhibitions delve into the artistic context, while the program of activities proposes many ways to enjoy the arts. https://goo.gl/maps/EiJ6dWgXUVyS63c7A
1797 locals recommend
Picasso Museum Málaga
8 C. San Agustín
1797 locals recommend
Buenavista Palace houses a permanent collection showing eight decades of work by Pablo Picasso, who was born in Málaga in 1881. The collection conveys the rigor and creativity of an artist who is essential to understand the history of Western art. Further, temporary exhibitions delve into the artistic context, while the program of activities proposes many ways to enjoy the arts. https://goo.gl/maps/EiJ6dWgXUVyS63c7A
The Carmen Thyssen Museum is an art museum in the Spanish city Málaga. The main focus of the museum is 19th-century Spanish painting, predominantly Andalusian, based on the collection of Carmen Cervera, third wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza. https://goo.gl/maps/Vji5Cs7H8zxxFkU58
50 locals recommend
Carmen Thyssen Museum
Calle Compañía
50 locals recommend
The Carmen Thyssen Museum is an art museum in the Spanish city Málaga. The main focus of the museum is 19th-century Spanish painting, predominantly Andalusian, based on the collection of Carmen Cervera, third wife of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza. https://goo.gl/maps/Vji5Cs7H8zxxFkU58
One of several new museums in Malaga - it opened in 2010 - this museum houses the private collection of Portuguese car fanatic Joao Magalhaes. The collection is worth around 25 million euros, and is one of the most important vintage car collections in the world. The Museum exposes an extraordinary private collection of 6,000 square meters, which describes the artistic and historical evolution since the end of the nineteenth century through 13 thematic rooms. https://goo.gl/maps/VgtgGhqWpRBUSBFB7
214 locals recommend
Museo Automovilistico y de la Moda
15 Av de Sor Teresa Prat
214 locals recommend
One of several new museums in Malaga - it opened in 2010 - this museum houses the private collection of Portuguese car fanatic Joao Magalhaes. The collection is worth around 25 million euros, and is one of the most important vintage car collections in the world. The Museum exposes an extraordinary private collection of 6,000 square meters, which describes the artistic and historical evolution since the end of the nineteenth century through 13 thematic rooms. https://goo.gl/maps/VgtgGhqWpRBUSBFB7

Food scene

Absolutely delicious food, great view, friendly service - highly recommend! https://goo.gl/maps/Uy5iP2NLdE2bjvTi9
13 locals recommend
Restaurante El Mirador Ardales
13 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious food, great view, friendly service - highly recommend! https://goo.gl/maps/Uy5iP2NLdE2bjvTi9
Really amazing food and service! A good place to have a great evening.
71 locals recommend
La Terraza de la Aduana
s/n Plaza de la Aduana
71 locals recommend
Really amazing food and service! A good place to have a great evening.
Nice place in the historical center of Malaga. Good service and food. Recommended. https://goo.gl/maps/aUvtRjZE5ZQ8BDkA7
Restaurante Bar La Bouganvilla
22 C. Granada
Nice place in the historical center of Malaga. Good service and food. Recommended. https://goo.gl/maps/aUvtRjZE5ZQ8BDkA7
Lovely place to eat, and relax beside the sea...beautiful views https://goo.gl/maps/fw6cP5juUCbcoBL66
16 locals recommend
Chiringuito Marina Playa
s/n Playa de La Marina
16 locals recommend
Lovely place to eat, and relax beside the sea...beautiful views https://goo.gl/maps/fw6cP5juUCbcoBL66
Nice place and very close to the sea. The hammocks are on the beach. Incredible food, super friendly and always in pleasure to spend time. https://goo.gl/maps/71pjBLRttvntq3Df6
Chiringuito el cuartel
S/N Paseo de la Marina
Nice place and very close to the sea. The hammocks are on the beach. Incredible food, super friendly and always in pleasure to spend time. https://goo.gl/maps/71pjBLRttvntq3Df6
A very special place, very good energy, wonderful decoration, music the best, good food and variety of beers. Fantastic staff. https://goo.gl/maps/dr8djJ7xvTMDrhft7
La Bohemia Chilches
3 Calle Torre de Chilches
A very special place, very good energy, wonderful decoration, music the best, good food and variety of beers. Fantastic staff. https://goo.gl/maps/dr8djJ7xvTMDrhft7
Good music, lovely food and friendly staff https://goo.gl/maps/reefkqpaeJ5qfvLr9
Pizzeria Italiana D'Andrea
Good music, lovely food and friendly staff https://goo.gl/maps/reefkqpaeJ5qfvLr9

City advice

Getting around

I would like to give some suggestions regarding traveling in the area, transfers and car rent

Good service to rent a car: https://www.malagacar.com/ If you travel by public transport you will be served by ALSA Timetables can be checked here: https://www.alsa.es/en/bus-schedules For one time transfers I recommend this service: https://gettransfer.com/en Spain railway service is run by Renfe: http://www.renfe.com/
Getting around

Shops nearby

Mercadona https://goo.gl/maps/yx18KE5yDgEc12xG7 https://goo.gl/maps/pXP2Ad5FebUe8C4y9 Carrefour Express (open on Sundays and public holidays) https://goo.gl/maps/vSnDextbbMzkmwUR7 Shopping Center https://goo.gl/maps/Eb2akG3ChyiNRpLSA Supermercados Coviran https://goo.gl/maps/3M8gYkHW7HWTguvHA