Málaga has almost three thousand years of history, and you can feel it as you walk around the centre: within a few minutes on foot you go from a Roman theatre to a Moorish fortress or the streets of the 19th century. These are the city's must-see monuments; on each one's page you will find its history and tips for your visit.
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Car rental at Málaga AirportAn 11th-century Moorish fortress at the foot of Gibralfaro, one of the best preserved in Spain, with Nasrid courtyards, walls and the remains of a residential quarter. Read more
A 14th-century Nasrid castle at the top of the hill, linked to the Alcazaba by La Coracha and offering some of the best views of Málaga. Read more
A theatre from the 1st century BC, from the time of Augustus, buried for centuries until it was rediscovered in 1951 on Calle Alcazabilla. Read more
The port's lighthouse since 1817 and one of the symbols of the city, on the promenade between Muelle Uno and La Malagueta beach. Read more
A work by Mariano Benlliure unveiled in 1899 at the start of Calle Larios, Málaga's best-known street. Read more
The Danish writer, sitting on a bronze bench in Plaza de la Marina, recalls his visit to Málaga in 1862. Read more
An 1842 obelisk in Plaza de la Merced in memory of General Torrijos and his companions, executed in 1831. Read more
A historic cemetery from 1810 in the Capuchinos district, with some 250 family vaults of Málaga's great families. Read more
A waterworks built in 1782–1784 that carried water from the Guadalmedina into the city over almost 11 kilometres. Read more
To explore Málaga and the Costa del Sol at your own pace, pick up a rental car at Málaga Airport from Marbesol, with no deposit and all-inclusive rates.
