Food & drink
Muelle Uno
The port's waterfront promenade of restaurants and shops, on the way between the Levante terminals and town.
- Large ships use the Levante pier terminals, about 2 km from the centre; smaller ships berth at El Palmeral, right by the old town.
- Málaga Cathedral is open to visitors every day, but on Sundays only in the afternoon (services in the morning); check times before you plan around it.
- Alhambra tickets are timed and often sell out weeks ahead. Book before you sail or go with an organised tour.
- Most municipal food markets, including Atarazanas, are closed on Sundays.
Where ships dock
Levante cruise terminals A and B (Muelle de Levante)
When a ship is on the Levante pier, a bus links the terminals with the port's Plaza de la Marina entrance (about 10 minutes; usually a small fare, check locally). Some cruise lines run their own shuttle instead. Walking takes about 25–30 minutes along the waterfront past Muelle Uno. Taxis wait outside the terminals.
El Palmeral cruise terminal (Palmeral de las Sorpresas)Walk about 5 minutes through the Palmeral gardens to Plaza de la Marina and the old town.
Ready-made days
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
Beaches & parks
La Malagueta beach
The city beach, a short walk east of Muelle Uno, lined with beach bars grilling sardines on skewers.
SightsClosed Tuesdays
Centre Pompidou Málaga
Modern and contemporary art under the coloured glass cube on Muelle Uno.
Beaches & parks
Parque de Málaga
A shady palm-lined park between the port and the old town, good for a cool break.
Practical
Tourist office, Plaza de la Marina
The city's main tourist information office, by the port entrance: maps, opening times and transport help.
Sights
Alcazaba of Málaga
An 11th-century Moorish palace-fortress climbing the hillside, with courtyards, fountains and views over the port.
Sights
Málaga Cathedral
A vast Renaissance cathedral, nicknamed 'La Manquita' because one tower was never finished. Rooftop tours run at set times.
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
The central food market behind a Moorish gateway, with a stained-glass window and tapas bars inside. Mornings only.
Food & drink
Calle Larios
The marble-paved main shopping street, with cafés and side lanes full of tapas bars.
SightsClosed Mondays
Roman Theatre
A 1st-century theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba, with a small free visitor centre.
Sights
Museo Picasso Málaga
Works spanning Picasso's whole career, in a 16th-century palace a few streets from where he was born.
Sights
Gibralfaro Castle
Castle walls on the hilltop above the Alcazaba, with the best panorama of the city and bullring. A steep 30-minute walk up, or a local bus or taxi.
Boat & day trips
Alhambra, Granada
The Nasrid palaces and Generalife gardens in Granada. A full day: timed tickets are essential and the drive is long, so most people go on an organised tour.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Málaga publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: puertomalaga.com puertomalaga.com malagacruiseport.com alcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu malagacatedral.com museopicassomalaga.org malaga.eu visita.malaga.eu