Hours Ashore

El Palmeral cruise terminal (Palmeral de las Sorpresas)

One berth, used by smaller ships.

Getting into town

Walk about 5 minutes through the Palmeral gardens to Plaza de la Marina and the old town.

Step-free

Flat, paved walk into the centre.

Ships due at this terminal

None listed yet

Closest to this terminal

Beaches & parks

Parque de Málaga

A shady palm-lined park between the port and the old town, good for a cool break.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 3 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal

Practical

Tourist office, Plaza de la Marina

The city's main tourist information office, by the port entrance: maps, opening times and transport help.

⏱ 10 min visit🚶 5 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal

Sights

Málaga Cathedral

A vast Renaissance cathedral, nicknamed 'La Manquita' because one tower was never finished. Rooftop tours run at set times.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 6 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal

Sights

Alcazaba of Málaga

An 11th-century Moorish palace-fortress climbing the hillside, with courtyards, fountains and views over the port.

⏱ 1 h 00 visit🚶 7 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal

SightsClosed Mondays

Roman Theatre

A 1st-century theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba, with a small free visitor centre.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 7 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal

Food & drink

Muelle Uno

The port's waterfront promenade of restaurants and shops, on the way between the Levante terminals and town.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 7 min walk from the El Palmeral cruise terminal