Málaga Landmarks, Galleries and Gardens
Málaga Landmarks, Galleries and Gardens
Málaga’s landmarks are close enough that one well-ordered day can take in a Roman theatre, a Moorish fortress, a cathedral and a major art museum. This page sorts them by cost and by closing day, so you can see at a glance what to do on which day.
Cost at a glance (2026)
| Place | Standard price | Closed or free |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Theatre | Free | Hours vary; check on the day |
| Alcazaba or Gibralfaro | EUR 7 each, EUR 10 combined | Free from 14:00 on Sundays |
| Cathedral | EUR 10 with audio guide | Rooftops by guided visit only |
| Museo Picasso Málaga | EUR 13 | Free in the last two hours on Sundays |
| Casa Natal de Picasso | EUR 3 | Free Sunday 16:00 to 20:00 |
| Centre Pompidou Málaga | EUR 9 combined | Closed Tuesday; free from 16:00 on Sundays |
| Carmen Thyssen Málaga | EUR 12 | Closed Monday; free from 16:00 on Sundays |
| La Concepción garden | EUR 5.20 | Closed Monday; free Sunday afternoon |
Ancient Málaga
The Roman Theatre is a theatre from the 1st century BC, found again in 1951 below the Alcazaba, and it costs nothing. It is a theatre, not an amphitheatre. The Alcazaba above it began as an 11th-century Hammudid fortress-palace, and Gibralfaro was added in the 14th century under the Nasrid sultan Yusuf I. Between April and October they open from 09:00 to 20:00, and from November to March from 09:00 to 18:00. Last entry is one hour before closing. See the castle’s official page .
The cathedral
Building ran from 1528 to 1782, which gives a Renaissance interior behind a Baroque front. Locals call it La Manquita, the one-armed lady, since only one of its two towers was completed. The carved choir stalls are by Pedro de Mena. Ticket details and hours are on the cathedral’s site , which shows two timetables, so plan with a margin.
Galleries
Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga. The Museo Picasso Málaga is in the Palacio de Buenavista on Calle San Agustín and is open every day. His birthplace on Plaza de la Merced is a small, inexpensive stop. The Pompidou’s coloured glass cube by Daniel Buren sits on the Muelle Uno waterfront. Carmen Thyssen Málaga holds 19th-century Spanish painting, mostly Andalusian. The contemporary art centre on Calle Alemania is closed for refurbishment.
Garden and market
La Concepción was laid out in 1855 by the Loring-Heredia family. Take EMT bus 20 to the last stop and walk about 15 minutes. In town, the Atarazanas market hall has iron framing from the 19th century and a Nasrid gate that survives from an older building. It closes on Sundays.
Sightseeing tips
- Check Sunday windows: each venue has its own free hours, so do not assume one rule fits all.
- Hill walks are best done early or late in summer, when the terral wind can push temperatures above 40 C.
- Keep belongings close on Calle Larios, around the cathedral and on buses.
Read more: sightseeing across the province and walking routes .
Tickets and guided entries can be searched on Viator .