Solo Female Travel in Malaga

I’m French and I have been there with a friend. I recommend Picasso museum, Alcazaba, nightly flamenco show in the ancient Roman theater (must see) and visiting churches.

Local experience

Definitely don’t miss Mercado Atarazanas (main market) one of the best in Spain. Wander round and get a fresh seafood tapa on one of the bars. Best views are from the terrace at AC Marriott but Batik roof terrace in the Malaga Premium also has great views of the alcazaba. You could consider the free walking tour on your first morning to get your bearings and learn about the history.

Local experience

Things to do: * Thissen Museum * Picasso Museum * roof bar at Marriott Hotel * walk around Málaga Port, plenty of nice restaurants in the city center close to the Cathedral

There are 2 really nice castles in the city, I think they may even be linked by a big wall/ path. You get a great view! Lots of the restaurants are to die for (just make sure they’re not the ones advertising an English meal 😜) The beach is super lovely and you can get fresh fish cooked on the beachfront. You can also do like a 12 hour trip to Morocco.

Local experience

Climb up to the Alcazaba for amazing views over the sea and the city! Walk along Palmeral de las Sorpresas and past Muelle Uno to find the Centre Pompidou Malaga art museum and then continue along past the lighthouse for a seafood lunch on the beach. Mercado Atarazanas (amazing food market, go early morning if you can, with great places to eat). Nearby is the very atmospheric and traditional Antigua Casa de la Guardia for a drink. Try a free walking tour, a great way to get to know the city.

Things to do: - Jardin Botanico - Cathedral Malaga - Rooftop Bars - Monte Victoria - Beach - Gibralfaro and Alcazaba Safety: I found it very safe. Recommendations: Malaga is super. Its on the coast and it has great beaches and night life.

I was there at the beginning of December !! I visited the Picasso museum, the gibralfaro castle, alcazaba, walked along the beach and ate at a chiringuito, had tapas tapas tapas (try bodega el pimpi!) , walked around the port and the city!

Itinerary: Day 1: - Alcazabar - Gibralfaro Castle - Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga - Teatro Romano de Málaga Day 2: - Nerja - Frigiliana Safety: I felt totally safe as a female traveler. Recommendations: Malaga is simply amazing, such a fantastic city. Great atmosphere and plenty to do.

Solo travel experience

I had the best time in Malaga! Great little city! So many great restaurants! I had some of the best tapas and churros I’ve ever had there. Mountains are super close, if you like hiking! It was the perfect mix of beach and mountains and city vibe life.

Things to do: - Alcazaba - Picasso Museum Málaga - Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga - Teatro Romano de Málaga - Mercado Central de Atarazanas - Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga - CAC Málaga Safety: Generally I felt safe as a small asian woman. Recommendations: Malaga is beautiful. It is a charming city, with beautiful weather and beaches, amazing architecture and good night life.

Malaga is a quaint little place but so much beauty to offer. A walk through the promenade and then the beach is fantastic. There is Picasso’s museum in case you are interested. I personally like Ferris wheel so that’s there… but all this on one side Malaga for me is more about the place, the smell, sound and the feel of it.

Solo travel experience

The beach was great, I went to Malagueta and Playa Caleta. There’s lots of museums to visit especially if you like art. Pompidou centre was great! For dinner make sure you go to El Pimpi, one of the oldest restaurants in Malaga and great food! If you are active, you can hike Caminito Del Rey. I booked a guided tour for that as transport link is not great. Caminito was probably my favourite things.