View of Malaga

What To See:

• The Alcazaba: Another famous old Moorish fortress built on a hill. The architecture is not as lavish as the Alhambra but the fact that the majority of it has not been restored gives it a magical touch. The views of the city from the towers are also brilliant.
• The Cathedral: Another breathtakingly beautiful cathedral situated at the heart of Malaga’s old town. It is free to enter and it is a must see while you are here
• The Picasso Museum: Check out the work of one of the famous artists in history in his home city. You can also visit Picasso’s place of birth which is only a short walk from the museum.
•  The Bullring: You can see the bullring stand out from every viewpoint in Malaga. It is separated from the coast by a line of high-rise apartment buildings and symbolises the mix of the old and new in Malaga.
• La Malagueta & The Port: For a city beach, La Malagueta gets the job done. It is quite a big beach and it is sandy unlike the beaches closer to Granada. Walk along the beach towards the port and Muelle Uno, a line of shops and cafes which overlook the port. Here you can relax by the sea and marvel at the ships coming in and out of one of the oldest ports still in use in the world today.

La Malagueta Beach, Malaga

Muelle Uno Along Malaga's Port Is Lined With Shops & Cafes

• Motril: The closest beach to Granada and it only takes an hour to get there. You can
  

  Motril Beach

  either get the bus to the town of Motril and explore its history first, or, you can get a bus that goes straight to the beach. If you go straight to the beach, you will be dropped off by Playa Granada, the main beach in the area. The beach is situated next to a beautiful golf course and it is the most convenient option if you want to take a break by the sea for the day. Bus tickets only cost €11 return.

• Salobreña: The good thing about Salobreña, is that you will get dropped off in the
  

  Salobreña Beach

  town centre, which is only a 10 minute walk from the beach. You can take this opportunity to stroll through this beautiful and historic whitewashed town. The highlight is the old Moorish castle which sits above the town. The two main beaches are separated by a large rock in the middle and are both great with crystal clear waters. The price is great too at only €12 return from Granada.

• Almuñécar: Another important town with a rich, and still visible, Moorish history. You
  

  Almuñécar Beach

  will get dropped off in the town centre, which is only a 5 minute walk from the beach. The beaches here are big and very popular. There are a few beaches near the town too which you could venture out to, if you are feeling adventurous; however the main beaches are sufficient for relaxing. The bus takes around an hour and 20 minutes and costs just €15 return from Granada bus station.

• Nerja: Now onto one of the most famous resorts on the Spanish coast. Nerja straddles
  

  Nerja Beach

  between the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical and acts as the gateway from the pebble, gravel beaches to the fine sandy beaches further along the coast. The town is beautiful and buzzing with more of a European tourist vibe than a mainly Spanish one you will find at the other beach towns. Most of the beaches here are fine sand and you will be able to find small kiosks on the beachfront selling helpful things (like an Ice Cream!). The bus costs just under €20 and it takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to get there.