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Málaga on foot: a self-guided walking route

This route takes you past 11 of Málaga's best-known sights, including Atarazanas Market, Plaza de la Constitución, Málaga Cathedral and more. It is about 4 km on foot, roughly 2 hours at an easy pace with short stops. Follow the list on your own, or play it as a free GPS checkpoint game with RunCity and race the clock on the Málaga leaderboard.

  • 11Stops
  • about 4 kmDistance
  • 2 hoursWalking
  • about 46 minRunning
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Free during launch. Runs in your phone's browser; the app is in English, German and Hungarian.

Málaga
Photo: Kiban · CC BY-SA 3.0

Málaga's route packs the old town, the Moorish fortresses and the port into about 4 km. It starts at the Atarazanas Market, entered through a marble Moorish gate, and follows Calle Larios to Plaza de la Constitución and the cathedral nicknamed La Manquita, the one-armed lady, for its missing second tower. The palm-lined Málaga Park runs beside the port to the walls of the Alcazaba.

Picasso was born on Plaza de la Merced, where his statue sits on a bench. The climb to Gibralfaro Castle is the hardest part of the walk, rewarded with a view over the bullring and the harbour, which come next. The bonus stop is La Malagueta beach, and the route ends along Muelle Uno at La Farola lighthouse. Take the climb to Gibralfaro early in the day; bus 35 also goes up.

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The stops

A suggested order. In the game you can visit them in any order.

  1. Atarazanas Market

    Atarazanas Market Photo

    The market hall's marble Moorish gate and stained-glass window.

    Photo: NACLE2 · CC BY 3.0

  2. Plaza de la Constitución

    Plaza de la Constitución

    The old-town square at the top of Calle Larios.

    Photo: Simon from United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

  3. Málaga Cathedral

    Málaga Cathedral Photo

    The unfinished cathedral with its single tower, nicknamed La Manquita.

    Photo: mahr · CC BY 2.0

  4. Málaga Park

    Málaga Park

    The palm-lined garden promenade along the port.

    Photo: Frog17 · CC BY-SA 4.0

  5. Alcazaba

    Alcazaba Photo

    The Moorish fortress walls climbing the hillside.

    Photo: Fernando · CC BY-SA 4.0

  6. Plaza de la Merced

    Plaza de la Merced Photo

    The Picasso statue seated on a bench in the square.

    Photo: Dguendel · CC BY 3.0

  7. Gibralfaro Castle

    Gibralfaro Castle Photo

    The hilltop castle walls with the harbour below.

    Photo: Jwh · CC BY-SA 3.0 lu

  8. La Malagueta Bullring

    La Malagueta Bullring

    The neo-Mudéjar arena on the edge of the old town.

    Photo: Olaf Tausch · CC BY 3.0

  9. La Malagueta Beach

    La Malagueta Beach Bonus

    The city beach with its promenade and sunbeds.

    Photo: elfeffe · CC BY 2.0

  10. Muelle Uno

    Muelle Uno

    The harbour promenade lined with shops and cafés.

    Photo: Adrian Scottow from London, England · CC BY-SA 2.0

  11. La Farola Lighthouse

    La Farola Lighthouse Photo

    The lighthouse at the end of the port.

    Photo: Daniel Capilla · CC BY-SA 2.0

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    Questions

    Can you see Málaga on foot in one day?

    Yes. The 11 stops on this route add up to about 4 km, roughly 2 hours at an easy pace with short stops.

    Is this self-guided walking tour free?

    Yes. The route and map on this page are free, and the RunCity game for Málaga is free during launch.

    How does the RunCity game work in Málaga?

    Open Málaga in RunCity, walk to a stop and tap Validate: your phone's GPS confirms you are there. Some stops also ask for a photo. Timed runs go on the Málaga leaderboard.

    Where does the route start?

    This page suggests starting at Atarazanas Market and finishing at La Farola Lighthouse. In the game you can take the stops in any order.

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