Discover Málaga 2026

Málaga is Pablo Picasso's birthplace, and the Museo Picasso Málaga displays several hundred works from every period of his career, while his original birth house on Plaza de la Merced can also be visited.

The well-preserved Moorish fortress towers over the old town and is connected by a historic wall to the higher Castillo de Gibralfaro, from which there is a sweeping view over the city and the Mediterranean.

The golden sandy beach lies just a few minutes' walk from the historic centre and is lined by a palm-fringed promenade and numerous chiringuitos serving freshly grilled sardines on skewers.

The modern harbourfront promenade connects the port with the old town and offers shops, restaurants and the outpost of the Centre Pompidou beneath a colourful glass cube right by the water.

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is one of the best connected in Spain and has several direct flights from Zurich daily, flight time around two hours, with the airport only 15 minutes from the centre.

Málaga is Pablo Picasso's birthplace, and the Museo Picasso Málaga displays several hundred works from every period of his career, while his original birth house can also be visited.

The well-preserved Moorish fortress towers over the old town and is connected by a historic wall to the higher Castillo de Gibralfaro, with sweeping views over the Mediterranean.

The golden sandy beach lies just a few minutes' walk from the historic centre and is lined by a palm-fringed promenade and numerous chiringuitos.