Malaga: Audio Guided Walking Tour (2:15 - 24 audio comments)

A small crossing point on your route, the Plaza del Siglo, which can be translated as “Square of the Century”, is one of the most visited squares in Malaga. Yes, there are a lot of important places in the city, but that's what makes it so charming and friendly. The place located at the intersection of numerous busy streets

If you are closely interested in the artist, you should know that it was in the city of Malaga that he was born. Known for being one of the founding fathers of cubism, and if the city has no less than 30 museums with various themes, not showing you the one dedicated to him is just unthinkable.

Just on your left, located on a street where the structure of Malaga is still very much felt, the 16th-century San Agustín Church fits perfectly into the setting. Very colorful and pleasantly preceded by a bright outdoor courtyard, the small building contains a school and a residence for ecclesiastical staff.

Discovered by chance in 1951, during the construction of the former House of Culture, the Roman Theater of Malaga is one of the most fascinating archaeological treasures in the city. Remaining buried for centuries under successive constructions, it has reemerged as a precious witness to the city's Roman past.

Needless to say, Malaga is a city full of surprises. And among them, we can count the Alcazaba viewpoint, which you can see a few meters away, just on your right. It is a large fortress, very well preserved, and one of the most impressive and precious in Spain.

It's hard to imagine a better gateway to the history of Malaga than this majestic Alcazaba, one of the city's most iconic jewels. Built between 1057 and 1063 on the ruins of an ancient Roman fortification, this citadel (this is the meaning of the word Alcazaba, of Arab origin) was both a princely residence and a military bastion.

A building as majestic as this was needed to house the Malaga City Hall. Inaugurated in 1919, this impressive town hall sits proudly at the entrance of the park, a stone's throw from the historic center. It was built on ancient land reclaimed from the sea, in an area designed at the beginning of the 20th century.

Greenery, more greenery, and always greenery. The gardens of Pedro Luis Alonso are designed according to the models of Latin gardens and were built in 1947. Therefore, they blend harmoniously with the urban and historical environment in which they operate.

Located in the area that gave them their name, the Malagueta bullring was inaugurated on June 11, 1876, via a very first bullfight led by the mythical matador Rafael Molina, nicknamed “Lagartijo”.

We don't always imagine a port as a destination for walking, let alone as a vibrant place of culture and gastronomy. And yet, in Malaga, the Muelle Uno shakes up preconceived ideas. Inaugurated in 2011 on the remains of an old wharf, this reinvented port is now one of the trendiest places in the city.

With lines much older than those of the Muelle Uno on which it is located, the Chapel of the Port of Malaga almost becomes a strange sight on our way. Completed in 1732, this tiny place of worship was formerly mainly frequented by people from the marine environment, thanks to its strategic position not far from the sea.

A trip to Malaga would be nothing without taking the time to swim in one of its turquoise pearls. We are, of course, talking about Malagueta Beach. Due to its proximity to the center of Malaga, at most 10 minutes from the center of Malaga, Malagueta is one of the most frequented beaches by tourists and residents.

Whether you're visiting it for the first time or walking through it daily, Paseo del Parque exudes a certain charm in its own right. Moreover, during your first walk in Malaga, discovering the city, it is very possible that you will land on the Paseo del Parque.

There, just crossing the pedestrian crossing, take a quick look to your left. A small icon of the Costa del Sol, the Farola, which means lantern or lamp post in Spanish, is a recurring element of Malagasy iconography.

In addition to being a major place of worship for the people of Malaga, the Cathedral of Santa María de la Encarnación is also an essential landmark to find your way around the city. Built between 1528 and 1782 on the site of an ancient mosque, it is now the tallest cathedral in Andalusia.

While traveling, you have plenty of time to enrich your general knowledge. During a typical dish, a language exchange or a tourist visit. That is to say if the choice is not vast.

Home to local underground culture and urban art, the Soho district, here on your left, marked by Calle Córdoba, is the result of a citizen initiative in favor of the renovation of the sector.

Going to Malaga and not walking down Marqués de Larios Street is a bit like going to New York and not walking down Fifth Avenue. Do you get the idea?

You are now in the Plaza de la Constitución, the real beating heart of Malaga since Islamic times. Located in the center of the historic district, this lively square seduces visitors with its friendly and bright atmosphere.

Built on land formerly occupied by a 17th century convent (of which only a portico visible on the side of the Plaza de la Constitución remains today), the Chinitas Passage is an emblematic place in the historic center of Malaga.

The Plaza del Obispo literally “Bishop's Square” is one of the monumental jewels of the historic center of Malaga. Its exact origin is still subject to debate: some evoke an ancient settlement, others lean towards a creation in the Muslim era.

However, located in the heart of Malaga, this small wonder of large-scale animation is very often considered absent on the tourist routes. Luckily, this is not the case with ours in which it is honored!

At the end of a most bloody battle in the 15th century, Malaga, under the domination of the very last Muslim dynasty, known as the “Nasrid”, fell into the hands of the Catholic Monarchs.