What to do in Malaga for free: 5 must-do plans

Malaga is considered a jewel in the crown for the most demanding tourists, it has sun, The best beaches , mountain, party y traditionsa incredible gastronomybeautiful places and above all a climate envied by the rest of the cities. All this makes the city of the Costa del Sol a perfect combination to make great and fun plans to suit everyone's needs.

Are you visiting Malaga soon? Are you on a budget? Don't worry, you're in the right place. Below, we are going to show you 5 plans that you can't miss in Malaga, and best of all, the budget is 0€.

Pack your camera, sun cream (essential), comfortable shoes and, above all, a lot of fun as we begin. I assure you that you will fall in love with the city!

A stroll around the Port

The port of Malaga has a great history behind it. You can walk around the port, which is over 3,000 years old, and watch the colossal cruise ships embark and disembark from the city, as well as the exclusive and ostentatious yachts, while admiring the endless blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

What to do in Malaga for free: visit pier 1
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Just off the same promenade you will find Muelle Uno, a shopping centre where you can visit the shops and have a cocktail on the exotic terrace of the Cambara Restaurantwhere you will live a unique experience.

Visit Soho

This plan is for those who like contemporary art. Come to Malaga's Soho and admire the works on buildings and streets created by great urban artists, such as Frank Shepard and Boa Mistura.

What to do in Malaga for free: visit Soho

Malaga's Soho is considered one of the city's most exclusive neighbourhoods, where every step you take you'll find music, performance, painting and, in short, art.

Visit one of its museums

Malaga is a city that is home to numerous museums, many of them of great prestige and renown. If you are looking for a different kind of art, we recommend the Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno, where there are many free exhibitions throughout the year. We leave you this link where you can find out about future exhibitions.

On the other hand, do you want to visit Paris without leaving Malaga? Then your museum is the Centre Pompidou, the first Parisian museum to open its doors outside the country's capital, which is free on Sundays from 4pm.


What to do in Malaga for free

Visit the Roman Theatre

The Roman Theatre of Malaga is one of the greatest exponents of ancient Roman Malaga. To this day, it is one of the most outstanding archaeological discoveries in the province, together with the Alcazaba of Malaga.

It was built in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans and was later taken over and used as a cemetery by the Arabs. It was not until 1995 that remains of it were found and it was decided to demolish the Casa de la Cultura that stood on top of it.

What to do in Malaga for free: visit the Roman Theatre in Malaga

The best of all is that as well as being able to visit it, you will have a free guide who will explain its history to you. We leave you here the link so that you can book a guided tour.

Enjoy its gastronomy

Although we know this is not totally free, at some point or another you will have to eat. And one of the best things the city of the Costa del Sol has to offer is its extraordinary gastronomy. What better plan is there than to feed your stomach? Especially if you find yourself in the cradle of the Mediterranean diet. Here we show you the best places in Malaga, choose the one that suits you best and enjoy!

  • If you are looking for a good tapas in a cool terrace we recommend you the Kraken RestaurantA place where you can eat well and enjoy yourself at any time of the day.
  • If you prefer Mediterranean cuisine based on seafood products, stop by the Beluga Restaurant.
  • For a good breakfast we recommend that you go to the Taberna Andaluza Lolitawhere the staff will pamper you as if you were a traditional Andalusian mother.
  • Now, if you're into real Italian food with tasty dishes made only from natural products, then you should visit Amaretto.

We hope this guide has helped you and that you will enjoy this beautiful southern city to the fullest at zero cost. Don't wait and plan your trip to Malaga now!

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