Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Málaga

Málaga is a city in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 568,305 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Palacio Episcopal de Málaga (1 km), Catedral de Málaga (1 km) and Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario (1 km).

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Málaga, Andalusia
Málaga, Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Málaga at a glance

Location
Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 568,305
Coordinates
36.7202° N, 4.4203° W
Places within 50 km
91 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Málaga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Málaga: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Málaga

83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is Palacio Episcopal de Málaga (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Málaga

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is Monte Gibralfaro (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Málaga

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is Parque de Málaga (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Málaga

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is La Farola de Málaga (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Málaga

10 churches within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Málaga

8 parks within 100 km of Málaga. The closest is Jardines de Puerta Oscura (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Málaga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Málaga
  2. 1 km Palacio Episcopal de Málaga · heritage site, Malaga
  3. 1 km Muralla Medieval de Málaga · heritage site, Malaga
  4. 1 km Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario · church, Malaga
  5. 1 km Catedral de Málaga · heritage site, Malaga
  6. 1 km Monumento A Arturo Reyes · heritage site, Malaga
  7. 0 km Back to Málaga

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From travellers near Málaga

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How to reach Málaga

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    Within 15 km of Málaga

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Málaga by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4083Palacio Episcopal de Málaga (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints916Monte Gibralfaro (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens813Parque de Málaga (1 km)
    Beaches & coast613La Farola de Málaga (1 km)
    Churches510Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario (1 km)
    Parks68Jardines de Puerta Oscura (1 km)
    Museums77Museo de Málaga (1 km)
    Caves15Cueva del Tesoro (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Fuente de Plaza del Obispo (1 km)
    Other attractions23Bullring La Malagueta (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Mezquita de Al-ándalus (2 km)
    Buddhist sites22Enlightenment Stupa (26 km)
    Waterfalls11Las Cascades De Calahonda (46 km)
    Treks11Caminito del Rey (49 km)

    Málaga: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Málaga?

    Palacio Episcopal de Málaga (heritage site, about 1 km), Catedral de Málaga (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario (church, about 1 km), Muralla Medieval de Málaga (heritage site, about 1 km), Monumento A Arturo Reyes (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo de Málaga (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Málaga?

    91 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Málaga?

    Palacio Episcopal de Málaga, about 1 km by road; Catedral de Málaga (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Málaga?

    Monte Gibralfaro, about 1 km by road; Monte Victoria (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Málaga?

    Parque de Málaga, about 1 km by road; Botanical Garden of the University of Malaga (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Málaga?

    Start in Málaga, visit Palacio Episcopal de Málaga, then Muralla Medieval de Málaga, then Iglesia de Santa María del Sagrario, then Catedral de Málaga, then Monumento A Arturo Reyes, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Málaga?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Málaga’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Málaga on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.