3-Day Trip Itinerary in
Málaga with Kids

Start at the Alcazaba, Málaga’s Moorish fortress, where kids can explore the walls and towers. Next to it is the Roman Theatre.

Good to know: under-6s enter the Alcazaba free. The Roman Theatre is free but closed on Mondays.

Kid-friendly alternative: the Interactive Music Museum (MIMMA) on Calle Beatas lets children try out instruments. It costs €6, and under-6s go free.

Take a break in Plaza de la Merced, then visit the Picasso Museum. Under-17s go free, and everyone enters free in the last two hours on Sundays.

Casa Lola is a small chain of traditional tapas taverns with several central branches. It gets very full, so arrive early.

Spend the evening on Muelle Uno, Málaga’s waterfront promenade, with a wooden children’s playground at the Palmeral de las Sorpresas and sea views.

Toro is a Spanish tapas and grill restaurant on Muelle Uno, with an average price of around €20 excluding drinks. Ask about children’s options when you book.

Start your day at Playa de la Malagueta, Málaga’s main beach, where kids can play in the sand, swim, or build sandcastles.

El Cachalote is a chiringuito on La Malagueta serving sardine espetos, fried fish and paella. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and the kitchen closes at 18:00.

Head up to Gibralfaro for the climb and the city views. Under-6s go free, and entry is free from 14:00 on Sundays.

Kid-friendly alternative: Parque de Málaga, a green space in the city centre with children’s playgrounds.

La Fábrica is a Cruzcampo microbrewery in Soho with a terrace, serving tapas, burgers and international dishes. Listings describe it as suitable for children, but check when you book.

Spend the day at Bioparc Fuengirola, a conservation-focused zoo. The C1 train from Málaga Centro-Alameda takes about 50 minutes each way, then it is a walk of around 600 metres, so plan on staying for lunch at the park.

Good to know: open from 10:00. Tickets are €29.50 for adults and €23 for ages 3–9, and under-3s go free.

If you stay in Málaga instead, the Automobile and Fashion Museum has vintage cars and fashion displays. Check its hours before you go.

Back in Málaga, if you have time, visit the Carmen Thyssen Museum, which is free for under-18s and closed on Mondays. Or let the kids run around Parque del Oeste, which has playgrounds and a lake with turtles. It is in the west of the city, so allow extra travel time.

Spend your final evening back on Muelle Uno and enjoy the sea breeze.

Finish at El Pimpi, a Málaga wine cellar and restaurant founded in 1971, with an entrance on Calle Alcazabilla. Expect about €30 excluding drinks, and reserve by phone or email. Ask about children’s options when you book.

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