Apartments near the beach of La Malagueta: the best accommodation in Malaga

The beautiful and ancient city of Malaga, in Andalusia, is the largest coastal city in the south of the country. On its Mediterranean coast, there is a beautiful beach that acts as an intermediate point between the inhabitants and the tourists of the city: it is the beach of La Malagueta, located between the port of Malaga and the beach of La Caleta. Not only is the beach an ideal place to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but because of its location, it is surrounded by historical monuments, museums, art centres and boardwalks where you can drink and eat something overlooking the Mediterranean.

This beach is 1,200 meters long and 45 meters wide, and receives a constant flow of visitors, mainly due to its central location. In addition to enjoying the sea and the sun, on the beach of La Malagueta you can make use of a playground, rent hammocks and umbrellas, drink a few drinks or eat something in one of its many food stalls and, in the summertime, enjoy outdoor cinema exhibitions. If you are going to spend your holidays in Malaga and you love the beach, the sun and the sand, do not hesitate to rent an apartment in the area of La Malagueta beach.

Accommodation near the Malagueta beach

After an exhausting day at the beach, after spending long hours in the water and under the sun, there is nothing better than reaching an intimate and private place where you can rest. If this sounds ideal for you, then the best option for your stay in Malaga is to rent an apartment. At Only-apartments we have apartments of all sizes, styles and prices, so you can choose what best suits your wishes and needs ... and your budget! Forget the noisy hostels with spaces and shared rooms, or hotels with small rooms where you cannot do anything else but sleep. In your own apartment you can cook, relax, and live the true experience of Malaga. All the properties we offer are fully equipped and furnished. You will be completely independent, and will be able to enjoy the freedom and tranquillity that your holiday on the Mediterranean coast deserves. Do not hesitate to check our catalogue of properties in the area of the beach of La Malagueta. You will find the perfect stay for your holidays.

Places to visit near the beach of La Malagueta

• Centre Pompidou Málaga. A few steps from La Malagueta, and facing the Mediterranean Sea, we can find the Pompidou Malaga, which is the first headquarters outside France of the famous Georges Pompidou National Centre for Art and Culture located in Paris. It was inaugurated in 2015. The space in which it is located is known as El Cubo, designed by Javier Pérez de la Fuente and Juan Antonio Marín Malavé, and has more than 6 thousand square meters. Its collection includes works from the 20th and 21st centuries by artists such as Frida Khalo, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, René Magritte, Giorgio de Chirico and Marc Chagall, among others.
• Picasso's Casa Natal Museum. This museum, and foundation aims to promote and disseminate the work of Pablo Picasso and is located in the Casa Natal de Picasso. There are kept child and family memories of the painter, as well as works by him and José Ruiz Blasco, his father. In addition, the centre has a Department of Cultural Promotion, a library and a department of publications.
• Miramar Palace. This beautiful building was built in the 20s, inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII. It was originally known as the Prince of Asturias Hotel. Although it had various functions over the years, it now functions again as a luxury hotel.
• Gibralfaro Castle. This old fortification is one of the most colourful panoramic points of Malaga. If you are passionate about history or like taking good pictures, you should not miss this. With its two lines of walls and eight towers, it was one of the most impenetrable fortresses in Iberian war history. On clear days it is possible to see the African coast from the top of the castle.
• La Malagueta Bullring. The neighbourhood was named after this bullring. Bullfighting rarely takes place in this bullring, which activities were extended to congresses, exhibitions and tourist consumption. It dates back to 1876, and was built in neo-Mudejar style, as a hexagon. You can visit the Antonio Ordóñez Bullfighting Museum inside the square. This is an ideal place to learn more about the culture of bullfighting.
• Pier 1. It is an open shopping centre where visitors can have a good time shopping, walking or having a drink in front of the port of Malaga. It has numerous bars, restaurants, venues, event rooms and craft stalls.
• Teatro Romano Alcazaba. It is the remains of a Roman amphitheatre, located in the centre of the city, at the foot of the hill of the Alcazaba. These ruins were discovered in the middle of the last century, under the House of Culture, which was demolished in the 90s to discover this ancient theatre. It is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.

How to get to the Malagueta beach

Due to its central location in Malaga, it is easy to access Malagueta beach from different parts of the city. Since it is located on the coast, it can be accessed by the N-340 road by car, and it is very easy to get there by public transport.

At María Zambrano train station you will find a large number of taxis that will take you to the Malagueta area in less than ten minutes. Otherwise, buses 32, 33, 34 and 35 will also bring you to the place. From Malaga airport you must take bus A; the trip takes approximately one hour.