Essential Málaga: Three Thousand Years of History in Picasso's Birthplace

Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the West, with more than 3,000 years of history. Founded by the Phoenicians, coveted by Romans and Muslims, today it is the capital of the Costa del Sol and one of the most visited destinations in Spain. Besides being the birthplace of geniuses like Picasso and Antonio Banderas, Malaga is today a first-class cultural city, with more than 40 museums, the most in Spain, including the Picasso Museum Malaga, the Carmen Thyssen Museum, and the prestigious Centre Pompidou Malaga.

In this free tour, we will visit its most emblematic monuments and corners: the majestic Cathedral, the Roman Theater, the Alcazaba, the Plaza de la Merced, where Picasso was born, and the lively Larios Street. You will discover how Malaga was always an important port and industrial city, a crossroads of cultures open to the Mediterranean and in constant transformation.

As an Official Tourist Guide, my goal is not only to tell you anecdotes, but to make you understand and feel the city. At the end, I will share with you exclusive recommendations for you to continue enjoying Malaga as a real Malagueño.