Best Day and Shore Excursions in Malaga

It is easy to understand why Malaga City is well know as the Capital of the Costa del Sol. Once considered the poor cousin of Andalusia’s capital city, Seville, it now competes successfully for attention, thanks to its beautiful pedestrianised centre, famous museums like Picasso Museum or Tyssen Musuem, micheline awarded restaurants and stylish hotels, many featuring trendy rooftop terraces with bar, pool and stunning views. Muelle Uno is the latest addition, a contemporary leisure complex in the port.



Some of the main atractions that Malaga has to offer:

• Sagrario Church: next to the Cathedral.
• Santiago Church: the church where in 1881 was baptized Picaso. It is on Calle Granada.
• Palace Marqués de Valdeflores: located in calle Carreterría.
• Bishop’s Palace: or Palacio Episcopal. It dates from 1762. Bishop’s Palace is located to the Cathedral. Among the most beautiful places to visit in Malaga.
• Customs Palace: or Palacio de la Aduana. Dates from 1788. It was built to manage the port’s traffic.
• La Alcazaba: dates from the 11th century. It is constructed on the Phoenician-Punic origin old fort. Located on the Mount Gibralfaro hill.
• Malaga Bullring: dates from 1867, located in La Malaguerta.
• Gibralfaro: the castle name is after a Phoenician beacon.
• Roman Theatre: dates from the 1st century BC. It is built in the Roman city by Emperor Caesar Augustus. Located next to the Cathedral. Castle of Gibralfaro and Alcazaba are in adjacent.
• Picasso’s Birthplace (Museum), Fundacion Picasso: Pablo Picaso was born in 1881 in Malaga. His home is located in the Plaza de La Merced and currently it is the Picaso Foundation’s headquarters and a historic monument with artistic heritage.
• Tivoli World: located in Benalmadena. This amusement park is the perfect place for whole the family.
• The Cathedral: built over a former Great Mosque. It combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.

Best Shore Excursions While In Malaga

Malaga City Tour & Alcazaba on a Segway

If you are feeling adventurous and want to enjoy Malaga at its best, we have a selection of shore excursions for every taste.Enyoy a gided visit to Malaga center while riding on a Segway. More information about this tour

Wine & Tapas Bike Tour Malaga

Combine a bike tour of Malaga with the tradition of tapas and wine. Enjoy an historical and culinary tour of one of Andalusia´s most beautiful cities – More information about this tour

Olive Oil Tour in Casabermeja

Discover the unique experience of seeing an olive oil mill where you can learn about the varieties of oils and how they are made – More information about this tour

Enjoy a 9 Holes, par 3 Golf Run in Benalmadena

Enjoy a day playing Golf in a 9 holes par 3 golf course in a beautiful setting – More information about this excursion

Juanitos´s Ecological Citrus Farm

Spend a day at a citrus farm learning about different citrus fruits and their cultivation and production. More information about this excursion

Mijas Village on Your Own

Spend a half day in the picturesque village of Mijas. Located in the mountains above the coast, this charming village is a cluster of whitewashed buildings nesteld into the mountainside. Mijas offers a glimpse of village life with its narrow cobblestoned streets and whitewashed buildings. More information about this excursion

Winery Tour with wine tasting and tapas in Ronda

Visit a winery and learn about the traditional local grape and its revival. Wine tasting and tapas. More information about this tour

Tuk Tuk sightseeing tour & wine and tapas in Mijas

Spend a half day in the picturesque village of Mijas. Take a guided Tuk Tuk tour of the village. Wine tasting and tapas. More information about this excursion

Marbella & Puerto Banus Shore Excursion

Spend the day in the exclusive seaside resort of Marbella and visit the upscale marina, Puerto Banus. More information about this excursion

4 by 4 Rangers Safari Lakes Tour

Discover the wonderful Spanish countryside in modern open top jeeps. More information about this tour

Ronda Shore Excursion

Spend a day touring Ronda, one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia. Ronda is a mountain top city nestled on the dramatic El Tajo Gorge, which separates the old and new parts of the city. Ronda is one of Spain´s oldest towns dating back to Islamic times when it was an important cultural city. Hemingway described Ronda as the most romantic town in Spain. More information about this excursion

Visit a Bull and Andalusian Horse breeding farm and Ronda

Have you ever wanted to see a Spanish bull, the ones used in bullfights? We offer you that opportunity! Set in the beautiful Andalusian countryside, this pastureland is the setting for breeding the Spanish fighting bull, as well as the elegant Andalusian horse. Groups have the opportunity to appreciate first-hand the breeding of these typically Spanish animals. – More information about this excursion

Malaga Day Trips

Travel Excursions From Malaga

Whether you are spending a day or a few hours in Malaga (cruise ships) or you are staying in Malaga, the Andalusian city is the perfect starting point for exploring southern Spain.
You have organized tours to Marbella, Ronda or Mijas. In fact, I’d go so far as to say the Malaga Day Trips on this page will be the best part of your stay in Malaga.






Malaga Day Trip: Mijas

Located in the mountains above the coast, this charming village is a cluster of whitewashed buildings nestled into the mountainside. Mijas offers a glimpse of village life with its narrow cobblestoned streets and whitewashed buildings.
This is the perfect example of an old Spanish village on the coast that has managed to retain its old world charm. Visit the Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña, a chapel made of rock that offers both views of the village and the coast below. Wander through Mijas with its craft shops and take a famous donkey tour through the village. The Parroquial Church is located in a park with lovely views of the coast, and on a clear day, you can see straight across the Mediterranean to Morocco. The Bullring, located just across from the church, is the only square bullring in Spain.
Those who are fit, can walk up the narrow streets through the neighborhoods to experience true village life. Take time to sit in a café and have a drink, or enjoy one of the many restaurants in Mijas.
– See more at: https://costaexcursions.com/tour/excursion-to-mijas






Malaga Day Trip: Marbella & Puerto Banus


Marbella is located on the western Costa del Sol at the foot of the Sierra Blanca Mountain, approximately an hour drive from Malaga. Marbella is a favourite destination for Europe´s jetset and Middle Eastern royalty.
Once a small seaside village, Marbella became an important tourist destination in the 1970´s. The modern part of the city boasts a beautiful sea side promenade with a variety of cafes and restaurants. On a clear day you can see Gibraltar and Morocco across the sea. The old quarter of the town center has maintained its old charm and is pedestrian only and has white washed buildings and narrow cobblestoned streets. The center of the old quarter is the Plaza de los Naranjos where cafes line this orange tree filled square.Explore the maze of narrow passages lined with tourist shops, posh boutiques and lovely restaurants.
Puerto Banus is a few minutes’ drive from center Marbella. In Puerto Banus, have a stroll and see some of the mega yachts owned by royalty and the rich and famous.
The marina boasts more than 900 moorings. You can browse among the many boutiques or have a meal or drink at one of the many restaurants in the marina.
– See more at: https://costaexcursions.com/tour/marbella-puerto-banus-shore-excursion







Malaga Day Trip: Ronda

Spend a day touring Ronda, one of the most beautiful and historic towns in Andalusia. Ronda is a mountain top city nestled on the dramatic El Tajo Gorge, which separates the old and new parts of the city. Ronda is one of Spain´s oldest towns dating back to Islamic times when it was an important cultural city. Hemingway described Ronda as the most romantic town in Spain.
Cross the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge, Ronda´s most famous landmark, which straddles the deep Gorge and connects the Moorish part of Ronda with the modern part of the city. Here you can truly appreciate the rugged gorge and the beautiful country landscape. There are many attractions worth visiting in Ronda. The Arab Baths, built at the end of the 13th century, are the best preserved in Spain.
The old wall and gate to the city give a unique glimpse into Ronda´s Islamic past. The Palacio de Mondragon houses the municipal museum and has some spectacular gardens. It was built and residence of the Moorish King Abomelik and used later as a residence for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabelle. The city also has some impressive churches including the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Church of Santa Maria la Mayor. The Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens) should not be missed as they are located on ledges over the Tajo and offer spectacular views of the countryside and city. Ronda is said to be the home of modern bullfighting so a visit to its famous bullring cannot be missed.
The bullring is one of the oldest and most impressive in Spain. There is a museum and guided audio tour of the bullring.

Private Shore Excursions Malaga

One of the most commonly asked questions by travelers on a cruise is whether to book a shore excursion through the Cruise Line or whether to book a private shore excursion.

The Cruise Lines book through local tour operators and the tours tend to be pricier than if you were to do it on your own, particularly if you are a larger group. At times it is easier to book through the Cruise Line, particularly if you are in an exotic location or the port is located a long distance from the city, as may be the case with London or Rome.

On the downside, these tours tend to be on large buses so your experience is less personalized. Private Shore Excursions offer a great alternative to large tours and offer you a more personal and authentic experience. In a small group you can tailor your excursion more to your needs and see what you want to see. You may visit a historic site within your own time frame and then move on and not be restrained by the hours set for each activity.

There is more opportunity to mingle with locals and avoid tourist traps. Private Shore Excursions also offer a more varied range of tours than those offered by local tour operators.

A Private Shore Excursion may offer you more of an experience than a tour. Private Shore Excursions, apart from the typically offered tours, also look for more unusual and unique activities. You may be in for a quiet day at the beach, but this means arriving on your own to a chosen beach that doesn´t have a bus load of people joining you. Or you may be in for an adventure or want to use the time to enjoy a sport. Many destinations have many unique opportunities that aren´t offered by local tour operators.

Browse our Private Shore Excursions for Malaga to find a host of unique and cultural experiences!