El Olivar Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Malagueta Beach which includes a coastal town, a beach and swimming

Malagueta Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.

Malagueta Beach
Port of Malaga featuring a city and night scenes

Port of Malaga

4.5/5(6 reviews)

One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.

Port of Malaga
Picasso Museum Malaga showing art and interior views as well as an individual female

Picasso Museum Malaga

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The work of Málaga’s most famous son is on display at this extensive museum inside of a 16th-century palace.

Picasso Museum Malaga
Alcazaba featuring heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Alcazaba

4/5(12 reviews)

Explore the lavishly decorated residence of Moorish sultans and other rulers in this thousand-year-old fortress built on the remains of a Roman settlement.

Alcazaba
Malaga Cathedral which includes religious aspects, interior views and heritage architecture

Málaga Cathedral

4.5/5(8 reviews)

The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.

Málaga Cathedral
Calle Larios

Calle Larios

During your visit to Malaga Historic Centre, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Larios. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Calle Larios

Activities

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Complete Tour

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Tourist Train

NZ$50
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Tour with Tourist Train
From Malaga: Full-Day Bus Trip to Ronda and Setenil

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

NZ$106
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip
From Málaga: Day Trip to Caminito del Rey

From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

NZ$113
per adult
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
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From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

NZ$64
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

NZ$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip
From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour

NZ$120
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Malaga: Day trip to Gibraltar and Dolphin Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best El Olivar Hotel Deals

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Gran hotel Miramar GL
5 out of 5
Paseo Reding, 22, Málaga, Málaga
The price is NZ$653 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$653
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, staff lovely, loved the terrace, felt pampered there."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Gran hotel Miramar GL
Hotel Málaga Vibes
Hotel Málaga Vibes
3.5 out of 5
C. Gregorio Allegri S/N, Málaga, Málaga
The price is NZ$177 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$177
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
"The hotel was new and clean the rooftop is cute, its just in an odd spot off the freeay with a weird empy lot close by."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Hotel Málaga Vibes
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
4 out of 5
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, 10, Málaga, Malaga
The price is NZ$311 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$311
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Good place to stay only a 20 minute walk to Malaga central, the buffet breakfast was great with lots of options and nice seating inside and out. Pool facility and sauna which was very nice."

Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Malaga
H10 Croma Malaga
H10 Croma Malaga
4 out of 5
Calle Prim, 246, Málaga, Malaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$438 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$438
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
Great location
"Lovely modern hotel in a great location. Room was spacious, environmentally friendly and very clean. Loved the roof top bar too."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

H10 Croma Malaga
Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
3 out of 5
Paseo de Martiricos 38, Málaga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$222 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$222
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Málaga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Port of Malaga and Malagueta ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (167 reviews)
Great for short or long stays.
"Great location with bus service across the street. Close to a shopping mall as well as supermarkets and a laundromat a few minutes away. Great breakfast buffet. This is a new hotel so there was just one detail in particular that could use improvement. It does not have a restaurant and they do offer ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Malaga Martiricos
tent Torremolinos
tent Torremolinos
3 out of 5
Hoyo 28, Torremolinos, Malaga
The price is NZ$214 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$214
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Torremolinos. Enjoy free breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (785 reviews)
"Limpiado y limpid Los empleados son simpaticos y competentes La habitación e especial Muchas gracias. Castanets y bananas. Me gusta y me encantaría volver la próxima vez"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

tent Torremolinos
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Other neighbourhoods around El Olivar

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Churriana

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Churriana. A stop by Parador Malaga Golf Club or Los Alamos might round out your trip.

Churriana
Malaga featuring outdoor art

Carretera de Cadiz

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Playa Sacaba Beach and take some time to enjoy the beaches during your time in Carretera de Cadiz. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at El Torcal Station or La Luz - La Paz Station.

Carretera de Cadiz
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Cruz de Humilladero

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Cruz de Humilladero. Spend some time visiting top spots like Trade Fair and Congress Center of Malaga, and catch the metro at Barbarela Station or Portada Alta Station to see more of the area.

Cruz de Humilladero
Port of Malaga showing a city and general coastal views

El Puerto

Bars, waterfront views and beaches highlight some of the noteworthy features of El Puerto. Make a stop by Malagueta Beach or Port of Malaga while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

El Puerto
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Polígono Alameda

While you're in Polígono Alameda, take in top sights like El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and jump on the metro at Guadalmedina Station to see more of the city.

Polígono Alameda
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SoHo

While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.

SoHo

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