El Puerto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Puerto
Popular places to visit
Port of Malaga
One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.
Malagueta Beach
Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.
Picasso Museum Malaga
The work of Málaga’s most famous son is on display at this extensive museum inside of a 16th-century palace.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
Alcazaba
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.
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.
Activities
From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip
Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour
Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
From Malaga Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with transportation
City Sightseeing Malaga HOHO Bus Tour Essential Experience & Extras
Our pick of the best El Puerto Hotel Deals
Room Mate Collection Valeria, Málaga
Room is clean , staff is friendly and helpful, great location
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel ILUNION Malaga
Everything was excellent, but there was an unbearable sewer smell coming from the bathroom.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Staff were friendly. Clean rooms. Decent breakfast with glutten free bread available. Convenient location.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Fantastic place to stay in Malaga Great location Great facilities Extremely polite profesional and helpful staff Look for no other hotel in Malaga ! By the way you can find excellent and quite affordable restaurants near by
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Málaga Vibes
Great hotel, great style, very friendly.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Barceló Malaga Hotel
Very clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Puerto
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.
Ensanche Centro
While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Muelle Uno and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Málaga Centro
Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are a few top attractions in Málaga Centro. Hop around the city on the metro at La Marina Station or La Malagueta Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning cathedral and captivating waterfront views.
Perchel Norte
Perchel Norte might not have many top sights, but Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
La Malagueta
Pristine beaches, ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few things travellers love about La Malagueta. Sights like Malagueta Beach and Muelle Uno are top spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Málaga area at La Malagueta Station.
