Hidden gems in Malaga

Hola! Málaga's more than just beaches 🏖️ Ditch the center and get lost in Soho's street art scene or the Gibralfaro views! Secret snack? Espetos (grilled sardines) on the beach are a must. Fun fact: Picasso was born here!

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What Can You Find in Malaga?

Here's what locals recommend across 12 categories in Malaga.

Caravana - Cocina Viajera
Al-Manar
63
restaurants
4.7avg
Copa Açai Malaga
Taberna De Jarana
60
bars
4.7avg
Ganbaru Coffee
Taybo Bagels & Coffee
47
coffee
4.7avg
The Lab by Next Level
Rúkula Vegan Food
45
vegetarian food
4.7avg
Mi Cafecito - Brunch & More
BOLO | Specialty Coffee & Bread
35
breakfast
4.7avg
Centro de Estetica y Bienestar Mabel Sanchez
Dojo By Japanese Head SPA
32
day spas
4.9avg
Floristería Emilia Alameda
Parque de bolas y celebraciones Veo-Veo
26
parks
4.6avg
Cake School Shop Escuela de Repostería Creativa Málaga
Alfar Tierra Cocida
25
cooking classes
4.8avg
Palermo Coffee & Drinks
Grand Café Gezellig
22
board game cafes
4.7avg
Marley food and drinks
Kiwi House of Beer
20
craft breweries
4.7avg
Puro Huerto - Los Manceras
Guardería San Ignacio Garden
10
community gardens
4.7avg
Mama Anza Vintage Shop
Reinventar vintage
8
antique shops
4.7avg

393 authentic local spots across 12 categories in Malaga

Top-Rated Spots in Malaga

The highest-rated local spots in Malaga, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1
Taybo Bagels & Coffee

Taybo Bagels & Coffee

5.0
716 reviews
CoffeeLa Victoria
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#2
BOLO | Specialty Coffee & Bread

BOLO | Specialty Coffee & Bread

5.0
410 reviews
BreakfastLa Merced
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#3
Rúkula Vegan Food

Rúkula Vegan Food

5.0
395 reviews
Vegetarian FoodPalma-Palmilla
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#4
Ganbaru Coffee

Ganbaru Coffee

5.0
323 reviews
CoffeeCentro Histórico
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#5
Mi Cafecito - Brunch & More

Mi Cafecito - Brunch & More

5.0
286 reviews
BreakfastCentro Histórico
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#6
Alfar Tierra Cocida

Alfar Tierra Cocida

5.0
250 reviews
Cooking ClassesCentro
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#7
Dojo By Japanese Head SPA

Dojo By Japanese Head SPA

5.0
167 reviews
Day SpasCarretera de Cádiz
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#8
Cake School Shop Escuela de Repostería Creativa Málaga

Cake School Shop Escuela de Repostería Creativa Málaga

5.0
161 reviews
Cooking ClassesPuerto de la Torre
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#9
Reinventar vintage

Reinventar vintage

5.0
89 reviews
Antique ShopsCruz de Humilladero
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#10
Centro de Estetica y Bienestar Mabel Sanchez

Centro de Estetica y Bienestar Mabel Sanchez

5.0
88 reviews
Day SpasLa Trinidad
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#11
QuiroVital Málaga

QuiroVital Málaga

5.0
86 reviews
Day SpasCentro
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#12
The Lab by Next Level

The Lab by Next Level

5.0
71 reviews
Vegetarian FoodCentro Histórico
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#13
Mr you Coffee / Café de especialidad

Mr you Coffee / Café de especialidad

5.0
62 reviews
CoffeeLa Trinidad
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#14
Buen Karma - Centro de Masajes en Málaga

Buen Karma - Centro de Masajes en Málaga

5.0
50 reviews
Day SpasCentro Histórico
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#15
Delicotte Specialty Coffee & Tea

Delicotte Specialty Coffee & Tea

4.9
1,131 reviews
CoffeeCentro Histórico
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#16
Mia Coffee

Mia Coffee

4.9
1,123 reviews
CoffeeSoho
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#17
Caravana - Cocina Viajera

Caravana - Cocina Viajera

4.9
997 reviews
RestaurantsCentro Histórico
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#18
Taberna De Jarana

Taberna De Jarana

4.9
944 reviews
BarsCentro Histórico
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#19
Lettus Málaga

Lettus Málaga

4.9
755 reviews
Vegetarian FoodCentro Histórico
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#20
Massage & Wellness - By Harmony Sanctuary - Masajes en Málaga

Massage & Wellness - By Harmony Sanctuary - Masajes en Málaga

4.9
722 reviews
Day SpasCentro Histórico
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All 20 spots verified with 8,826 combined reviews

Explore Malaga by Neighborhood

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#1

Centro Histórico

108local spots

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#2

Cruz de Humilladero

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#3

Centro

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Soho

34local spots

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Carretera de Cádiz

23local spots

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El Perchel

19local spots

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What you need to know about discovering local spots in Malaga

The highest-rated spots are Taybo Bagels & Coffee (5.0★, 716 reviews), BOLO | Specialty Coffee & Bread (5.0★, 410 reviews), Rúkula Vegan Food (5.0★, 395 reviews), Ganbaru Coffee (5.0★, 323 reviews), Mi Cafecito - Brunch & More (5.0★, 286 reviews). The #1 spot, Taybo Bagels & Coffee, is located in La Victoria.

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