4-Day Malaga Alcazaba, Picasso & Costa Sunshine City Break
Moorish fortress, Picasso museums and year-round Costa del Sol sun.
- Destination: Malaga, Spain
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Budget: 537–700 GBP
- Estimated cost: 537 GBP
Day-by-day plan
Day 1: Arrive and the old town
Stay near the historic centre.
Morning: Train or bus from the airport to the centre.
Afternoon: Cathedral and old town lanes.
Evening: Tapas on Calle Larios.
Day 2: Alcazaba and Gibralfaro
Combined ticket available.
Morning: Alcazaba and Roman theatre.
Afternoon: Walk up to Gibralfaro Castle.
Evening: Sunset drinks by the port.
Day 3: Picasso and the beach
Museum closes earlier on Sundays.
Morning: Picasso Museum.
Afternoon: Malagueta beach afternoon.
Evening: Espetos at a chiringuito.
Day 4: Market morning and fly
Cercanias train to the airport.
Morning: Atarazanas market breakfast.
Afternoon: Last harbour stroll.
Evening: Fly back to London.
Budget
- Return flights from London — 33 GBP
- Accommodation, 3 nights — 384 GBP
- Food and drink — 70 GBP
- Local transport — 20 GBP
- Activities and entries — 30 GBP
Tips
- Alcazaba: Moorish fortress-palace above the city.
- Picasso Museum: Works by Malaga's most famous son.
- Malagueta beach: City beach for espetos sardines.
- Gibralfaro Castle: Hilltop views over the bay.