Places worth the detour in Málaga

45 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Málaga, Spain, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (16). Best known: Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation. 42 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks16 Ruins & the uncanny7 Museums & culture7 Sacred sites5 Nature & landscapes4 Parks & cemeteries3 Fun & leisure3

All 45, ranked 45

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of Incarnation

Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable

Renaissance church in Málaga, Spain

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2.Alcazaba of Málaga

Built landmarks · 11th century · Notable

Palatial fortification in Málaga

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3.Museo Picasso Málaga

Museums & culture · 21st century · Notable

Art museum

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4.Plaza de toros de la Malagueta

Ruins & the uncanny · 19th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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5.Spantax Flight 995

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

Spantax 995 flight that crashed during the takeoff at Malaga's Airport

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6.Museum Jorge Rando

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum in Malaga, Spain

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7.Castle of Gibralfaro

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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8.Museo de Málaga

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Museum in Málaga, Spain

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9.Al-Andalus Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Mosque in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

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10.Castillo Monumento Colomares

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Spanish castle

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11.Carmen Thyssen Museum

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Art museum in Málaga, Spain

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12.Playa de La Malagueta

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Malaga, Spain

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13.Roman Theatre of Malaca

Ruins & the uncanny · 1st century BC · Hidden gem

Ancient Roman theatre in Málaga, Spain

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14.English Cemetery in Malaga

Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem

Anglican cemetery of Málaga

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15.Plaza de la Merced

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Square in Málaga Centro, Spain

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16.Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Museum

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17.Playa de la Caleta

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Malaga, Spain

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18.Casa natal de Pablo Ruiz Picasso

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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19.Plaza de la Constitución (Málaga)

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Malaga's central square

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20.Tivoli World

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Amusement park in Costa del Sol, Spain (1972-2021)

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21.Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Building

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22.Palacio Episcopal

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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23.Jardín Botánico La Concepción

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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24.Sea Life Benalmádena

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Aquarium in Benalmádena, Andalusia, Spain

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25.Playa de El Palo

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Malaga, Spain

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26.Cerro del Villar

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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27.Cuevas del Tesoro-Higuerón y de la Victoria

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Archaeological site in Rincón de la Victoria, Spain

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28.Panteón de la Memoria Histórica - Memory Park of Malaga

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Former cemetery in Málaga, Spain

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29.Basilica of Our Lady of Victory and Mercy

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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30.Basílica del Dulce Nombre de Jesús Nazareno del Paso y María Santísima de la Esperanza

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Minor basilica in Spain

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31.Cortijo Jurado

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

19th century mansion in Málaga, Spain

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32.Selwo Marina

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Marine park in Benalmadena, Spain

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33.Palacio de la Aduana

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Building in Málaga Province, Spain

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34.Museo Revello de Toro

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

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35.Parque de la Paloma

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Park in Spain

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36.Spanish submarine C-3

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

1929 Spanish C-class submarine

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37.Playa de Pedregalejo

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Malaga, Spain

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38.La Farola, Málaga

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Spain

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39.Castillo de Bil Bil

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

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40.Abrigos de Peñas Cabrera

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Casabermeja, Spain

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41.Chimney of la Misericordia

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cultural property in Málaga, Spain

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42.Hans Christian Andersen Memorial

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Commemorative statue in Malaga, Spain

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43.Reding Fountain

Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem

Historic fountain in Málaga, Spain

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44.Fuente de las Tres Gracias

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Fountain in Malaga, Spain

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45.Jardín Botánico Molino de Inca

Parks & cemeteries · 21st century · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Torremolinos, Andalusia

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Within reach of Málaga

Fuengirola · 27 km9 Ronda · 67 km11 Maracena · 88 km38 Gibraltar · 105 km102 Jaén · 130 km9 Córdoba · 134 km45

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