Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
Málaga
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
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IN A NUTSHELL
Visit Málaga with Kids
Visiting Málaga with kids of all ages is a fun, family friendly city in Spain. It has many fun attractions for all the family. You will also get to experience Spain’s wonderful southern coast.
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LOCATION
Hotels in Málaga
Most of the hotels are located in the city center area.
Our top recommended hotels when visiting Málaga with kids:
Hotel Soho Boutique Los Naranjos 3*
Hotel AC Málaga Palacio by Marriott 4*
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Activities for children ages 0-5
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Visit some of the most beautiful beaches in Malaga with kids. Some beaches have children’s playgrounds including:
- El Dedo
- El Palo
- Guadalmar
- La Caleta
- La Malagueta
- La Misericordia
- Pedregalejo
- Peñón del Cuervo
- San Andrés
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Activities for older kids
Keeping the older kids happy, entertained, and reducing the amount of times they ask for a screen or complain about being bored.
There are many activities in Málaga for older kids.
Cycle around the city – There are plenty of companies that rent a bicycle for you to go around the city with.
- Bike tours Málaga
- Baja Bikes
- Malaga Bike Tours and rentals by Kate Farrell
- Kayak & Bike – Mainly for practising aquatic sports in family
The boat or catamaran’s excursions – These are other activities that have been very popular for families with children.
Segway Tours – Families with older children can enjoy the Segway tours.
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Activities for teens
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Climbing Centres at BeClimb – Centros de Escalada
Trampoline Parks at:
Altitude Trampoline Park Málaga and Urban Planet
Escape rooms at:
Escape Room Cluedo Málaga / Escape Room Cuenta Atrás / Escape Room La Puerta de Ara / Escape Room Parapark
Skate Park at Skatepark Málaga “Rubén Alcántara
Bowling alleys at Bowling 80
Virtual reality centres at VRFun
Recreational Centres at:
La Casa Invisible and La Caja Blanca
City Graffiti at Street Art Málaga
Cultural activities for kids in Malaga
Stroll along Muelle Uno – A perfect family plan, especially if you go on Sundays, as you will enjoy live music. This walk will take you to the esplanade of the Pompidou Centre and into the more commercial area of Muelle Uno. There you’ll find little stalls for shopping, restaurants and bike rental stations.
Visit the Autocine Málaga
Eco Tuk Tuk – A pleasant way to discover the city with the family (100% electric vehicles)
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Museums in Málaga
Enjoy a cultural trip and some historical insights.
Some museums also have activities for children. Amongst, the most popular family-friendly museums, there are:
- Interactive Music Museum in Málaga
- National Museum of Airports and Air Transport
- Centro de Ciencia Principia – All children like to experiment, so what better than the Principia Science Centre? The museum consists of three main spaces; the “Tomás Hormigo Room” with more than 80 interactive modules, the “Faraday Room” where the little ones can enjoy science and the planetarium, with a digital star projector to see the sky from anywhere in the universe.
- Automobile and Fashion Museum
- Museum of Imagination
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Parks & Playgrounds
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
La Concepción Historical – Botanical Gardens – It has 52,000 plants of some 2,200 tropical, subtropical and native species. You will come across different species of aquatic plants, palm trees, ponds, wooden bridges, small lakes, greenhouses, gazebos and pergolas. In the Loringian Museum you will see a variety of sculptures and waterfalls.
The West Park (el parque del Oeste) – This well-known park is located near the Playa de la Here. You can enjoy an infinite number of family activities and celebrations, as it has a picnic area, playgrounds, sports areas, a mini-zoo and a lake, where you can see numerous ducks, turtles and swans.
Alameda Park – Located in the city centre, between the old town and the port, it is a Renaissance- baroque style park with many tropical plants that make it unique and one of the most important in Europe in terms of its exotic flora.
FOOD
Family-friendly cafés & restaurants in Málaga
Most restaurants are child-friendly. However, here is a list of restaurants and cafés that offer special services for children, such as children’s menus, play areas, complementary activities for children and such other perks.
Top family-friendly cafés and restaurants:
TRANSPORTATION
How to Get Around in Málaga
Málaga is an easily accessible city. You can choose from a selection of travelling methods that best suit you when visiting tourist spots, from buses to trains.
TOYS
Toy Shops in Málaga
There are many toy shops.
Some of them include: Imaginarium, Juguettos, Juegolandia, but the majority of them are situated outside the city centre. The most famous toy shop for kids in Málaga (the company established in Málaga) is Juguetes Carrión.
Insider Tips
Best time to visit
Spring and Autumn are great seasons to visit. In Autumn, you can go to the beach till October/November. It is also beautiful to visit in Winter during Christmas time. If you are looking for the sun and the beach, Summer is your best bet.
Dolphin Tour
Go on a boat tour that makes it easy to spot dolphins.
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