NAVIGATOR


BUCKET LIST PLAZA DE LA MERCED


Take a leisurely stroll to the


emblematic Plaza de la Merced for a sunny outdoor breakfast at one of the many cafés dotted around, then pop into the house where Picasso was born, at no. 15.


SOHO, MALAGA’S HIPSTER ART DISTRICT


Nestled between the port and Alameda Principal, this alternative neighbourhood has a modern food scene and buildings covered in striking murals by some of Europe’s most notable urban artists. Its streets are scattered with private galleries and colourful gourmet eateries, and alternative fashion boutiques


MUSEO CASA NATAL DE PICASSO Offering an insight into the artist’s early life and works through various collections of prints, ceramics, and personal artefacts, it also houses pieces by Miró, Chagall, Max Ernst, and Tápies, as well as an excellent research centre and library.


CALLE MARQUÉS DE LARIOS The epicentre of Málaga’s social life and its main shopping street. Lined with harmonious 19th-century architecture, you’ll find all major Spanish brands here alongside upscale international labels like


Victoria’s Secret, as well as cafés, ice- cream parlours, and colourful street artists.


EAT & DRINK EL PIMPI


MERCADO CENTRAL DE


A 50-year-old restaurant partly owned ATARAZANAS by local celebrity Antonio Banderas. Sample sweet Malaga wines and local delicacies like salmorejo (cold Andalusian bread and tomato soup) or grilled octopus with garlic potato puree while sitting among time-worn wine barrels and vintage theatre posters.


LA FABRICA


Cruzcampo’s craft brewpub, where unique varieties of Andalusia’s signature beer are made each day. This huge industrial establishment has a cool urban vibe with soaring high ceilings, live music, and a


contemporary, international menu of hummus, nachos, exotic woks, and Kentucky-style fried chicken to go with your ale.


For a true tapas feast of fresh Andalusian favourites, from high- quality cold cuts to succulent shrimp skewers, grilled octopus, boquerones al vinagre (anchovies in vinegar), and fried eggplant with honey. Order a generous assortment and wash them down with a cana (small glass of beer), sweet Moscatel wine, or a glass of cold gazpacho soup.


LA VALIENTE


This eatery dishes up creative, homemade bites like ravioli stuffed with lomo en manteca (pork loin in lard), parmesan and ricotta cheese bathed in white wine, saffron, and lemon sauce or shrimp gyozas with ajoblanco (cold almond soup) and seaweed oil.


Andalucia’s capital


After the opening of Picasso’s museum,


Malaga offers a profusion of quirky museums, a delightful pedestrianised centre and innovative


restaurants, stylish hotels and cultural sites.


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