--- title: "Málaga Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/malaga description: "Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol" --- # Málaga 🇪🇸 · Spain · Western Mediterranean > "Picasso's birthplace on the Costa del Sol" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.2 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10h - **Departure Sailings:** 39 - **Visiting Sailings:** 770 - **Cruise Lines:** 10 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Nov (134 sailings), Apr (85 sailings), May (79 sailings) ## About Málaga Málaga sits on Spain's southern coast, where wide sandy beaches and a compact old town make for an easy day ashore. The cruise terminal is a short walk from the centre, or you can grab a shuttle bus. Orange trees line many of the streets, and the smell is particularly strong in spring. The Alcazaba, an 11th-century Moorish fortress, overlooks the port from its hilltop position, and the Picasso Museum occupies a 16th-century palace nearby. The central market, Atarazanas, has stalls piled with olives, jamón, and fresh seafood. Grab a plate of espetos (charcoal-grilled sardines) at one of the beachfront chiringuitos near the lighthouse. To the west, the sandy beach at La Malagueta fills up quickly, so arrive early if you want a spot. Getting around on foot is straightforward since most sights cluster within a 20-minute walk of the port. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** EUR (Euro) - **Language:** Spanish - **Timezone:** Europe/Madrid (UTC+1) - **Tipping:** Rounding up or small change; not expected ## Location Coordinates: 36.7136, -4.4209 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+M%C3%A1laga/@36.71363,-4.42094,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20M%C3%A1laga&ll=36.71363,-4.42094&z=13) ## Things to Do in Málaga Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Malaga Wine and Tapas Small Group Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/60b7982b-b8d5-476b-a6e5-4d6f1fecf498.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (2,613) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €69 | Viator | | [Malaga City Tour 2 Hours Monumental Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/9f27442a-b315-4f75-a9b4-07f8bc2a2984.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (951) | 2h | ✓ | €55 | Viator | | [Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5a9e2c71-8344-48ef-912b-d648223a2b07.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (837) | 3h 30m | ✓ | €69 | Viator | | [Chamber of Secrets Skip the Line Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6dafe329-8222-4355-b7d1-43a1e3a76852.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (598) | 3h | ✓ | €40 | Viator | | [Malaga Private Eco Tuk Tuk Expert Tour with Local Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/09f81dce-86a3-40ac-aa74-a1e09e9191f6.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (633) | 2h | ✓ | €20 | Viator | | [Go local for a day!](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/e9d32390-6772-4c6b-af35-e070329feccc.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (433) | 2h 30m | ✓ | €36 | Viator | | [Malaga Organic Vineyard & Winery: 6 Wines, 2 Oils & Transfer](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/1fa31b8b-e0f3-4eb7-b301-c91f079b4de7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (429) | 5h | ✓ | €95 | Viator | | [Málaga Evening Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour - All included](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b75824df-52bb-41b9-81bd-6a603eb8fdcc.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (387) | 3h | ✓ | €70 | Viator | | [The Ultimate Tapas Workshop in Malaga](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/827a6439-8e20-4953-a131-595870d42a01.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (362) | 4h | ✓ | €70 | Viator | | [Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cc5836df-7bd8-468e-b153-4d2617ed4859.md?via=markdown) | 5★ (355) | 4h | ✓ | €70 | Viator | | [Mijas: Panoramic city tour in an electric Tuk Tuk](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/72cd4d4f-7aba-42ed-991c-1855cf4213ef.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (359) | 0h 35m | ✓ | €32 | Viator | | [Malaga City Tour 1 Hour Panoramic Segway Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b8c66f81-9927-4f46-bede-1d942e6ca63d.md?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (329) | 1h | ✓ | €39 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Motril](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/motril.md): 43 nm - [Gibraltar](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/gibraltar.md): 57 nm - [Ceuta](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/ceuta.md): 65 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Celebrity Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/celebrity-cruises.md) - [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md) - [MSC Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/msc-cruises.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) - [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md) - [TUI Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/tui-cruises.md) - [Virgin Voyages](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/virgin-voyages.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/andalusian-sun-malaga-cadiz-gran-canaria~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261114-5.md)** - **Price:** €354 per person (€708 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md) - **Ship:** [Costa Smeralda](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises/costa-smeralda.md) - **Duration:** 5 nights - **Departure:** 2026-11-14 - **Itinerary:** Andalusian Sun – Malaga, Cadiz & Gran Canaria ## Featured Cruises from Málaga Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Sun-Drenched Ramparts – Barcelona, Malaga & Cadiz](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-drenched-ramparts-barcelona-malaga-cadiz~COSTA-SMERALDA-20261111-8.md) | Costa Smeralda | Costa Cruises | 2026-11-11 | 8 | €487 | | [Mediterranean Grandeur – Barcelona & Palma](https://cruisello.com/cruises/mediterranean-grandeur-barcelona-palma~MSC-VIRTUOSA-20261107-9.md) | MSC Virtuosa | MSC Cruises | 2026-11-07 | 9 | €725 | | [Minaret & Mosaic – Tunis, Naples & Tangier](https://cruisello.com/cruises/minaret-mosaic-tunis-naples-tangier~COSTA-PACIFICA-20270108-11.md) | Costa Pacifica | Costa Cruises | 2027-01-08 | 11 | €934 | ## Browse Cruises - 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