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Home/Destinations/Malaga/Málaga in 3 days
3 days · Malaga itinerary

Málaga in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Málaga lets you see Andalusia’s icons. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Málaga — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Picasso
  2. 2Day 2: Caminito del Rey
  3. 3Day 3: Alhambra or Ronda
  4. 4Andalusian icons

Day 1: the city

Explore the Alcazaba, cathedral, Picasso and tapas.

Day 2: Caminito del Rey

Walk the thrilling cliff-side boardwalks.

Day 3: Alhambra or Ronda

Visit Granada’s Alhambra or dramatic Ronda.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Malaga — prices per person.

Malaga City Wine Tour
Malaga
Malaga City Wine Tour
5.0(47)·2 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey
Malaga
Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey
5.0(75)·4 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra
Granada
Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra
5.0(236)·3 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Ronda private tour with an Experienced Native Official Guide
Malaga
Ronda private tour with an Experienced Native Official Guide
5.0(40)·3 hours
from$286/ person
via Viator
The Málaga Market & Tapas Tour By Food Lover Tour
Malaga
The Málaga Market & Tapas Tour By Food Lover Tour
5.0(35)·3 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Caminito del Rey Small Group Tour from Malaga & Picnic
Malaga
Caminito del Rey Small Group Tour from Malaga & Picnic
4.9(213)·6 hours
from$102/ person
via Viator
Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included
Granada
Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included
5.0(60)·3 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
RONDA and SETENIL from Nerja, Torrox, and Torre del Mar
Malaga
RONDA and SETENIL from Nerja, Torrox, and Torre del Mar
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator

Málaga in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Málaga?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, the Caminito del Rey on day two, and Granada’s Alhambra or dramatic Ronda on day three, using Málaga as a base for Andalusia’s icons.
What is the best day trip from Málaga for 3 days?
The Caminito del Rey is the most thrilling, the Alhambra the most magnificent, and Ronda the most dramatic; all are superb from Málaga.
How do I plan a 3-day Málaga itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two at the Caminito del Rey, and day three at the Alhambra or Ronda, booking these popular day trips well ahead.

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Old Town & AlcazabaTapas & WineCaminito del ReyAlhambra & GranadaDay Trips