{"id":7070491,"date":"2026-10-10T17:25:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070491"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:25:40","slug":"20-of-the-best-things-to-do-in-malaga-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070491","title":{"rendered":"20+ of the best things to do in Malaga with kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun, sea, tapas, art and enough history to fill a week \u2013 Malaga has quietly become one of Spain\u2019s best cities for families, with masses of things to do in Malaga with kids plus the gorgeous weather of the Costa del Sol.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-city-view-2.jpg\" alt=\"View from the Alcazaba out across the city rooftops and cathedral of Malaga - my tips for the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-city-view-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-city-view-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-city-view-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right wp-block-paragraph\">contains affiliate links<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/disclosure-policy-for-mummytravels-disclaimer\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"24412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">*<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike some of the country\u2019s bigger cities, Malaga also manages to pack its old town, beach and the majority of its museums and family attractions beach into a compact, walkable centre, so it\u2019s also an easy option to visit with children.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you\u2019re considering Malaga with teens or tweens who love art, it\u2019s unmissable \u2013 as well as being Picasso\u2019s birthplace, you\u2019ll find contemporary works, Baroque art and more, although if your kids don\u2019t fancy even a single gallery, you can get a taste of ancient Rome, explore a fortress palace, climb to a castle, enjoy a boat trip and a whole lot more. Here\u2019s my pick of the best things to do in Malaga with kids.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-62287\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Alcazaba\"\/><strong>The Alcazaba<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily one of the highlights of a visit to Malaga with kids of any age, <a href=\"https:\/\/alcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu\/es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Alcazaba<\/a> is the city\u2019s fortress-palace, built in the 11th century, when the area was under Muslim rule.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-exterior-view.jpg\" alt=\"View along the path into the Alcazaba, now lined with trees and Malaga just visible beyond - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-exterior-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-exterior-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-exterior-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best-preserved examples of its kind in Spain, a series of sloping paths lead ever up through the arched gates, heading to courtyards with pools, fountains and shady gardens, and some more decorative rooms from the old palace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of the site has been restored after the Alcazaba was besieged, plundered for stone and even converted to cramped homes over the centuries.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-arch-roman.jpg\" alt=\"Roman pillars built into the arch of the Alcazaba, the Muslim palace fortress in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with children\" class=\"wp-image-62754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-arch-roman.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-arch-roman-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-arch-roman-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-walls-arch.jpg\" alt=\"A man walks pst the old walls towards an archway in the Alcazaba palace-fortress in Malaga - one of the best places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-walls-arch.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-walls-arch-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-walls-arch-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-bird.jpg\" alt=\"Pigeon landing in a bird bath in one of the courtyards of the Alcazaba in Malaga - one of the best places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-bird.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-bird-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-bird-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-wall-path.jpg\" alt=\"View of people walking along the cobbled path by the walls of the Alcazaba - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-wall-path.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-wall-path-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-wall-path-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-view.jpg\" alt=\"View across a courtyard in the Alcazaba in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-view.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-view-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62756\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-roses.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard with rose bushes inside the Alcazaba palace-fortress in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-roses.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-roses-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-courtyard-roses-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, the lush vegetation and orange trees make it a lovely place to wander \u2013 although you\u2019ll still find plenty of reminders of its original military function \u2013 while the views back over the city and port from the upper terraces are fabulous.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s one place that I\u2019d recommend getting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-alcazaba-guided-tour-t323238\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">guided tour<\/a>, to share the stories behind the stones. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I stepped up to play the part of a defending soldier as our own guide Lucia explained how the design of the Alcazaba was used in its defence, as well as pointing out stones stolen from the Roman Theatre in its walls, and revealing how a tranquil pool was actually one of the precautions used to keep the palace bigwigs safe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-3-color has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-alcazaba-guided-tour-t323238\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">guided tour of the Roman Theatre and Alcazaba with free cancellation<\/a> here<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got younger kids who won\u2019t have the attention span for a tour, there is a free audio guide (informative but a bit dry) but just being inside the walls is perfect for encouraging their imaginations to run riot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-archway.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative arches in the palace buildings of the Alcazaba in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-archway.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-archway-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-archway-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-pool-courtyard.jpg\" alt=\"View of one of the courtyards with pool reflecting the palace buildings of the Alcazaba in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-pool-courtyard.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-pool-courtyard-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-pool-courtyard-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-ceiling.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative ceiling and arches in the palace rooms at the Alcazaba in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-ceiling.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-ceiling-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-alcazaba-palace-ceiling-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alcazaba sits right beside the Roman Theatre (see below), so it\u2019s easy to combine both in one outing, while you can also get <a href=\"https:\/\/alcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu\/es\/visitas\/horarios-y-tarifas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">combined tickets<\/a> with Gibralfaro Castle if you do decide to explore independently. There isn\u2019t always much shade, so picking a morning tour\/visit is a good plan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If you\u2019re visiting Malaga with teens, you could also experience another taste of the city\u2019s Islamic past at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/al-andalus-hammam-in-malaga-relaxing-bath-t40315\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Hammam Al Andalus<\/a> to visit the baths<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Roman_Theatre\"\/><strong>The Roman Theatre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right at the foot of the Alcazaba, Malaga\u2019s Roman Theatre was built duing the reign of the emperor Augustus, around 2,000 years ago but only rediscovered in 1951, hidden for centuries beneath later buildings. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With some parts impressively well preserved and others well-restored, it\u2019s free to visit, plus a small interpretation centre helps to explain what life was like here in Roman times, bringing the site a little more to life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view.jpg\" alt=\"View up to the stone seats overlooking the old stage of the Roman theatre in Malaga - a visit is one of the best free things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-2.jpg\" alt=\"View up to the stone seats overlooking the old stage of the Roman theatre in Malaga - a visit is one of the best free things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-3.jpg\" alt=\"View from the stone seats down to the old stage of the Roman theatre and the glass pyramid of Malaga beyond - a visit is one of the best free things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-roman-theatre-view-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Older kids studying the Romans at school will get a particular kick out of sitting on the stone seats and looking down onto the stage \u2013 you wouldn\u2019t have had gladiators here, but there\u2019d have been plenty of comedy to enjoy. Easily one of the best free things to do in Malaga with kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t take long to look around, so it\u2019s an easy stop to fit in on the way up to the Alcazaba \u2013 save a few moments to peek down onto other Roman remains under the glass pyramid nearby on\u00a0Calle Alcazabilla, where once the sought-after fish sauce known as garum was made. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-glass-pyramid-view.jpg\" alt=\"The glass pryamid protecting some of the Roman remains in Malaga - one of the many historic things to see in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-glass-pyramid-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-glass-pyramid-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-glass-pyramid-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gibralfaro_Castle\"\/><strong>Gibralfaro Castle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perched high above the city, you\u2019ll get the best views in Malaga from <a href=\"https:\/\/alcazabaygibralfaro.malaga.eu\/en\/visits\/castillo-de-gibralfaro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibralfaro Castle<\/a>, looking out across the port, La Malagueta bullring and the sweep of coastline beyond.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-2.jpg\" alt=\"View up to the towers and walls of Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The walk up is a fair climb, with some steep sections along the path, so while it\u2019s certainly doable with kids who can manage a half-hour walk, it pays to wear some footwear with decent grip \u2013 I would not fancy the slippery slopes if it had rained, although that\u2019s rarely a concern in Malaga. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the sun does shine, there\u2019s very limited shade, so this is somewhere to visit early or late. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path.jpg\" alt=\"The steep flower-lined path up to Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-2.jpg\" alt=\"View of the steep path up to Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-2.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-3.jpg\" alt=\"View of people climbing up the steep path to Gibralfaro Castle in time for sunset, with views of Malaga visible beyond - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-path-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-4.jpg\" alt=\"View down onto the bull ring and high rise buildings of Malaga with the sea beyond - my tips on the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of people head up for sunset, although rather than braving the walk down in the dark I decided to set off around 6pm \u2013 that way, you skip the worst of the heat and still have time to look around inside and soak up the spectacular views in the golden light.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If walking isn\u2019t an option (or just doesn\u2019t tempt you), there is also a bus<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>which runs from central Malaga \u2013 line 35 travels from Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque up to Gibralfaro. It may not save you much time, but definitely cuts out the effort.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s well worth heading inside once you\u2019ve reached the top \u2013 like the Alcazaba, there\u2019s a free audio guide with QR codes to scan, but you can also wander along the restored ramparts, climb up to one of the towers and wander inside the walls, imagining yourself defending the castle from invaders.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-2.jpg\" alt=\"View down the narrow path leading to one of the towers of Gibralfaro Castle with the port and sea visible beyond - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-2.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-4.jpg\" alt=\"View of one of the narrow paths leading alongside the walls of Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62775\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-4.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-4-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-6.jpg\" alt=\"Steps leading up to some of the walls of Gibralfaro Castle in Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-3.jpg\" alt=\"View of people by the walls inside Gibralfaro Castle - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls.jpg\" alt=\"View of the walls and one of the towers of Gibralfaro Castle with the hills around Malaga visible beyond - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-5.jpg\" alt=\"View from the castle ramparts down onto the buildings and park of Malaga - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-walls-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-3.jpg\" alt=\"View from the castle down onto the park and buildings of Malaga - my tips on the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaga_City_Museum_Museo_de_Malaga\"\/><strong>Malaga City Museum<\/strong> <strong>(Museo de Malaga)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot of history packed into Malaga\u2019s golden streets, so to get a proper overview, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museosdeandalucia.es\/web\/museodemalaga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Museo de Malaga<\/a> \u2013 the Malaga City Museum is Spain\u2019s fifth largest museum, holding around 15,000 archaeological items in its collection.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-courtyard-view.jpg\" alt=\"Courtyard inside the grand mansion housing the Museum of Malaga - one of the historic places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-courtyard-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-courtyard-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-courtyard-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it\u2019s not desperately interactive, it\u2019s cheap to visit (tickets cost 1.50 Euros, free entry for EU citizens) so you could speed through with kids or just visit the few areas you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the building is impressive, an 18th century Neoclassical Palace, once used by customs at the busy port of Malaga, while there are also several galleries of art to discover.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-greek-mask.jpg\" alt=\"Bronze Greek helmet unearthed in a 6th century BCE grave at the Museum of Malaga - one of the items to look out for during a visit to Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-greek-mask.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-greek-mask-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-greek-mask-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays.jpg\" alt=\"Displays in the Roman section of the Museum of Malaga including a mosaic - one of the historic place to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1071\" data-id=\"62734\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pieces of historic Islamic tiles from the former Muslim kingdons which ruled the area in the Museum of Malaga during a visit to Malaga for families\" class=\"wp-image-62734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-3-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-2.jpg\" alt=\"Coins, pottery and other artefacts on display in the Museum of Malaga - one of the historic places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-collection-displays-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-bear-sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"Roman stone sculpture of a bear eating a ram at the Museum of Malaga - one of the artefacts to look out for on a visit to Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-bear-sculpture.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-bear-sculpture-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-bear-sculpture-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss the display on the 7th century BCE Phoenician grave \u2013 the Phoenicians being the first to settle here, naming it Malaka \u2013 plus a rare bronze Greek helmet, Roman mosaics and sculptures (spot the bear eating the ram). <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also find background on the Islamic caliphates and emirates which ruled Malaga as well as the later Christian kingdoms.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-art-gallery.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the artworks on display at the Museum of Malaga - one of the many places to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-art-gallery.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-art-gallery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-museum-art-gallery-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s around the corner from the Roman theatre and Alcazaba, so it\u2019s easy to combine with the two historic sites. You can\u2019t take any bags or water in, so make sure you have a 1 Euro coin for the locker (refunded after use) and have cash to pay for entry as well.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaga_Cathedral\"\/><strong>Malaga Cathedral<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga\u2019s cathedral \u2013 or <a href=\"https:\/\/malagacatedral.com\/cultural-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Iglesia Catedral Bas\u00edlica de la Encarnaci\u00f3n<\/a> to give it its full name \u2013 is at the heart of the old town.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view.jpg\" alt=\"View of part of the cathedral behind a palm tree in Malaga - one of the many historic places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-2.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative exterior of Malaga cathedral - a visit is one of the many things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-2.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-3.jpg\" alt=\"View up to Malaga's cathedral tower from the courtyard outside - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-3.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-exterior-view-3-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Big enough that you\u2019ll get glimpses of the 84m high tower or sudden views of the exterior as you wander around, ongoing restoration work to replace the roof means the grand Renaissance and Baroque building is slightly overshadowed by cranes at present.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s still well worth a visit. Built on the site of a former mosque, it\u2019s known as \u2018La Manquita\u2019, or the one-armed lady as only one tower was ever built \u2013 the story goes that the money for the second tower was sent to help fund the American War of Independence, although the truth might be rather more prosaic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-interior-view.jpg\" alt=\"View of the huge columns and high ceilings of Malaga cathedral - a visit is one of the unmissable things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-interior-view.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-interior-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-interior-view-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-altar-view.jpg\" alt=\"View to the altar and some of the decoration and columns of Malaga cathedral - one of the many places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-altar-view.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-altar-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-altar-view-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62743\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-organ-view.jpg\" alt=\"One of the twin organs in Malaga cathedral with the carvings of the choir stalls underneath - a visit is one of the great things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-organ-view.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-organ-view-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-organ-view-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-choir-view.jpg\" alt=\"View of the carved wooden seats and stalls in the choir with the organ and stained glass windows also visible - one of the many places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-choir-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-choir-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-cathedral-choir-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s currently lots of debate about whether the restoration work should include building the missing tower or not, and what happens to the nickname if you do\u2026 something to ponder with your kids as you explore inside.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look out for the matching pair of huge organs, as well as the intricate wooden carvings in the choir, ornate gold decoration and the little museum in the former Cathedral Chapter Room. There\u2019s a free audio guide, as well as children\u2019s audio guides available, and even a VR experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The rooftop tours are not currently available while the restoration work is ongoing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_walking_tour_in_the_old_town\"\/><strong>A walking tour in the old town<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find yourself strolling through Malaga\u2019s old town more than once as you explore the city, so you\u2019ll quickly get a feel for the elegant squares, narrow passages and older streets as well as the more modern pedestrian avenues like Calle Larios.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-larios.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant Calle Larios, which cuts through the middle of Malaga's old town - a walking tour is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-larios.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-larios-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-larios-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But rather than just wandering aimlessly, you\u2019ll find a few fun trails and treasure hunts to turn exploring into more of a game. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-half-day-private-sightseeing-treasure-hunt-t72499\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">treasure hunt<\/a> takes you to all the key sights of Malaga (except the castle), with plenty of chances for kids to get hands on, and a games master on hand in case you do get stuck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or for another fun challenge, you could pit your wits to work out who murdered Picasso as you explore the city in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/gps-crime-challenge-malaga-t124184\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Crime Challenge Malaga<\/a>, with GPS leading you to 10 locations to find the clues \u2013 and past plenty of the old town highlights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer something more traditional, there are plenty of walking tours including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-old-town-guided-walking-tour-t1036154\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">90-minute old town tour<\/a> (it\u2019s worth knowing it doesn\u2019t run on Mondays and Tuesdays), while this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-historic-center-tour-with-an-local-guide-t809196\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">two-hour tour<\/a> focuses on art, culture and legends. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"View down a narrow cobbled street in Malaga's old town to the cathedral - a walking tour is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cathedral.jpg 1103w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cathedral-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cathedral-768x1044.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-buildings.jpg\" alt=\"View of colourful painted buildings in the street of the old town - a walking tour or treasure hunt is a great way to explore Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-buildings.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-buildings-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-buildings-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-street.jpg\" alt=\"View down a cobbled side street in the old town of Malaga - a walking tour is one of the great things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-street.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-street-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-street-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cultural-centre.jpg\" alt=\"The deep yellow and ochre red facade of the Cultural Centre in the old town of Malaga - a walking tour is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cultural-centre.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cultural-centre-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-old-town-cultural-centre-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-hidden-streets-stories-walking-tour-t1347878\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">three-hour Hidden Streets and Stories tour of Malaga<\/a> to tell some of the tales of the city, including an evening option which might appeal to teens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>You can also discover more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-andalusian-muslim-heritage-walking-tour-t1320505\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Malaga\u2019s Muslim heritage<\/a> with a special themed three-hour walking tour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_tours_of_Malaga\"\/><strong>Bike tours of Malaga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer exploring on two wheels rather than two feet, you can pick from a whole string of bike tours of Malaga, although some are best with older kids only.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re heading up to the castle, an ebike is a very good option unless you\u2019re used to cycling on steep hills, and this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/malaga-3-hour-bike-tour-t11625\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">ebike tour of Malaga<\/a> is suitable for age 13+.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-3-hour-bike-tour-t11625\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">three-hour bike tour<\/a> is suitable for all ages and takes you along the coast past the harbour and beach and out to one of the nearby fishing villages \u2013 a great way to see beyond Malaga\u2019s centre.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-5.jpg\" alt=\"View up the hill to Gibralfaro castle with tall palm trees in the foreground - a visit is one of the great things to do with kids in Malaga\" class=\"wp-image-62729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-5-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-gibralfaro-castle-view-5-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuk_tuk_tours\"\/><strong>Tuk tuk tours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a quirky alternative to walking or cycling, you\u2019ll also discover a choice of tuk-tuk tours of Malaga for families \u2013 great if your kids are a bit too young for the bike tours and might struggle with too much walking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hop in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-express-tour-around-the-city-by-electric-tuk-tuk-t394425\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">eco tuk-tuk<\/a> to explore with a choice of one-hour and two-hour itineraries, depending if you\u2019d like to focus on central Malaga or venture further out to Ba\u00f1os del Carmen and the Port of Malaga as well. Suitable for age 2+.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or this alternative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/malaga-tuk-tuk-tour-t834779\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">tuk-tuk tour of Malaga<\/a> is suitable for age 4+ and also has a choice of itineraries (including the chance to skip the steep hill up to the castle).<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>There is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-hop-on-hop-off-tour-24h-ticket-t4219\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">hop-on hop-off bus tour of Malaga<\/a> \u2013 you won\u2019t be able to use it to explore the pedestrianised old town but it\u2019s another option to get your bearings, and some tickets also include museum entry, a walking tour and boat tour<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-port-greek-statues.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Greek god Poseidon and goddess Venus by the port of Malaga - a boat trip is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-port-greek-statues.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-port-greek-statues-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-port-greek-statues-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Malagueta_Beach\"\/><strong>La Malagueta Beach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a short stroll from the historic centre, Playa de la Malagueta is Malaga\u2019s main city beach, with golden sand, calm waters and plenty to fill a few hours with kids between sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are showers, playgrounds, beach bars and sunbed hire dotted along the promenade, plus plenty of space for sandcastles and a paddle, with lifeguards on duty in season. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-lighthouse.jpg\" alt=\"White lighthouse at the end of La Malagueta beach - the closest beach to the city if you're visiting Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-lighthouse.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-lighthouse-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-lighthouse-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-2.jpg\" alt=\"View along the sand at La Malagueta beach - the closest beach to the city if you're visiting Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view.jpg\" alt=\"View along the sand at La Malagueta beach - the closest beach to the city if you're visiting Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-malagueta-beach-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s unsurprisingly popular, especially at weekends and in peak summer, but it\u2019s long enough that you can usually find a quieter patch if you walk a little further along.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seafront promenade is also lined with chiringuitos (beach bars) serving classic Malaga-style grilled sardines, known as espetos \u2013 worth trying even with fussier eaters.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>La Malagueta isn\u2019t the only Malaga beach on offer if you\u2019re happy to travel a bit further, with seven Blue Flag beaches in total \u2013 El Palo &amp; Pedregalejo is another good option for families, with buses running to Los Ba\u00f1os del Carmen nearby or it\u2019s within cycling distance if you fancy hiring bikes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Muelle_Uno_and_the_Palmeral_de_las_Sorpresas\"\/><strong>Muelle Uno and the Palmeral de las Sorpresas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga\u2019s revamped harbourfront, Muelle Uno, is a lovely spot for an evening stroll with kids, lined with palm trees, fountains, shops and restaurants, plus the Centre Pompidou\u2019s colourful glass cube as its centrepiece.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-2.jpg\" alt=\"Huge white canopy known as La Pergola shading the waterfront at Muelle Uno - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Palmeral de las Sorpresas (Palm Grove of Surprises) runs alongside it, a landscaped promenade with wooden walkways, water features and plenty of open space. It\u2019s especially pretty at sunset, when the light catches the water and the yachts moored in the port.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find plenty of places to stop for a drink or something to eat (although it\u2019s also pricier here than in the old town), as well as the much less tranquil Galaxy Park arcade if your kids fancy a few games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The little aquarium at Museo Alborania (Aula del Mar) is now closed.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront.jpg\" alt=\"View along the palm-lined waterfront known as Muelle Uno with some of the yachts moored - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-muelle-uno-waterfront-768x517.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boat_trips\"\/><strong>Boat trips<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga\u2019s history is intertwined with its importance as a port \u2013 for centuries, the city was one of the most important trading locations on the coast and it\u2019s still a working port today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, that means you\u2019ll have plenty of boat trips to choose from, whether you fancy a shorter jaunt out onto the water or longer at sea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"View across the harbour to the hills and buildings on the coast on a boat cruise - one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fly Blue catamarans run <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/malaga-scenic-catamaran-cruise-t383552\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">hour-long cruises<\/a> taking you out into the bay, or even better, do as we did and save time to watch the sun dip below the horizon on a sunset boat tour. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll find several companies running similar trips, although we really enjoyed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-sunset-catamaran-trip-t399877\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Fly Blue\u2019s 90-minute sunset cruise<\/a> \u2013 timings do vary during the year, sunset isn\u2019t until around 9.30pm in July for example, around 8.30pm in early April or mid September, but it\u2019s a lovely way to end the day regardless.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62727\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-2.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouetted buildings and hills with the setting sun reflecting in the sea on a sunset boat cruise - one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-3.jpg\" alt=\"View of part of the boat and sun setting behind the headland on a sunset boat cruise - one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62725\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-4.jpg\" alt=\"Gold and peach clouds over the silhouetted coastline seen from the water on a sunset boat cruise - one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-5.jpg\" alt=\"Deep orange and crimson sky seen from the water on a sunset boat cruise - one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-sunset-harbour-cruise-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve cruised past the more industrial corners of Malaga\u2019s port, you\u2019ll get a great view along the coast and the sight of the sun turning the sky gold as it disappears behind the hills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a longer adventure, most boat trips run from nearby Benalmadena but this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/andalusia-l68\/boat-adventure-in-malaga-with-giant-slide-snorkeling-and-snacks-t1235130\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">half-day cruise<\/a> includes pick-up from Malaga, with inflatable slides and snorkelling plus lunch on board.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picasso_Museum\"\/><strong>Picasso Museum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga was Picasso\u2019s birthplace, so it seems only right that the city has its own dedicated Picasso Museum, housed in a beautiful 16th-century palace in the old town.<\/p>\n<p>    <a class=\"xa\" href=\"https:\/\/affectionatestorage.com\/f0pBFe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n        <b>Promoted<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_miss_out_on_todays_trending_deals\"\/>Don\u2019t miss out on today\u2019s trending deals!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Join thousands of users enjoying exclusive benefits right now.<\/p>\n<p>    <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-exhibition.jpg\" alt=\"View of a shoe sculpture made of pans, part of a temporary exhibition in the courtyard of the building housing the Picasso Museum in Malaga - the best place to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-exhibition.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-exhibition-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-exhibition-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collection spans the artist\u2019s whole career, donated largely by his own family, and while some of the more abstract works may go over younger heads, there\u2019s plenty to get everyone thinking, helped along by some background on the free audio guide (accessed via a QR code on your phone).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a shorter visit, taking in a handful of rooms, gives a good flavour of Malaga\u2019s most famous son, and there are also smaller exhibitions of other contemporary artists in the same building.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-12 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art.jpg\" alt=\"Artwork in the Picasso Museum in Malaga - the best place to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-3.jpg\" alt=\"Artwork in the Picasso Museum in Malaga - the best place to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-4.jpg\" alt=\"Artwork by Picasso in the Picasso Museum in Malaga - the best place to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-2.jpg\" alt=\"Artworks in the Picasso Museum in Malaga - the best place to visit in Malaga with kids who love art\" class=\"wp-image-62721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-museum-art-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I can\u2019t stress enough that this is something you definitely need to book for, and even with timed tickets, you\u2019ll need to queue \u2013 we got tickets for the 10am opening slot and turned up around 15 minutes beforehand, but didn\u2019t get in until 10.20. You can buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/museo-picasso-malaga-permanent-collection-t32477\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">tickets with free cancellation<\/a> as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.museopicassomalaga.org\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">direct from the museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If your children don\u2019t fancy the art, nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/museocasanatalpicasso.malaga.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Natal de Picasso<\/a> \u2013 the house where Picasso was born, just around the corner from his statue in Plaza de la Merced \u2013 is free for kids and only a few euros for adults. Or if they\u2019re feeling inspired, you could even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/paint-your-own-picasso-t783722\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">paint your own Picasso<\/a> at this workshop for kids aged 8+<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1137\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-statue-square.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of Picasso sitting on a bench in the square near the house where he was born - one of the quirky things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-statue-square.jpg 1137w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-statue-square-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-picasso-statue-square-768x1013.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1137px) 100vw, 1137px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centre_Pompidou_Malaga\"\/><strong>Centre Pompidou M\u00e1laga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housed in a striking glass cube on the harbourfront, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/center-pompidou-malaga-ticket-t211791\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Centre Pompidou M\u00e1laga<\/a> is the first outpost of the famous Paris museum outside France, and it\u2019s a fun introduction to modern art for families.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-2.jpg\" alt=\"The multicoloured glass cube of the Centre Pompidou Malaga with the centre's entrance and sign visible on the level below - a visit is one of the many things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The collection is compact rather than overwhelming, so you can explore it properly in an hour or so without anyone flagging, plus there are often family-friendly, colourful and playful pieces that appeal to kids as much as the adults. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also family tours on offer, or head to Espacio Joven, a dedicated interactive space inside the museum where younger children can play, dress up, and get a child-friendly introduction to art. Under-18s go free too.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre.jpg\" alt=\"View along the Muelle Uno waterfront to the multicoloured glass cube of the Pompidou Centre in Malaga - a visit is one of the many things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-harbour-pompidou-centre-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sits right on Muelle Uno, so it\u2019s easy to combine with a wander along the harbour afterwards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>If you love art but prefer something classic to contemporary, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmen Thyssen museum<\/a> has a series of Old Masters in its collection, although realistically, it\u2019s most likely to appeal to art-loving teens<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-carmen-thyssen-museum.jpg\" alt=\"View of the entrance to the Museo Carmen Thyssen in the old town of Malaga - one of the art galleries to consider in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-carmen-thyssen-museum.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-carmen-thyssen-museum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-carmen-thyssen-museum-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OXO_Museo_del_Videojuego\"\/><strong>OXO<\/strong> <strong>(Museo del Videojuego)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a change of pace from all that history and art, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-oxo-video-game-museum-ticket-entry-t523358\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">OXO<\/a> is Malaga\u2019s space dedicated to digital culture and gaming, tracing the history of video games alongside the latest innovations in the industry \u2013 plus plenty of chances to get hands on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids can try an immersive 3D room and play with historic gaming devices as well as newer releases, with three floors dedicated to video games past, present, and future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fun whether you fancy a few classic arcade machines, a break to play current favourites or a look at what the future holds for gaming, you can also end with a drink with a view on the <a href=\"https:\/\/terrazacatedral.es\/en\/carta-terraza-catedral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathedral Terrace<\/a> (book ahead).<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MIMMA_%E2%80%93_Interactive_Museum_of_Music\"\/><strong>MIMMA \u2013 Interactive Museum of Music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another hands-on option, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicaenaccion.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malaga Interactive Music Museum<\/a> (MIMMA) houses a huge collection of nearly 1,000 musical instruments from across different periods and cultures \u2013 many of which can actually be played.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach means kids can try their hand at everything from traditional Spanish instruments to curiosities from around the world, rather than just looking at exhibits behind glass. The multimedia displays help bring the history of each instrument to life too, so it works well for a range of ages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set inside former mansion Palacio Conde de las Navas, it\u2019s not a huge museum, so an hour is usually plenty, making it an easy option if you\u2019re already exploring the old town.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paws_for_a_Moment_cat_cafe\"\/><strong>Paws for a Moment cat cafe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a few minutes\u2019 walk from both MIMMA and OXO is one of Malaga\u2019s more unusual family attractions \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-centro-historico-paws-for-a-moment-cat-cafe-t1100550\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Paws for a Moment cat cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to a series of rescued cats and kittens, your entry ticket includes a free drink and you can also buy snacks, as well as treats for the cats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larger than many cat cafes, the furry occupants can leave if they don\u2019t fancy company, while there are plenty of places for them to climb as well as lounging wherever takes their fancy. Ideal for humans too if you\u2019re unlucky enough to need ideas for rainy days in Malaga with kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If you\u2019re looking for more quirky places to visit in Malaga with kids, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=12430&amp;awinaffid=173839&amp;platform=dl&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiqets.com%2Fen%2Fmalaga-attractions-c32%2Ftickets-for-museum-of-imagination-p1011402%2F%3Fcoupon%3Dmummytravels6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Museum of Imagination<\/a> \u2013 this interactive space is full of places to pose for photos with backdrops designed to trick the eyes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mercado_Central_de_Atarazanas\"\/><strong>Mercado Central de Atarazanas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to be a foodie to love the <a href=\"https:\/\/mercadomalaga.es\/mercados\/mercado-central-atarazanas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mercado Atarazanas<\/a>, although if you are, you\u2019ll be in heaven. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the Atarazanas market in Malaga with one of the many tapas bars surrounding it - a visit is one of the best thing to do with kids in Malaga\" class=\"wp-image-62751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city\u2019s main indoor market, it\u2019s housed in a striking 19th-century building on the site of Malaga\u2019s 14th century shipyard \u2013 you can still see the marble Nasrid arch from the original Muslim building and even the ironwork of the current market is designed in the same style.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But inside is an even bigger feast for the eyes (and stomach), with stalls piled high with fish, fruit, jam\u00f3n and olives, all looking very tempting even if you\u2019re only planning to browse. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-13 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-tapas.jpg\" alt=\"Plate with deep-fried fish and seafood and another with croquetas at one of the tapas bars around Atarazanas market in Malaga - a visit is one of the unmissable things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-tapas.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-tapas-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-tapas-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1123\" data-id=\"62749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-stalls.jpg\" alt=\"Sign reading pescaito, mariscos, tapas, paella, pinchos in Atarazanas market in Malaga with some of the stalls visible behind - one of the best places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-stalls.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-stalls-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-stalls-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-seafood.jpg\" alt=\"A blue box filled with scallop shells in Atarazanas market in Malaga - a visit is one of the unmissable things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-seafood.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-seafood-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-seafood-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-2.jpg\" alt=\"View of the decorative ironwork and part of the original Nasrid arch at Atarazanas market in Malaga - one of the best places to visit in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-atarazanas-market-exterior-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several tapas bars inside the market itself and outside by the entrance where you can grab a quick, inexpensive lunch too. It\u2019s busy and bustling rather than somewhere for a quiet browse, but that\u2019s very much part of the charm and you\u2019ll find plenty of locals doing their shopping as you wander.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed on Sundays, it\u2019s open from 9am until 2pm the rest of the week, although inevitably it\u2019s better to get there earlier rather than later. The tapas bars do stay open after the market has shut though, and look out for Casa Aranda around the corner, which has been tempting Malaguenos for chocolate and churros since 1932.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>You can also take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-foodie-tour-of-atarazanas-market-t373095\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">guided tours of the Mercado Atarazanas<\/a> including tastings, while a visit is included in some cooking classes as well as in tapas tours taking place during opening hours, such as this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-morning-guided-food-tour-t989352\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">morning market and tapas tour<\/a>, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-taste-andalusian-flavours-local-market-delights-t938035\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">daytime tapas tour<\/a> and the daytime versions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/malaga-the-genuine-wine-tapas-tour-t63764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">this fantastic tapas tour<\/a> (which I took in the evening)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tapas_tours_of_Malaga\"\/><strong>Tapas tours of Malaga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You won\u2019t have any trouble eating well in Malaga, whether you grab something from the market or stumble across a great restaurant as you wander the streets of the old town.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for a real taste of some of the city\u2019s best food, head off on a tapas tour. We booked an evening <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/malaga-l402\/malaga-the-genuine-wine-tapas-tour-t63764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">tour with Spain Food Sherpas<\/a>, led by a trained chef who\u2019s lived in Malaga for years, and it was a fantastic way to explore and indulge. Needless to say, you won\u2019t need dinner.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-14 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-antigua-casa-guardia.jpg\" alt=\"Huge barrels in Malaga's oldest bar, Antigua Casa di Guardia during a tapas tour\" class=\"wp-image-62710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-antigua-casa-guardia.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-antigua-casa-guardia-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-antigua-casa-guardia-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-anchovy.jpg\" alt=\"My hand holding a tapa of cheese, anchovy and olives on a stick during a tapas tour of Malaga\" class=\"wp-image-62709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-anchovy.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-anchovy-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-anchovy-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1207\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-tortilla.jpg\" alt=\"Plate with tortilla (spanish omelette) with sauce and salad leaves - a tapas tour is one of the best things to do in Malaga with teens\" class=\"wp-image-62707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-tortilla.jpg 1207w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-tortilla-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-tortilla-768x954.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1207px) 100vw, 1207px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-restaurant.jpg\" alt=\"Facade of El Amacen del Indiano, one of the stops on a tapas tour of Malaga with teens\" class=\"wp-image-62708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-restaurant.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-restaurant-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-restaurant-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-croquetas.jpg\" alt=\"Two croquetas on a plate with fork and glass of white wine just seen - a tapas tour is one of the great things to do in Malaga with teens\" class=\"wp-image-62706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-croquetas.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-croquetas-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-croquetas-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-paella.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant worker holds a huge pan of paella during our tapas tour - View from the Alcazaba out across the city rooftops and cathedral of Malaga - the tours are one of the best things to do in Malaga with teens\" class=\"wp-image-62705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-paella.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-paella-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-tapas-tour-paella-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our tour took in the oldest bar in Malaga, a whole series of different tapas, a brief introduction to different types of jamon (while sampling them), plus croquetas, paella and more with wine (or soft drinks), all with a side helping of Spanish culture and history. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you\u2019ll find plenty of other ways to snack your way through Malaga\u2019s tastiest stops \u2013 this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-food-tour-with-tapas-drinks-with-a-local-t382919\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">three-hour tour<\/a> is led by a local, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-taste-andalusian-flavours-local-market-delights-t938035\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Secret Food Tours<\/a> (which I\u2019ve tried elsewhere) features sweets as well as local tapas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While they can be adapted for different dietary requirements and ours had a few options to swap specific tapas as we went, they\u2019re best with older kids than pickier younger ones \u2013 and with half a dozen types of pork and charcuterie, plus cheese, anchovies, seafood and more, it\u2019s also likely to be less tempting for vegans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If you\u2019d like to learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-the-ultimate-tapas-workshop-with-market-visit-t612528\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">make your own tapas<\/a>, this three-hour workshop is fun for families, or you can also learn the secrets of paella at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/malaga-spanish-cooking-workshop-with-paella-and-sangria-t611226\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">cooking workshop<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parque_de_Malaga\"\/><strong>Parque de M\u00e1laga<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running along the edge of the port, Parque de M\u00e1laga is a shady, palm-lined park that\u2019s perfect if you\u2019re looking for a cool place to escape or a break from sightseeing and exploring.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-15 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Path in Paseo del Parque, shaded by palm trees - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-2.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-2-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1125\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"62787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo.jpg\" alt=\"Paved path in Paseo del Parque, shaded by palm trees - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" data-id=\"62785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Decorative tiled gate in Paseo del Parque, shaded by palm trees - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-parque-del-paseo-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With fountains, exotic plants from around the world and the occasional resident parrot or two, it\u2019s a lovely spot for a slow wander, and there are benches aplenty along the curving paths if anyone needs a rest. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretching for 800m, it links the old town neatly to the Muelle Uno harbourfront too, so it\u2019s easy to fit in to the rest of your day. The little play area in the park is currently closed for renovations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-pasel-del-parque.jpg\" alt=\"View of a water feature in Paseo del Parque, shaded by palm trees - a visit is one of the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-pasel-del-parque.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-pasel-del-parque-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-pasel-del-parque-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Concepcion_Botanical_Garden\"\/><strong>La Concepci\u00f3n Botanical Garden<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A little further out from the centre, the <a href=\"https:\/\/laconcepcion.malaga.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jard\u00edn Bot\u00e1nico La Concepci\u00f3n<\/a> is one of the most important botanical gardens in Spain, with over 50,000 plants and exotic species collected from five continents over almost two centuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprawled across around 57 acres, the website has a few highlights if you want to make your own treasure hunt for kids to find, or simply enjoy wandering through the lush, subtropical grounds \u2013 a world away from the city streets, and noticeably cooler on a hot day thanks to all the shade. There are some family activities on Sundays from 11am-2pm as well, although not during July and August.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s around 15 minutes by car from central Malaga by taxi (Uber and Bolt both operate in the city), or around 40 minutes on public transport \u2013 take line 20 to its final stop of San Jose, then it\u2019s around a 15-minute walk.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_trips_from_Malaga_with_kids\"\/><strong>Day trips from Malaga with kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While there\u2019s plenty to tempt you to stay in Malaga itself, the city is also a great base to explore further around the Costa del Sol \u2013 there are even day trips as far as Gibraltar if you have the time. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<a href=\"https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en\/suburban\/suburban-malaga\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> train which runs from the airport to Malaga city centre<\/a> also continues down the coast stopping at Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fuengirola among other resort towns if you fancy more beach or the chance to explore further afield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve got older kids who fancy a challenge, the famous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/en-gb\/caminito-del-rey-l89646\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Caminito del Rey<\/a> route \u2013 a cliffside boardwalk suspended 100m above a river gorge \u2013 is around an hour from Malaga, although it\u2019s strictly for age 8+.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treasure_Cave_in_Rincon_de_la_Victoria\"\/><strong>Treasure Cave in Rinc\u00f3n de la Victoria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An easy half-day trip from Malaga, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.turismoenrincon.es\/en\/caves\/treasure-cave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treasure Cave<\/a> at Rincon de la Victoria is one of the world\u2019s most unusual caves \u2013 the only marine cave in Europe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-rincon-victoria-Depositphotos639976546s.jpg\" alt=\"Rincon de la Victoria beach in Malaga, with a monument with ship anchors on the promenade in memory of its seafaring past - a visit to the Treasure Caves here is one of the best day trips from Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-rincon-victoria-Depositphotos639976546s.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-rincon-victoria-Depositphotos639976546s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-rincon-victoria-Depositphotos639976546s-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cave passages were originally carved below sea level by ancient waves and marine currents, before the land emerged, with water also later adding stalactites, stalagmites, and underground pools.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millennia ago, it was used as a burial site during the Stone Age and Bronze Age, with cave paintings discovered here \u2013 the name itself comes from a legend that a 12th century Almoravid emperor hid his treasure here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/rincon-de-la-victoria-l175327\/from-malaga-treasure-cave-coastal-walk-free-time-t1452202\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">tours to the Treasure Caves<\/a> from Malaga which include a guided visit to the cave, as well as a chance to see the coast and explore a little of Rinc\u00f3n de la Victoria.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benalmadena\"\/><strong>Benalmadena<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily reached on a day trip along the coast, it takes around 20 minutes to get from <a href=\"https:\/\/omio.sjv.io\/7XkYJO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Malaga to Benalmadena by train<\/a> (and only costs around \u00a36 return for adults) and there\u2019s plenty to keep families entertained all day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hop aboard the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/benalmadena-l429\/benalmadena-mount-calamorro-cable-car-ticket-t402242\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Telef\u00e9rico Benalm\u00e1dena<\/a> (cable car) which takes you up Mount Calamorro for some amazing views across the Costa del Sol \u2013 on a clear day you can even see across to Africa.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-benalmadena-cable-car-Depositphotos655920288s.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Benalmadena cable car high above the hills with the city and sea in the background - a visit is one of the best day trips from Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-benalmadena-cable-car-Depositphotos655920288s.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-benalmadena-cable-car-Depositphotos655920288s-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-benalmadena-cable-car-Depositphotos655920288s-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or if your kids love animals, the five themed areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/benalmadena-l429\/benalmadena-selwo-marina-admission-ticket-t402258\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Selwo Marina<\/a> marine park have everything from penguins and sea lions to squirrel monkeys among the inhabitants \u2013 it\u2019s worth being aware that they do also have captive dolphins too. You can get joint tickets with the cable car, and both are walking distance from the station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Down by the seafront, there\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/benalmadena-l429\/aquarium-sea-life-benalmadena-t206208\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Sea Life Benalmadena aquarium<\/a> \u2013 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/benalmadena-l429\/benalmadena-hop-on-hop-off-tour-24h-ticket-t4313\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">hop-on hop-off bus<\/a> connects this area and the station and cable car, as well as being a good way to see a few other highlights. Some buses will also take you to the Mariposario, Benalmadena\u2019s butterfly house, but only a few a day travel this way if you\u2019re hoping to visit.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aqualand_Torremolinos\"\/><strong>Aqualand Torremolinos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re visiting Malaga in summer and fancy a proper water park day, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/torremolinos-l826\/costa-del-sol-aqualand-torremolinos-entry-ticket-t383865\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">Aqualand Torremolinos<\/a> has a whole range of slides from the gentle to the genuinely thrilling, alongside a wave pool, lazy river and a dedicated children\u2019s area with smaller water slides and splash zones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a full day out rather than a quick stop, but one that will suit kids of all ages, from toddlers in the paddling zones to teenagers chasing an adrenaline rush. Bring plenty of sun cream, as there\u2019s not always as much shade as you\u2019d like. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can take the coast train to Torremolinos and then it\u2019s around a 15-minute walk, or there are buses which will also take you partway, but otherwise the easiest option is a taxi.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cordoba\"\/><strong>Cordoba<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you love Malaga\u2019s Islamic history, you shouldn\u2019t miss a chance to explore Cordoba as well \u2013 the former capital of the kingdom of Al-Andalus is home to two unique buildings, as well as the chance to wander its narrow historic streets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highlight is a visit to the UNESCO-listed <a href=\"https:\/\/mezquita-catedraldecordoba.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mezquita<\/a>, the city\u2019s mosque-cathedral, so-called because the 8th-century mosque has a 16th-century Renaissance Catholic cathedral built directly into its heart.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-cordoba-mezquita-bridge-Depositphotos309386806s.jpg\" alt=\"View across the Roman bridge to the Mezquita cathedral-mosque in Cordoba - one of the best day trips from Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-cordoba-mezquita-bridge-Depositphotos309386806s.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-cordoba-mezquita-bridge-Depositphotos309386806s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-cordoba-mezquita-bridge-Depositphotos309386806s-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the city\u2019s former Jewish Quarter is also home to its ancient synagogue, the only one preserved in Andalusia after the Jewish population was expelled in 1492.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a bonus for fans of Game of Thrones, you can also visit the Roman Bridge, which doubled for Volantis in the TV show \u2013 albeit with a lot of CGI extras.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The train takes under an hour if you\u2019d like to visit independently, or there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/malaga-l402\/from-malaga-cordoba-day-trip-with-mosque-cathedral-tickets-t435973\/?partner_id=8RDKZTA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=MalagaWithKids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">tours to Cordoba<\/a> to see the city\u2019s highlights in a day \u2013 it\u2019s a two-hour drive each way, so better with older kids, but you get the bonus of a guide to introduce you to the history.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_around_Malaga_with_kids\"\/><strong>Getting around Malaga with kids<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malaga\u2019s city centre is compact, flat and easy to navigate on foot, so for most families a car isn\u2019t necessary if you\u2019re staying centrally \u2013 in fact, it can be more hassle than it\u2019s worth given the narrow streets and limited parking in the old town.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-fountain-palm-view.jpg\" alt=\"One of the ornate fountains near the park and waterfront in Malaga - my tips on the best things to do in Malaga with kids\" class=\"wp-image-62788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-fountain-palm-view.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-fountain-palm-view-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/spain-malaga-fountain-palm-view-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For trips further along the coast, such as Benalm\u00e1dena or Torremolinos, there\u2019s a good local train line (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.renfe.com\/es\/en\/suburban\/suburban-malaga\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Cercan\u00edas<\/a>) running from Malaga\u2019s Centro-Alameda station (and Maria Zambrano station), which is easier than driving and finding parking at the other end. Buses also connect the city with most of the surrounding towns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zestcarrental.com\/click\/?adm=2539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored nofollow\">hire a car<\/a> for day trips further afield, such as into the mountains or along the Costa del Sol, it\u2019s worth picking one up for just the days you need it rather than the whole trip, saving you the hassle of parking in the city itself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>For more of the best places to visit in Andalusia for families, check out my tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/things-to-do-in-seville-with-kids-spain\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"55678\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">things to do in Seville with kids<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/things-to-do-in-ronda-with-kids-spain\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"46549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ronda with kids<\/a><\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mummytravels.com\/mummytravels-guide-to-granada\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Granada for families<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Images: Rincon de la Victoria\/Benalmadena\/Cordoba courtesy of Depositphotos, all others copyright MummyTravels<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links \u2013 any purchases you make are unaffected but I may receive a small commission<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"maxbutton-2 maxbutton maxbutton-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gfHDmH\"><span class=\"mb-text\">LIKED THIS? 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