Daryl Finch, editor of Malaga Guru

1 October 2024

Cervezas Victoria brewery visit

Visiting the Cervezas Victoria brewery close to Malaga Airport offers a unique insight into the craftsmanship behind one of Spain’s most beloved beers. This 90-minute tour, set in a modern 3,700 m² facility designed by local firm Gana Arquitectura, is an immersive experience where visitors can explore the heart of the brewery, including the brewing and bottling areas. The factory […]

8 July 2023

Meet Vegano

Meet Vegano is a 100% plant-based restaurant located in the city centre, between Calle Larios and Calle Nueva. Since its opening in February 2022, it has gained popularity among both locals and tourists, becoming a must-visit spot for plant-based food enthusiasts. The restaurant’s success reflects the growing demand for plant-based cuisine and the thriving vegan food scene in Malaga. Creative […]

15 February 2024

La Malagueta bullring

La Malagueta bullring may be one of the most emblematic buildings in Malaga, but it’s not actually all that old. It was officially opened to the public on 11 June 1876 with a fight involving the legendary Rafael Molina “Lagartijo”. The building itself was designed in neo-Mudéjar style by Joaquín Rucoba – the man also responsible for the Mercado Central […]

9 August 2021

Iglesia de Sagrado Corazón (Church of the Sacred Heart)

La Iglesia de Sagrado Corazón (Church of the Sacred Heart) is *not* the Cathedral! To the untrained eye this ornate neo-Gothic church, right in the city centre, close to the Thyssen museum and Plaza de la Constitución, ticks all the boxes to be the cathedral. But, alas, it isn’t. It’s much newer than that. It was built as recently as 1920. […]

18 May 2023

Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga (Glass Museum)

The Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga is certainly one of Malaga’s biggest hidden treasures. The “Malaga Glass Museum” is a private collection of more than 3,000 pieces of glass that pays tribute to artisanal techniques of the past, many of them sadly lost nowadays. Located in an 18th-century townhouse The Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga is […]

8 July 2023

Vegan-té ”La Siria”

If you’re a fan of Middle-Eastern cuisine and find yourself in Malaga, Vegan-té ”La Siria” is a must-visit 100% plant-based restaurant. Situated near the María Zambrano train station, Vegan-té ”La Siria” offers a cosy dining experience with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as takeaway options. Operating at both lunchtime and in the evening, depending on the day (check […]

6 January 2022

El Mesón de Cervantes

El Mesón de Cervantes is the younger sibling of the original El Tapeo de Cervantes. This group of establishments, run by an Argentinian family, has been serving the city for a number of years now. It continues to go from strength to strength, recently opening a third restaurant in the centre, El Descorche de Cervantes, which acts as an overspill […]

4 July 2020

The English Cemetery

When Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella swept into Malaga in 1487, they converted the city into a bastion of Roman Catholicism. However, about three and a half centuries later, the city looked rather different. It had become a major port and centre of industry and non-Catholics were playing a vital part in its life. However, before the English Cemetery was […]

8 January 2023

La Concepción botanical gardens

The Jardín Botánico-Histórico La Concepción, Malaga’s Botanical Gardens, is just a 15-minute drive from the historic centre and is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. When visiting this green oasis, spread across a magnificent three-hectare plot, you can scarcely believe you’re in a major city. You are immediately immersed into an almost tropical jungle, with […]

12 March 2023

Central Beers Craft Beer & Food

Central Beers is a craft brewery right in Malaga city centre, on the semi-pedestrianised Calle Cárcer. In a modern yet inviting setting, Central Beers has a brew for everyone’s taste. With 15 rotating taps (check the screens for information about taste, where it’s from etc.) and more than 150 other bottles, there’s something for even the most discerning beer lover. […]