Shopping in Malaga
Shopping in Malaga in Spain. Malaga is a city with a wealth of shopping opportunities even for the most discerning. Famous brand stores is lined up in the streets of Malaga city center, and there is many shopping centers and markets in the area. If you really want to experience some of Malaga’s culture, environment, and diversity, a ride on one the many markets in Malaga is a experience you will never forget.
Malaga is a city that is often overlooked by tourists. Although millions of tourists arriving Malaga International airport, for many Malaga has become a transit point, people tend to pass through on the way to the Costa del Sol‘s most popular vacation destinations. It’s a shame, the city of Malaga is a beautiful, very Spanish and a very traditional city. There is much to see and experience in Malaga in Spain and here we give you everything about shopping in Malaga. Overview of shopping streets, shopping centers and great markets that are worth a visit.
Shopping in Malaga City
One of the better shopping opportunities can be found on the western edge around the train station RENFE, about 10-15 minutes walk from Malaga center. The main building of the train station is a fairly new huge shopping mall with over 100 stores. The street Calle Larios in the center is the main shopping street in the city and side streets leads you to the Old Town, which is a fascinating place. Walk around in the small streets filled with small specialty shops can be a pleasant experience. And once you are in the area you should take a look at the cathedral, which apparently has never been fully built.
Shopping centers and Malls in Malaga
Summary of major known shopping centers and malls with brand stores covering most your shopping needs.
Shopping center Centro Comercial Vialia in Malaga
This shopping center is quite remarkable placed in a transportation hub near the city’s bus terminal and train station Renfe. There are many top fashionable boutiques and some of the best cinemas here. The shopping center also has its own parking spaces, in addition to offering a wide range of restaurants serving dishes of many kinds.
Contact information Centro Comercial Vialia
Address: Explanada De La Estación, 1
Internet: www.vialiamalaga.es
Shopping center Plaza Mayor in Malaga
One of the main characteristics of this mall is that it is located outdoors, providing a much more relaxed and refreshing shopping experience for its visitors. The shopping center has several shops with great brands and many restaurants, but the main attraction has to be the 20 premium canvases the cinema chain Yelmo offers.
Contact information Plaza Mayor
Calle Alfonso Ponce De Leon, on the A7, Guadalmar exit (Parador del Golf)
Internet: www.plazamayor.es
Shopping center Galerias Goya in Malaga
One of the best shopping centers in Malaga is Galerias Goya found on Plaza Uncibay 3 in the city center.
Contact information Galerias Goya
Adress: Calle Calderería, 8, 29008 Malaga
Internet: galeriasgoyamalaga.hol.es
Shopping Centre Comercial Larios in Malaga
Centre Comercial Larios you will find at Avenida de la Aurora 25. It is said that this shopping center is visited by nearly 15 million people a year! But then there are also more than 150 stores here, the most famous brand shops. There is also a large Eroski store in center.
Contact information Centre Comercial Larios Malaga
Address: Av. de la Aurora, 25, 29002 Málaga
Internet: www.larioscentro.com
Shopping center El Corte Ingles in Malaga
The famous Spanish department store chain El Corte Ingles has a branch in the Malaga center. The department store has an impressive selection of quality products, and here’s fashions for the entire family as well as electronics, shoes, bags, interior decoration, toys, watches and jewelry. Some of the most famous brands that exist in the warehouse is Karen Millen, DKNY, Levis, Lacoste, Guess, Gucci, Michael Kors, adidas, Betty Barclay, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. El Corte Ingles also has a pharmacy, optician, restaurants, coffee shop, post office, hair salon and travel agency.
Contact information El Corte Ingles
Address: Calle Hilera, 8, 29002 Malaga
Internet: www.elcorteingles.es
Shopping center La Canada in Marbella
La Canada is one of the largest shopping centers on the Costa del Sol and is situated approximately 2 km north of Marbella center. The shopping center is bright and airy, and has more than 150 shops and restaurants. It has a very good selection of fashion clothing, accessories, furniture, interior decoration, perfumes / cosmetics, electronics, sporting goods and toys. There is also a large hypermarket in the building – as well as hairdressers, gym and movie theaters. Some of the most famous fashion brands in the center is Bershka, Corte Field, Desigual, Guess, H & M, Hugo Boss, Massimo Dutti, Mango, Zara and Benetton. In addition, there is also a division of the British department store chain Marks & Spencer.
Contact information La Canada
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Carretera de Ojén, 29600 Marbella
Internet: www.parquecomercial-lacanada.com
Shopping center El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus
The famous Spanish department store chain El Corte Ingles has a branch in Puerto Banus – about 7 km southwest of Marbella. The department store has an impressive selection of quality products, and here’s fashions for the entire family as well as electronics, shoes, bags, interior decoration, toys, watches and jewelry. Some of the most famous brands that exist in the warehouse is Karen Millen, DKNY, Levis, Lacoste, Guess, Gucci, Michael Kors, adidas, Betty Barclay, Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss. El Corte Ingles also has a pharmacy, optician, restaurants, coffee shop, post office, hair salon and travel agency. The big supermarket “Hipercor” also have a store in the building.
Contact information El Corte Ingles in Puerto Banus
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Calle Ramón Areces, Puerto Banus, 29660 Marbella
Internet: www.elcorteingles.es
Shopping center Marina Banus in Puerto Banus
The modern shopping center Marina Banus is located 7 km southwest of Marbella center, specifically in Puerto Banus. The center has two floors and is situated directly opposite the Spanish department store El Corte Ingles. Marina Banus has almost 30 shops, including boutiques, H & M, Zara, Bershka, Massimo Dutti, New Yorker and Oysho. The mall also has perfume and shop with good selection of accessories. In addition, café, restaurant, children’s play area as well as ATM.
Contact information Marina Banus in Puerto Banus
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Plaza Marina Banus, Calle Ramon Areces, 29600 Marbella
Internet: www.marinabanus.com
Shopping center Parque Miramar Fuengirola
Centro comercial Parque Miramar is a large shopping center which is 27 km east of Marbella, near the coastal town of Fuengirola. The mall opened in 2004 and has 130 shops and restaurants – spread over 119,000 m2. Parque Miramar offers a wide selection of fashion boutiques and shops selling perfume / cosmetics, interior decoration, sports equipment, shoes and accessories. Some famous fashion brands available here are, inter alia, Zara, Mango, H & M, Blanco, Guess, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Springfield and Gerry Weber. There is also a post office in the center – as well as 12 movie theaters, free club for kids, ATMs and supermarket “Eroski”. Just outside the Parque Miramar are both taxi and bus stop.
Contact information Parque Miramar
Hours: Monday – Saturday. From 10.00 to 22.00.
Address: Avenida de la Encarnación, 29640 Fuengirola
Internet: www.miramarcc.com
Markets in Malaga
We all love a good market, the action, the smells, the sounds, and busy people. It is the best place to get a feel for the city and local food. The tradition of outdoor, organized and solid Spanish markets do not go further back than the 1980s. At special weekdays farmers and sellers where gathered in specific and assigned places, possibly a Feria space, a vacant building lot, a street stump or a large car park. To go looking in Spanish markets is becoming a popular sport among both Spaniards and foreigners here on the coast. Some are looking for used clothing, others hunt for paintings, medals, stamps and books, while others with open minds just walk between stalls, feel the atmosphere, the strange smells and all the colors.
Market Mercado Central Atazanas in Malaga
If you like markets then head to the Mercado Central Atazanas. First of all it is fruit, vegetables, meat and fish that can be found here. The market consists of 265 stalls spread over 5,800 square meters, and the whole area is divided into three departments respectively fish, meat and vegetables. It’s so nice to see the fresh colors, take part in human swarming and recognize smells. Atarazanas Market referred mostly of Malaga residents only as “El Mercado Central”.
The very name Atarazanas is originally Arabic and means shipyard. In 1876, the magnificent building was converted to market, but the gateway to the iron was fortunately preserved. The rest of the building is listed on the basis of inspiration from market of Les Halles in Paris. Atarazanas was incidentally named a world cultural heritage site in 1979.
Mercado del Carmen in Malaga
Mercado del Carmen is located in one of the typical neighborhoods of Malaga “El Perchel.” For over 140 years Mercado del Carmen has been a place for people of Malaga to buy fresh fish brought in that morning from the harbor. The best markets in Malaga has tapas bars where you can try some local favorites like fried fish. Fried fish is one of the most typical dishes in Malaga and is a perfect little tapa! If you want to try some of the market’s produce on site, there is also a small bar there, where you can order the catch of the day with an ice cold beer. In fact, we recommend you make it a point to have at least one tapa at the bar, where they do a fried fish dish.
Open Monday-Saturday 8-15.
Address: Calle de la Serna, 14
Mercado de Salamanca in Malaga
Mercado de Salamanca is one of the best and most beautiful markets in Malaga and is clearly worth a visit. Mercado de Salamanca (Mercado Molinillo) is a smaller market, and it is a bit off the beaten track in terms of touristic sites in Malaga. But it is worth seeking out, and not just for the food. The building itself is impressive, taking up an entire block and displays Arabic architecture with large colorful archways.
When you come into the market, there are stalls where you can buy fish, meat, bread and vegetables. But if you ask a local they will tell you that the thing to buy here is fish. Far from being a tourist attraction, this is a great place to come to get a sense of life in Malaga. There is a small bar on the side of the market, and here you can order a beer and a tapa or two. This is your best choice if you want to get off the beaten track, but it is only 10 minutes walk from the city center, making a visit here perfect!
Open Monday to Saturday 8am to 2pm, Monday 16: 00-19: 00 and Tuesday-Friday 16: 00-20: 00.
Address: Calle San Bartolome 1, Malaga
Guadalhorce Ecological Market
Guadalhorce Ecological Market is one of the best markets in Malaga. The farmer’s market is held once per month. There is a new trend in Malaga to purchase organic and local produce and baked goods at the farmer’s market in the streets. It is a lovely market located under a canopy of trees, with friendly merchants in stalls that are willing to talk about ingredients and bake goods they sell. There is also a lovely walk back from the beach and not far from the city center either.
Open 10 -14 second Saturday of the month
Address: Calle Cervantes Paseo de Reding, La Malagueta
Mercado de Merced in Malaga
Mercado de Merced in Malaga is one of the best markets in Malaga if you want something to eat too! The newly renovated Mercado Merced has been a market for many years, and has based its design after the successful Boqueria market in Barcelona and Mercado San Miguel in Madrid. Here you can buy groceries from local stalls meat, fruit and vegetables, and fish, bread and dry goods.
But you can also find many stands where you can order tapas. You can find everything from traditional Spanish election as tortilla to seafood, along with more modern and international tapas as sushi and burger, and of course, an ample selection of local wines. Central and beautiful this is one of the best markets in Malaga if you are looking for a snack while shopping or just a place to grab a drink at night!
Map shopping in Malaga
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Useful links about Malaga Province
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– Nightlife in Malaga
– Malaga Province Beaches
– Climate and Weather in Malaga
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– Restaurants in Malaga
– Car Hire Tips at Malaga Airport
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