Hotels near Calle Larios and Historic Centre

Calle Marques de Larios is the main pedestrian shopping street of Malaga and one of the finest 19th-century commercial streets in Spain, lined with six-storey marble-faced buildings that were completed between 1887 and 1891. It's a 300-metre straight promenade connecting the Alameda Principal boulevard to the edge of the historic centre, and serves as the main artery of the city - busy at all hours but particularly lively in the evening paseo between 7 PM and 10 PM when the city comes outdoors.

The side streets off Calle Larios contain most of the city's best tapas bars: Calle Granada, Calle Strachan, and Calle Comedias in particular. The Christmas illuminations on Calle Larios (installed from late November) are among the most impressive in Spain, drawing visitors specifically for the light show.

Pro Tip: The tapas tradition in Malaga differs from most of Andalusia - many traditional bars still serve a free small tapa with each drink. Calle Granada (running parallel to the northern end of Calle Larios) has several of these traditional bars where ordering a glass of local wine (Malaga Virgen, a sweet and dry blend) brings a small plate alongside it.