Hotels near SOHO Malaga

Malaga's SOHO district (centred on Calle Alemania and the streets between the port and the Alameda Principal) has become one of the most significant open-air street art destinations in southern Spain. The SoHo Malaga initiative began in 2013 and has attracted international muralists to paint the blank flanks of apartment buildings across a 6-block radius, creating what is effectively a free outdoor gallery. Works by Kenor, Escif, ROA, and dozens of others cover walls up to 10 storeys high.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Malaga (CAC Malaga, Calle Alemania s/n) sits at the heart of the district and is free on Sundays - its collection includes international artists and complements the outdoor work around it. The district is a 10-minute walk south from the historic centre (from Calle Larios, walk south through the Alameda).

Pro Tip: Download the free MAUS Malaga map (available as a PDF from the Malaga tourism website, malagaturismo.com) before walking - it pinpoints every major mural with the artist's name. The best murals are concentrated on Calle Carreteria, Calle Trinidad, and the streets immediately around CAC Malaga. Allow 90 minutes to walk the main circuit.