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Málaga Cruise Port Guide

18 cruises call here in 2027–28, from £849 per person — see them.

Málaga, Spain — cruise port
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Country:
Spain
Region:
Western Mediterranean
Coordinates:
36.7167° N, 4.4167° W

18 cruises call at Málaga between Jan 2027 and Jan 2028, 8 to 46 nights, from £849 per person, sailing from Liverpool, Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) and Southampton and abroad, on Bolette, Balmoral and Borealis.

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Cruises calling at Málaga (18)

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Fly-cruises (6)

CruiseSailsNightsShipFrom pp
Canary Islands Christmas & New Year 22 Dec 2027 12 Balmoral £1,849 View ↗
Canaries Christmas & Mediterranean Cities 22 Dec 2027 33 Balmoral £3,399 View ↗
Mediterranean, Canaries Christmas & the Solar Eclipse 22 Dec 2027 46 Balmoral £4,399 View ↗
Iconic Cities of the Mediterranean 3 Jan 2028 21 Balmoral £2,099 View ↗
Mediterranean, Canaries & the Solar Eclipse 3 Jan 2028 34 Balmoral £2,999 View ↗
Canary Islands, Madeira & the Solar Eclipse 24 Jan 2028 13 Balmoral £1,299 View ↗

About Málaga

Málaga welcomes cruise passengers during the warmer months from April through October, when Southern Spain enjoys consistent sunshine and pleasant Mediterranean weather. The port sits in the heart of this Andalusian capital, putting major attractions within easy reach on foot.

The city centre clusters remarkable sights just a short walk from the dock. The Alcazaba fortress (0.5 km away) and the Cathedral Basílica de la Encarnación both rate 4.6 stars, whilst the Museo Picasso Málaga offers world-class art just 0.6 km distant. History enthusiasts can also visit the Castillo de Gibralfaro at 0.9 km, which rates 4.5 stars. For a gentler pace, Málaga Park and the Palmeral de Las Sorpresas provide green spaces within 0.3 km of the terminal.

Getting around Málaga

With attractions concentrated so close to the port, most visitors explore on foot. La Farola de Málaga, a prominent historical landmark, stands just 0.3 km away and serves as a useful orientation point for navigating the waterfront district.

Málaga forms part of Western Mediterranean cruises, connecting to ports including Barcelona, Cannes and Cagliari.

Málaga is a municipality of Spain and the capital of the province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. With a population of 592,346 in 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in Andalusia and the 6th-largest in the country. It lies in Southern Iberia on the Costa del Sol of the Mediterranean, primarily on the left bank of the Guadalhorce. The urban core originally developed in the space between the Gibralfaro Hill and the Guadalmedina.

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Things to do in Málaga on a port day

Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.

Map of Málaga and nearby attractions

Best time to visit Málaga

Cruises to Western Mediterranean mostly sail April to October.

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