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Spain · Ships call at Malaga, Spain
Large ships use Terminals A and B on the Muelle de Levante, about 25 to 30 minutes on foot from the old town, or 5 to 10 minutes by shuttle or taxi. Smaller ships use the Palmeral de las Sorpresas, about 5 minutes from the cathedral. Málaga airport is about 7 miles away, roughly 20 minutes by car.
Ships leave from Málaga Cruise Port, Terminals A and B, Muelle de Levante, or the Palmeral de las Sorpresas terminal for smaller ships. Check your cruise documents for your berth. (Source: Adventour Begins)
Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.
What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.
The Moorish fortress and the castle above it, a steep 20-minute walk between them. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours.
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About 5 minutes from the Palmeral terminal. Entry is €10 with an audio guide.
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In a 16th-century palace in the old town.
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The city beach just east of the port, an easy walk away.
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The best months to visit Málaga by cruise ship are April, May, October. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.
Cruisers most often mention: Alcazaba and Gibralfaro; Málaga Cathedral; Picasso Museum; La Malagueta Beach.
Málaga is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include Málaga.