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La Trinidad: a historic neighbourhood in Málaga

La Trinidad is a historic neighbourhood in Málaga on the west bank of the Guadalmedina River. It lies between the old city centre and the Bailén-Miraflores District. It is also to the north of El Perchel. The boundary between La Trinidad and El Perchel is drawn by Calle Mármoles and Calle Martínez Maldonado. Both appear in a photograph further down on this same page.

This gallery focuses on La Trinidad as a historic Málaga neighbourhood: its streets, buildings, river edge and everyday atmosphere. The related street-art gallery covers the murals separately.

The La Trinidad neighborhood and the Cáritas Diocesana building in Málaga, located on Calle Rampa de la Aurora on the west bank of the Guadalmedina River
The La Trinidad neighbourhood and the Cáritas Diocesana building, located on Calle Rampa de la Aurora.

La Trinidad is known for its traditional Andalusian streets, local atmosphere and colourful urban art. In recent years, several murals have appeared throughout the neighbourhood, adding a contemporary layer to one of Málaga’s historic districts.

The La Trinidad neighbourhood and Calle Fátima, on the west bank of the Guadalmedina River
The Guadalmedina River, with Calle Fátima and the La Trinidad neighbourhood on the left.

The neighbourhood is situated on the west bank of the Guadalmedina River, which runs through the centre of Málaga and flows into the sea. The river remains dry for most of the year due to the low amount of rainfall.

The Guadalmedina River and the Avenida de la Rosaleda opposite La Trinidad

The buildings in the photo below do not belong to the La Trinidad neighbourhood; they are located on the other side of the Guadalmedina river, opposite La Trinidad. You see them when leaving La Trinidad and heading towards the city center.

Historic apartment buildings in Neo-Mudéjar and Art Deco styles, located on Avenida de la Rosaleda in Málaga's historic center, next to the Guadalmedina River
Historic apartment buildings in Neo-Mudéjar and Art Deco styles.

These historic apartment complexes are situated on Avenida de la Rosaleda, next to the Guadalmedina River. They are fine examples of architecture with Neo-Mudéjar and Art Deco influences. They were designed in the early 1930s by the renowned municipal architect Daniel Rubio Sánchez.

Historic apartment buildings in Neo-Mudéjar and Art Deco styles, located on Avenida de la Rosaleda in Málaga's historic center, next to the Guadalmedina River
Right bank of the Guadalmedina River, opposite La Trinidad.

When you cross the Guadalmedina River to the left bank, you arrive in La Trinidad. Plaza de la Aurora (pictured below) is one of the entrances to the neighborhood.

Plaza de la Aurora in the La Trinidad neighborhood, next to the Guadalmedina River in Málaga
Plaza de la Aurora in the La Trinidad neighbourhood, on the left bank of the Guadalmedina River.

San Pablo church on Calle Trinidad and Calle Mármoles

The Church of San Pablo on Calle Trinidad is a 17th-century Catholic church. It was severely damaged by the devastating earthquake of 1873. Between 1874 and 1891, it was rebuilt in the Neo-Gothic style designed by the Spanish architect Gerónimo Cuervo. It is known as the home of the Brotherhood of Jesús el Cautivo, an important religious symbol of Málaga.

Neo-Gothic Church of San Pablo on Trinidad Street in the La Trinidad neighborhood of Málaga
San Pablo Church on Calle Trinidad, beside a peaceful square in the La Trinidad neighbourhood.
San Pablo church seen from the corner of Pasaje de Torres and Calle Mármoles in La Trinidad neighbourhood in Málaga
San Pablo Church as seen from the corner of Pasaje de Torres and Calle de los Mármoles.

Calle de los Mármoles is a busy shopping street with a lot of restaurants and coffee bars too, and it separates La Trinidad from the El Perchel neighbourhood. 

Jesus mural on the shutter of Floristería El Cautivo on Calle Mármoles in La Trinidad Málaga
Jesus mural on the shutter of Floristería El Cautivo on Calle Mármoles.

Heading west, Calle de los Mármoles turns into Calle Martínez Maldonado. Calle Martínez Maldonado is one of Málaga’s busiest and most important thoroughfares, located in the Bailén-Miraflores and Cruz de Humilladero districts. The street is named after Francisco Martínez Maldonado, a pioneer in aviation from Málaga and a captain in the Corps of Engineers.

The Calle Martínez Maldonado in Málaga, near the Trinidad neighborhood, located in the Bailén-Miraflores and Cruz de Humilladero districts
Calle Martínez Maldonado.

Narrow Andalusian streets, houses with tiled façades and flowerpots

Málaga’s La Trinidad is known for its narrow Andalusian streets with tiled houses, flowerpots, and a down-to-earth atmosphere.

Typical street in La Trinidad neighbourhood in Málaga
Typical street in La Trinidad neighbourhood.
Street at night in La Trinidad neighbourhood in Málaga
Typical street in La Trinidad neighbourhood, at night.
Calle Zamorano in La Trinidad neighbourhood in Málaga
Calle Zamorano in Málaga’s La Trinidad.
Calle Zamorano seen from Calle Jaboneros in the La Trinidad neighborhood of Málaga, at night, in black and white
Calle Zamorano seen from Calle Jaboneros, in the La Trinidad neighbourhood.

Some streets in La Trinidad are somewhat run-down, which gives the area a certain charm (see the photo below). These are streets where you can take a leisurely stroll and discover street art. Vacant plots offer opportunities for building new family homes. However, tourism puts pressure on these streets, as constructing holiday homes or hotels often yields higher returns. Also read the article: “The touristification of Málaga’s La Trinidad neighbourhood.”

Street in Málaga’s La Trinidad district in need of renovation
Street in Málaga’s La Trinidad district in need of renovation.
Dog on the street in Málaga's La Trinidad neighbourhood
Dog on the street in Málaga’s La Trinidad.

I once rented a small house in La Trinidad for a few days—called “La casita de la abuela” (“Grandma’s little house”) —on Pasaje Briales. It was very cosy and felt a little like a two-storey apartment.

A typical street, Pasaje Briales, in the La Trinidad neighborhood of Málaga
A typical street, Pasaje Briales, in the La Trinidad neighborhood.
Entrance to a house on a typical street - Pasaje Briales - in Málaga's La Trinidad neighborhood
Entrance to a house on a typical street – Pasaje Briales – in Málaga’s La Trinidad.

Don’t forget to visit Málaga’s urban art gallery, featuring a large number of works that can be found in the La Trinidad neighbourhood.

Read also

Below you will find a link to an article about the rapid urbanization of the La Trinidad neighbourhood resulting from the growth of tourism in the city of Málaga.

Article: The touristification of Málaga’s La Trinidad neighbourhood

Related galleries

“Not A Good Boy” mural by El Alfil in Calle Empedrada in Málaga’s La Trinidad neighbourhood

Street Art in Málaga: a large collection of urban art in Málaga city (including the La Trinidad neighbourhood)

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