The Port of Málaga: Muelle Uno and Dos, La Farola and cruise ships
Photography of the Port of Málaga: Muelle Uno and Dos, cruise ships, the magnificent Palmeral de las Sorpresas (Palm grove of Surprises) —a beautiful expression of modern art— and the La Farola lighthouse. It is a place where industry, leisure, and daily life meet under the Mediterranean light. The leisure and cruise port is located right next to the old city center of Málaga. This gallery contains some beautiful photos taken at sunset.
Above, you see an aerial view of the coast and port of Málaga, taken from an airplane. There is a separate gallery featuring aerial photos of the area surrounding Málaga.
In this gallery:
Plaza de la Marina · Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos, Cruise Terminal and La Farola · La Malagueta beach and Huelin beach · The port of Málaga from a catamaran · Views of the harbor from Monte Victoria · Soho
Photos of the old city quarter, historic streets, city gems, landmarks you can find in the series Day and Night in Málaga.
Plaza de la Marina
Plaza de la Marina is a central square in Málaga. It serves as the main link between the historic city center, the primary shopping street (Calle Larios), and the port (Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos). From the square, you can access the Palmeral de las Sorpresas. The square borders the Alameda Principal, the city’s grand boulevard and busiest traffic artery.
The concrete columns standing at the edge of Plaza de la Marina are the “Pillars of Málaga Port” (“las Columnas de la Marina”). These four monumental white columns were designed over half a century ago to serve as a ceremonial gateway to the port.
Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos, Cruise Terminal, La Farola and Palmeral de las Sorpresas
A stroll along Muelle Uno can be very relaxing. It never gets freezing cold during the winter months; the average temperature is 17 degrees. In the height of summer, you can always enjoy a cool, pleasant breeze while walking along the waterfront promenade.
The Palmeral de las Sorpresas (Palm Grove of Surprises) is a white metal pergola designed by Junquera Arquitectos in Madrid and inaugurated in 2011. The white pergola is very impressive and blends the antique style with ultra modern architecture.
Málaga Port at sunset and at night: Muelle Uno, Muelle Dos and La Farola
Málaga Port changes character at sunset and at night. From Muelle Uno, the palm-lined promenade and waterfront lead towards the city and the sea; from Muelle Dos and the Paseo de la Farola, cruise ships, the lighthouse and the open bay become the main subjects.
The Málaga Cruise Terminal is a modern, well-equipped port offering direct access to sunny Andalusia. The port is located right next to Málaga’s historic center, making it one of the most accessible and walkable cruise ports in the Mediterranean.
At Muelle Uno (Pier One), you can take a nice stroll and do some shopping or eat out at restaurants. There’s also an open-air market with clothes, jewellery and gadgets. Just around the corner lies the famous Malagueta beach.
La Malagueta beach, La Farola lighthouse and Huelin Beach
Below, you can see the famous La Malagueta Beach with the La Farola lighthouse in the background. Malagueta Beach is the closest beach to Málaga’s city center. The charming La Farola lighthouse in the background and the Muelle Uno leisure port just around the corner make it an excellent spot for a beach walk or day – whatever you like the most.
Another beach worth visiting is San Andrés Beach (also known as Huelin Beach), a very popular beach in Málaga. It is located in the western part of the city, right next to the industrial port and the lively Huelin neighbourhood.
The port of Málaga seen from a catamaran: Muelle de Heredia and Montes de Málaga
Below you can see the port of Málaga – Muelle de Heredia, the industrial part of the port – from a catamaran departing from Muelle Uno (Pier One). As well you can see the Montes de Málaga in the background.
Walking trail “Sendero al Monte Victoria” and views of the Port of Málaga
Below you get some views of the residential neighbourhood of El Limonar and the port of Málaga, seen from the viewpoint on Monte Victoria. The hill can be reached via the walking trail Sendero al Monte Victoria, which starts near Plaza de la Merced (on Calle Macizo de la Llana).
The walking route takes no more than one hour and rewards you with a magnificent viewpoint over the city centre, the coast, the port and other parts of Málaga. The page about Málaga City shows another photo taken on this walking route, where the cathedral can be seen from above.
Soho: between the industrial and recreational ports
The Soho district borders the port’s industrial docking area (Muelle de Heredia) and the recreational port (Muelle Uno and Muelle Dos). It was once a prosperous bourgeois neighborhood, but fell into decline at the beginning of the 21st century. However, local initiatives in the district brought about a turnaround. Now it is a hip neighborhood with hotels, restaurants, coffee bars, tattoo parlors, and shops for skateboarding and collectibles—and, of course, plenty of street art.
