Once a cafe frequented by the poet Federico García Lorca and the artists Salvador Dalí and Picasso, now El Chinitas is a quaint restaurant, in the heart of Malaga's old town, serving typical Spanish cuisine. Here, you can either eat outside and watch the people pass by, or have a seat inside and enjoy your meal in a room where Spanish artworks cover all the walls and giant pieces of ham hang from the ceiling.

Trendy gastrobar, very popular among locals, which is always a great sign, serving excellent tapas and a great wine list at a modern and vibrant atmosphere.

Michelin-starred restaurant, near Playa de la Malagueta, owned by one of Spain’s top chefs, the Malagueño José García. It features classic Mediterranean and Spanish dishes with a modern twist. The interior is equally modern and stylish and their tasting menu is not only beautifully-presented and delicious, but also reasonably priced.

Next door to the Cathedral of Málaga, you'll find this cosy and beautifully-decorated restaurant and cafe, which besides serving authentic Andalusian cuisine, also offers tango classes on Thursdays and flamenco shows on the weekends. Be sure to book your table in advance.

Elegant restaurant, near Teatro Cervantes, offering a diversified and creative menu, which includes Mediterranean cuisine as well as exotic dishes, such as crocodile and kangaroo. On the menu, you'll also find a few vegetarian options, tapas to share, as well as an extensive wine list. Vino Mio also hosts flamenco shows, live music, and art exhibitions.

Restaurant Alea offers a good variety of tapas and Spanish cuisine at an elegant location in the historic centre of Malaga.

Al-Yamal is a small and beautifully-decorated restaurant, in the centre of Malaga, specialising in Moroccan/Arabic food. The ambiance at Al-Yamal is cosy and inviting thanks to the warm lighting and candles placed on each table, as well as its decor, which was inspired in the Mosque of Cordoba. On the menu, you'll find specialities like couscous and lamb tagine. Having their green tea after your meal comes highly recommended.

Traditional old-fashioned restaurant, in the heart of Malaga, serving high-quality Mediterranean cuisine, typical Spanish tapas, as well as a good choice of wines.

Calle Larios and Calle Nueva, the street running parallel to it, are the main shopping streets in Malaga for shoes and clothes. Shoes can be found, for example, at Antonio Parriego and Nicolas on Calle Larios.

In the Centro Larios Shopping Centre, apart from clothes shops, there are cinemas and restaurants. You can find this large shopping centre right in the heart of Malaga.

Spain’s department store colossus is both loved and hated, but successfully performs the main task of the department store, which is to offer most things to most people. Designer fashions, their own low and medium-priced lines, enormous perfumery and make-up departments, leather goods in all price ranges, toys, children’s clothes, art materials, food and delicatessen, home furnishing devices, garden furniture, a tobacco department with humidors etc. However, the best thing about El Corte Inglés is the service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, garments are shortened and taken in at no cost and without a murmur. And the customer has the unlimited right of return upon production of a receipt.

For those looking for a gift, a souvenir, or something good to eat, a visit to Mercado Central Atarazanas is recommended. Here you can buy meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, olives, nuts, spices, cheese and pork all at reasonable prices. Apart from this, the market is a delight for the eye.

At Ultramarinos Zoilo on Calle Granada, you can buy typical Málaga Dulce or Moscatel sweet wine, serrano pork, good cheeses and sausages, raisins from the province and sweets such as “mantecados,” a kind of cake that is mainly eaten at Christmas.

Those wanting a slightly more exclusive souvenir can buy a fan in one of the specialised shops on Calle Nueva, but there are souvenirs to be found all along the coast. Choose between everything from slogan T-shirts and little figurines to holiday bracelets. Visit the markets for inexpensive items.

This large leisure park is located near the Malaga Airport. Here you can find large brands like Zara, Massimo Dutti, Diesel and Pepe Jeans. Onsite there are also cinemas and bowling alleys.

Mercadillo Banos del Carmen is an outdoor market, great for everyone in a spending mood. This place is packed with talented people who want to sell their things, so you can definately find some real bargains here.