Cosy Apartment
in the City Centre

Well-distributed and cosy space. The apartment is newly refurbushed. The wide open plan living-dining space has a modern kitchenette. The kitchen has everything you may like for an easy use: dishwasher, oven, microwaves, etc. and the bathroom a wide shower cabin. There is a small room for the washing machine and cleaning gear.

The building has 5 floors and a lift. The building hall, the lift and staircase are common spaces to all neighbours so please be polite and respectful. Thanks.

Guests staying longer than a week may book an extra cleaning service which would cost 25 euros and include fresh bedding and towels.

The borough is in the city centre and also the beginning of Lagunillas which is the new trendy neighbourhood due to its artistic atmosphere and cultural activity. The apartment is 8 minute away from Plaza de la Merced and all monuments, principal museums, landmarks and the beach. There is little traffic in comparison to other city centre areas. Furthermore, it is possible to park for free at the apartment’s road and surrounding streets as they are marked with white lines and you do not need to show a resident permit.

Picasso’s Place of Birth is 8 minute away, Picasso Museum 10 min on foot, Calle Larios about 12 min, the Cathedral and Carmen Thyssen Museum about 15 min. The Pompidou Centre of Contemporary Art and the docks area known as Muelle Uno (Quay One) and Muelle Dos o El Palmeral (Quay Two) are about 17 min on foot.

For detailed recommendations, please visit Luisa’s Online Guidebook. You will receive the link to this guide which is sent to all our guests in our welcome message (which includes a useful map). Here is a brief summary:

Supermarkets in walking distance:

• Día
• Frutería Pepe
• Don Miguel de Bellota

Cafeterias in walking distance:

• Orlando Ramírez Muñoz
• Jaral Café
• Isamoa

Bakeries in walking distance:

• Panificadora Confitería Pinos

Malaga’s Iconic Restaurants:

• Muelle Uno & Muelle Dos (docks area): you can find restaurants and tapas bars for every taste and budget. From Burger King, Hard Rock Cafe, Italian Pizzerias to La Sureña & Gorki Spanish Cuisine; all of them with outstanding views of the Sea, Port, Castle and Cathedral. It is 2 minutes walk from the apartment. Near Pompidou Museum.
• Restaurante José Carlos García: Michelin star restaurant with outstanding chef. It is located in the Muelle Uno or dock area, Puerto de Málaga, Plaza de la Capilla, 1. 
• Bodega Bar El Pimpi: located in Calle Granada, 62, 29015 right in the middle of the historic centre near Museo Picasso, Alcazaba and Teatro Romano. It is famous for its sweet wine called ‘Malaga Dulce’. 
• Los Gatos: located in Plaza de Uncibay, 9, 29008 – famous for its traditional Spanish Tapas and beer. 
• El Tintero: located 340, Av. Salvador Allende, 29017 in east Malaga on the Sea side. Famous for its ‘Fish Show’. Unique, friendly and fun place to have pescaíto frito (fried fish) and espetos de sardina (barbecued sardines).

Directions

Electric scooters, motorbikes and bicycles are a convenient way of getting around and are available 8 min from your door. Otherwise walking is always an excellent option from this outstanding location. Everything is in reasonable walking distance. We are near the beach, shops, restaurants, museums and historical centre monuments.

On Foot 
Please note that all important places and historical buildings in town are in walking distance. You may not need any transportation at all. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Taxis: 
In any case, if you get tired or need to carry heavy shopping on your way back to the apartment, taxis are really affordable in Malaga, especially in comparison to other places in Europe, Australia or the United States.


The minimum fee is 3.80 euros. A taxi to the airport costs between 20 and 27 euros depending on the date, time and traffic.

– Unitaxi: to order a taxi to collect you from the apartment, I recommend using Unitaxi. They will send you a regular taxi to any location. They will give you a phone call 5min before their arrival.
– Uber and Cabify: these companies also operate in this area.

Buses 
The following city lines stop 12 min on foot from the flat and cost 1.40 euros ride:


3 – Puerta Blanca – Alameda Principal – El Palo (Olías) This one is great if you fancy going to El Corte Inglés or the Train Station María Zambrano
11 – Universidad – Alameda Principal – El Palo (P. Virginia) This one is great if you fancy having some traditional food in Pedregalejo’s Sea Walk or El Palo Sea Walk.

32 – Av. Andalucía – Limonar – Mayorazgo

33 – Av. Andalucía – Cerrado de Calderón

34 – Av. Andalucía – Pedregalejo
35 – Av. Andalucía – Gibralfaro

40 – Paseo de la Farola – Sacaba Beach Sea Side Walk to West Malaga.

A (Airport Express) – Paseo del Parque or Plaza Torrijos – Airport. It is a 24/7 line with a 20-25 minutes frequency. It costs 3 euros per ride and the stop is located 1000 metres from the flat, 15 min walk from the flat.
Further information about bus lines can be found at EMT Malaga’s website.

Checkin 

We enjoy receiving our guests personally, showing them the property and how things work at the apartment as well as offering any information they may need in regards to their staying in Malaga and Andalucia. Luisa will meet you at the apartment for your checkin and assist you during your stay if needed. Every guest must provide their valid passport and sign the travellers’ document at their arrival. Our checkin regular times are 4-11pm, nevertheless we try to be flexible and offer early or late checkins and checkout when possible, please ask Luisa about it as soon as you know.

Staying 

During your time at the apartment, if you have any problem please get in touch with your host by text or phone. We can also provide transport advice or suggestions about where to go, what is worth visiting or the nicest local events in such an amusing city.

Checkout 

Please leave your 2 sets of keys on the dining table and ensure the door is properly closed behind you. The host or cleaning service will check everything is OK with the apartment after you have left. Our regular checkout time is 11am. Should you need a late checkin or luggage storage for longer, please let us know. We try to be flexible to make your journey easier when possible.

Luggage storage

If you need a luggage storage service, there are a couple of options near the apartment:

1. Calle Peña: LOCK N GO Luggage+Key Lockers 

670 41 70 31 

https://goo.gl/maps/DwxCrP6GMYnAwHVG8

2. Plaza del Teatro: BagsCare Luggage Storage 

691 96 16 86 

https://goo.gl/maps/GrGpUGabtrRAhvQZ6

You can park free of charge right in front of the property building and surrounding streets. White lines on the road mark where it is possible to leave your vehicle. On the other hand, yellow lines indicate where parking is not permitted.