Historical
Apartment One

Wide open space living dining and kitchen area with 2 typical Andalusian balconies and a side window that allows circular airflow. The wooden ceiling and windows are other authentic features. The corridor leads you to 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with a large shower cabin. The apartment has just been renovated and the kitchen comes with oven, dishwasher, microwaves, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, etc.

The apartment is located on the second floor. There is no lift in this historic building so please note that you will need to walk up the stairs.

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

Due to its amazing location, from the apartment you can enjoy watching some important local events:

• ‘Fiesta de San Juan’ each June 23rd there are the council’s fireworks from La Farola, 2 min away
• ‘Semana Santa’ in April the ‘Cofradía de La legión’, either Holy Thursday or Holy Friday promenades right in front of the building.
• ‘Feria’ in August there are Council Fireworks twice on the first and last days, normally Friday are the inauguration fireworks and a Sunday 10 days later the closure fireworks. They take place at La Farola, 2 minutes away from the apartment.
• Christmas Market “Parque de Málaga”, November 30th to January 6th from 11:00am to 8:00pm at Paseo del Parque.
• Weekly Artisan’s Market “El Zoco de Muelle Uno”, each Sunday 12pm to 7pm at Key One, 2 minutes walk from the apartment.

Electric scooters, motorbikes and bicycles are a convenient way of getting around and are available just 2 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.
Regular Taxis – 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: unitaxi.es
– Uber and Cabify – these companies also operate in this area.

Buses 

The following city lines stop 4 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: emtmalaga.es

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

If you have a lot of luggage, you could stop right in front of the property just to drop it off at the apartment. You may stop right at the beginning of the street over the yellow line or alternatively in front of Hostal La Siesta which is 30 metres further ahead over the zigzag yellow lines. I would recommend that one guest stays within the vehicle during the drop off. Normally stopping there for 5 minutes should be fine: https://goo.gl/maps/7UibbTrQrTno77go6

After dropping off, you will actually not need the car at all as the apartment location is ideal to reach all iconic landmarks and the beach on foot. Please note that in general, finding a free parking space in the historic city centre is difficult because it is mostly pedestrianised. Nevertheless, you can arrive right at the apartment’s building front door by car. It is also a bit easier to park here than in the rest of the city centre. In any case, if you can’t find an available street parking spot, you can easily use a paying parking. Here are some parking options in the neighbourhood:

1. The street and streets surrounding the apartment are in a white zone lined area which means you can park for free. Please check you never park on a yellow line nor in front of a private parking which is called ‘vado’.

2. In case you can’t find a free parking space available in Lagunillas, I recommend you look for one at ‘El Ejido’ area which is next to the University where there are cars coming and going all the time: https://goo.gl/maps/SmkQ1b7nZNfCka4e8

3. There are also some underground and building paying parking spaces near by: 

• Parking Alcazaba: https://goo.gl/maps/FodUN3nyT1PUU1uK7 
• Parking Refino: https://g.co/kgs/W5u9P

The borough is in the historic centre and also the beginning of Lagunillas which is the new trendy neighbourhood due to its artistic atmosphere and cultural activity. The apartment is 1 minute away from Plaza de la Merced and 3-15 min to 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 1 minute away, Picasso Museum 5 min on foot, Calle Larios about 10 min, the Cathedral and Carmen Thyssen Museum about 8 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 15 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

• Alimentación Ntra. Sra. Del Rocio: Huerto del Conde, 2 Bajo; 8.30am – 9.30pm, Sundays closed.
• Suma: Plaza de la Merced, 5; 9am – 9.30pm everyday.
• Bebidas Helados 1Shop: Calle Frailes; 9am-10pm, everyday.

Cafeterias in walking distance

• Café con Libros: Plaza de la Merced, 19; 9am – 01am everyday.
• Noviembre Healthy Food: Calle Álamos, 18; 9am – 02am everyday.
• Brunchit: Calle Alcazabilla, 5; 9am – 4pm everyday + Fridays & Saturdays 9am – 8pm. 

Bakeries in walking distance

• Panificadora José María S A: Calle Merced, 8; 7am –3.30pm everyday + Saturdays 24 hours & Sundays 8.30am – 3pm.
• La Canasta: Calle Granada, 61; 8am – 9.30pm everyday.
• UP WAY Club Take Away Food & Bakery: Calle Victoria, 25; 09am-2.30pm + 6pm – 2am, Sundays closed.
• Panadería Aranda: Calle Victoria, 62; 8am -3pm + 5–8.30pm, Sundays 8am -2.30pm.

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).