What to do in Malaga?
 

Cruise ships stops in Malaga on the first stop of a cruise that starts in Barcelona. Is there enought to see/do in the City or should be consider excursions to nearby attractions?

I found Malaga to be a most pleasant town, good restaurants, the Alcazar, Picasso museum. I'd gladly spend a day there.
What are the alternative excursions?

Málaga is well worth seeing!

A nice town to stroll shopping.
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The Cathedral
Known as "La Manquita" ("the little one-armed lady") because one of the towers was never finished, the cathedral of Malaga is a true gem of the Renaissance. Started in the 16th century, all works stopped in the 18th century, as the funds --according to a local legend--were earmarked to help the United States in the struggle for independence.
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Picasso Museum
If you are looking for the Museum for the first time, remember that just a couple of minutes away, in the Plaza de la Merced, is the Casa Natal (Birthplace of Picasso), which has been open to the public. There are now exhibition rooms in the Casa Natal, as well as pictures and a view of how life was for the artist in his early years in Malaga.
http://www2.museopicassomalaga.org/i_02_1frameset.htm

The Alcazaba
A short walk up from the Plaza de Aduana are the solid fortified walls of La Alcazaba, a major landmark of the city. This Moorish fortress dates back to the 700s, although much of the structure belongs to the mid 11th century. The entrance is through the gateway known as the Puerta del Cristo (Christ's Door), where the first mass was celebrated following the Christian victory over the town.
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Gibralfaro castle
This magnificent building dates back to the beginning of the 14th century when it was built by Moors on a former Phoenician site and lighthouse.The castle is famous for being the site of a three month siege by the citizens of Malaga against the Catholic monarchs, Ferdinand and Isabella. This came to an end only when hunger led to capitulation.
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Museum of Wine. Málaga has long been famous for its sweet wines, made from the Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez grape varieties.
http://www.museovinomalaga.com/index.html?lang=en

Visit some tapas bars, e.g. "Bar Quitapenas" --literally, sadness remover--
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Casa Aranda, tucked away at a backstreet in central Málaga (C/Herrería del Rey, 3), is probably the best chocolate and churros-place (also great coffee) I've experienced in all of Spain.

El Tapeo de Cervantes gets raving reviews for the tapas:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Andalusia.html

Great selection of local wines at Antigua Casa de Guardia on Alameda Principal, 18: http://www.antiguacasadeguardia.net/home.html

The article "Málaga: Authentic charm of an overlooked treasure":
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ci...-treasure.html

Thanks all...Looks like even staying in Malaga we're not likely to see it all, but we'll give it a try.

Walk around the Alcazaba and have lunch. A beautiful day in Malaga!

You don't say how much time you will have or when you will be in Malaga.No-one has made it clear that you want to go to the old part of Malaga. From the port ,take a cab to Calle Larios and that will lead you to all the intersting place in the old part of town.If it is hot,take the on/off bus-a great way to get an overview of Malaga-especially from the castle at the top -fabulous views and you could do lunch at the parador!
In the old part of town we really enjoyed ourselves at the restaurant owned by Antonio Banderas-La posada de Antonio at Calle Granada 33.

Calle Larios is a 10 min. walking distance from cruise moorings, short for a taxi. However, I believe there is a shuttle bus if you dont want to walk, I recomend taking it. Right in front of the harbour entrance is the tourist office, get maps and information. Get acquainted in www.malagaturismo.com
The Posada de Antonio closed a couple of years ago, but there are many other places around.

bookmarking. Thanks to all.