La Goleta
Málaga
Popular places to visit
Port of Malaga
One of Spain’s most popular cruise ports is a great place to experience the atmosphere and history of lively, welcoming Málaga.
Malagueta Beach
Laze under the Andalucían sun on this popular beach, which is just a short stroll from Malaga's historic city center.
Picasso Museum Malaga
Within the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th-century palace, is this museum showcasing the life and works of Malaga’s most celebrated artist.
Málaga Cathedral
The “One Armed Lady” and her ornate Baroque and Renaissance features has charmed locals for over 200 years.
Alcazaba of Malada
Explore the lavishly decorated residence of Moorish sultans and other rulers in this thousand-year-old fortress built on the remains of a Roman settlement.
Calle Larios
During your visit to Malaga Historic Centre, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Calle Larios. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar
Cordoba Highlights - Full Day Tour
Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas tour from Malaga
From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour
From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip
City Sightseeing Malaga HOHO Bus Tour Essential Experience & Extras
Top hotels in La Goleta
Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport by IHG
Lovely welcoming staff, ever ready to help with a smile. So felt very welcome from the start. Despite run down surroundings of hotel, inside is pleasant and clean. And sufficient free parking on site. Fish and chips meal in evening was nice although small portion. Breakfast was good but not enough ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Malaga Centre
This is a hostel, not a hotel but was sold as a hotel. The rooms are tiny with no furniture except beds, no table, no luggage rack, sink in the hallway. Not more than one star.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Gran Hotel Miramar GL
Excellent hotel - already booked to go back.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
Catalonia Molina Lario
Amazing location and great staff, on-site parking
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Málaga Hotel Eliseos
Great location. Great staff. Clean.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Hotel Costa Málaga (Adults Recommended) by Pierre & Vacances
To be honest I was quite disappointed due to an unpleasant smell coming from the room, I booked a few hours before flying and the images that were online didn’t represent what room I actually got, I did report the smell to the staff at the desk who wrote down and raised the issue with the workers ...
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Goleta
La Merced
If you're spending some time in La Merced, Plaza de la Merced and Teatro Cervantes de Malaga are top sights worth seeing.
Málaga Centro
Port of Malaga and Malagueta Beach are a few top attractions in Málaga Centro. Hop around the city on the metro at La Marina Station or La Malagueta Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning cathedral, and captivating waterfront views.
Ensanche Centro
While you're in Ensanche Centro, take in top sights like Teatro del Soho CaixaBank and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
SoHo
While you're in SoHo, take in top sights like Soho and jump on the metro at La Marina Station to see more of the city.
Polígono Alameda
While you're in Polígono Alameda, take in top sights like El Corte Ingles Commercial Center and jump on the metro at Guadalmedina Station to see more of the city.
Monte de Gibralfaro
If you're spending some time in Monte de Gibralfaro, Gibralfaro Castle and Mirador de Gibralfaro are top sights worth seeing.
