Malaga with kids: Complete 48 hour family itinerary!
48 hours in Malaga with kids: a complete family city break itinerary, day by day and hour by hour. Free printable itinerary (PDF) with full cost breakdown: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga48hrs-itinerary Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour (GetYourGuide, 4.7 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga-alcazaba-roman-theatre Gibralfaro castle entry ticket: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga-gibralfaro-castle Catamaran Daytime Cruise (GetYourGuide, 4.4 stars): https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga-catamaran-cruise More Malaga tours and activities: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga-viator Malaga hotels: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga-expedia More family city break guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com Researched: July 2026. Prices, opening hours, and tour availability change. Verify all bookings and admission costs, and confirm any time-sensitive details such as seasonal closures and tour departure times, before you travel. What this video covers This is a practical, hour-by-hour 48-hour Malaga family itinerary covering two full days with realistic timings, honest practical detail, and a budget breakdown for a family of four. Flights and accommodation are not included in the budget. Day One stays close to Malaga's historic centre, starting at Gibralfaro Castle for the best view over the bay, then a guided tour of the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre together. The day continues with free time in the old town, lunch, Malaga Cathedral and Calle Larios, and Atarazanas Market, followed by dinner in the historic centre. Day Two starts at Malagueta Beach before the midday heat, then along the harbourside promenade at Muelle Uno to Centre Pompidou Malaga for an hour of modern art from Picasso and Miro. The day covers lunch at the harbour, a catamaran cruise along the coast, and a final dinner around the port or historic centre. The video also covers getting around Malaga on foot, by local bus, and by taxi or ride hailing apps such as Uber or Cabify, and where to pick up drinks and snacks at Carrefour Express and Mercadona. Whether you are looking for Malaga family travel tips, things to do in Malaga with kids, or a practical Malaga itinerary for 2 days, this guide covers everything you need to plan the trip. Budget: approximately €420 to €660+ (around £360 to £560+) for a family of four over 48 hours, excluding flights and accommodation. Full breakdown in the free printable itinerary. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:14 Before you go: getting around, supermarkets, what to book 02:33 Day 1: Gibralfaro Castle and the Alcazaba tour 03:53 Day 1: Old town and lunch 04:26 Day 1: Cathedral and Atarazanas Market 05:12 Day 1: Rest and dinner 05:44 Day 2: Beach and Muelle Uno 06:34 Day 2: Centre Pompidou and lunch 07:11 Day 2: Rest and catamaran cruise 07:45 Day 2: Final dinner 08:13 Wrap up Also on this channel: 48 hours in Seville with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga48hrs-seville48hrs 48 hours in Palma de Mallorca with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga48hrs-palma48hrs 48 hours in Barcelona with kids: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com/go/malaga48hrs-barcelona48hrs Subscribe for more family city break guides: https://youtube.com/@tiredbuthappy?sub_confirmation=1 Full destination guides and itinerary downloads: https://tiredbuthappytravel.com This video contains affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence the content or recommendations made in this video.