The Old Town, which contains the vast majority of Málaga's sights, is bordered to the west by the (largely dry) Río Guadalmedina, south by the port and east by the Castillo de Gibralfaro and Plaza de Toros (bull ring). To the north the border is regarded as Calle Carreteria, though beyond the Plaza de la Merced there is little of interest with the exception of the Santuario de la Victoria church.

The main east-west axis is along the attractive boulevard of Alameda Principal/Paseo del Parque. The Paseo del Parque is lined with tall palms and botanical gardens. (Unfortunately during 2007 this area is undergoing major renovation which makes a pleasant stroll in the gardens impossible).

Most visitors head inland to the heart of the Old City from the Alameda Principal along Calle Marqués de Larios.

Malaga Tourismo
Avenida Cervantes 1, just off Paseo del Parque
Tel: 952 209 603.
Website: www.malagaturismo.com

There is another office by the port entrance, Plaza de la Marina 11 (same contact details). Several more information kiosks dotted around the city, including by the Teatro Romana, the Cathedral and at Plaza de la Merced.

The Turismo de la Junta de Andalucia
Pasaje de Chinitas 4, just off Plaza de la Constitución
Tel: 952 213 445.
Website: www.andalucia.org

The Málaga Card offers admission to museums, the Málaga Tour Bus and discounts across the city (tel: 902 877 996; website: www.malagacard.es).