Plaza de toros de la Malagueta Plaza

Address: Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta, Paseo de Reding, s/n, 29016 Málaga, Spain

Website: https://www.plazatorosmalaga.com

Hours: Museum typically Tue-Sun 10:00am-2:00pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm (varies by season); check local listings for corrida schedules

Admission: Bullring museum admission approx. €3-€5; event tickets vary

Plaza de toros de la Malagueta is a 19th-century bullring in Málaga, Andalusia, serving as the city’s principal arena for bullfighting and other public events. It is located close to Málaga’s waterfront and central districts.

The venue is a circular arena surrounded by stone seating and galleries and hosts seasonal bullfights together with concerts and cultural events. The exterior and interior layout reflect 19th-century bullring design and make it a common stop on cultural walks of the city.

Constructed in the late 19th century, the arena has served Málaga as the main bullring since its opening and has undergone repairs and restorations to preserve its structure. Its continued use links contemporary cultural programming with traditional Spanish bullfighting practices.

The bullring sits near Málaga’s port area and city centre, within walking distance of the city’s beaches and main promenades.

• Season: Events are concentrated in spring and summer; many visitors combine a visit with a walk along Malaga’s nearby port and beaches.

What to See#

• Arena: Circular bullring with tiered seating surrounding a central sand arena, used for bullfighting events and occasional cultural performances.

Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta is near Málaga’s port and the Paseo Marítimo. From Málaga María Zambrano train station it’s a roughly 25-30 minute walk or a short taxi ride. Several city buses serve stops along Paseo de Reding and the nearby Parque.

• Arrive early on event days for best seat selection-shade in the stands is limited during midday summer events.
• The museum under the ring has photographs and posters that reveal Málaga's bullfighting history; it's often quieter mid-morning.
• If visiting only for the exterior, sit at the café along the nearby Paseo del Parque for a good view and people-watching.