Today, MSC Lirica docked in Malaga, Spain, a city I had never visited before.
๐ Morning Arrival & City Stroll.
After breakfast and coffee on board, I met Helen, and we took a shuttle bus to the port entrance. From there, we walked into the town centre, beginning our exploration.
๐๏ธ Roman Theatre & Historic Landmarks.
We visited the Romanย Theatre, then passed by the Cathedral of Mรกlaga and wandered through the peaceful Dark Gate Gardens. Our goal was Gibralfaro Castle, but the uphill walk was challenging. Helen kindly waited for me several times before we reached the top and took in the panoramic view of Mรกlagaโs port.
๐งโ๐ฆฏโโก๏ธDownhill Trek & Cafรฉ Break.
We descended through a tunnel beneath the castle and continued downhill. My legs were aching, so we stopped at Mercy Square for a tostada and coffee at a small cafรฉ. The break helped ease the pain before we resumed our walk.
โชChurches & Architecture.
We explored a maze of Malagaโs streets, admiring small churches and grand architecture. Eventually, we reached the dry riverbed of the Guadalmedina and turned back toward the port and shopping district.
๐ซ Market Tapas & Local Favourites.
While walking through Malaga, we bumped into Kathy and Tony from the ship and chatted briefly. Helen and I later stopped at Atarazanas Central Market for tapas and drinks. We continued through Plaza de la Constituciรณn and visited La Canasta bakery, where we sat on the balcony overlooking the square and shared a pastry.
Photos: Malaga.
View travel photos from Mรกlaga, Spain, taken during a day ashore from the MSC Lirica cruise. Explore scenic streets, local landmarks, and cultural highlights from this vibrant Mediterranean port city.
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๐ณ๏ธย Return to Ship & Evening Entertainment.
My leg was swollen and painful, so I took the bus back to the ship while Helen walked. After showering and resting, I packed my case and prepared for the evening. Dinner with Helen, Jean, and Shaw was delicious, followed by entertainment in the main theatre and drinks at the Beverley Hills Boulevard Bar.
After the show, Jean retired early, and Helen walked her back. We ended the night with a drink and conversation before heading to our cabins. I returned just after midnight and found a note requesting that luggage be placed outside by 23:30, which was too late for me, but I put my case out and hoped it would be collected.