Discover the rooftop magic in Malaga with magnificent rooftop pools to party vibes on the roof to incredible cocktails and city views. Since the 1980s rooftops have been hugely popular in this Spanish city with hotels then capitalising on this culture. Ensuring space was maximised and the best sunset settings were available for their guests. This is much more than an airport city – this is your next weekend get away.
La Terraza de Valeria
Best for: 🍸🍹🍾🍱🍣
Hotel Guests only? No – after 6pm is open to all
Location: On top of the Room Mate Hotel Valeria (map)
View: Malaga mountains and marina
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Sushi at night and just a margarita pizza by day
Booking available? No
Children allowed? Yes over 14 and must be accompanied by an adult
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes though some cover over the bar
Rooftop review roundup: Gorgeous little rooftop with wow views of Malaga’s marina. I chose to stay here too so could have a little pit stop rooftop drink pre & post dinner on hand. I’m glad I was, as it gets busy – with private function one night and being full another. Happily as guests they always found room for us. It also makes for a perfect rooftop recovery hideaway after some serious shopping. Huge sun sofa beds await. There’s a very small plunge pool for guests only – perfect for an afternoon siesta but there’s a lack of food. Just pizza by day and sushi by night so pretty restrictive if wanted a day hanging. However the hotel was perfect location and great staff so I would recommend if you are wanting to stay and explore. Or just visit for a drink.
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Atlantis Sunset Lounge
Best for: 🍹🍸🍾
Location: On the Marina above Amigoes restaurant (map)
View: Palm trees, ocean and Malaga city
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? No
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: The prefect post lunch cocktail or as the name suggests sunset drinks over the marina. Very chill and cheap with sofas and a small bar – this is your perfect pit stop (as after the shopping below you’ll need refuelling!) technically unsure it qualifies as a rooftop but it’s on top of the marina so I’m counting it! Just rock up and choose your rooftop cocktail and enjoy the tunes and view.
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La Terraza de Larios
Best for: 🥂🍸🍾
Location: On top of Room Mate Larios Hotel (map)
View: Mountains and the cathedral
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? No
Booking available? No – very hard to find contact details so I risked it and turned up.
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No – retractable roof
Rooftop review roundup: Fabulous mountain & cathedral views. Very relaxed and reasonable, cute with a quirky vibe. Drinks were super rooftop reasonable. It’s one to just spontaneously try if passing unless of course you are a hotel guest.
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Nusa Cocktail Bar
Best for: 🍸🍹
Location: On the corner of the Marina (map)
View: Marina, sea and city
Dress code: 👚👖🩴
Vibe: Tunes and chill
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? No
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Much like the Atlantis this isn’t technically a rooftop but it also is! So again I’m counting it! It has all the right rooftop ingredients: views, on top on a building and the cocktails are worth it for them alone. Fully recommend the ‘addicted to you’ cocktail.
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Parador de Gibralfaro
Best for: 🏊♂️ 🍽
Location: On top of the hotel up the hill just on the outskirts of Malaga city by the castle (map)
View: All of Malaga
Vibe: Smart
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes – a must
Smoking allowed? No
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: A steep climb up from the city to the castle then divert to the right and you’ll find a hidden hotel with the best Malaga rooftop views. The actual rooftop is home to their stunning pool. (Though they have missed a trick with it not being an infinity one but still not too shabby!!) The ‘rooftop’ restaurant is actually located on the floor below so technically isn’t a rooftop BUT I’m making an exception for these views. You have to eat to enjoy the restaurant- they don’t allow just a drink but for one you can to slum it at the bar downstairs… with equal beautiful views. It’s a wonder why anyone actually goes to the castle with this place so close!
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Aurea Rooftop
Best for: 🍾🥂🍸🏊♂️
Location: On top of the Salles Malaga Centro Hotel – a little further north by the river but still totally walkable (map)
View: The city & mountains
Vibe: Fun and flirty
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? No
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? Yes
Rooftop review roundup: Great views all round the city.. Friendly and fun feel to it which only gets more fun by night!! Home to the Picasso restaurant downstairs too and features a rooftop pool for hotel guests. Worth the walk to this side of the city and every Wednesday night its Flamenco!
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Lolita Skyview
Best for: 🏊♂️🍸🥂
Hotel Guests only? Until 4pm
Location: On top of the Only You hotel
View: The city
Vibe: Fun
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Yes
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: The rooftop pool commands the actual rooftop with the bar on the floor below (and one on the ground floor) Lively and good vibes. Definitely a fun Friday night place. Plus the pool wins as the only infinity rooftop pool I managed to visit even if it was at night! Also top tip on the 7th floor is a rooftop restaurant that is gluten free and with a beautiful bar on the ground floor this is hotel goals.
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The Top – Molina Lario
Best for: 🥂🍸🍾 🏊♂️
Location: On top of Molina Lario Hotel
View: Catherdral and mountains on one side and the marina on the other
Dress code: 👚🩴👖
Vibe: Chill
Prosecco price: 🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? No
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: This might be my favourite Malaga rooftop for wow cathedral views. It’s a pool for guests by day but non guests are welcome up. Open from late afternoon in the week for the pubic and lunchtime on weekends, with live music Sunday early evenings. Get ready for great pictures and cocktails and relax on this rooftop.
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Àtico Bar & Restaurant
Best for: 🍸🍾🏊♂️
Location: On top of the AC Marriott Hotel (map)
View: The whole city
Vibe: A bit pretentious in the bar at night but the restaurant is fabulous.
Prosecco price: 🍾🍾
Food available? Yes
Booking available? Not for the bar and a must for the restaurant
Smoking allowed? Yes
Last visited /photos taken: 2021 (info updated 2024)
Warm/dry weather only? No
Rooftop review roundup: This seemed to be THE rooftop to go to in the city. Well known and the highest rooftop bar in Malaga but because of that there’s an entry charge for non guests if you fancy a drink. I’m not sure it was worth it when this city has so many rooftop bars. However I would fully recommend the indoor restaurant on the same floor with a mountain backdrop and a magical romantic setting.
Website: Click here Not much info on the rooftop, suggest you email if you need more info.
