Malaga, Spain

Málaga – A Day of Art, Sunshine, and Endless Walking

Yesterday was a much-needed day of rest at sea, so this morning we felt ready to explore again. We left the ship around 9:00 AM. To reach the center of town we first had to take a port shuttle, and then an Oceania shuttle from the port to the city. A huge Norwegian ship was also in port, and we ended up sharing shuttles with their passengers. What a mess. Even some of the Norwegian crew members were arguing for spots on the bus.

Eventually, we made it to the center. From there, we walked to the Cathedral—only to discover that it was closed until 2:00 PM.

Our next stop was the Pablo Picasso Museum. As we approached, we saw a line stretching at least two blocks, and signs indicating that no tickets were available. But when they saw Boris in a wheelchair, we were given preferential access: no waiting in line and free admission.
Picasso was born in Málaga, and the city takes great pride in that. The museum is beautifully curated, displaying his life and work chronologically.

After the museum, we wandered through both narrow alleys and wide avenues until we reached the building where Picasso was born. It now houses an additional collection of his works. There is also a small room set up with furniture from the period, giving a glimpse of the environment he grew up in.

We then walked to the open-air mall along the seafront—full of vendors, stores, restaurants, and crowds enjoying the weekend sunshine. From there, we continued walking all the way to the cruise terminal and, instead of taking the port shuttle, we decided to walk back to the ship.

It was a very enjoyable day.Okumaya devam et