Merced Square
Malaga, Spain

Merced Square

Type: square / history

One of the most famous and lively squares in Malaga, surrounded by historic buildings, palm trees, and numerous cafés with terraces. At its center stands an obelisk dedicated to General Torrijos, while on the northern side of the square is Picasso's birthplace. The square is a favorite gathering spot for locals and tourists alike, especially in the evening hours when the surrounding restaurants and bars come to life.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Entry to the square is free and accessible throughout the day. An ideal starting point for exploring the old core of Malaga. The surrounding terraces offer an excellent view of the vibrant atmosphere of the square.

Parking nearby

Aparcamiento Sancha

garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (116m)

Address: Calle Alcazabilla, 2, Málaga

Parkholi | Parking Turístico

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 2 min to the attraction (145m)

Address: Calle Victoria, 34, 32, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parking Granados en el centro de Málaga

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (241m)

Address: Calle Granados, 3, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +34 952 22 31 60

Homeabout La Merced Duplexes

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (298m)

Address: Calle los Negros, 4, Málaga

Phone: +34 910 78 13 26

Parking Atlántida

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (307m)

Address: Calle Refino, 16, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +34 952 25 31 41

Parkholi | Parking Turístico (lokacija 3)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (329m)

Address: Calle Refino, 16, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parkoló Malaga

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (369m)

Address: Calle Tejón y Rodríguez, 5, Málaga

Aparcamiento PMR

garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (378m)

Address: Calle Guillén Sotelo, 3, Málaga

Parking Tejon

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (387m)

Address: Calle Tejón y Rodríguez, 9, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parkholi | Parking Turístico (lokacija 2)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (397m)

Address: Calle dos Aceras, 42, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +34 691 28 97 69

Aparcamiento PMR (lokacija 2)

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (401m)

Address: Calle Alcalde Pedro Luis Alonso, 1, Málaga

Aparcaenmalaga

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (448m)

Address: Calle Sargento, 7, Málaga

Phone: +34 658 66 14 14

Parkering Málaga

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (605m)

Address: Paseo Reding, 7, Málaga

Farmacia Reding

Closed (opens at 09:00) garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (623m)

Address: Frente a la plaza de toros, Paseo Reding, 17, Málaga

Opening hours: 09:00–00:00

Phone: +34 655 11 37 14

Aparcamiento del Castillo

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (624m)

Address: Málaga

Aparcamiento Castillo Gibralfaro

Open until 14:00 garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (648m)

Address: Camino de, Castillo

Opening hours: 08:00–14:00, 16:00–20:00

Parking de Muelle Uno

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (661m)

Address: Paseo del Muelle Uno, 4, Málaga

Parking coche

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (661m)

Address: Paseo del Muelle Uno, Málaga

Aparcamiento PMR (lokacija 3)

garage/underground 🚶 9 min to the attraction (703m)

Address: Calle Vélez Málaga, 1, Málaga

Parking Plaza de La Marina

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (722m)

Address: Plaza de la Marina, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Parkholi | Parking Turístico (lokacija 4)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (726m)

Address: Calle Periodista Leovigildo Caballero Gutiérrez, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Aparcamiento Autobuses Puerto de Málaga

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (735m)

Address: Puerto, Málaga

Aparcamiento Cervantes

garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (758m)

Address: Calle Cervantes, 6, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 21 79 85

Parking Malagueta

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (761m)

Address: Calle Maestranza, 15, 17, Málaga

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Nearby restaurants

Price:
Mercado de la Merced

Mercado de la Merced

Closed today
⭐ 3.90 1567 reviews 112m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

Address: Calle la Merced, 4, Málaga

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 08:00–20:00 Tuesday: 08:00–20:00 Wednesday: 08:00–20:00 Thursday: 08:00–20:00 Friday: 08:00–20:00 Saturday: 08:00–20:00 Sunday: Closed
El Tapeo de Cervantes | Tapas y platos | Centro de Málaga

El Tapeo de Cervantes | Tapas y platos | Centro de Málaga

Closed (opens at 19:30)
⭐ 4.30 3400 reviews 188m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar €€

Address: Calle Cárcer, 8, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 60 94 58

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30 Wednesday: 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30 Thursday: 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30 Friday: 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30 Saturday: 13:00–15:30, 19:30–23:30 Sunday: 19:30–23:30
Bodega El Pimpi

Bodega El Pimpi

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.10 19591 reviews 204m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar €€

Address: Calle Granada, 62, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 22 54 03

Opening hours: 12:00–01:00

Central Beers Craft Beer

Central Beers Craft Beer

Closed (opens at 13:00)
⭐ 4.50 2647 reviews 219m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar €€

Address: Calle Cárcer, 6, Málaga

Phone: +34 636 82 97 00

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 18:00–02:00 Tuesday: 18:00–02:00 Wednesday: 18:00–02:00 Thursday: 18:00–02:00 Friday: 13:00–03:00 Saturday: 13:00–03:00 Sunday: 13:00–02:00
Casa Lola

Casa Lola

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.30 17464 reviews 232m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar

Address: Calle Granada, 46, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 22 38 14

Opening hours: 12:00–23:30

Mesón Mariano

Mesón Mariano

Closed today
⭐ 4.70 3404 reviews 263m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

€€

Address: Calle Granados, 2, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 21 18 99

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 Wednesday: 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 Thursday: 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 Friday: 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 Saturday: 13:00–16:30, 20:00–00:00 Sunday: Closed
Los Gatos

Los Gatos

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.00 6347 reviews 267m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar €€

Address: Plaza de Uncibay, 9, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 22 23 40

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00

La Campana

La Campana

Closed (opens at 12:30)
⭐ 4.10 2185 reviews 283m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

Address: Calle Granada, 35, Málaga

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Tuesday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Wednesday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Thursday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Friday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Saturday: 12:30–16:00, 20:00–00:00 Sunday: 12:30–16:00
Araboka Restaurante en Málaga

Araboka Restaurante en Málaga

Closed (opens at 13:00)
⭐ 4.60 2415 reviews 305m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar €€

Address: Calle Pedro de Toledo, 4, Málaga

Phone: +34 952 12 46 71

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30 Thursday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30 Friday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30 Saturday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30 Sunday: 13:00–16:45, 19:30–23:30
Bar La Tranca

Bar La Tranca

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.70 9966 reviews 345m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar

Address: Calle Carretería, 92, Málaga

Phone: +34 615 02 96 69

Opening hours: 12:00–01:00

Restaurante Bar La Bouganvilla

Restaurante Bar La Bouganvilla

Closed (opens at 10:00)
⭐ 4.40 2486 reviews 366m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

€€

Address: Calle Granada, 22, Málaga

Phone: +34 951 00 61 03

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 10:00–01:00 Tuesday: 10:00–01:00 Wednesday: 10:00–01:00 Thursday: 10:00–01:00 Friday: 10:00–01:30 Saturday: 10:00–01:30 Sunday: 10:00–01:00
Pepa y Pepe

Pepa y Pepe

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.20 7687 reviews 432m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar

Address: Calle Luis de Velázquez, 3, Málaga

Phone: +34 615 65 69 84

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00

Mi Niña Lola | Restaurante en Málaga

Mi Niña Lola | Restaurante en Málaga

Closed today
⭐ 4.60 723 reviews 449m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

bar

Address: Calle Campos Elíseos, s/n, Málaga

Phone: +34 951 31 27 10

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:30–00:00 Wednesday: 12:30–00:00 Thursday: 12:30–00:00 Friday: 12:30–00:00 Saturday: 12:30–00:00 Sunday: Closed
Casa de Vinos La Odisea

Casa de Vinos La Odisea

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.50 2501 reviews 486m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 28.05.2026

Address: Subida Coracha, 2, Málaga

Phone: +34 659 56 08 38

Opening hours: 12:00–00:00