Málaga airport
Port of Málaga - Terminals and passengers services
Located in a natural bay in front of the city of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, the port of Málaga is one of the main ports of the Mediterranean due to its volume of passenger and cargo traffic.
An important number of large tourist cruise ships of the most prestigious companies in the world dock there every year, either calling to visit the city or as a first port of call as a departure and return point of the cruise, which makes the port of Málaga the second most important cruise port in the peninsula. From the port of Málaga there is also a ferry line to Melilla for passengers and vehicles.
On certain occasions, a joint Port-Airport check-in operation is carried out, which offers cruise passengers arriving in Málaga by plane and who are going to travel by cruise ship, the possibility of checking in their luggage directly at the airport and being transferred to the Port. Check with your airline in this regard.
To access the port from Málaga airport, or vice versa, access the airport from the port of Málaga, see all the information on the port-airport transfers page.
On this page you will find information about:
Málaga Cruise Port
The Port of Málaga disposes of a modern and extensive terminal for tourist cruise ships.
Málaga is the point of departure, arrival and destination of an infinitive number of cruise ships all year round and disposes of a great variety of facilities and services for the cruise ship passenger.
This city boasts a great variety of accommodation, a fascinating culture and numerous points of interest for tourists. The convenient communication services with the airport, parking spaces at the port itself, etc. are some of the characteristics which give this port a status as the second most important cruise ship port of the peninsula.
More information about cruises and ferries from Malaga Port:
Direct Ferries.
Mediterranean cruises:
The most typical one: Greek islands, France, Portugal, Italy, Malta, Tunisia, Corsica.
Cruise to the Fjords of Norway:
Stops in Copenhaguen, Stavanger, Bergen, Flàm, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Alesund and Trondheim.
Cruises on the Adriatic:
Unforgettable places as Venice, Corfu, Katakolon, Dubrovnik or Ancona.
Transatlantic Cruises:
Combine your own, memorable travel destinations: Tangier, Lisbon, Funchal, Tenerife, Recife, Salvador De Bahía, Ilheus, Río De Janeiro, Santos, Casablanca, Maceió, etc.
Passenger terminals at the Port of Málaga - Maritime Station
Cruise ships do usually arrive at the landing stage Eastern wharf "Muelle de Levante”.
All the necessary administration facilities for the passage and the crew of tourist cruise ships are located at the Maritime Station landing stage "Gran Estación Marïtima de Levante", with its two modern terminals (A and B), both two-storey: check-in, pick-up of the luggage, shops, taxi stand, etc.
Both terminals can operate separately.
This terminal, as well as the landing stage for vessels and cruise ships, is located at about 3 km from the port's main entrance. We do therefore recommend usage of a private vehicle, on condition of prior reservation of a parking spot at the port. If you wish to take a taxi or private transfer, please don't forget prior reservation, in order to avoid last minute traffic jams or delays before getting to the terminal.
Estación Marítima de Levante, s/n - Muelle de Levante.
(+34) 952 125 026.
During the stay of your cruise ship, the port usually disposes of a regular bus service from the landing stage number 3 (port entrance) to the Maritime Station. The price for a one way ticket is about €2, for a round trip ticket, €3,50. The bus usually passes every 15 to 20 minutes.
- Terminal A - State Of The Art Turnaround Cruise Terminal:
Two levels terminal particularly designed as a turnaround terminal, and capable to operate the mega cruise ships and new generation of ships. The terminal operates the Northern berth. - Terminal B - Combi-Cruise Terminal:
Two levels terminal designed to respond to the operational loading, unloading and security requirements of large cruises..
Cruise berthing piers
Cruise ships with origin or destination Port of Málaga dock at the Muelle de Levante, to which the Estación Marítima de Levante belongs. The pier has three berthing areas: the North berth, the South berth and the Adosado berth.
Some cruise ships that stop over to visit the city, usually request to dock at Pier Number 2 Guadiaro-Palmeral de las Sorpresas, due to its proximity to the city center..
Car park reservation for the Port of Málaga
You can choose from many options if you want to select a car park at the Port of Málaga: Cruise Ship car park, long-term car park, low-cost car park with pick-up and return service, monitored car parks, covered car parks, etc.
The anticipated reservation of a car park at the Port of Málaga or its vicinity will help you to select the most comfortable car park for your necessities, depending on the availability.
Please consult rates and offers of the individual operators of car parks at the Port of Málaga, asking for a quotation in the following window. You can make your reservation online - comfortable, simple and reliable.
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A d v a n c e d b o o k i n g
Regular ferry connection Málaga-Melilla, wharf No.3
This wharf disposes of a maritime station ("Estación Marítima), with all the necessary amenities for customs, security and services for passengers. You can embark this line with your own vehicle. Ferries operate with a frequency of 1 passage per day from October to May and 2 passages per day from June to September. The duration of the passage is 8 hours and 30 minutes.
Wharf No. 3, in front of seaport main gate.
Ticket reservation: Direct Ferries .
Port of Málaga - Contact information
Authority of the Port of Málaga
Address: Muelle de Cánovas, s/n. 29001 Málaga.
Call center: (+34) 952 125 012
Switchboard: (+34) 952 125 000 (11 lines)
Puerto de Málaga .