Cultural route through the Soho district of Malaga
If you are a culture lover and you are looking for a different plan in Malaga, Soho is your place! This artistic neighbourhood in the capital of the Costa del Sol has become a true symbol of urban and underground art. It takes its name from the famous Soho in New York and is full of amazing graffiti that give life to every corner of its streets. Here you can explore contemporary museums, enjoy theatre nights and sample some of the most delicious Andalusian cuisine in its top restaurants. Immerse yourself in the culture of Malaga’s Soho with this four-step route!
1. Explore its street art
In the past, Soho was an industrial neighbourhood that was deteriorating by the minute, but thanks to the MAUS (Málaga Arte Urbano Soho) initiative, its streets have become an emblem of street art. Like a huge blank canvas, its walls have come alive with the colours and vindicative messages of graffiti, signed by local artists and artists from all over the world, such as Obey or D*face. There are no rules here: just let yourself go and explore the incredible street art of this place.
2. Visit the CAC Malaga
Housed in a former market, the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo (CAC) brings together all kinds of travelling exhibitions, cycles of activities and small galleries such as La Canalla (with a fascinating permanent exhibition of Francisco Carmona ‘Canalla’) or La Casa Grund, where multidisciplinary works are shown. A nerve centre for art in Malaga’s cultural quarter par excellence.
3. Tasting Andalusian gastronomy
Good food is culture, or who dares to say otherwise? Don’t leave Malaga’s Soho without trying one of its bars or restaurants of Andalusian and Spanish cuisine. We recommend La Barra del Soho, a charming wine bar with the best wines of Malaga and an extensive food menu, and La Campana del Muelle, where you can enjoy Malaga delicacies such as pipirrana (a salad with onion, tomato, green pepper and cucumber), salchichón or fried anchovies. Pure magic! If you’re looking for something more elegant and you’re also into sauciness, you’ll be pleased to know that Antonio Banderas has 4 restaurants in this area.
4. Theatre night
To put the finishing touch to the cultural route through Malaga’s Soho, we suggest you to see a good play at the Teatro de Alameda or Teatro Echegaray. Visit their websites to know their intense programme with all kinds of music, dance and theatre shows.
With this cultural route through Malaga’s Soho you will be able to explore the most artistic and cultural neighbourhood of the city like a real local. Have fun!