Palmeral de las Sorpresas, urban park in Malaga, Spain
Palmeral de las Sorpresas is an urban park in the city center, defined by palm plantings as its main feature. It combines open green spaces with pathways that wind through grouped trees and connect different areas of the park.
The park was created as part of the city's urban renewal efforts to provide more green space for residents. Its name and design reflect an intention to create a space of discovery and surprise for visitors.
The park's name reflects how it engages visitors with unexpected details throughout its layout. Local artworks and creative installations are woven into the landscape, revealing themselves as you walk.
The park is easily accessible on foot and suitable for walking at any time of day. The pathways are well-maintained and offer plenty of shade from the palm trees.
The name contains a deliberate wordplay between Palmeral (palm grove) and Sorpresas (surprises), inviting visitors to explore the space like a game. This playful intention shapes how people move through and experience the park.
Location: Centro (District 1)
GPS coordinates: 36.71833,-4.41538
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:08
Between the Mediterranean and the Andalusian hills, Malaga blends southern warmth with a thousand-year history. Birthplace of Picasso, it combines Moorish fortresses, Renaissance churches, orange-scented alleys, and avant-garde museums. The Alcazaba overlooks the city from its Moorish walls, the Roman theater recalls its origins, and the Cathedral of the Incarnation connects the centuries. Along the port, the Pompidou Center, contemporary galleries, and subtropical gardens revitalize Andalusian modernity. The stroll is slow, between white light and warm shadows, from the Atarazanas market to the views of Gibralfaro. Malaga is no longer just a seaside stopover: it is a city to explore, to see, and to feel.
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Museo de Málaga
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Málaga Park
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Palacio de la Aduana
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Ayuntamiento building
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Eduardo Ocón Municipal Auditorium
97 m
Casa de Correos y Telégrafos (Málaga)
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Palacio de Zea-Salvatierra
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Alborania-Aula del Mar Museum
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Ninfa del Cántaro
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Casa del Jardinero, Parque de Málaga
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Palacio del Conde de Villalcázar
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Ninfa de la Caracola
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Monumento al Fiestero
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Monument to Bernardo Ferrándiz
174 m
Monument to Muñoz Degrain
98 m
Monument to Narciso Díaz de Escovar
256 m
Monument to the composer Eduardo Ocón Rivas
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Fuente del Palmeral de las Sorpresas
267 m
Amorcillos Fountain
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Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes
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Monumento a los migrantes
250 m
Monumento a las víctimas del SIDA
251 m
Capilla de la Virgen del Puerto
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Amorcillos
151 m
Gaviotas en vuelo
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Monumento a Vicente Aleixandre
235 m
Fuente de la glorieta de Narciso Díaz
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