Best Places to Work From in Málaga, Spain

Are you a digital nomad or need to get some work done on your vacation, and wondering where to work from in Málaga? Here are the best places to work from in Málaga, Spain.

Málaga is one of my favorite places in Spain. It is not only a great destination for your next vacation but also a fantastic city to live in for some time.

As you might know, I am working online. So one criterion when choosing a place to stay for more than just a few days is a good internet connection and a variety of great cafés to work from.

As I am in the same boat as you, I know the struggle to find quiet cafés with a fast internet connection, enough power outlets, good coffee, and great service that allow you to stay there for a few hours to work on your laptop.

Opening hours were last checked in October 2026. Prices were noted on my visits and are likely a little higher today.

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Best Places to Work from in Málaga, Spain

All six places are in or near the historic center, within walking distance of each other. Here is how they compare at a glance.

1. Recyclo Bike Café

Recyclo is a nicely decorated café at Plaza Enrique García-Herrera in the center and one of my favorite places to work in Málaga.

The café has tables inside and outside, with comfortable chairs and power outlets. The WiFi is strong, and the service is friendly and attentive.

Recyclo Bike Café is open throughout the day, in contrast to most other places that close for a siesta in the afternoon. However, it usually gets quite busy for lunchtime, so I recommend you work here before or after lunch.

Talking about food, Recyclo actually offers a great variety of good food for very reasonable prices. After working all morning long, you might want to change to a table outside to enjoy the sun with a tasty lunch.

Recyclo Bike Café offers a breakfast special for €3 that includes a coffee, a small freshly squeezed orange juice, and a toasted bread roll with a choice of different toppings, like cheese and tomato or cheese and ham.

Recyclo also offers a daily menu (menú del día) from 1:30 PM for €7. The menu includes a veggie starter, a main course (veggie, fish, or meat), bread, homemade lemonade, and a piece of fruit.

You can check their whole menu here.

2. Brunchit España

Brunchit España is a small café close to the popular Mercado Central de Atarazanas (Atarazanas Market) in the center of Málaga.

The café has tables inside as well as outside. The place offers power outlets close to every table, and the chairs are comfortable enough to sit and work for a few hours easily.

The tables themselves are a bit small if you want to work with two people.

Brunchit offers a variety of food, from toasts and omelets to açaí bowls to burgers. Brunchit also runs a second café nearby on Calle Carretería.

3. My favorite place to work from: La Bella Julieta

La Bella Julieta actually has several locations in Málaga. Personally, I prefer their café at Calle Santa Lucía, as it is quiet, has a good internet connection, and has sufficient power outlets.

The service is friendly, and prices for drinks and food are reasonable.

I worked from La Bella Julieta more often than from anywhere else in Málaga. If Santa Lucía is full, their original café on Calle Puerta del Mar is a few minutes’ walk away.

4. El Último Mono Juice & Coffee

El Último Mono Juice & Coffee is a small café in downtown Málaga, hidden from the main road. Coming from the sea direction, you will have to enter a small alley just before the Decathlon shop.

This café offers delicious juices and coffee. The employees are super friendly and chatty.

It is better for a shorter session than a full workday. Laptops are welcome when the café isn’t full, but outlet use may be limited at busy times.

5. Santander Work Café

Santander Work Café is a coworking space in the center of the city, on Calle Marqués de Larios. It is open to everyone, whether or not you bank with Santander.

You will have to register at the entrance, and if there is space available, you can work there for free for as long as you want.

Attached to the coworking area, there is also a small café that offers coffee and snacks.

6. Café Gloria Hoyos

Gloria Hoyos is a small café close to Plaza de la Merced and popular among people who work online in Málaga.

The café has big tables, making it a great place to work with a bigger group of people. There are power outlets at almost all tables, and the internet connection is excellent, even if several people are working simultaneously.

Gloria Hoyos offers an affordable menú del día (daily menu) from Monday to Friday.

Tips for Working from Cafés in Málaga

• Plan around the siesta. Many smaller cafés close in the afternoon, so Recyclo and Gloria Hoyos are the safest picks after lunch.
• Avoid lunchtime. Cafés that serve a menú del día fill up from around 1:30 PM and want the tables for diners.
• Order regularly. A coffee every hour or so keeps you welcome for a longer stay.
• Need a desk on a weekday? Santander Work Café is free, but it is closed on weekends.

Planning the rest of your trip? Read our guide to the best things to do in Málaga, Spain.

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Tim Kroeger( International Tourism Management Expert )

Tim Kroeger is the founder and editor of Universal Traveller, covering luxury stays and active travel. Based in Bangkok, he draws on 15+ years of travel across 112+ countries, from reviewing luxury hotels to bikepacking through Southeast Asia. He also writes about luxury wellness and longevity travel at tim-kroeger.com, where he developed the Restorative Index.

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