You can stroll along Port of Malaga for relaxing water views when you're in Málaga Centro. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Malagueta Beach for some more water views.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Malagueta Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Málaga. Catch the sunset by the shore at Playa de la Caleta, just a short walk away.