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EnglishMálaga, Spain
When to visit
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Attractions in Málaga, Spain
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Day trips
Granada (Alhambra)
125 km 1.5–2h by bus or car
World-famous Moorish palace and gardens (Alhambra) with historic Albaicín.
Google MapsNerja & Caves of Nerja
50 km 40–50 min by car or bus
Beaches, seaside town and impressive prehistoric caves.
Google MapsCórdoba
160 km 1–1.5h by high-speed train (AVE)
Great Mosque-Cathedral and a compact, walkable historic centre.
Google MapsMarbella
60 km 40–50 min by car or bus
Upscale beach town, historic Old Town and seaside promenade.
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Getting there
Airports
Train stations
Málaga María Zambrano
AVE to Madrid/Seville, Media Distancia, Cercanías C1
Málaga Centro-Alameda
Cercanías local services; close to historic centre
From AGP take the Cercanías C1 train to the city (≈12 min) or a taxi (20–30 min).
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Useful information for Málaga, Spain
Shopping locationsCalle Larios, El Corte Inglés, Muelle Uno, Atarazanas Market
Nightlife locationsPlaza de la Merced, Calle Larios, Soho district, Pedregalejo
Popular casual restaurantsEl Pimpi, La Tranca, Casa Lola
Popular fancy restaurantsJosé Carlos García, KGB Malaga, El Refectorium de Santiago
Popular coffee shopsRecyclo, Café Central, La Canasta, Café de Estraperlo
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appCabify, Uber, Bolt, Taxify
Taxi price / km$1.2
Tourists / year9000000
Population574654
Mobile internet speed120 Mbps
Unemployment percentage12.5 %
Poverty percentage21.5 %
Average income / month$2100
Average cost of living / month$1400
Hotel price / night from$50
Beer price from$3.5
Coffee price from$1.7
Street food price from$4
Restaurant meal price from$12
Local currencyEUR
Power plug typesC, F
ReligionsRoman Catholicism
Spoken languagesSpanish, English, Arabic
EthnicitiesSpanish, Romani, Other European, North African
Political orientationcenter-left
Population density1697 /km²
Geographical area398.25 km²
Possible natural disastersFloods, Heatwaves, Droughts, Earthquakes (minor)
Dangerous animalsJellyfish (seasonal), Mediterranean scorpion (rare)
Locations for a nice walkMalagueta Beach, Palmeral de las Sorpresas, Alcazaba, Gibralfaro, Historic Centre
Public transportationsMetro de Málaga, Urban buses, Cercanías (commuter rail)
AirlinesIberia, Vueling, Ryanair, EasyJet
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Tetanus booster
Architecture typeMoorish, Baroque, Renaissance, Contemporary
Average beer consumption per person / year53 l
Average wine consumption per person / year22 l
Tipping cultureNot obligatory, 5-10% in restaurants appreciated
Coworking / day$12
Airbnb / month$900
1BR rent / month$650
Gym / month$30
Daily budget (backpacker)$45
Daily budget (mid-range)$120
Overview for Málaga, Spain
English proficiencyGood
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechGood
Public transportationGood
HealthcareGood
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityVery good
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityVery good
NightlifeGood
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessGood
Nature accessGood