Did you know...
Málaga is the capital of Costa del Sol and of the province of Málaga, and belongs to the Andalucia region. With a population of about 570,000 people, it is the sixth largest city in Spain. Adding the suburbs, the population is more than 1 million.
Did you know...
With its location on the sunny cost, Málaga guarantees for more than 300 days of sunshine a year. In fact, Málaga enjoys the warmest winter of all metropolitan cities in Europe with more than half a million inhabitants.
ATTRACTIONS
Málaga is widely known for its great monuments and museums. If we add all the impressive buildings, beautiful parks and mountains, you will realize that Málaga is packed with things to see and do.
FOOD & WINE
Based on strong traditions and use of local products, Málaga is often referred to as the gastronomic epicenter of southern Spain. In addition to fine restaurants, you should experience at least one of the city's amazing rooftop bars. Perfect for a good lunch or a glass of wine at sunset.
PUERTO & BEACH
The area surrounding the Port of Málaga is simply stunning. You arrive along Muelle Uno, a beautiful promenade with lots of nice lounges and restaurants, and an outdoor mall. Playa La Malagueta, the beach closest to the city center, is located next to the cruise port.
SHOPPING
Málaga is often referred to as "little Barcelona", but not just because of the city beach, great attractions and good food. The old town, with countless small niche shops, as well as the main street and several modern shopping malls, make Málaga a perfect location for the shopaholics.
EVENTS
There's certainly plenty going on in Málaga. Every single month throughout the year you can experience different festivals and other cultural events. We introduce a selection of the most important annual events.
RUNNING
Málaga is a paradise for runners, with beautiful surroundings of all kinds. Mountains, beaches and roads, all within distance of your daily run. If you like to participate in organized races, there's a couple of annual events to choose from.
C&K
WEATHER & MAP
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Did you know...
The most famous personality from Málaga is definitely Pablo Picasso. Born in the heart of the historic centre, Plaza de la Merced, October 25th, 1881. The museum Casa Natal de Picasso is located in what used to be his childhood home. A statue of Picasso sits on a bench in the middle of the square. A popular place to snap a picture with the artist.
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Among the living Malagueños, the best known is probably Antonio Banderas. He spends a lot of time in Málaga, and is known for being proud of his hometown. He is a regular at the Málaga film festival and Semana Santa (the easter week), and as recently as 2019, he switched on the famous Christmas lights in the shopping street Calle Larios.
Málaga Club de Fútbol
The city's football pride were relegated from La Liga back in 2018, and further down from La Liga 2 in 2023. In the 2023/24 season Málaga competes in the third tier, Primera Federación.
The history of the club is quite interesting to say the least, with plenty of ups and downs.
