Best things to do in Málaga
About Málaga
Malaga, Spain is the largest city on the Costa del Sol and has a typical Mediterranean climate, meaning it’s practically sunny all the time. It’s also one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to 6th century BC.
Besides its beautiful climate, Malaga’s also known as the birthplace of Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso, making this city a famous place to learn about art history. You can find more than 250 artworks of Pablo in the southern Spain galleries. The city also has a lot of cultural exhibits like art museums and architectural sites and contains famous monuments like Alcazaba.
Malaga also contains the Port of Málaga, an international seaport, that is the oldest continuously-operated port in Spain and one of the oldest in the Mediterranean
Along with the historical and artsy aspect, Malaga also is known for its adventurous activities like hiking and has excellent beaches, shopping and cuisine, and other hidden gems.
What You Need to Know
Desert wine
Gazpachuelo soup
Paella
Urban areas – 50 km/h
Rural roads – 90 km/h
Highway – 120 km/h
How to Get There
By plane
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport – Domestic and international flights
By train
Malaga – María Zambrano – Train Station
By ferry
Málaga Ferry Port – Routes from/to Marocco and other destinations
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When is the Best Time to Visit
Málaga has a pleasant and blessed Mediterranean climate. That means it doesn’t get cold in winter and offer bearable temperatures. Generally, it remains warm in spring, summer, and autumn. The months from April to September are the best to visit the city. The temperatures remain between 17 °C (63 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) even if it is summer.
You can enjoy occasional thunderstorms and rain in July and August. The weather cools down at nights, offering a perfect atmosphere to wander around the city. You can take a stroll on the King Pathway, one of the popular activities of tourists in summer. The famous beach “Playa de la Malagueta” is also crowded during spring and summer. Many people book a sunbed to enjoy building sandcastles and beach-read.
The longer days, pleasant weather and tons of cool outdoor activities make Málaga a perfect destination for the spring holidays.