Malaga
Alcazabar fortress, tapas bars and Costa del Sol sunshine.
Overview
Malaga basks in 300 days of sunshine with a Roman theatre, an Alcazaba fortress and Picasso's birthplace, all within walking distance of the harbour. The regenerated port area buzzes with restaurants and the new Picasso Museum.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
May to June and September to October for beach weather with fewer crowds.
How to get there
Malaga Airport (AGP) is 8 km northeast with excellent connections. Madrid is 2h30 by AVE; Granada is 1h30.
Getting around
The metro runs east-west; buses cover the coast; Cercanias trains connect coastal towns; taxis and bikes are abundant.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels EUR 80-160/night; a tapas crawl EUR 12-20; a beach club day pass EUR 15-25.
Safety
Very safe; standard precautions.
Visa information
Schengen visa; EU/EEA free entry.
Internet & eSIM
Excellent 4G/5G; EU eSIMs reliable on the Costa del Sol.
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