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2 February 2023

Bart Eichhorn

What to do in Málaga?

Our favorite city in Andalusia is Málaga. With its beautiful historic buildings, hundreds of good restaurants and a very nice vibe, the perfect city to visit for a day or two. Enjoy the beautiful beaches with its chiringuitos or one of the many tapas restaurants in the old center

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Our favorite city to escape from Marbella once in a while and experience another vibe. Are you looking for a nice weekend away in the sun or a day trip to Málaga from Marbella, then this city has everything to offer. On every corner of the street you will find a nice restaurant where you can eat well for not too much money.

If you go to Málaga, we recommend not to go to Málaga in the summer months, because it is very hot. This city has more than 300 sunny days, so we recommend you to go to this beautiful place in the other seasons. For example Christmas is amazing with all the lights in the streets. In this blog you will find a lot of interesting information if you want to make a nice trip to this city, such as the history, climate, sights, bike rental, hotels, restaurants, hiking routes and shopping places.

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About the City

Málaga is the sixth largest city in Spain and the 2nd most populous city in the Southern region. Away from its dazzling beaches, warm climate, and bustling tourism sector, this seaside paradise is steeped in history.

Málaga is one of the world’s oldest cities, tracing back to the Phoenicians. History has it that the Phoenicians named it Malaka (meaning salt) around 770 BC after the fact that they were actively salting fish at the harbor.

Today, Málaga is a vibrant and lively city that ranks among the top tourist destinations in Europe thanks to its rich historical heritage. Despite being loaded with ancient history, Málaga is brimming with youthful energy while proudly acknowledging its multi-layered past.

The city boasts a Spanish-to-the-core bar and clubbing scene popular with tourists and locals. The food culture covers everything from tatty fish shacks in the food market to charming tapas bars and Michelin-star restaurants.

Come to Málaga for the tasty tapas and sweet local wine and punctuate your day with visits to historical attractions dating back to the 1st century. Málaga is a city that’s constantly re-inventing itself without compromising its rich historical heritage.

The beautiful city of Malaga

About the Climate

As a city by the Mediterranean, Málaga enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate. The summers are long, hot, and dry, while the winters are mild. The city enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year, making it the perfect destination for a sunny beach vacation.

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The spring season lasts from March to May and offers increasing hours of sunshine and gradually warm weather. Summer lasts from June to August, and the heat might be unbearable. The Autumn season lasts from September to November and is hot and sunny. December to February is winter, but there's an average of five hours of sunshine daily. January is the coldest month, characterized by low temperatures and cold, humid sea winds.

About the Culture

Málaga is a coastal city steeped in Spain's cultural history and features some of the oldest structural buildings in the world.

Cathedral

Málaga Cathedral dates back to the 14th century. It was built for 150 years, between 1528 and 1782, and features a mix of renaissance and baroque architectural influences.

The façade comprises grand arches, stone reliefs that depict saints, and column pilasters. The northern tower stands 84 meters high, but the southern tower was never built. A plaque states that the funds were diverted to help America gain independence.

Castillo de Gibralfaro

Castillo de Gibralfaro is Málaga's second historic fortress. The majestic, towering fortress dates back to the 10th century but was later expanded in the 14th century.

The Moorish rulers built the hilltop fortress to protect the city from invaders, and it also doubled as a lighthouse for ships entering the Málaga harbor. It comprises eight towers, beautiful gardens, a café, and a small museum, and offers sweeping views of the Málaga and the port.

The castle was the scene of the 1487 pivotal siege that forever changed Spain's history. The catholic monarchs laid a 3-month siege that forced the Moors to surrender after running out of food.

La Concepción

La Concepción is a lavish botanical garden spread across 55 hectares from the 17th century. It was established by the Marquises of Casa Loring in 1850 and quickly became the heartbeat of Málaga's social life.

The English-styled garden comprises a gigantic collection of more than 25,000 plants, including tropical and subtropical plants drawn from across the globe. The 3.5-hectare Historic Garden, established in 1850, is the oldest part of the English garden. It's a lavish affair with streams, waterfalls, greenhouses, fountains, historical gardens, and 3,000 plant species.

The Málaga City Council acquired the garden from the original owners in 1990 to facilitate preservation, research, and education.

La Alcazaba

La Alcazaba is an imposing Moorish palace and fortress dating back to the 8th century. It's one of Málaga's historical landmarks, as the castle was home to the Moorish royalty and later to the Catholic monarchs. The Moors first built the palace in the 8th century and spent the next five centuries building a fortress to protect it. The fort's towering walls protected the Moorish royalty who lived in the inner palace for hundreds of years. Their rule ended when the catholic monarchs conquered them in 1487.

The fortress comprises an outer and inner citadel, protected by two towering walls. The outer section contains a stunning garden with vines, bright flowering bougainvillea flowers, and sweet-scented citrus trees.

It's also adorned with beautiful gateways and fountains built by the Moors using old roman columns. The palace lies behind the second set of walls and comprises a stately dwelling on three immaculate courtyard gardens. Roman Theater Also known as the Teatro Romano de Málaga, the Roman Theater is Málaga's oldest monument. Caesar Augusts, the first Roman emperor in the 1st century, built the theatre. The Romans used the theatre for about 300 years before abandoning it. During their rule, the Moors used its building materials to construct La Alzacaba.

The theatre remained hidden and was rediscovered in 1951 during a construction project. Several tiers of the 16-meter-high spectator circle remain intact. The theatre is open to the public six days a week but is closed on Mondays. Easter in Málaga Easter is a special time in Málaga characterized by colorful, weeklong celebrations. Popularly known as Holy Week, Easter in Málaga feature long, solemn Easter parades. The local brotherhoods organize processions around carrying Tronos, gigantic thrones carried by more than 200 members. Members of the brotherhoods accompany thrones creating colorful processions that last several hours. The crowded streets, the smell of burning incense and fresh flowers, and people singing and cheering make Easter in Málaga a memorable experience.

Roman Theater

Also known as the Teatro Romano de Málaga, the Roman Theater is Málaga's oldest monument. Caesar Augusts, the first Roman emperor in the 1st century, built the theatre.

The Romans used the theatre for about 300 years before abandoning it. During their rule, the Moors used its building materials to construct La Alzacaba.

Easter is a special time in Málaga characterized by colorful, weeklong celebrations. Popularly known as Holy Week, Easter in Málaga feature long, solemn Easter parades. The local brotherhoods organize processions around carrying Tronos, gigantic thrones carried by more than 200 members. Members of the brotherhoods accompany thrones creating colourful processions that last several hours. The crowded streets, the smell of burning incense and fresh flowers, and people singing and cheering make Easter in Málaga a memorable experience.

Christmas in Málaga

The Christmas season triggers a series of colorful celebrations that take over the entire city. The festivities kick off on 25th November and run until 5th January. The city's Christmas lights are the hallmark of Christmas in Málaga. Hundreds of people throng Larios Street, waiting for them to turn on to commence the festive period.

Every street corner in Málaga is characterized by wickerwork figures, Christmas trees, and boatloads of poinsettias joining the spectacular Nativity scenes dotting the landscape. Captivating lights, daily musical performances, and Christmas markets take over the streets. Delightful street squares invite people to sample traditional sweets, including turron, Marzipan, mantecados, and borrchuelos.

Museo de Málaga

Museo de Málaga is a state-owned museum housed in the impressive Palacio de la Aduana. It carries collections from the former Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes and Museo Arqueologico Provincial. The Museo measures 18,000 square meters and is divided into eight rooms.

Archaeology makes up the bulk of the museum's collection. There are more than 15,000 archeological collections displayed in the first five rooms. Notable archaeological pieces include Thoracata, Busto Femenino, and prehistoric pieces such as the Neandertal, a Neanderthal jawbone. The fine art collection has more than 2,000 pieces displayed in the remaining three rooms. It covers the early art collections by famous artists from the 16th and 17th centuries.

It also carries artistic works from famous Spanish painters, including Pablo Picasso, Enrique Simonet, Franz Marc, and Leon Bonnat.

Discover the City

While Málaga is a relatively small coastal city, it’s teeming with delightful attractions. Running through these attractions can easily take an entire day. Renting a bike or a segway can help you maximize your time and savor every moment.

Rent a Bike

Málaga is one of the most bike-friendly cities on the Costa del Sol. The city is almost flat, boasts miles of brightly painted cycling tracks, and offers plenty of bike parking zones. Hiring a bike allows you to explore the east and west end of the city, the seafront, and the Gudalhorce River Natural reserve.

You can hire a standard bike, a race bike, or choose an electric model for your riding convenience. Cyclemalaga.com provides exceptional biking hiring services and offers a bespoke delivery service. Some hotels also provide bike rental services in Málaga.

Bike Tours

Signing up for a bike tour is a brilliant way to explore Málaga while getting your exercise for the day. Bike tours allow for a leisurely tour of Málaga's hotspots spread between the historical, religious, architectural, cultural, and more.

It's a great way to socialize with fellow vacationers while learning and seeing more of this historic city. Bike tours are a family-friendly activity. The entire group cycles at a relaxed pace, so there's no pressure to keep up, even for the fledging riders.

Rent a Step

Renting a step or an e-scooter is an excellent way to explore the seaside city of Málaga without breaking a sweat. Anyone can ride this handy gizmo as there are no minimum age or driver’s license requirements. Part steps are found in various locations across the city center for your riding convenience.

You need to download an app to use the part step. Use the app to find the nearest part step location, unlock the scooter, and start riding. Renting a step from the service providers, including Bird, Voi Link, Lime, and Dott, costs €0.15 to €0.20 a minute. After your sightseeing adventure, you only need to park the step in a designated area, end the ride, and pay for it.

City Tour with a Guide

Signing up for a tour around Málaga provides the perfect opportunity to explore its best attractions minus the hassle of planning the routes. Most city tours will take you through the top tourist spots, including the Roman

Theater and Alcazaba

Sign up for a tapas and wine tour and explore the best wine cellars and taverns where you can sample authentic homemade tapas.

Travel to Málaga

Traveling to Málaga from a different country or town is easy and convenient. The airport is close to the city so you can fly directly to the seaside town. Popular ways to travel to Málaga from the neighboring villages include renting a car or by taxi.

Málaga Airport

Málaga airport is conveniently located six kilometers from the city and is the 4th largest airport in Spain. It's just off the N-340 and the new AP-7 toll road running to Estepona.

The full-service airport accommodates international flights from various countries as a gateway to one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The airport is readily accessible by car, train, taxi, and bus.

Car Rental

Renting a car offers you matchless travel convenience when visiting Málaga. Car rental services put various vehicles at your disposal whenever you need to hire a car. Most car hire companies in Málaga offer long-term and short-term car rental services.

Taxi

Málaga has a well-developed taxi system to help visitors get around the city and its environs. You can choose between traditional taxi cabs, Uber or Bolt.

Taxis are a convenient way to get around Málaga, especially during peak hours when the trains are fully booked and crowded. The skillful taxi drivers are highly skilled in negotiating traffic gridlock. They will get you to your destination in comfort and style.

Málaga Fresh Food Markets

Malaguenos love their food and readily whip up a delicious spread in their kitchens. Unsurprisingly, the city boasts some of the finest fresh food markets on the Costa del Sol. Traders in these markets sell everything from the finest organic produce to the freshest fish and seafood in Andalusia. Fittingly, these markets are great for grocery shopping, sightseeing, or grabbing tasty tapas and cold beer.

Atarazanas, Málaga's grandest fresh food market, dates back to the 14th century and features an enormous Moorish-styled entrance and a stained glass façade. It's renowned for its fresh fish, which you can also enjoy freshly made and served with a juicy lemon wedge in the nearby tapas bars.

Mercardo de la Merced, in the heart of Málaga's old town, offers everything from fresh fish to cured hams and organic vegetables to sushi stalls and designer tapas bars.

Mercado de Salamanca is the city's premier fresh food market offering the choicest fresh meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables. The market is happily chaotic, and the vendors are noisy and highly persuasive.

Mercado El Carmen is home to the best seafood and fish stalls and is sieged by fashionable tapas bars.

Restaurants

Málaga's culinary scene runs from family-run restaurants serving tasty local specialties to tapas joints, Michelin-star restaurants, and everything in between.

Tapas Bar

Eating tapas is an art, and Málaga has some of the best tapas joints in the Costa del Sol to help you polish this art form. Meson Mariano, La Recova, Uvedoble, El Tapeo de Cervantes, and Marisqueria Casa Vicente will take you on an unforgettable tapas experience.

Lunch

Lunch is a special meal time for the Spaniards. After a sumptuous lunch, with time allowing, most Malaguenas will take a three-hour siesta during the hot summer months. Start with some tapas before ordering your main meal for the best experience when grabbing lunch in Málaga.

With its Spanish tapas, fused Latin American specialties, and freshly-made fruit cocktails, Andino Gastrobar is an excellent lunch place in the heart of Málaga. Casaamigos is the perfect lunch spot for hearty meals with friends—it's right there in the name. Savor appetizers, meat, and fish dishes with a curious spin on the large outdoor terrace.

Restaurante Picasso is a meat lovers' haven and offers sumptuous meat dishes from across the globe. You can polish your meal with a round of chupitos or house wine to aid digestion.

Dinner

Dinner is an elaborate affair in Málaga, and the average Malagueno will have dinner between 9 and 11 pm. Since the seaside city has a robust dining-out culture, you have plenty of dining options.

The choice ranges from delightful tapas joints to fine dining in high-end and upscale restaurants.

Beluga: Chef Dante combines ingenuity, prime ingredients, and elaborate plating techniques to create sumptuous, mouthwatering dishes. The restaurant serves delightful savory Mediterranean dishes with a hint of contemporary flavors. It's famous for its delicious rice dishes, seafood, fresh fish, lovely ambiance, and friendly staff.

Ta-kumi: The Japanese restaurant serves wonderfully cooked salmon sashimi, nigiri, and eel. The chefs combine the best of Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine to deliver an exotic gastronomic experience.

Cavala: Cavala combines flavor blends, creativity, and artful presentation to deliver an exceptional dining experience. A thoughtful starter menu allows you to sample the menu offerings before placing your order.

La Taberna by mike Palmer: The rustic taberna is found within an equestrian club and serves an updated traditional Spanish cuisine cooked to perfection. They carry an extensive wine list, and their taters and beef steaks will leave you craving more.

Palodu: The intimate, minimalist restaurant uses high-quality ingredients to deliver a delicious feast bursting with flavor and creativity.

Candado golf: The restaurant delivers a fine dining experience, and the menu features more than 20 rice dishes, including paella and fish soup with lobster. The beautiful views heighten the dining experience while giving it an intimate feel.

Drinks

Málaga's overly warm weather will make you create a tall cooling drink after spending a while outdoors. Naturally, the seaside city doesn't disappoint and delivers a range of drinks that cut across the board.

You have a variety of freshly squeezed fruit juices and non-alcoholic punches for the young ones.

The alcoholic thoroughfare covers the entire spectrum, from locally made wines to high-end wines, champagne, and signature cocktails.

Talented baristas offer up to nine different flavors to start your day on a high note. Tinto de Verano, part sprite and red wine poured on ice, will keep you cool anytime.

Be sure to try the Málaga sweet wine, renowned for its sweet liqueur flavor, and the Sangria, which delivers the best combo of wine and fresh fruits.

Michelin Star Restaurants

Málaga is home to two Michelin Star restaurants and 1 bibigroumant restaurant that will take you on a spellbinding gastronomic adventure. A bibigroumant restaurant delivers a Michelin Star dining experience minus the high price tag.

La Cosmo: La Cosmo is a Málaga’s only bibigroumant restaurant and delivers the best bang for your vacation bucks. Chef Dani Carnero combines fluid cooking concepts to deliver authentic Spanish cuisine and revive maritime-inspired flavors that will send your tastebuds into overdrive.

Kaleja: Chef Dani Carnero uses a wood fired-grill to add a subtle smoke aroma, creating a uniquely delicious cuisine that will leave your tastebuds tingling. Two tasting menus—Gran Menu Memoria and Memoria—let you sample the colorful dishes oozing robust flavors so you can make a perfect choice.

José Carlos García: Chef Jose Carlos Garcia takes you on a culinary adventure that combines impressive technical skills with fresh, local produce to showcase authentic malagueno flavors. Pick between two exclusive tasting menus and dine with style while overlooking the Mediterranean.

Visit the Beaches Restaurants

You'll find the best beach restaurants in Pedregalejo, Málaga's oldest fishing neighborhood. These rows of restaurants offer the freshest fish and seafood on the Costa de Sol. The thoroughfare includes shellfish, clams, mussels, prawns, crayfish, and langoustines.

Taking a taxi is the best option when visiting the beaches in Málaga. Parking spaces are hard to come by and you’d want to waste precious time driving around looking for one.

Grab a seat and watch the skilled cooks grill salted sardines over the open fire, or boil your seafood with water and a slice of lemon. Enjoy some hot and cold tapas and a glass of wine while you wait on your sumptuous order. The best beach restaurants in Málaga include Maricuchi, El Caleno, Hermanos Munoz, El Lirio, and El Cabra.

Restaurante El Caleno stands a cut above the rest with a thoroughfare spread across Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines. The spacious outdoor seating offers splendid sea views as you sample their delicious offerings. You're in for a mouthwatering treat from perfectly fried fish to gambas a la plancha, coquinas to roasted red pepper salad.

The EL Balneario on the historic La Banos del Carmen beach is a hit in Málaga's social scene. It boasts an exquisite wine, beverage, and cocktail menu. The gentle breeze, the sunny rays, and the sound of the sea complements any perfectly chilled drink in your glass.

Parque Balneario, just 30 meters from the beach, is a nice place to watch the sunset. Grab your favorite cocktail, watch the golden rays, and social with the locals who frequent the posh beachfront restaurant.

Beach Clubs

Málaga's beach clubs cut across the board to provide a personalized experience to varying tastes and preferences. Some clubs offer a vibrant party scene with booming music and top DJs all day by the beach. Others provide a high-end beach experience with a delicious thoroughfare and flowing sumptuous cocktails.

Max Beach Club on the Riviera del sol combines spectacular ocean views, world-class cuisine, flowing drinks, and the best music to create vibrant party scene.

You'll love the Kokun Ocean Club if you love partying by the sea. Grab a hammock or a beach chair and pulsate to the best music by the top DJs, and you might rub shoulders with a world-famous movie star.

Other beach clubs with superb beach views and lively ambiance during the day you will find near Marbella, such as La Plaga Casanis, NOSSO Summer Club, Siroko Beach, Ocean club, and Nikki Beach.

Where to Stay in Málaga

Málaga strikes the delicate balance between the glamorous Mediterranean and relaxed southern lifestyle.

The city comprises various neighborhoods, and some are specially rehabilitated to accommodate the needs of visiting tourists. Picking the right community during your Málaga visit can enhance your holiday experience.

Calle Larios, Centro, Maria Zambrano, Cuidad Jardin, Pedregalejo, La Malagueta, and El Palo are the best places to stay in Málaga.

They'll keep you need the sandy beaches while offering a bevy of attractions and amenities. The accommodations range from cozy Bed & Breakfasts to boutique hotels to 5-star hotels.

Hotels

Málaga offers a scintillating selection of luxury hotels that cater to eclectic tastes. Whether you're taking a solo trip or vacationing with toddlers, teens, parents, or even grandparents, there's a cozy hotel for you.

Checking into 4-star-rated hotels such as Vincci Larios Diez, Soho Boutique Equitativa, or Palacio Solecio guarantees an excellent beach holiday.

You can also ramp up the luxury by checking into a 5-star hotel, including Only You, Vincci Seleccion, and Gran Hotel Miramar.

B&B

Bed & Breakfast inns are the perfect holiday accommodation if you wish to escape the tourist hordes. The small, locally-owned establishments offer unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture.

They create a homely environment where you can interact with the owners and learn about the culture while enjoying the local cuisine.

Besides the tasty, homemade breakfast, B&B proprietors are a treasure trove of information. They'll direct you to the best attractions, offer helpful advice, or organize scheduled activities.

They can recommend the best restaurants, clubs, and beaches and help you maximize every moment of your beach vacation.

Villa Antumalal is a hidden gem on the hills overlooking the city with sweeping sea views and mouthwatering dishes.

La Casa Azul, Casa la Alegria, and Casa Eden lend an authentic Spanish feel to your stay in Málaga.

Hiking Routes

Málaga's strategic location provides a limitless choice of outdoor activities during your vacation. Besides the beautiful sandy beaches and the glassy sea, Málaga's diverse landscape offers plenty of hiking terrain.

Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned pro, or hiking with the kids, the expansive Andalusian landscape has something for you. The most popular hiking routes in Málaga include:

La Rahige
Mt Gribalfaro
Sendero Torrijos
Parque del Morlaco
Mount San Antón
Pico del Cielo, Alhama
Guadalhorce Footbridge, Málaga
Roman Theatre, Acinipo
Wolf’s Glen, Torremolinos
El Torcal, Antquera

Caminito del Ray

Caminito del Ray is a one-of-a-kind suspended aerial passage that will have you walking a natural cliff face. The spectacular 7.7-kilometer path is your chance to walk on a death-defying walkway without endangering your life.

It will have you trekking over a suspended walkway, hanging over 100 meters on a steep cliff face. The hike takes you through a spectacular gorge by the river Guadalhorce, whose walls tower over 700 meters high.

The walk may send your heart pounding, but the view will leave you speechless. Once taunted as the most dangerous path in the world, it has since been restored to its former glory.

Walking down this one-way path is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget.
Caminito del Rey is an incredible engineering feat dating back to the early 20th century. It was built to connect the Gaitanejo and El Choro waterfalls and providers maintenance workers with faster access to the Conde de Gaudalhorce dam.

King Alfonso XIII officially commissioned the walkway in 1921 by walking the entire path. The feat cemented Caminito del Rey – Spanish for "the King's little walk. You can only walk down this walkway for safety purposes.

The hike begins at the town of Ardales, terminates in Alora, and takes 3 to 4 hours. A shuttle service runs between Alora and Ardales, making the return leg easy and comfortable.

Shopping

Málaga is the ultimate shoppers' paradise as the shopping outlets range from artisanal markets to high-end malls brimming with brands such as Zara, . Thera are a few big department stores in Málaga like:Larios Centro and El Cort Ingles.

If you are looking for the famous designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès or Dior then you need to visit Puerto Banús.

The luxury marina is part of the affluent places along the Costa del Sol, including the Golden Mile and Marbella. Puerto Banus hosts the largest Corte Ingles department store in the entire country.

Whether you're looking to spruce up your wardrobe or your entire house with high-end furniture and electronics, El Corte Ingles Puerto Banús puts everything within reach. If you love designer anything—shoes, perfume, bags, belts, dresses, jewelry—you'll find your favorite designer brand here.

Nightlife (Clubbing)

Málaga is a city that doesn't sleep, so you're guaranteed a thriving nightlife during your stay in this vibrant port town.

Málaga delivers a wild nightlife with an upscale vibe thanks to its diverse selection of high-end nightclubs.

Like most of southern Spain, Málaga has a unique and characteristic nightlife. Málaga clubbing scene usually comes alive after midnight. Revelers often kick off the night out by pre-drinking at home and then heading out to the trendy tapas bars, taverns, and wine cellars.

Come midnight, and it's time to hit the nightclubs for a wild night out. The most exclusive nightclubs in Málaga deliver a lush, beautiful ambiance, hip crowds, great music, and flowing drinks.

International DJs will keep you dancing all night as you sip on world-famous drinks and cocktails.

With its characteristic boat-shaped bar and crowd capacity of 1800, Pacha Costa del Sol is among the best and biggest nightclubs in Málaga.

Enjoy a fancy cocktail while listing to deep house and lounge music.

Bubbles is an excellent nightclub if you prefer chill and laid-back music. The playlist spans Spanish and international music, R&B, salsa, and live music. Every Wednesday is a salsa night to let you show off your refined moves.

Velvet is a vibrant nightclub perched between Picasso and Thyssen museums. It doubles as a concert hall and offers live music.

Head to the Siempre Asi, a trendy Latino nightclub in the center of Málaga, and dance the night away. The fancy cocktails will have you dancing and grooving to the upbeat music all night.

Other popular nightclubs in Málaga include Sala Gold, Project 13, Kritikal Crew, and Malafama.

Spa

Health, wellness, and a chance to disconnect and revitalize are the primary drivers of taking a beach holiday. Málaga, with its deep Moorish roots, provides a world-class spa experience to help you safeguard your health and wellness.

The spas in Málaga range from spas and wellness centers to unique Arab and Turkish baths. Book a session, have a wholesome experience and pamper your body, mind, and spirit.

Each session is guaranteed to leave you feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to maximize your beach vacation.

Málaga's indulgent spa experience includes steam rooms, saunas, hydrotherapy pools, and more. These offerings work together, creating an exotic beauty and purification ritual that speaks to your soul and revitalizes your body and mind.

Treat yourself to a massage session—Swedish, deep tissue, shiatsu, Thai, and more—and have a professional masseuse knead the knots and pains away.

Stop by Hamman Al Andalus and reap the purification benefits of ancient Arabs baths. The bathhouse offers a series of five baths with different water temperatures, relaxation rooms, steam rooms, and different types of massages.

El Hamman Open Space & Spa combines the best Hamman concepts and conventional spa treatments for a wholesome experience.

Palacete de Málaga offers private spa rooms, heated swimming pools, a sauna, sequential showers, and beauty treatment rooms.

The Gran Hotel Miramar boasts an exclusive one-of-a-kind luxury spa and a wellness center for your sensory well-being.

The two-story center features heated pools, hammams, a Finnish sauna, sensation showers, and ice fountains.

Other exotic offerings include Turkish baths, hot stone rooms, and private saunas.

Golf Courses

Gentle sea breezes, 300 days of sunshine, warm weather, and spectacular views make Málaga an ideal golfing holiday destination.

But that's not all—the seaside city is home to the best golfing course on the Costa del Sol.

The golf courses range from no-frills to world-class golf courses in exclusive members' clubs.

Whether you're a seasoned pro, a golfing enthusiast, or a beginner, you'll find a golf course that suits your needs in Málaga.

El Candado is a family-friendly 9-hole golf course to the East of Málaga City. The member's club offers teeing lessons to beginners, and you can enroll your little ones in the kid's academy.

Guadalhorce Club de Golf is one of the grandest golf courses in Málaga. The famous Miguel Angel Jimenez, an honorary club member, redesigned the greens of this 18-hole course.

It also features a 9-hole par-3 course and a practice course with a putting green, two tee lines, and a putting area.

Parador del Golf is an 18-hole golf course with an open and level terrain broken up by several lakes.

It sits on the shores of the Mediterranean and boasts a golf academy to help you learn the game or improve your swing.

The Torrequebrada Golf course offers 18 holes and is fondly known as the golf's Picasso.

Jose Gancedo designed the course to include lakes, subtropical plants, sweeping ocean views, and holes that push your golfing skills to the limit.
Other popular golf courses in Málaga include Lauro, Anoreta, Baviera, and Alhaurin.

Rent a Yacht

Walking on the sandy beaches in Málaga gives you a taste of the Mediterranean, but hiring a yacht lets you experience the sea firsthand. Rent a yacht in Marbella, sail beyond the horizon, and enjoy what the glassy sea offers.

Málaga has many yachts and other boats to help you take to the open waters in luxury and style. Yachts come in various shapes, makes, sizes, and models to suit your sailing needs.

You can hire a small yacht with friends and families and have the time of your life in the open sea.

You can also band together with other vacationers and hire a luxury yacht for the day. Drop an anchor in the high seas and order a boat service from a beach resort on the Costa del Sol.

Most luxury resorts offer boat services covering foods and drinks to revelers partying in the Mediterranean.

If you prefer something more relaxed, you can hire a private luxury sailing yacht and enjoy an idyllic time at sea.

A sailing yacht can hold up to 12 people and is manned by a professional skipper. Gather your friends and family, chart a route and duration and have a blast in the sea.

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