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Things to do in Málaga
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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The Alcazaba and Gibralfaro
A Moorish fortress of terraced gardens, and the castle on the hill for the view over the port. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMonument2 hr 30 min≈ €6best in the morning
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The Picasso Museum
In the city where he was born, two hundred works donated by his family. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMuseum2 hr≈ €12best in the afternoon
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Atarazanas market
A huge stained-glass window above the fish stalls, and fried fish at the counter.
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €12best in the morning
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The Caminito del Rey
A walkway clinging a hundred meters above a gorge — book well in advance. On Wikipedia (in French)
Adventure and sportsNature6 hr≈ €10takes the whole day
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Ronda and its bridge
A town perched on a cliff, split in two by a hundred-meter ravine and a bridge. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMonument8 hr≈ €15takes the whole day
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La Malagueta and its espetos
Sand right in the center, and skewered sardines grilled over embers in old boats.
RelaxationBeach3 hr≈ €10best in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Málaga: in April, May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 °C / 64 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 5 |
| February | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 4 |
| March | 20 °C / 68 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 12 |
| April ideal | 23 °C / 73 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 4 |
| May ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 5 |
| June ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 3 |
| July | 32 °C / 90 °F | 23 °C / 73 °F | 1 |
| August | 32 °C / 90 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | 1 |
| September ideal | 28 °C / 82 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 4 |
| October ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 17 °C / 63 °F | 8 |
| November | 21 °C / 70 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 4 |
| December | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 7 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €95
- Comfort
- €180
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Bus
- 140 kg
- Plane
- 540 kg
By coach rather than by plane: 400 kg less CO₂e per person (4 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Spain
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Málaga
- Granada Spain, 89 km
- Córdoba Spain, 130 km
- Seville Spain, 160 km
- Tangier Morocco, 170 km
- Chefchaouen Morocco, 190 km
- Fez Morocco, 310 km