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A permanent Malaga resident since 2014, having first fallen in love with the city on his Erasmus year. After working for many years in local expat media, Daryl gained expert knowledge in life from the perspective of foreign residents and decided to co-found Malaga Guru in 2016.
If you visit Malaga during Semana Santa you might see a familiar figure among the rows of penitents. Each Palm Sunday, actor Antonio Banderas takes part in one of Malaga’s longest‑standing traditions. He does so not as a tourist but as an active member of a local brotherhood. Semana Santa in Malaga combines deep local devotion with elaborate processions of floats
Every Holy Wednesday during Malaga’s famous Semana Santa, something remarkable happens that most tourists witnessing the processions know nothing about. As tens of thousands of visitors photograph the elaborate floats and hooded penitents winding through the city streets, one prisoner is walking out of jail early. It sounds like fiction, but this almost 300-year-old tradition is very real and uniquely
You don’t have to walk far from the Picasso Museum to find Plaza de la Merced, a romantic square in the heart of Malaga’s old town in which the man himself, Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, was born in 1881. Today, the square houses both the Picasso Foundation and, at number 15, on the north side, the Birthplace Museum (Casa Natal).
Casa Aranda is one of Malaga’s ‘churrerÃas’ par excellence. (Frespañol anyone?!) Established almost 100 years ago, this historic café has two branches in the historic centre, both relatively close to each other. The combination of exceptional quality, prime location and prices that won’t make tourists weep means Casa Aranda remains a firm favourite with local people all these decades later. What
The Colección del Vidrio y Cristal de Málaga ranks among Malaga’s most enchanting hidden treasures. This private glass museum houses more than 3,000 exquisite pieces, each celebrating artisanal glassmaking techniques from centuries past. Many of these traditional methods have sadly disappeared from modern practice. In fact, according to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, traditional glassmaking is an endangered craft worldwide.
The Museo Carmen Thyssen Málaga ranks among Malaga’s most visited cultural attractions. Since opening its doors in 2011, this museum has showcased one of Spain’s finest collections of Spanish and Andalusian painting. Spanning from the early 19th century through to the modern period of the 20th century, you’ll encounter works by masters including JoaquÃn Sorolla, Julio Romero de Torres and
In 2015, the Colección del Museo Ruso, a branch of the Russian State Museum of Saint Petersburg, chose Malaga as its first European branch outside Russia. Located in the historic Tabacalera complex in western Malaga, it quickly became one of the city’s most talked-about cultural attractions. It showcased major works of Russian art on loan from Saint Petersburg. It welcomed over
It’s difficult to find anything like the Museo del Automóvil y la Moda (Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum). This extraordinary private collection spans 6,000 square metres of exhibition space and showcases almost 100 beautifully restored, exclusive vehicles. Some of these classic cars date back to the 19th century and feature luxurious details such as ostrich and mink fur upholstery, precious
Plaza Mayor was already enormous, but now, thanks to the addition of the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, even the most serious shopaholic couldn’t ask for more. This out-of-town shopping and leisure complex is the biggest in Malaga city and is close to both the airport and Guadalmar, a coastal neighbourhood to the west of the city. Plaza Mayor is a mostly
The Malaga CercanÃas train service provides an efficient way to explore the Costa del Sol and surrounding areas. This 70-kilometre network connects Malaga city centre to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport and various major towns in the province, such as Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola. It has two lines (C-1 and C-2) and 24 operational stations. C-1: Malaga – Airport – Fuengirola
Anyone who has been to AndalucÃa will have heard about the Feria de Málaga, the largest summer fair in southern Europe. Officially known as the Feria de Agosto, Malaga fair is the city’s biggest annual festival. It’s a week-long celebration in mid-August full of music, dancing, food, drink and traditional Andalusian culture. It commemorates the Catholic Monarchs’ entry into Malaga
If you’re craving authentic Korean cuisine in Malaga, look no further than Chingu! With a diverse menu, authentic flavours and a modern yet cosy ambience, your server will take you on a culinary journey through the flavours of Korea (if you dare!) At Chingu, they serve a wide array of dishes that showcase the true essence of Korean cuisine, from
