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31 October 2023

Getting the bus in Malaga city

Getting around Malaga by bus is easy. Empresa Malagueña de Transportes (EMT) boasts an extensive bus network that is very reliable and safe to use. Most areas in the city are reachable by a single bus from the Alameda, the main boulevard at the bottom of Calle Larios. Paying for the bus in Malaga If you’re in Malaga for a short […]

25 July 2025

How to get to Malaga city centre from the airport

The airport transfer is always the worst part of any trip, isn’t it? Luckily there is no shortage of options to get you from the Costa del Sol’s international airport to Malaga city centre. Trains to Malaga from the airport The Renfe Cercanías is the cheapest and quickest way to get between the airport and the city (from 1.80€ one […]

29 June 2025

Nudist beaches in Malaga province

The Costa del Sol isn’t just about chiringuitos and sangria – it’s also home to some of Spain’s most liberating naturist beaches where you can embrace your birthday suit in spectacular Andalusian surroundings. According to the Spanish Naturist Federation, there are seven official nudist beaches in Malaga province, though plenty of unofficial spots exist for those seeking textile-free tranquillity. Whether […]

29 August 2025

Taberna Uvedoble

Tucked away among the souvenir shops selling plastic bulls and black-and-white postcards near Malaga’s Roman Theatre, Taberna Uvedoble (Spanish for the letter W) represents everything brilliant about modern Andalusian dining. Chef Willie Orellana visits Atarazanas market every morning to source the freshest seasonal produce from local vendors who’ve been sharing their wisdom for generations. This tiny, bustling tapas bar draws […]

29 August 2025

Restaurante Vino Mío

Nestled in the heart of Malaga’s historic centre, Vino Mío has been delighting diners with contemporary cuisine since 2003, earning its stripes as a proper fixture on the city’s restaurant scene. The restaurant boasts front-row seats to the illuminated Cervantes theatre, making it an ideal spot for pre- or post-show dining when you’re catching a performance. Under new management since […]

9 February 2024

Museo del Vino (Wine Museum)

Located just off Calle Carretería, the Museo del Vino offers visitors a comprehensive look into the region’s esteemed wine heritage. Since its opening in 2008 within the historic Palacio de Biedmas, the museum has attracted a steady stream of wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, from grape cultivation to bottling. Through its […]

28 June 2025

What’s the weather like in Malaga?

It should come as no surprise that one of the main reasons people flock to Malaga and the south of Spain is the absolutely glorious weather. The Costa del Sol (literally ‘Coast of the Sun’) has attracted mass tourism ever since the 1950s precisely because, as its name rather obviously suggests, it basks in sunshine practically all year round. While […]

8 February 2024

Accessing free public healthcare in Andalucía

The public health system in Spain often ranks among the world’s best. Known for its universality, it provides free-at-the-point-of-use healthcare (for most services) to all residents, regardless of their income level or employment status. Funded through taxes and social security contributions, the system offers comprehensive coverage, including primary care, specialist services, hospital care and prescription drugs. Health centres and hospitals […]

31 October 2023

Teatro Echegaray

The smaller of Malaga’s two grand theatres, after the Teatro Cervantes, the Teatro Echegaray is tucked away on the street of the same name, right in the heart of the historic centre. Seventy-seven years after it originally opened as a cinema, the Teatro Echegaray was meticulously refurbished and transformed into a theatre at the start of the 21st century, reopening […]

29 August 2025

Er Pichi de Cái

This charming Cadiz-style restaurant chain has taken Malaga by storm, expanding from one humble taberna (traditional Spanish tavern) in Huelin to seven locations across the city in just three years. The original Er Pichi de Cái opened in the coastal Huelin neighbourhood, where locals first fell in love with its authentic Andalusian atmosphere and exceptional seafood dishes. Since then, the enthusiastic […]