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29 August 2025

Arrozeando

Finding the best paella in Malaga used to be a proper puzzle, but Arrozeando has settled that debate once and for all. This rice specialist in the charming Pedregalejo district transforms Spain’s most iconic dish into something rather extraordinary. While paella originated in Valencia, it has become as quintessentially Spanish as flamenco dancing, and every family guards its own secret […]

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 […]

10 April 2024

Jamones Salamanca

With over 75 years of experience, this family business is the go-to spot for Spanish products. Nestled in a cosy corner of Plaza Uncibay, the storefront at Jamones Salamanca showcases an array of meat and ham, catching the eye of passersby. Their speciality? The renowned Iberian ham, or jamón Ibérico. Crafted from pigs that are at least 50% Iberian and […]

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 […]

15 September 2021

Sweety Nails

In need of a quick fix-up for your nails? Pop into Sweety Nails, right in the city centre, in the Entorno Thyssen. If time’s of the essence, this tiny side-street salon can, more often than not, do walk-ins. This Chinese-run shop is filled with beauty products, nail polish and Oriental decorations. Added bonus – they speak English. Malaga GuruThe Malaga Guru […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

9 February 2024

MIMMA (Malaga Interactive Music Museum)

Housed within the 18th-century Palacio del Conde Navas, the Museo Interactivo de la Música de Málaga (MIMMA) is a must-visit destination for music enthusiasts and curious minds alike, offering visitors the chance to explore both musical history and architectural heritage. Located in the historic centre of Malaga, this museum boasts one of Europe’s most comprehensive private collections of musical instruments, […]