Getting around
A look at all of the ways you can navigate your way around the Malaga city area
Malaga’s Low Emissions Zone (ZBE)
On 30 November 2024, Malaga became one of the latest Andalusian cities to introduce a zona de bajas emisiones (low emissions zone) when its ZBE came into force. The ZBE is part of Spain’s broader commitment to improving air quality under the 2021 Climate Change and Energy Transition Law, which requires all Spanish municipalities with populations over 50,000 to establish […]
Street parking in Malaga
Street parking in Malaga can feel like a competitive sport, especially in the city centre. But once you understand the colour-coded system used across the city, parking on the street becomes far less intimidating and a lot more manageable. Street parking in Malaga is regulated by the SARE system (Servicio Andaluz de Regulación de Estacionamiento), Andalucía’s official parking authority. Coloured […]
Parking in Malaga city centre
Parking in Malaga is relatively straightforward once you understand how the city is laid out and where cars are (and aren’t) allowed to go. Nowadays, the historic old town is largely pedestrianised, meaning you won’t be able to drive through the centre itself unless you’re a resident or have a special permit. Instead, most visitors park at the edge of […]
Getting around Malaga by bicycle
Cycling in Malaga is becoming increasingly popular, with more bicycles appearing on the streets each day as this eco-friendly mode of transport is embraced. In response, the city council has invested significantly in cycling infrastructure, and Malaga now features 44 kilometres of dedicated cycle lanes throughout the urban area. That said, visitors from countries with highly developed cycling networks, such […]
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 […]
Getting to Malaga Airport from the city centre
The trip home after a nice holiday is always horrible. However, the trip from Malaga city centre to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is a short one with three easy options. 1) Take the train The Renfe Cercanías suburban train is the quickest way to get between the airport and the city (12 minutes). It’s also the best value for money […]
How to get to Malaga city centre from the airport
The airport transfer is always the worst part of any trip. 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 travel between the airport and the city (from € 1.80 one way, 12 minutes). This […]
Metro de Málaga
The Metro de Málaga network, with a total length of 13.2 kilometres (8.2 miles), connects Malaga’s historic centre with the city’s northwestern and southwestern suburbs. The network has 19 stations, 12 of which are underground, and five are surface-level light rail stops. Two lines The Malaga Metro consists of two lines almost entirely on the western side of the Guadalmedina […]
Medium and long-distance trains from Malaga
Since its introduction in 1992, the high-speed AVE rail service has revolutionised rail travel in Spain. Over the years, the high-speed network has significantly expanded, now covering more than 3,600 kilometres and connecting dozens of towns and cities throughout the country. Spain’s high-speed rail network is currently the largest in Europe and ranks second globally, only behind China. Travel from […]
Cercanías Málaga train service
The Malaga Cercanías train service is a 70-kilometre network which 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 stations in operation. C-1: Malaga – Airport – Fuengirola The C-1 line runs along the Costa del Sol, every […]