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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]