Málaga

Spain

Safety rating
8.4/10
Best time to visit
April to June and September to October for warm weather; the coast is busy in summer.
Population
0.6M

Overview

The sun-soaked capital of the Costa del Sol, Málaga has transformed into a cultural hotspot with the Picasso Museum and Pompidou outpost. A hilltop Moorish fortress, palm-lined harbor, and buzzing tapas scene complement its golden beaches.

Top attractions

Visit the Alcazaba fortress, the Picasso Museum, the cathedral, and the Muelle Uno harbor.

Getting around

The center is walkable, with a metro, buses, and a coastal train line to nearby resorts.

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