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.