Different things to do in Malaga

There are a lot of different activities you can do in Malaga. From cultural visits to having a nice evening out. In this article we have listed five things to do in Malaga, which you can do with your friends or family.

1. Puerto de Málaga

If you are fond of a port, you definitely need to go to this one! You can find the port at the Costa Del Sol. Walk from the city center to the beach via this beautiful port. At the port you can see a lot of different kind of boats while eating some delicious fresh fish. We definitely recommend to go there when the sun is almost going down. You will get a taste of the nice atmosphere of Malaga during the sunset.

2.  Dinner and drinks

Do you love food? You are in the right city! Especially for different kind of fish. There are many operators in the city who are organizing a food tour. You can do this tour private, so with your own friends or family, or you can do it with a group. This way you can meet all kind of new people! Just search food tour Malaga on the internet and you will find many sites. Are you looking for drinks rather than food? Malaga offers also pub crawls! For little money you can go to (usually) five different pubs and drink some beers or sangria. It’s a great way to meet new people.

3. Museums

There are a lot of museums you can visit in Malaga. On this page we named three of them which are worth a visit:

1. Picasso museum: Where else would be stored the marvelous collection of Pablo Ruiz Picasso’s work than in his place of birth. This museum is definitely worth visiting.
2. Automobile and fashion: Cars and fashion, this museum is for everybody. You will find amazing old timers and classic, historical fashion items. Want to see the car that has been used in the first James Bond movie? Visit the museum.
3. Museo del Vidrio: This museum shows a lot of different pieces which spans several thousand years. You can find antique glassware, furniture and other tasteful decoration.

4. La concepión botanic garden

This garden of Malaga is spread out over 25,000 square meters. The garden is located on half an hour from the city center of Malaga by bus. This garden offers a lot of different plants which gives a tropical atmosphere. You can take a lot of beautiful pictures here and enjoy the nice weather in the south of Spain.

5. Ataranzas market

The Ataranzas market is the biggest market of Malaga. the market is divided into three halls. One with meat, one with fish and one with vegetables. You can buy the best food for a small price in this historical building. All the things you need for a delicious meal, you can find here!

Are you looking for even more things to do? Go sightseeing in Malaga!

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The best nightclubs Malaga for young residents and tourists in Spain

For those who want to dance the hot summer nights away in Malaga, we made a short list of the four best nightclubs Malaga you must visit! These nightclubs are popular among youngsters, students, tourists and local people. Malaga is also called ‘’the city of love’’. Well, if you did not find the love of your life yet… you will now! Where are you going tonight? Share your experience at the city on Instagram and add #suspanish. Maybe you can also inspire following Malaga visitors and help them to have an unforgettable stay in Malaga.

Pacha costa del sol

Pacha costa del sol is one of the biggest best nightclubs Malaga. This club has got a capacity of 1800 people who are willing to dance the night away. The overall music that will be played is deephouse, but for the more ‘tranquillo’ guests also lounge music will be played. The club is designed by the famous Spanish designer: Jorge Goula. Notifying is the boatshaped bar. You can get here fancy cocktails and many other drinks.

Opening hours: Thursday until Saturday from 00.00 until 07.00.

Location: Parque de Oclo Plaza Mayor,s/n. | 29004, Málaga

Bubbles

A little bit more ‘tranquillo (tranquil)’ than Pacha costa del sol is Bubbles. This is a cool lounge bar in the heart of Malaga. Often, there will be played live music. Besides live music they also play a lot of other music (for example: salsa, R&B, Spanish music and international music). Regularly, female dancers will be hired to enjoy your evening at Bubbles. Special about this club is, you can dance the typical Spanish salsa on Wednesday evenings.

Opening hours: Monday until Sunday from 16.00 – 04.00.

Location: Calle Mártires 14 | 29008, Málaga

Velvet

One of the most well-known best nightclubs Malaga is Velvet. This club is located in the heart of the city centrum, in between the Picasso museum and the Thyssen museum. Notifying about this club: it is also a concert hall. Unique about Velvet is the wooden design. This club is completely made of wood and this place also offers live music. It is possible to reserve a room or throw parties. This place’s party is on every weekend!

Opening hours: Monday until Sunday from 23.00 until 06.00.

Location: Calle de las Comedias 15 | 29008 Málaga

Siempre Asi

Siempre Asi is a latino club in the city centre of Málaga. This is a trendy club which is always filled with people. People are from all different ages, just for everyone who want to move their feet. Nobody is too old to dance! Something you must do when you are visiting Siempre Asi? Try their cocktails! Some people say that this place of best nightclubs Malaga has got the best cocktails in the city. They are richly filled with alcohol and some soda.

Location: Calle de los Convalencientes 5 | 29008 Málaga

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Top 5 spots sightseeing  Malaga Spain

As in Valencia, Malaga also has a beautiful old town. You could join many group tours or explore the city on your own. Besides a pretty city centre, this city also has a ‘playa’ which means beach. There are plenty of things to do and see in Malaga and we understand it is hard to experience them all. Therefore, we created a short list which contains the top 5 spots sightseeing Malaga Spain. This list is based on recommendations we got from Malaga visitors and students.

Malaga Spain old-town is worth sightseeing

If you are visiting Malaga, one thing you have to do is visit the Malaga Spain old-town. This part of the city is exactly how you would imagine how Spain looks like. Historic buildings, palm trees, little gardens, warm colours, marble, small streets and terraces. You can shop until you drop in Malaga, but some sightseeing Malaga Spain can give you more satisfaction. You cannot return home without knowing the city. How you want to explore the city is up to yourself. You can join many groups during a group tour, you can just walk through the city yourself, or you can do it in a totally different way: Treasure hunt sightseeing Malaga Spain. Instead of following a large group of tourists, you can explore the city independently in a playful way. During the exploration of Malaga Spain old-town, you solve puzzles and tasks, get knowledge about the historical part of the city and find out secrets of the city. This tour is a classic city tour, transformed in a modern version. You will explore the city with some elements, such as a golden GPS compass, treasure book and hunting material. Places you will cross are Placa Merced, Cathedral, Park Area and Teatro Cervantes. You can book this treasure hunt Malaga Spain here.

Mercado Central

A place that also fits in the Top 5 sightseeing spots Malaga Spain is Mercado Central. This place is also known as ‘Ataranzas Market’. What makes this place special, is the building. The building is an old place where the Nazari shipyards were located. The entrance is made of an old gate from the city wal. Here you can literally stroll through the fresh foods. The market building is divided is 3 different areas: meat, fish and vegetables. You can also buy there nuts and other extra supplements.

Castillo de Gibralfaro

What cannot be forgotten on this top 5 sightseeing Malaga Spain, is the Castillo de Gibralfaro. This is an old castle (out of the 10^th century) that has got a great view over the coast. In this castle you can find a military museum, but it is all about the beautiful panoramic view. You can reach it also by bus, but by foot is definitely worth it. Walk through the Alcazaba fortress, because this is one of the most famous Muslim-architectural works of Spain.

City beaches

Like Valencia and Barcelona, Malaga is also a coast city. This city has around 15 beaches. They will be very crowded in the summer, but it will also be a place to sneak out from the incredible heat. You do not have to worry if you get hungry, because at these beaches you will find a lot of restaurants where you can eat fresh fish. Have you ever tried the local delicacy ‘Espeto de sardinas’? These are freshly caught sardines which have been grilled on a stick. A real must-try! The closest beach to the city is ‘Playa de la Malagueta’. That is why this is the most crowded and touristic beach of Malaga. A beach where you can find more locals is ‘Playa Peñon del Cuervo’. Here, you will not find beach bars and restaurants, but it is still popular among locals.

New Port

Stroll down through the new port of Malaga and watch boats floating in.

At Meulle Uno (which is a shopping area located near the city centre) you can shop until you drop. The shopping and commerce centre is 14.000 square meters and has more than 1000 parking spots. You can also find restaurants here. The pier is decorated with glittering lights of the city at night. It is also a very romantic place to visit as a couple. Yes, this can also be added to our top 5 sightseeing Malaga Spain. A real must-see!

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Flamenco Malaga, the historical part of the flamenco dance

Flamenco Malaga was born in Andalusia, the south of Spain. It is a mix of different cultures, but which exact cultures is a little vague. There is not much information available about the origin of flamenco, because a lot of different cultures are involved by the flamenco. One thing is sure: the Gitanos (Spanish gypsies) played a big role. However, there are differences between the Spanish and Gitanos flamenco. Characteristics of the flamenco in general are: the base of this dance is music. Sometimes, dance and music are combined with different musical instruments. In flamenco, Arab sounds will be used and there will be a strong rhythm in the music. These days, flamenco is still important and alive. We found the 4 nicest hotspots for you where flamenco takes place.

Kelipe | Calle Alamos, 7

On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening, there will be a smashing flamenco show at Kelipe. Happy traditional Spanish music will enjoy your ears and woman in beautiful traditional dresses will rejoice your eyes. Here, you will get the most authentic flamenco feeling that you have ever experienced. The show starts at 21.30 and will end around 23.00. The doors will open at 21.00. You can buy a ticket online or make a reservation by phone. The tickets vary per age category. The tickets for adults and teenagers will include entrance and two drinks. What is nice to know: Kelipe’s staff speak Spanish, English and French! ¡Disfruta de tu estadía en Kelipe!

Vino Mío |  Plaza Jeronimo Cuerco, 2

Looking for a relaxed and casual flamenco show? Then Vino Mío is the perfect flamenco place to visit. Vino Mío is the only place which has flamenco Malaga daily. The shows will take place between 20.00 – 21.30. The concept fits you the best if you enjoy the traditional dance show and music while eating. Vino Mío also has got a great terrace and a very extended menu. If you want to be sure getting a table, you can make an online reservation at their website.

Liceo Flamenco | Calle Beatas, 21

Something unique about Liceo Flamenco: The building is an old palace out of the 19^th century in the heart of Malaga. At Liceo Flamenco you cannot only enjoy the flamenco show while drinking something, you can also combine a flamenco show with a tapas dinner or a more extended dinner. Besides flamenco shows, this place also offers exhibitions, winetastings, classes and more. Liceo Flamenco is opened at Thursday-Saturday from 20.00 – 23.00.

El Taller Del Barrilero | Calle el Chano, 6

If you like getting surprised and spontaneity, then El Taller Del Barrilero is the place for you to visit if you are interested in flamenco shows. What is nice about this bar? The flamenco shows are not organised, but take place spontaneously. On Friday nights, you will have the biggest chance of enjoying a spontaneous flamenco show. There are a lot of locals at this place. We have one tip!: try the ‘Jamon Iberíco’ (Spanish ham).

More flamenco:

Do you want to gain more knowledge about flamenco Malaga? Then a visit at the Flamenco Museum Malaga (Museo de Arte Flamenco Malaga), it would make your day!

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The best student hotspots Malaga for going out

The list we’ve made, contains several popular and affordable bars among students. When we got there, yes yes, the bars were full of students. Especially on Thursday, because Thursday is THE night to go out as a student. The city will be full of students (already) celebrating the weekend and enjoying their social life’s. Out of this list, there is no ‘best’ bar to hang out at, we really liked them all. It differs by person which one is the nicest, we would suggest: Try them all!

Boat (Copas) – Calle Juan de Padilla 24

One of the cheapest bars (or maybe the cheapest) in Malaga is Boat. Boat is a popular place among students to go to, because drinks are never as cheap as at this place. Students rarely stay at this place for a long time, because this is a place to get drinks before your night out starts. It is more an on-to-go place, a place where you drink some drinks and then leave for the ‘real’ party. Well-known at Boat are their ‘Copas’ (which means glass). These are 1L big cups, and you can get a few mixed drinks in them for only 3 euros! The gin-tonic and Bacardi cokes are really nice, but if you want to have a fancy cocktail, then you’ll pay 6 euros (which is also not really expensive for what you’ll get). The nice thing about this bar is that it is also located in the city centre of Malaga.

El Pimpi – Calle Granada 62

El Pimpi also belongs to the best student hotspots Malaga, because it is one of the most famous places among students. Almost every student in Malaga knows this bodega bar/restaurant. Yes, El Pimpi is a place where you can have some drinks while enjoying tapas dishes and where you can eat. This place is popular, so we would recommend you to make a reservation beforehand. Inside this bar, you will notice that the decoration is typically like a bodega. There are wine barrels placed at the walls, which makes this place a really cosy place. In spring/summer, you can take place outside. There you can find a cosy ‘Terrassa’, and you’ll have a beautiful view over there.

Casa Aranda – Herrería del Rey 3

This bar is well-known among students, because this bar has got the most delicious Churros of Malaga! You can get Churros in many bars or cafes, but these are really yummy. One portion Churros contains 3 of them. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but men, these are enormous and enormous delicious. You can order these with powder sugar, chocolate or Nutella. Have you ever tried Churros before? If you have, also try these and place a comment with a review below! Have you never tried Churros before? Please, try your first here if you’re in Malaga.

Il Laboratorio Trattoria – Calle Carretería 92

Il Laboratorio Trattoria is a bar and a restaurant in one. At the end of the day and during the night, you can drink here a nice beer or wine, and eat some tapas besides the drinks. Besides drinks and small dishes, you can also eat here. Especially on Sundays, then you can have a really nice brunch here. On a counter, there will be fresh yoghurts, croissants, small sandwiches, cupcakes and more tasty things to eat. They also have homemade fresh orange juice. Another nice thing about this bar is that they will have a big terrace in the summer. Mainly this terrace is filled with students by then. Il Laboratorio Trattoria has got a good value of price.

This is not exactly student hotspots Malaga, but in general, a place which is nice for going out as a student is Plaza de la Merced. It is located in the heart of the city center, and you can find a lot of nice bars and restaurants here.

More interested in Clubs? We recommend you club ‘Weekend’ (Plaza de la Merced 14) and club ‘Malafama’ (Carretería 92). Club Weekend is popular among students, because you can drink nice cocktails here and bring the evening alive! Club Malafama can be more interested for Erasmusstudents, because you will get here 5 euros discount on entrance. The visitors are around 18-25 years old, and they play as well international music as Spanish music.

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Semana Santa Schedule 2018 Málaga in English and Dutch

Almost none of the Semana Santa Schedule 2018 Málaga are available other languages than Spanish. We understand that it might not be easy for you to understand the schedules in Spanish, and translating costs lots of time. Therefore, we translated the schedules for you and created an English and Dutch version. Pay attention: this is not the story about Semana Santa, but you can find the story here! The schedule is divided per day and brotherhood. The days that are included in the schedule are: Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday, Holy Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Holy Friday, Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday. Each day there are 7 till 8 different brotherhoods. This means that there will be 7 till 8 different routes to walk each day. Some of them begin in the morning, some in the noon and some at the afternoon.

The Schedule of Semana Santa 2018 Málaga

In the schedule below you find all the information you need of the schedule of Semana Santa 2018 in Málaga. Click or tap on the image to see the whole schedule.

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Semana Santa in Malaga

One of the reasons why Malaga is known for Semana Santa is because of the many processions that are held here during this week, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. During these processions, the suffering of Jesus is commemorated by the members of a brotherhood. There are several brotherhoods that walk through the streets of Malaga from their own village or district.

The brotherhoods are carrying “tronos” during the routes they travel; the routes can take up to 5 hours. The tronos are often silver or golden thrones with Jezus or Maria on it, that sometimes are carried by more than 200 people. In addition, they are decorated with candlesticks and flowers. Besides the brotherhoods, penitents are also involved in the processions, to make a confession or to make a sacrifice. Most dramatic processions during Semana Santa in Malaga take place on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Not only the brotherhoods that walk through the city are impressive to contemplate, but the combination of the tronos, melancholic music, incense and passion will leave you with a fierce impression. In addition, we must not forget that the party has more than 500 years of history, it is therefore of great importance for tourism in Spain.

The celebration of Semana Santa is especially popular in southern Spain, besides Semana Santa in Malaga you could also live this special tradition in cities like Seville, Cadiz or Cartagena. Remember that Semana Santa is not only visited by the Spaniards, as it is also very popular internationally – you will understand when you’ve lived it yourself.

Are you in Malaga during Semana Santa and would you like to see the processions? Make sure you visit Alameda Principal, Calle Marqués de Larios and Calle Granada, from here you will surely see all the fraternities walking by and returning to their own village or neighborhood. Discover the whole schedule of this festival in Malaga.

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