Metro de Málaga has two lines designed to offer greater speed and comfort when travelling between some of the most important points in the city. Both lines come together at the El Perchel station, from where you can also access the AVE, the Media Distancia, Regionales and Cercanías network, as well as the intercity bus station, and in Guadalmedina. For its part, line 1 reaches the heart of the city thanks to the Atarazanas station, located in Alameda Principal. The Málaga Metro serves as a link, both for the Málaga Bus Station and for the María Zambrano Train-AVE Station, with multiple neighbourhoods of the city.

METRO MÁLAGA SCHEDULES
- Monday to Thursday: from 06:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Fridays and holiday eves: from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Saturdays: from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Sundays and holidays: from 07:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

However, the Málaga Metro extends its normal hours during the Christmas season, Easter Week and the August Fair (Fería de Málaga), as well as when special events are held in the city (such as the White Night) or Unicaja Basketball matches. The special schedules of the Málaga Metro can be consulted on the Málaga Metro official website, at the Customer Service Office and at the information canopies of the station network.

Visit the official website for more information and tickets.

METRO MÁLAGA WEBSITE

by Explore Málaga

In this free* tour you will visit the most emblematic monuments and streets in Málaga´s city centre. Enjoy a walking tour full of history, tales and legends about the monuments and the most relevant characters of the city; the cathedral, the roman theatre, the muslim fortress, Picasso and much more! The guides of Explore Málaga are profesional licensed locals, they will show you in a funny and entertaining way the history of Málaga city.

* The tour is for free but a tip for the guide would be appreciated.

When? Every day at 11 a.m.
Language: English & Spanish (in different groups)
Reservations: highly advisable
We will be happy to provide you with more information.

www.exploramalaga.com

by Baja Bikes

Go biking through the narrow streets of the historic center, along hidden squares and the characteristic monuments of the city. Take an journey to a side of Málaga that tourists rarely get to see! Discover surprising street art in the SOHO area, bike through Málaga's industrial past and to the paradise of the Guadelhorce river nature reserve. Málaga on your bike with an English speaking guide, an unforgettable experience.

BOOK YOUR BIKE TOUR HERE

This Málaga Tapas Tour, is a real treat for foodies. You will discover Málaga’s traditional food products, the traditional dishes and some of it’s hidden treasures.

BY ANNE PENNEKAMP - SUNSHINE TOURS
Anne takes you out for a 4,5 hours tapas tour. This exclusive tour has been specially developed for lovers of Andalusian cuisine and the laid back life style of the inhabitants of the South of Spain. Tour is open for adults and children and will start at 11 a.m. The tour is provided by Sunshine Tours. We are happy to provide you with more information or reserve your tickets. Reservation required.

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BY SPAIN FOOD SHERPAS
Our sherpas will take you on a 3,5 hours tapas tour that drifts away from the standard itineraries, where small artisans, grocers, and chefs will share their personal stories and their passion for food. Tour is open for adults and children and will start at 11 a.m. The tour is provided by Spain Food Sherpas. We are happy to provide you with more information. Reservation required.

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Cabalgata de Reyes Magos
Entry of the three Wise Men from the East. Children are waiting of Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar to enjoy one of the most magical nights of the year. Every January 6, the Three Kings bring gifts to young and old and the families get together to share the famous Three Kings cake (roscon de reys).
5 and 6 Januari 2024
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CARNAVAL
3 - 11 February 2024
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DÍA de ANDALUCÍA
During the Día de Andalucía, it is commemorated that the Andalusia region was recognized as an autonomous region by the government of Spain on 28 February 1980.
28 February 2024
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SEMANA SANTA
The holy week before Easter is without doubt the most important religious celebration of the year with many processions in the city of Málaga and a number of small processions in Alhaurín de la Torre.
24 March - 31 March 2024
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FESTIVAL de MÁLAGA CINE ESPAÑOL (FMCE) 
Annual film festival in the city of Málaga. Here it is not only about the films but also about celebrities who cross the red carpet. The prestigious award that can be won is the Biznaga de Oro.
1 March - 10 March 2024
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La NOCHE en BLANCO
A night full of culture and entertainment in the historic center of Málaga. Many museums and monuments in Málaga are free to visit during the late evening and early night.
18 May 2024
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NOCHE de SAN JUAN
It is a magical party where the Spaniards celebrate that the summer is back.
On the night of June 23 to 24 2024
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VIRGEN del CARMEN PROCESSION
Every year this patron saint (she is seen as the patron saint of sailors and fishermen) is honored in various Spanish coastal towns.
16 July 2024
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FERIA de MÁLAGA
The festival week in Málaga is famous in Andalusia of the large set-up and the exuberant daily parties.
17 - 24 August 2024
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PASARELA LARIOS MÁLAGA
A cultural fashion event (fashion week) with more than 300 meters of runway in Calle Marqués de Larios.
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Ask for more information about these events, the programs and parking options.

You can smell the myrrh all over the streets and hear the melancholic music from far away. Almost monthly there will be processions. Try and see one and become part of this unique tradition. Especially the processions of the famous Semana Santa, the week before Easter, are very impressive. Several brotherhoods carry along the streets their enormous elaborately decorated thrones on which you´ll see the statues of saints.

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SEMANA SANTA
2024 · Sunday 24 March / Sunday 31 March
2025 · Sunday 13 April / Sunday 20 April
2026 · Sunday 29 March / Sunday 5 April
2027 · Sunday 21 March / Sunday 28 March

Climb the Cathedral or walk your way up to the castle of Gibralfaro to enjoy the amazing view over the city and the port. The thousands of lights at sunset will astonish you.

The city breathes culture and has many magnificent monuments and buildings. Visit the Moorish fort the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, the Gibralfaro Castle or the bullring ´Plaza de Toros La Malagueta´. Also worth a visit are the impressive Cathedral, the Basilica (church) ´la Virgen de la Victoria´ or one of the beautiful churches. 

Málaga has some amazing parks. Paseo del Parque runs from the historical centre all the way to the district Malagueta. And also the Botanical Garden La Concepción, just outside the centre, is worth a visit. Leave the beaten (cycle) path on a four hours tour to the nature area of Guadalhorce and discover the rough side of Málaga or take a look at the English Cemetery and the beautiful San Miguel Cemetery. 

Explore the backstreets for those special shops where you might find that unique item to take home. Walk through the chic Calle Marqués de Larios, THE shopping street of Málaga, for the latest fashion and stroll through the well- known department store El Corte Inglés. Visit the indoor food market the Mercado Atarazanas or the less known Mercado de Salamanca and drink, like the Malagueños do, a cup of coffee with the best churros at Casa Aranda.

YOUR BEST 'AMIGO' WHEN VISITING MÁLAGA

Málaga is hot! As the Spanish city with the highest growth in tourism over the last years, Málaga deserves it’s own practical and fun travel guide, written and designed with todays traveller in mind. So wether you’re visiting Málaga for a short citytrip or as the start of your Andalucia holiday, this colourful fully illustrated city guide will be your best companion during your stay. Get your copy in our villa. The travel guide is available in Dutch, English and German.

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MALAGUETA: Majestic Malaga and its port
Malaga’s high society built its summer houses in the strip alongside the port, between the sea and the slopes of Mount Gibralfaro. This area is home to fine late-19th and 20th century architecture, first-class shops and restaurants and sightseeing landmarks.

SOHO: the arts district
This part of the city combines arts and cultures from all times and nationalities, both in public spaces and in private offerings.

El PALO - PEDREGALEJO: Seaside neighborhoods
Discover the seafaring tradition of Malaga, with the streets and architecture typical of fishermen’s neighborhoods, where you can take in a skewer of Malagueño sardines (proposed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage) and where you can still sense the authenticity and simplicity of the seafaring life.

TABACALERA: Industrial heritage and innovation
The industrial Malaga of the 19th century is still palpable in the old factories refurbished for culture and social innovation, and in the brick smokestacks that dot the modern seaside promenades and the city’s natural beaches.

www.visita.malaga.eu

This atmospheric tavern dates from 1840 and is the oldest bar in Málaga. The peeling custard-coloured paintwork, black-and-white photographs of local boy Picasso and elderly bar staff look fittingly antique. Try the dark brown, sherry-like seco (dry) Málaga wine or the romantically named lágrima tranañejo (very old tear).

Alameda Principal 18
www.antiguacasadeguardia.com

Official website of the department of tourism of Málaga. www.malagaturismo.com