SpainMálaga ( ; Spanish: [ˈmalaɣa] ) is a municipality of Spain and the capital of the province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. With a population of 597,173 in 2025, it is the 2nd-largest city in Andalusia and the 6th-largest in the country. It lies in Southern Iberia on the Costa del Sol ('Coast of the Sun') of the Mediterranean, primarily on the left bank of the Guadalhorce. The urban core originally developed in the space between the Gibralfaro Hill and the Guadalmedina.
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Your Malaga day plan
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Climate in Malaga
Best time to visit: Mar–May, Nov
Average temperature
13°Jan
14°Feb
16°Mar
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20°May
23°Jun
25°Jul
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16°Nov
14°Dec
Crowd level (0–5)
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Day trips and nearby cities from Malaga
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Malaga; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripFuengirola
Spain
27 km≈ 30 min
Day tripMarbella
Spain
48 km≈ 55 min
Day tripGranada
Spain
89 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Day tripAlgeciras
Spain
113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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Jaen
Spain
130 km≈ 2 h
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Cordoba
Spain
133 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightDos Hermanas
Spain
147 km≈ 2 h 20 min
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Jerez
Spain
153 km≈ 2 h 25 min
From Malaga you can reach Fuengirola (27 km), Marbella (48 km), Granada (89 km), Algeciras (113 km) and Jaen (130 km) in about 30 min to 2 h by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Malaga
The most pleasant months are Mar to May, Nov, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 16°C in November.
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You can fly into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.