A selection of articles about Malaga covering lots of aspects about the city.
5 things you can only find in Malaga
We were asked recently what makes Malaga unique so we started thinking about things you can only find in Malaga. Our Guide to Malaga lists plenty of unusual things to do and see in Malaga,…
A room with a view in Malaga
As from 2020, the phrase a room with a view in Malaga will take on a whole new meaning. In just over 3 years time, the Hotel Suites Malaga Port will open, offering panoramic views…
A whole night of (free) culture in Malaga
Mark next Saturday 18 May in red in your diary and get ready for a whole night of (free) culture in Malaga! Held once a year and known as "white night in Spanish" (noche en…
Another tower for Malaga Cathedral? We cast our vote
Take a look at Malaga Cathedral and it’s obvious there’s something missing. And that something is huge: a main tower. Since building work on the Cathedral stopped in 1782, the city has debated completing the…
Following in the footsteps of Picasso in Malaga
Picasso in Malaga needs no introduction. He was born in the city and is the most famous Malagueño. In May 2017, his 'body’ arrived in the city and lay ‘in state’ until the end of…
Guide to Malaga in The Sunday Times Travel Magazine
We're thrilled to announce that Guide to Malaga is mentioned in the latest edition of The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. Note that the information in this post refers to the early days of Guide to…
A to Z of Malaga – Part 5 U to Z
We have to admit that our A to Z of Malaga has been a challenge, but a fun one as we’ve discovered and uncovered unusual names and places in the city. In this latest blog…
The 10 most popular blog posts about Malaga in 2016
We’ve done a round-up of the most popular blogs posts about Malaga last year on our blog section. This most-read list is based on number of readers from Google analytics. (more…)
Latest addition to unusual hotels in Malaga
1 of the categories in the Sleeps section of our Guide is unusual hotels in Malaga. We've recently added a new venue to the list - El Jardín del Azahar, a newly refurbished 1920s home…
A to Z of Malaga – Part 4 P to T
Next in our series of A to Z of Malaga, we go from the letters P to T as we uncover facts and figures about Malaga. In this blog post we take you from Picasso…
What’s New in Malaga in 2017
As one of Europe’s most up-and-coming holiday destinations, a lot changes in a year in Malaga. In this blog post, we look at what’s new in Malaga in 2017. (more…)
Exciting changes to the Guide to Malaga app
If you’ve already got a copy of the Guide to Malaga app you will have noticed that we’ve introduced some exciting changes. Read on to find out what they are. (more…)
Malaga Events in December
December is 1 of the busiest months of the year in Malaga with the usual round-up of cultural activities plus lots of Christmas events. Read our guide to Malaga events in December. Note that dates…
Our round- up of new restaurants in Malaga
Over the last couple of months we’ve spotted a few new restaurants in Malaga. Not to mention a lot of new cafés and bars, especially in Calle Carretería and the Soho district. We always on…
Our A to Z of Malaga – Part 3 K to O
Next up in our A to Z of Malaga series, we go K to O on a journey via India and orange blossom. This latest post discovers and uncovers unusual names and places in the…
Our A to Z of Malaga – Part 2 F to J
Our A to Z of Malaga brings you the essence of the city, its monuments, food, people and quirky characteristics. In Part 2 of the series, we cover the letters F to J and take…
Our A to Z of Malaga – Part 1 A to E
There’s nothing like an A to Z challenge for discovering and uncovering unusual names and places. In this latest blog post series, we take on an A to Z of Malaga in an attempt to…
Guide to Malaga celebrates its first anniversary
A year is always a landmark event for anything and Guide to Malaga is no exception. This September, Guide to Malaga celebrates its first anniversary after a year of triumphs, challenges and changes. In this…
The biggest attraction in Malaga?
It's already one of the top things to do in Malaga and in its short history, thousands have enjoyed the views and the ride. But if the latest project goes ahead, the ferris wheel will…
What’s on in Malaga in August
In the what’s on in Malaga in August round-up, you’ll find one of the biggest events of the year (Malaga Fair) plus details on what’s on around the city over the next month. It might be…
One of the best art exhibitions in Malaga this year
Malaga is fast gaining a reputation for art exhibitions of world-class calibre. Hot on the heels of Jackson Pollock's extraordinary 'Mural' at the Picasso Museum comes Chagall at the Russian Museum. It’s not often you…
An update on new hotels in Malaga
Since the Guide to Malaga blog post on new hotels in Malaga in November last year there have been several developments on the accommodation scene in the city - one new hotel has opened and…
What’s on Malaga in July
The next in our monthly series of Malaga events looks at what’s on in Malaga in July. It’s a jam-packed month of new art exhibitions, lots of music, a good dose of video-gaming and some…
Best art exhibitions in Malaga
Whether you think these are the best art exhibitions in Malaga or not will depend on your personal taste. But whatever your preferences, all these exhibitions currently showing in art museums in Malaga are excellent…
Malaga events in June
The latest in our monthly series about what's on in Malaga gives you all the information about what’s on in Malaga events in June. (more…)
A night to remember in Malaga
Last Saturday was certainly a night to remember in Malaga – the whole city took to the streets for an evening of free culture. All the museums and monuments in Malaga opened their doors to…
Best books about Malaga
Malaga book festival had 2 stalls dedicated to books about Malaga (city and province) and this set us thinking about which ones would we recommend. Here's our choice of the best books about Malaga. Best…
What’s on in Malaga in May
What’s on in Malaga in May? Read our guide to all the best Malaga events in May. (more…)
The latest new Guide to Malaga content
Since our new Guide to Malaga was launched around 7 months ago we've replaced a few listings with new ones and made sure the others are always up to date. But we haven't done anything…
Events in Malaga in March 2018
In the next of our monthly blog posts about what’s on in Malaga we take a look at events in Malaga in March. (more…)
Art in Malaga – a whole new collection
Over the last couple of years, art in Malaga has started to make a name for itself and Malaga regularly hosts new art exhibitions. But it isn’t every day that a whole new collection arrives.…
What’s on in Malaga in February
What's on in Malaga in February? Next up in our 2016 monthly blog posts about Malaga events we look at what’s on over the next month. (more…)
What’s New in Malaga in 2016
As the city moves into another year, what will be new in Malaga in 2016? (more…)
Malaga Events in January
The first of our 2016 monthly series about what's on in Malaga events takes a look at Malaga events in January. (more…)
10 Tips for a Long Weekend in Malaga
A (very) long weekend in Malaga on the horizon because next Monday and Tuesday are bank holidays in Spain. Wondering what to do while you're here? Here are our top 10 tips for what to…
New Hotels in Malaga
Plenty of hotels in Malaga offer good-value rooms and top-notch service, but when it comes to luxury accommodation the list runs to just a few. Nor are there many to choose from if you’re looking…
New Markets in Malaga
Several new markets have appeared in the city over the last couple of weeks. Joining the gourmet market near Plaza de la Merced is a monthly art and artisan market in the Soho District plus…
Why our guide to Malaga is different
Recently we've had a few people write to ask us why The 5 Best of Everything in Malaga guide isn't available in print. This post explains why you can't buy this guide to Malaga as…
10 Surprising Facts about Malaga
Malaga is best known as the capital of the Costa del Sol and Picasso's birthplace, but did you know these 10 surprising facts about Malaga? 1. Deep factory roots Malaga's roots go back to 700BC…
4 Unmissable Exhibitions at Malaga Art Museums
Visitors to Malaga art museums over the next few weeks are in for a treat because the city is currently hosting four excellent exhibitions. We’ve visited them all and highly recommended you take in at…
Why visit Malaga?
If you’d asked that question 25 years ago it would have been difficult to come up with a convincing answer. But ask why visit Malaga now and it’s hard to know where to start. Malaga…
A visit to the Russian Museum in Malaga
Known as the Russian Collection, this is one of the main art museums in Malaga. This venue not only contains some world-class paintings, but it also gives a unique insight into five centuries of Russian…
