Planning a trip to Malaga

More than 40 airlines from around the globe fly into Aeropuerto Málaga-Costa del Sol (tel. 91-321-10-00). Travelers from North America can transfer for Málaga in London, Paris, Amsterdam, or Madrid. Within Europe, Air Europa, Vueling, Ryanair, and Iberia offer connections from several cities. There’s a 12-minute commuter rail train connection on line 1 (1.80€) from Terminal 3 to the Centro Ciudad-Alameda rail station or 9 minutes to Estación María Zambrano, the high-speed train station on the western edge of the city.

Eleven AVE trains per day arrive in Málaga from Madrid (trip time 2.5 hour). Fourteen trains a day connect Sevilla and Málaga, usually via Córdoba (trip time 2–2.5 hr.).

Buses from all over Spain arrive at the terminal on the Paseo de los Tilos, behind the RENFE offices. Buses include nine per day from Madrid (trip time 7 hr.), five per day from Córdoba (3 hr.), and 10 per day from Sevilla (3 hr.).

From coastal resorts, you can drive to Málaga along the N-340/E-15.

The tourist office, at Plaza de la Marina, 11 (tel. 95-192-60-20), is open daily 9am‒7pm (closes at 6pm Dec‒Mar).

Special Events in Malaga

The most festive time in Málaga is the first week in August, when the city celebrates its Reconquest by Ferdinand and Isabella in 1487. The big feria (fair) is an occasion for parades and bullfights. A major tree-shaded boulevard, the Paseo del Parque, is transformed into a fairground featuring amusements and restaurants.