Sight Seeing in Malaga
If you want beauty head for Nerja, if you want class and culture head for Malaga City, if you want to party like you've never partied before head for Torremolinos!! There really is something for everyone so book your low cost flights to Malaga with Jet2.com today!
The ancient Alcazaba Fortress is great fun to explore where you can admire the Moorish archways and wander the fragrant rose gardens. From here you can see out across Malaga but for the best views of the city and the sea then climb up to the Castillo de Gibralfaro. Art fans alike cannot go to Malaga without paying a trip to the Museo Picasso where you can view an extensive collection of Picasso's art in the Artist's hometown. Picasso's birthplace can actually be visited too as it is now a small museum.
Malaga has a range of restaurants for you to wind down in the evening and enjoy the famous Spanish cuisine such as tapas and seafood. The best quality seafood can be found in the old fishing villages El Palo and Pedregalejo.
If you've got a sweet tooth you may want to visit the confectionary shops found on the Marques de Larios where you can find a table in the sun and enjoy the fabulous cakes and pastries on offer.
Romantic Breaks in Malaga
With hot weather, beautiful surroundings and long sandy beaches, Malaga makes for the ideal romantic getaway lazing away the days in the sun and enjoying relaxed meals and drinks as the sun goes down in the evening.
Malaga is a bustling city with many sights both old and new to see so if you are looking for a bit of class and culture then you've come to the right place. With a mix of old, grand architecture and modern shops and bars you can treat yourself to clothes and souvenirs by day and cocktails and tapas by night. Head to Nerja for beautiful landscape and take a romantic stroll around. In the evening make sure you sample some Spanish tapas which Malaga is famed for, with some of the finest cuisine found in the restaurants around the centre in Calle Nueva. Vegetarians will also find it relatively easy to eat in Malaga which caters for them in most restaurants and cafes. To the East of the city many popular seafood restaurants can be found and it is not expensive to eat in Malaga so you can save money on eating out as well as your low cost flight with Jet2.com!
Further-a-field
To sample a bit of luxury, Spanish style, hop on a bus to nearby Marbella where the beautiful people flock to holiday in the swanky hotels and eat at the classy beachside restaurants and bars. The Old Town is full of quaint little cafes that are ideal to stop for a refreshing drink whilst you admire the scenery.
One of Spain's most romantic sights just a couple of hours out of Malaga is in Granada. The Moorish Palace is a beautiful building known as The Alhambra which literally means ‘red building' and is well worth a visit.
Fun Seekers in Malaga
Here the pace of life is well and truly alive and kicking at night, think Great Britain but with sunshine, cheap beer and bars which stay open till dawn! Oh, and sandy beaches!
Malaga is a great night out for groups of friends and young couples where you can find a mix of trendy and cheesy bars where party goers can be found drinking and dancing till dawn. If you want to mix with the ‘in crowd' then head for trendy Puerto Banus; Marbella's neighbour and home to upmarket hotels, exclusive nightclubs and an array of boats to survey and dream about owning one yourself one day soon! Enjoy some Spanish tapas in the old town and do a bit of people watching outside the café bars before heading out later in the evening as the party starts and ends late in Malaga.
During the day if you want to give the beach a miss then you can always play a round of golf. Visit our golf breaks guide for golf in Spain and information on our playing packages and the best golf resorts in the Costa Del Sol. La Quinta, Valderamma & Marbella Golf Club are amongst the top golf courses available from our cheap flights to Malaga.
Sunshine and partying or Spanish culture – whichever you choose, Malaga Airport is the gateway to a fantastic Spanish holiday! Have a look for your low-cost flights with Jet2.com today.
Family Fun in Malaga
For a family holiday Malaga really does have everything to offer from fabulous beaches, delicious food, sights to see and not to mention blazing sunshine. So if you want a holiday in the sun with plenty to entertain everyone then have a look at Jet2.com for low cost flights to Malaga.
There's plenty to do as a family in Malaga - enjoy a day at the beach where you can chill out and build sandcastles or if you want to do something more adventurous than paddling in the sea then why not get involved in the variety of watersports on offer. Just outside of Malaga is the local waterpark - Parque Acuatico Mijas, where you can enjoy a splashing good time!
It is easy to eat out with the kids in Malaga as most restaurants are child friendly with menus that cater for children. Plenty of bars welcome children and provide entertainment such as discos and karaoke.
Events in Malaga
For the latest events in Malaga, visit our Malaga Destination Guide
Activities in Malaga
Top Tours in Malaga:
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Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour Enjoy a delicious tapas lunch at a typical restaurant and sample fine Spanish wines at a bodega... |
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Mediterranean Cooking Class in Malaga Learn how to prepare delicious Mediterranean cuisine for your friends and family... |
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Sightseeing and Wine Tasting in Mijas Explore the pretty white village of Mijas and enjoy a lunch with fine wines at Malaga Wine Museum... |
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Malaga Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour Take a hop-on-hop-off tour in Malaga and see the Roman Theatre, Picasso Museum and other sites... |
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Top Tips for Malaga
Nightlife starts late in Malaga, the locals don't even think of going out for the night before 9.30pm so go to a restaurant for a bite to eat first and then head out to the bars when they start getting busy.
KEY PHRASES
Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don't understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla usted ingles?
I don't speak Spanish – No hablo español.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? – ¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses
Cost of a pint of beer:
£1.70
Hotels & Apartments in Malaga
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Astoria - star rating 3+ Small, welcoming hotel situated in the centre of Malaga close to the principal shopping streets, port and historical area. Within a new building by the river, the Astoria Hotel Costa del Sol has a small lobby and a pleasant breakfast room. |
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Las Palmeras - star rating 4 Las Palmeras Hotel Costa del Sol is a super resort hotel, located in the centre of ever popular Fuengirola, overlooking both the harbour and the golden sandy beach. |
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Don Carlos - star rating 5 The Don Carlos Hotel Costa del Sol is a luxurious, contemporarily styled hotel resort and spa set in extensive tropical landscaped grounds, only 11km from the centre of the chic resort of Marbella. |
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