At a glance
Don't be put off by the high-rise hotels and apartment blocks that mar the Costa del Sol: Málaga is a vibrant, Spanish city with a real southern port atmosphere and a burgeoning cultural scene. The second largest city in Andalucía, it boasts pretty streets, leafy boulevards, lush gardens and a breezy ambience.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Malaga
- Area:
- 38,5.5 sq km / 149 sq miles
- Population:
- 534,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Currency:
- euro