A seasonal guide to Malaga

The biggest city on the Costa del Sol, Malaga is known for its mouth-watering sea food, colourful festivals, stunning selection of museums, and world-class beaches. Whatever you season you find yourself in Malaga, there will always be a new experience for you to enjoy.

Winter

If you’re hankering after a bit of winter sun, you could do a lot worse than heading to Malaga. The biggest city on the Costa del Sol, Malaga’s position between the mountains and the sea creates a pleasant microclimate that keeps temperatures balmy even in January. And while it’s mostly famous for its sun and sand, Malaga’s got a stunning selection of museums and galleries that are great to explore on a winter’s day – even if it is sunny outside!

Spring

As the temperatures begin to climb, Malaga’s spring sees the fields around the city covered in the beautiful pink and white flowers of almond trees, while the city streets become filled with the scent of orange blossom. Those lengthening days are perfect for indulging in a spot of tapas in a beachside bar or just kicking back on one of the city’s beaches, and a trip to historical and cultural sights like the Alcazaba is made all the more pleasurable with that Spanish sun hanging in the sky.

Summer

With the sun blazing in the sky and the smell of grilled sardines wafting from beachside stalls, summer is a great time to experience everything that makes Malaga so popular. The city is never more alive than in the summer months, with plenty of tempting tapas bars, shops and attractions around every corner. There’s also the Malaga Fair in August, which sees the streets decked with paper lanterns and filled with music, dance and partying.

Fall

One of the best reasons to visit Malaga in the autumn is the huge variety of fresh local produce that arrives in the city’s markets and restaurants. Figs, grapes, dates and pomegranates all come into season, and the food festivals that appear around the same time make the very best of their flavours. Make sure you pick up some roasted chestnuts from the stalls that pop up too – not that you’ll need them to stave off the cold, as the Costa del Sol remains delightfully warm all through autumn.