Budget-friendly resorts? Check. Some of the best weather in Spain? Check. Add top-notch beaches, crowd-pleasing cuisine and heaps of fun-filled attractions, and you’ve got everything you need for a classic sun, sea and sand holiday. So if you’re dreaming of last-minute holidays to Malaga, consider this your sign.
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Soho Boutique Hotel Las Vegas
8.3
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Sallés Hotel Málaga Centro
8.7
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Feel Hostel City Center
7.7
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Molina Lario
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Catalonia Málaga
9.1
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Room Mate Valeria
9.3
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Mediterranean waters, Andalusian sands and beach-friendly weather for most of the year (think August highs of 31C and January highs of 17C), Malaga is made for spontaneous getaways that are all about the fly and the flop. La Malgueta, the city’s urban beach, is the most popular stretch of sand here, but you can hit up El Salon if you prefer quaint coves and calmer seas.
If you want a slice of old world charm and a pinch of modern culture with your last-minute holiday in the sun, you’re in the right place. Because there is so much more to Malaga than its gorgeous coast. Take a wander round the Alcazaba fortress, climb up to Gibralfaro Castle, explore the cathedral, shop the stalls at Mercado Atarazanas, or browse modern masterpieces at Centre Pompidou and the Picasso Museum. That should keep you busy until at least lunchtime!
From fresh concha fina (pink clams) and pescaíto frito (fried fish) to timeless tapas dishes and sweet pestiños (deep-fried dough with a honey glaze), spontaneous getaways to Malaga are a foodie dream. Try La Tranca for small plates, Santa Coffee Soho for, you guessed it, coffee, and La Cosmo for fine, fine dining.
To enjoy Malaga’s beaches at their sunny, lively best, touch down between July and September. If you’d rather see the city sights with slightly cooler (but far from cold) temperatures, dig around for affordable last-minute trips to Malaga in October or November.