The Málaga Journal
The complete first-time guide to the city, from the Alcazaba and Picasso to beach lunches, neighbourhood walks and sunset viewpoints.
Read the guide →The essentials, honestly. Landmarks, food, neighbourhoods and the shape of a first Málaga trip.
The month-by-month pillar: weather, sea temps, crowds and events across the whole year.
The honest Andalusian city comparison — cost, culture, food and how to combine them.
Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood — Centro Histórico, Soho, La Malagueta, Pedregalejo and beyond.
Espetos, tapas, sweet Málaga wine and the rhythms of eating well in the city.
The best restaurants in Málaga, mapped by neighbourhood — Michelin to espeto shack.
Vermouth, rooftops, wine bars and where the night actually ends up — with a live map.
Venue schedules, ticket prices and the best nights to see flamenco in the city.
Alcazaba, Roman Theatre, Picasso, Carmen Thyssen, Pompidou — the layered city.
La Malagueta to El Palo — city coast honestly compared.
Ronda, Granada, Caminito del Rey, Nerja, Frigiliana, Antequera and Córdoba.
Costs, visas, coworking and the best neighbourhoods for remote work in 2026.
Getting from the airport, moving around the city and travelling car-free.
Month by month: temperatures, sea, rain, festivals and the smarter month to visit.