Malaga is located on the Costa del Sol on the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Spain which means it has excellent weather all year round. It’s also the entry point for staying in Andalucía – the most popular region in Southern Spain.
Here are EIGHT reasons you might want to add Malaga to your bucket list.
1.Great food – Malaga is like “la meca” for foodies and the perfect destination for those who love slow travel and food and wine pairings. There are so many great places to experience incredible tapas including Plaza de la Merced, near the Roman Theatre.
2.An awesome Cruise Harbour – Malaga’s Harbour has recently been renovated and is becoming one of the most popular stops for Cruises around the Mediterranean.
3.Traditional Spanish town – Malaga has a population of just over half a million. A developing city that still keeps the Spanish traditions, especially in the southern area of El Palo. Although it is a busy harbor, the city doesn’t get as busy as you would expect and still maintains the traditional folklore of a Spanish town.
4.Year-round flights – thanks to the great weather weekly flights to Malaga from the UK run all year round – unlike some Spanish destinations that are weather dependent.
5. Best weather in Europe – Malaga boasts 300 days of sun. Temperatures reach 35 degrees in the summer and around 15 degrees in the winter.
6. Great for a sustainable holiday – An efficient public transport system makes Malaga a great destination for responsible travelers. You don’t need to get an expensive taxi from the airport 1.80 euros will get you to the city by train. If you fancy taking the bus, it’s just 3 euros. And you can get around the city with a green card, which you can sue on buses and the metro. So great opportunities to practice your Spanish and reduce the negative impact your trips have on the environment too!
7. Malaga is a great base to explore – From Malaga you can travel to Granada a UNESCO Heritage Site or Sevilla, one of the most amazing cities in Andalucia. Visiting local beaches is easy from Malaga also, Pueblos Blancos and Nerja and Playa de Maro. Ronda is another great place to visit and is only around an hour from Malaga.
8. If you want to learn Spanish, the best way is to head to Malaga – According to The CEO of the Turismo Costa del Sol, Margarita del Cid in an interview for the Online paper SUR, Malaga province continues to be a leading destination for language tourism.
Bad press turn-around
If you’ve been put off visiting Malaga in the past because of the negative press about Hen and stag Do’s don’t be…these usually take place in nearby Torremolinos not in Malaga city. Many people use Malaga as an arrival point that they immediately travel on from. Plus, Malaga has introduced new rules on inflatables and costumes, with fines of up to £1,300 being implemented to curb bad behavior from tourists.
Spanish Immersion Holidays
These eight reasons are exactly the reasons we selected Malaga as a destination for our Spanish Immersion Holidays. With year-round flights and the best weather in Europe it’s no wonder interest in high!
If you’re looking to improve your Spanish and want to do it in Malaga contact Adventures in Spanish today for more details or a quote on our incredible Learn Spanish a& Cooking Holiday that departs all year round on a Monday. https://adventuresinspanish.co.uk/spanish-immersion-programs