Málaga, spring 2026

I’ve always loved Andalusia, I’d already visited Granada, Sevilla and Córdoba, so this year I decided to finally check out Málaga.

I spent four days there at the end of March, and it was honestly perfect. The weather was sunny but still a bit fresh.

You can walk the whole city on foot, we didn’t even bother to use public transport to move around.

The food was great too. One place that really stood out was Las Merchanas, a local tapas restaurant, it was really good.

If you enjoy Andalusian culture like me the Alcazaba of Málaga is definitely a spot to visit. It reminded me of the famous AlHambra in Granada, which I loved. There’s also a spot nearby you can hike up to called Gibralfaro, with a wonderful view on the city, but we didn’t get the chance to visit it.

We also did a day trip to Marbella (1 hour in bus), which had a totally different feel. Much more upscale and polished, kind of like Cannes or Monaco. Not the same vibe as the rest of Andalusia, but still really nice to experience.

Overall, it was just a really enjoyable trip. Nothing too rushed, just good weather, good food, and a great atmosphere. I’d definitely recommend it.