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The Noche en Blanco in Malaga: Culture All Night Long

One Saturday in May, Malaga opens its museums and monuments free until 1 a.m., with stages and projections. Dates, venues and my on-foot plan to…

Malaga Wine and the Historic Bodegas of the Centre

Sweet Malaga wine, the famous "Mountain wine", is still drunk at the counter of the centre's historic bodegas. Grapes, Cartojal and where to taste it.

Where to Have Coffee and Breakfast in Malaga

Malaga's ten coffee strengths, a specialty roaster, a brunch spot and churros con chocolate: my morning short-list, a few minutes' walk from the old town.

The Malaga Film Festival: Dates, Screenings and Atmosphere

The showcase for Spanish-language cinema, every spring in Malaga: the Teatro Cervantes, the red carpet, the Biznaga de Oro and the whole city in festival…

The Malaga Carnival: Dates, Atmosphere and Where to Enjoy It

A carnival you listen to: coplas, murgas and comparsas, the contest at the Teatro Cervantes, the free atmosphere in the centre and the Entierro del…

Where to Eat Well in Malaga: My Old-Town Picks

My tried-and-tested picks for eating well in Malaga's old town: El Pimpi, Uvedoble, La Cosmo, Casa Aranda and the dishes to order.

Gibralfaro Castle: The Best View Over Malaga

Gibralfaro Castle has the best view over Malaga: the bullring, the port and the bay. Nasrid history, how to walk up, opening hours, tickets and…

Tapas in Malaga: Bars and Specialities to Try

The local playbook for tapas in Malaga: the Mercado de Atarazanas, the specialities, the espeto de sardinas on the beach and my favourite bars in…

Semana Santa in Malaga: Processions, Dates and Where to Watch

In Malaga, Semana Santa means giant tronos carried in the open. Moving dates, the highlights (El Rico, Cristo de Mena) and where to watch the…