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Malaga

Malaga holidays

Compact port city where a historic centre meets everyday beach life along the Costa del Sol.

32°C AugustBest May, Jun, Jul, Sep3–4 nightsDirect from London Gatwick

Check flights for 17–24 Jul

At a glance

  • city-and-beach weekends
  • winter sun breaks
  • Costa del Sol gateways
  • first-time Andalucia trips

Trip cost

7 nights in Malaga≈ €715–€1185 pp
Return flight
≈€49
Stay
≈€924
Food & local
≈€210

Includes the return fare from London Gatwick. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Malaga

From €92/night · Typical €257 · 113 stays · for your 7 nights

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Getting to Malaga

  • AirportMálaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP)
  • Transfer optionsTrain, bus, taxi

Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport sits about 8 km from the city centre, with Cercanías trains (C1 line), an Airport Express bus and taxis into the centre.

These fares are not for your selected dates.

Flexible-date fares from London Gatwick

August from €76 return

Typical €184 · Direct · 14 nights

Thu 27 Aug

Wizz Air UK

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September from €72 return

Typical €90 · Direct · 7 nights

Wed 9 Sept

Wizz Air UK

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November from €49 return cheapest

Typical €74 · Direct · 2 nights

Mon 2 Nov

Wizz Air UK

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July from €153 return

Typical €174 · Direct · 7 nights

Sat 17 Jul

Wizz Air UK

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Malaga by month, from London Gatwick.
See fare details — 4 months as a table

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MonthLowestTypicalOptions
Aug€76€18417
Sep€72€905
Nov€49€744
Jul€153€1744

Areas of Malaga

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

  • Centro HistóricoBest for short city breaks, with main sights and restaurants in easy walking distance.
  • Soho (Ensanche Centro)Suited to visitors who want street art, culture and nightlife close to the centre.
  • La MalaguetaBeachfront district ideal for travellers wanting quick access to sand while staying near the old town.
  • PedregalejoEastern seafront area fitting those who prefer a more local atmosphere and smaller beaches.
  • El PerchelGood for budget-conscious stays near transport links and within reach of both centre and seafront.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall
May · June · July · September
Hottest
August · 32°C
Wettest
March · 121mm
  • Jan17°21mm
  • Feb18°34mm
  • Mar20°121mm
  • Apr22°19mm
  • May25°24mm
  • Jun29°22mm
  • Jul32°2mm
  • Aug32°3mm
  • Sep29°34mm
  • Oct25°77mm
  • Nov22°36mm
  • Dec18°45mm

What each season is like

Spring
Comfortable for combining walking the old town with seafront time, before the main beach crowds arrive.
Summer
High season on the Costa del Sol, with busy flights, fuller beaches and lively promenades.
Autumn
Shoulder-season feel, with many services still running and sea generally workable but fewer visitors than peak summer.
Winter
Popular for mild, sunny days compared with much of Europe, though some seafront businesses may scale back.

What’s on in Malaga

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Compare Spain destinations

Still deciding? Other Spain destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.

DestinationAugTypical stay
Barcelona30°C3–5 nights
Ibiza31°C2–7 nights
Madrid35°C2–4 nights
Palma de Mallorca32°C3–5 nights
Seville38°C3–5 nights
Tenerife27°C5–10 nights
Valencia32°C3–4 nights

Good to know about Malaga

Worth it for

Combines a walkable old town with multiple urban beaches in a way more everyday than resort-heavy Costa del Sol towns.

Keep in mind

Costa del Sol's popularity makes high-season travel busy, with Málaga Airport among Spain's busiest and beaches well used.

Why go

  • Combines a walkable old town with multiple urban beaches in a way more everyday than resort-heavy Costa del Sol towns.
  • Serves as a practical base for wider Costa del Sol while still feeling like a real working city.
  • Feels more relaxed and small-scale than Barcelona or Madrid but less purely resort-focused than many nearby coastal villages.

Worth knowing

  • Costa del Sol's popularity makes high-season travel busy, with Málaga Airport among Spain's busiest and beaches well used.
  • City beaches such as La Malagueta are urban and developed, so travellers seeking wild coastline may prefer other bases.
  • Smaller historic core than Barcelona or Seville, so repeat visitors often focus more on beach life and regional day trips than new city districts.