Málaga Events
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36.719674 -4.420036 | 1 Semana Santa is one of Southern Spain's most famous religious celebrations. In Malaga, a series of richly decorated processions takes place, depicting the different stages of the Via Crucis… |  |
36.518303 -5.317523 | 2 Running of the Bulls in Gaucín The Andalusian village of Gaucín celebrates Easter Sunday with the Toro de Cuerda bull-runnings. Organisers release one bull in the morning and another in the afternoon. If you find the custom… |  |
36.608844 -4.504094 | 3 Torremolinos celebrates local cuisine with the Día del Pescaíto (Fried Fish Day) on La Carihuela beach when, for once, there is such a thing as a free lunch. Thousands feast on fried anchovies… | |
36.507992 -4.8833 | 4 Every year Marbella pays homage to its patron saint, San Bernabé, with a week of festivities. Music, dancing and locals in traditional dress fill the plazas and streets of the old town. |  |
5 San Cyriacus and Santa Paula Day San Cyriacus and San Paula, Malaga's patron saints, were canonised in the year 305 AD during the early history of the Christian Church. Their saints' day is marked by a religious service held… | ||
36.507992 -4.8833 | 6 Marbella's first International Art Fair sees 80 artists from across the Costa del Sol display their paintings, sculptures and ceramics in Alameda Park and along the Avenida del Mar. Street… |  |
36.719674 -4.420036 | 7 Throughout the different neighbourhoods of Málaga, spectacular goings-on celebrate the Feast of St John (San Juan). The festival reaches a climax at midnight on 23 June, when large cloth… | |
36.507992 -4.8833 | 8 Behind Marbella's glitzy beach resorts lies a humble past. Years ago, the town's main source of revenue was the fishing industry and locals still acknowledge this today with the annual Fiesta… |  |
36.541489 -4.62398 | 9 The town of Fuengirola honours the Virgin Carmen, patron saint of the Los Bolichos district, with an unusual procession. Dozens of men carry her iconic statue on their shoulders while wading… | |
36.751888 -3.87619 | 10 The seaside town of Nerja honours the Virgen del Carmen (patron saint of seafarers) with an impressive coastal procession every year on 16 July. | |
36.719674 -4.420036 | 11 Malaga's fishing district pays homage to the Virgen del Carmen - her image is carried on a dais around the neighbourhood then placed on a flower-covered boat. Traditional song and dance… | |
36.719674 -4.420036 | 12 Nuestra Señora de la Victoria Pilgrimage Every year the Nuestra Señora de la Victoria Pilgrimage in Málaga sees devotees travel on horseback or in richly-decorated carts to the saint's sanctuary. On arrival, a Mass is said… |  |
36.719674 -4.420036 | 13 During the Feria de Málaga, the city buzzes with colour and life. All the locals join in the revelry and the streets fill with traditional costume, live music, flamenco and food stalls dishing… |  |
36.621982 -4.499939 | 14 Every September Torremolinos celebrates Tourist Day (Día del Turista) with street parades, traditional costumes, music and dancing. Regional Spanish cuisine is dished up for free: try sangria… | |
36.742073 -5.166996 | 15 The Pedro Romero Fair takes place each year at the beginning of September in and around Ronda's bullring. The programme features bullfights, a colourful display of Goyesca costumes and an… |  |
36.538251 -4.633086 | 16 Cool down from Málaga's summer heat in the turquoise pools of Parque Acuático Mijas water park. There are plenty of steep and winding slides for adrenalin junkies, as well as Jacuzzis and… |  |
36.491995 -4.773493 | 17 Far from the madding crowd on Marbella's east coast, Nikki Beach keeps cool kids occupied with glamorous summer events. Dress in chic colour-coded outfits for the opening and closing… |  |
36.751888 -3.87619 | 18 The streets and squares of Nerja come alive with colour and music for the annual Nerja Feria, held in honour of the town's patrons: Virgen de las Angustias (Virgin of Anxiety) and San Miguel… | |
36.758454 -3.952616 | 19 In Torrox, the ingredients for the perfect Christmas party are 2000 kilos of flour and 500 litres of olive oil... At the annual Migas Festival visitors eat the traditional peasant breadcrumb… | |
20 Verdiales is a lively style of flamenco born in the olive-growing region of Malaga. Malaga's most important Verdiales Festival (Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales) at Venta San Cayetano coincides with… | ||
36.719674 -4.420036 | 21 The traditional Parade of the Three Wise Men is held in Malaga's town centre. Kings Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar lead a colourful parade and hundreds of children gather to catch the sweets and… |  |
36.741791 -5.16628 | 22 The ancient Spanish city of Ronda is split in two by the Guadalquivir River and the deep Tajo gorge. Wander through Roman and Moorish remains in the centre, then head out to the Cave of Pileta… |  |
36.719674 -4.420036 | 23 Stroll through Málaga's historical centre, taking in the bohemian atmosphere that was once a choice meeting-spot for 19th-century artists like playwright Federico García Lorca. Nowadays this… |  |
36.600538 -4.544389 | 24 If you fancy a day away from the beach, the Tivoli World theme park in Benalmádena is a fun family day out. The rides include the usual fairground suspects, such as a Big Wheel… |  |
36.724507 -4.407157 | 25 Málaga's hilltop Gibralfaro Castle preserves much of its original structure from when it was the city's focal defensive point during Moorish occupation. Wander the 14th-century remains for… |  |
36.720757 -4.416761 | 26 The grand Alcazaba sits majestically on a hilltop, overlooking the port and historic centre of Málaga. Built mainly in the 11th century, the fortress-palace used to house Muslim governors… |  |
36.713791 -4.42543 | 27 Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga The Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga (CAC) is a gallery space dedicated to contemporary art trends of the 20th and 21st century. Inaugurated in 2003, it houses a permanent collection and… |  |
36.764616 -3.840943 | 28 As well as providing a cool break from the Spanish summer heat, the Nerja Caves are also a site of historical and artistic importance. Take a tour round their dramatic underground network of… |  |
36.723844 -4.417553 | 29 The Picasso Foundation in Málaga is based in the building where the world-famous artist was born and spent the first years of his life. The displays feature a range of Picasso's works and… |  |
30 Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings The Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings (Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo) is housed in the former Bazán hospital, a whitewashed building in the heart of Marbella's historic… | ||
36.721703 -4.418359 | 31 Málaga honours its most famous son, Pablo Picasso, with a dedicated gallery in the old quarter. The Museo Picasso Málaga houses around 150 works by the legendary artist; a great eye-opener for… |  |
32 The Baroque Málaga Cathedral only has one tower and is fondly referred to by locals as La Manquita, or the one-armed. Built on the ruins of a mosque, the cathedral's construction began in the… |  | |
33 Olivia Valere in Marbella is a swanky nightclub with Moorish-inspired decor. The palatial design incorporates a vast dance floor, several bars and a terrace for al fresco sipping. Dress smart… | ||
34 The five-star La Cala Resort in Málaga boasts three 18-hole golf courses designed by Cabell Robinson. Open all year round, the complex is surrounded by stunning natural scenery, including… |  | |
36.725676 -4.41101 | 35 Málaga is one of the biggest beach resorts on the Costa del Sol, boasting 14km of sandy strips and twinkling waters. Party at popular beach bars on the edge of the city or head further out to… |  |
36 Inaugurated in 1785, Ronda's impressive neo-classical Plaza de Toros is one of the oldest in Spain. Younger and smaller than that of Seville, Ronda's bullring is the birthplace of the school… |  | |
36.661708 -4.506343 | 37 Málaga's Finca el Retiro Gardens, landscaped by the Condes de Buenavista in the 18th century and famous all over Spain, display a rich mixture of English, Italian and French styles. | |
36.505264 -4.927834 | 38 Vanity is one of Marbella's more elegant and sophisticated nightspots, formerly known as La Notte. Drink champagne and mix with celebrities among tropical gardens, tiled floors, Buddha statues… | |
36.507428 -4.857158 | 39 Funny Beach in Marbella offers a range of games and water sports for all ages; from young children to adult adrenalin-junkies. Race your friends in a go-kart or relax indoors with a laid-back… | |
40 The Museum of Folk Art (Museo Unicaja de Artes Populares) is set in a 17th-century home in Málaga's city centre. The rooms are filled with traditional artefacts that depict rural and urban… | ||
36.59774 -4.63638 | 41 How better to travel around the idyllic whitewashed town of Mijas than by donkey taxi? Consdidered by many to be the jewel in the Andalucian crown, Mijas has been christened the 'Villa Blanca'… |  |
36.507992 -4.8833 | 42 Surrounded by the remains of the old Muslim walls, Marbella Old Town (or casco antiguo) is a maze of picturesque winding streets and charming little plazas, with plenty of outdoor bars where… |  |
43 Founded in 1975, Aloha Golf Club has been used for a number of important tournaments. Its verdant lawns and convenient location near Marbella city centre have made it a popular club with… |  | |
44 Passion is Torremolinos' hottest gay club boasting international DJs, live shows, go-go dancers and singers. Previous themed nights have included gay pride, fashion, carnival and a horror… | ||
45 The Palladium is a monster of a club in Torremolinos, with various bars, dance floors and go-go dancers (male and female) to raise the temperature. If it gets too hot, there's always the… | ||
46 La Malagueta Bullring and Museum Inaugurated in 1876, the La Malagueta bullring is an impressive 16-sided building that also houses the Antonio Ordoñez Bullfighting Museum. |  | |
47 Opened in 2000, Dreamer's is one of Puerto Banus' most popular clubs. Up to 1400 people at a time can enjoy house tunes provided by resident DJs and international guests. As if it wasn't… | ||
48 Kiu, situated right on the unmissable 24-hour-square, Plaza Sol y mar, is the largest and most popular venue in Benalmadena. | ||
49 Venus Beach (Playa de la Venus) Marbella is famous for its sandy white beaches, which have made it one of the most glamorous and sought-after hoiday destinations in the Mediterranean. Venus Beach (La Playa de la Venus) is… |  |
