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Living in Málaga

Málaga – a real Spanish city with culture, food and the sea

A real Spanish city with culture, food and a buzzing port.

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About the area

Why people love Málaga

Málaga has become one of Spain’s most popular cities. The historic centre is full of museums, tapas bars and narrow streets, the Alcazaba fortress rises above the city, and the modern port area Muelle Uno has a promenade with restaurants by the water. The city has city beaches, a university and a lively culture all year.

Living in Málaga means big-city life with the sea right next to it: the airport, the high-speed train to Madrid and the hospitals are all close by. Demand for homes is high – both from people who want to live here and from investors.

Who is it for?

  • City lovers – culture, restaurants and shopping on foot
  • Remote workers – good connections and a big-city vibe
  • Investors – strong demand for both long-term and holiday rentals
  • Year-round living – a real city that never slows down

Facts

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Málaga airportapprox. 15 min by car or train
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High-speed trainAVE to Madrid in under 3 hours
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BeachesLa Malagueta, Pedregalejo and El Palo
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CulturePicasso Museum, Centre Pompidou, Carmen Thyssen and more
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Inhabitantsabout 590,000
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SightsAlcazaba, Gibralfaro castle, the cathedral, Muelle Uno
Neighbourhoods

Where in Málaga?

Historic centre & Soho

Apartments among museums, squares and tapas bars – city life on the doorstep.

La Malagueta & Limonar

Close to the beach and the centre – some of the city’s most attractive addresses.

Pedregalejo & El Palo

Former fishing villages in the east – beach restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere.

Puerto de la Torre & the west

Newer residential areas with more space and lower prices.

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Our local tip

Climb up to the Gibralfaro viewpoint in the morning for the best view of the city and the port, walk down through the old town for tapas, and end the day at the beach in Pedregalejo. Then you know whether you are a city person or a beach person – or both.

– ASBO Estates

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