Many people choose to cruise these days, boarding luxurious thousand-passenger vessels with swimming pools and other sports facilities and activities, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, and live entertainment, to take them in five-star comfort to fascinating, exotic destinations.
In reality, there are have only been two major accidents. The first major accident at Málaga Airport happened on September 13, 1982. The second accident was more recent, on August 29, 2001.
The Friends of the Málaga Museum is an active group that is always open to new members - or visits from plane spotters around the world. Currently there are around 150 members in the association; around 30 meet on a weekly basis with the rest participating sporadically or simply supporting the museum through essential donations.
Another famous son of Malaga, who famously never misses the city´s Semana Santa processions, is actor Antonio Banderas. Now resident in California with his wife Melanie Griffith and their daughter, he still has close links with his birthplace, owning a house in Marbella.
See the 2022 poster. Each June, the annual Malaga Feria poster is presented. A panel selects five finalists of which the winner is chosen by a popular online vote by Malaga residents.
A successful inaugural edition of this Andalucia tourist board sponsored event took place in 2022 at the Feria (Fairground) west of city centre in Málaga from Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th September 2022. This inaugural edition attracted about 100.000 over the three days to the three stage 50.000 m2 arena.
One-Day-Itinerary to explore the countryside around the towns of Ronda and Gaucin. This route starts at San Pedro de Alcantera, just past Puerto Banus, and ends up just a few kilometres down the coast at Estepona. It's a delightful detour and one, which includes one of the best-known sierra towns of all, Ronda.
For 24-hour information tune into 120.375 and for flight arrival and departure information, visit www.aena.es – the official website for the Spanish airport authorities.
Plane Spotting Sites in Malaga. Special thanks to M. Llamas and Friends of the Museum at Málaga Airport for this guide to plane spotting locations.
The best spotters naturally congregate at both ends of the runway. The north end is number 13 and the south is number 31 (the numbers used to be 14 and 32 respectively, but were changed in keeping with changes in the magnetic poles). Check out the map to find out where they meet because you can be sure to learn a lot from the experts if you stop by these areas to join in the spotting.
In recent years, Málaga Airport has taken numerous measures to decrease the facility’s environmental footprint and become a greener, more sustainable operation.
Attention art lovers and artists alike! Here is good news for both of you.
Travel by bus to Ronda, where you can explore the town on your own or choose the guided tour option to learn more about its history and see the renowned Puente Nuevo spanning the gorge.
Elegant Accommodation: ME Malaga by Melia in Málaga offers a 5-star experience with a terrace, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and city views. Comfortable Amenities: The hotel features a lounge, lift, 24-hour front desk, coffee shop, room service, and car hire.
Enjoy a night cruise from Malaga aboard a sailing catamaran. Sip on a glass of sparkling cava while listening to live music from a DJ.
Drive through Montes de Málaga Natural Park in an eco-friendly electric car. Stop at a local restaurant to try traditional dishes.
Access unique spots in the park with guidance from local experts who share stories about Málaga’s history.
Ride a fat-tire electric bike in Málaga for an exciting and comfortable adventure. Follow forest trails in Montes de Málaga Natural Park with views of mountains, the coastline, the harbor, and the Mediterranean Sea.
Pedal assist makes uphill sections easy, and you can choose between a smooth or technical route for the downhill ride.
Visit Mijas, a white village on the Costa del Sol. See donkey taxis, the unique bullring, 17th-century chapels, old Arabic wall remains with gardens, and the Chapel of the Virgin of the Rock. Spot the Hermitage of Calvary from the village.
Sail on the *Mundo Marino* catamaran along the coast of Malaga. Watch the sun set over the horizon from the deck with a glass of cava.
Learn about the period between the 11th and 15th centuries and the true history of the Reconquista from the Muslim perspective, along with the history of Malaga's old medina, an essential part of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada.
