Best things to do around Malaga

Here is a selection of more than 60 things to do around Malaga. The outdoor, sport, cultural and family activities are all within a maximum of 50 km. Below you will find a photo for each activity, classified by theme. To find out more, just click on the photo.

Selection of the best things to do in Malaga on the Costa del Sol


Outdoor activities in Malaga


Hiking around Nerja


One of the best known and most spectacular hikes is the rio Chillar hike :


rio chillar hike ruta randonnee


The El Saltillo hike offers the opportunity to cross the 3rd longest hanging bridge in Spain.


Visiting villages around Malaga


There are many villages worth visiting, starting with the village of Frigiliana, probably the most beautiful in the whole province.


Horse riding in the surroundings of Malaga


This type of ride in Andalucia is a must. Whether it’s a horse ride on the beach or in the sierras. This and many other activities are possible all year round thanks to the climate of the Costa del Sol.


balade-cheval-plage-malaga-costa-del-sol-torremolinos


Water activities


On the 45km of coastline between Malaga and Nerja you will find several water sports activities


Diving


You can practice scuba diving in Nerja and Torrox.


Snorkeling


One of the most popular water activities is snorkeling in Torrox and Nerja.


snorkel-in-Nerja-Torrox


Sea kayaking and paddle boarding


There are also kayaking routes in Nerja that take you to the famous freshwater waterfall at the bottom of the Maro cliffs in Nerja.


This activity can also be done by Paddle boarding.


Things to do in Malaga : sporty activities in Malaga and the Costa del Sol


Unusual activities


For star lovers

Astrotourism in the mountains


Sports activities in Malaga


Andalucia’s natural environment offers a wide range of sporting activities in wonderful surroundings.


Sporty trekking


The Patamalara river hike in Competa.


Canyoning


Canyoning in the Rio Verde from Nerja


Canyoning dans le Rio Verde en AndalousieDescent in the Rio Verde

Via Ferrata


Via ferrata from Nerja in Zafarraya


via ferrata en Andalousie à Zafarraya


Cultural activities


The cultural activities around Nerja and on the Costa del Sol are almost endless.


Among the must-sees are :


Flamenco


Attend an authentic flamenco evening.


Museums


Visit the Malaga Honey Museum in Colmenar, for example.


Things to do in Malaga : Festivals and fairs


You should try to attend some of the fairs and festivals in Andalucia, in Axarquia.


Visit the Cave among the best things to see and do in Malaga


The best known is the Cave of Nerja. However, the Cave of the Treasure in Rincon de la Victoria is also a must.


Guided tours


In Nerja you will find guided tours such as the Wine Route, the Tropical Tour, The Comares Tour, the Mudejar White Villages Tour. You will discover everything that is typical and traditional.


competa village de l'Andalousie authentique


Visit Malaga


Visit Malaga on foot.


Day trips and guided tours to Andalucia from Nerja


Visit Alhambra in Granada from Nerja, The Mezquita in Cordoba, Ronda with an English speaking guide in semi private group


View on Alhambra-from the Albayzin during the day trip


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booking paragliding activity in nerja costa del sol malaga andalucia
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balade-cheval-plage-malaga-costa-del-sol-torremolinos
Barranquismo en rio Verde en Andalucia
Barranquismo en rio Verde en Andalucia
Via Ferrata en Andalucía en Zafarraya
Via Ferrata en Andalucía en Zafarraya
boat cruise in torrox and Nerja and Torre del Mar
boat cruise in torrox and Nerja and Torre del Mar
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kayak-tour-nerja-burriana-to-maro-cliffs
corals while a dive in Nerja
corals while a dive in Nerja
Caminito del Rey Via Ferrata
Caminito del Rey Via Ferrata
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paddle surf torrox costa renting
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astrotourism in andalusia the telescope 2
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almunecar-visit-coffee-farm-and-tropical-plantation
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Ruta en Nerja senderismo con guia
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ruta de la pasa axarquia raisin muscat tour
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Andalucia blog Door of the Mezquita in Cordoba
View on Alhambra-from the Albayzin during the day trip
View on Alhambra-from the Albayzin during the day trip
The cave of Nerja
The cave of Nerja
Horseback riding in Andalucia with seaview
Horseback riding in Andalucia with seaview
Sedella view on village and alminar
Sedella view on village and alminar
snorkeling in Nerja and Torrox
snorkeling in Nerja and Torrox
Barranquismo en Andalucia en Canillas de Aceituno
Barranquismo en Andalucia en Canillas de Aceituno
Paddle en Nerja acantilados de Maro
Paddle en Nerja acantilados de Maro
competa pasero moscatel Route du vin sur la costa del sol
competa pasero moscatel Route du vin sur la costa del sol
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frigiliana calle 3
Comares pueblo
Comares pueblo
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mangos axarquia
Alfarnate ctra velez
Alfarnate ctra velez
almond blossom tour from nerja fields of almond trees
almond blossom tour from nerja fields of almond trees
El Torcal paisaje
El Torcal paisaje
alpujarra Tour from Nerja street in capileira
alpujarra Tour from Nerja street in capileira
Ronda Tour from Nerja : the Puente nuevo
Ronda Tour from Nerja : the Puente nuevo
Mijas pueblo
Mijas pueblo
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visite guidee seville francais tour prive quartier santa cruz et centre de séville
caminito del rey guided tour
caminito del rey guided tour
day trip from benalmadena fuengirola to alhambra granada caminito del rey cordoba
day trip from benalmadena fuengirola to alhambra granada caminito del rey cordoba
Semana Santa Velez Malaga Tour
Semana Santa Velez Malaga Tour
horse riding holiday in andalusia
horse riding holiday in andalusia
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culinary holidays in andalusia recipe tates cooking
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Via Ferrata en Costa del Sol en Comares
Via Ferrata en Costa del Sol en Comares
el barco del arroz : plongée sur épave de bateau en Andalousie, à Torrox
el barco del arroz : plongée sur épave de bateau en Andalousie, à Torrox
The treasure cave in Rincon de la Victoria
The treasure cave in Rincon de la Victoria
Venta de Alfarnate entrada
Venta de Alfarnate entrada
rio chillar hike ruta randonnee
rio chillar hike ruta randonnee
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ruta rio higueron 6
el saltillo puente colgante en canillas
el saltillo puente colgante en canillas
Hiking in Competa barranco Moreno
Hiking in Competa barranco Moreno
Hike in Canillas de Albaida the fabrica de la luz
Hike in Canillas de Albaida the fabrica de la luz
Bailadora Flamenco
Bailadora Flamenco
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techo-chimenea-casa-museo-axarquia-moclinejo
musée du banditisme andalou à El Borge museo del bandolero
musée du banditisme andalou à El Borge museo del bandolero
église de velez malaga : ermita Nuestra Virgen de los Remedios
église de velez malaga : ermita Nuestra Virgen de los Remedios
riogordo museo fachada
riogordo museo fachada
torre del mar antigua azucarera
torre del mar antigua azucarera
El museo de la pasa en Almachar en Axarquia Raisin museum in Almachar
El museo de la pasa en Almachar en Axarquia Raisin museum in Almachar
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visite-au-depart-de-malaga-torremolinos-Benalmadena-Fuengirola
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Nerja beach cala del pino
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visite-au-depart-de-malaga-torremolinos-Benalmadena-Fuengirola
Torrox pueblo y mar
Torrox pueblo y mar
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marbella actividades de ocio alquiler moto acuatica jetski
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marbella-vieille-ville casco antiguo de marbella
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marbella top wellness retreats
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sevilla actividades de ocio vuelo en globo cerca de sevilla
ronda vista mirador del cono
ronda vista mirador del cono
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grenade visite guidee francais et tapas
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guide francophone cordoue Lourdes guide agréée junta andalucia
visiter frigiliana que voir maisons blanches et portes couleur bleue
visiter frigiliana que voir maisons blanches et portes couleur bleue
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visite-au-depart-de-malaga-torremolinos-Benalmadena-Fuengirola
torre del mar vista playa paseo maritimo
torre del mar vista playa paseo maritimo
rio chillar hike ruta randonnee
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snorkel-in-Nerja-Torrox
Canyoning dans le Rio Verde en Andalousie
via ferrata en Andalousie à Zafarraya
competa village de l'Andalousie authentique
View on Alhambra-from the Albayzin during the day trip
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