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5 days in Malaga February
Yika · 25/01/2022 21:37
I've just booked flights to Malaga in late Feb with 5 full days, 6 nights. I'm travelling with my 11 year old DD.
Wondering if Malaga has enough to entertain us for 5 days or whether we should do a side trip? I enjoy culture, history, nature and relaxing!
CatsOperatingInGangs · 25/01/2022 21:48
How fabulous! There’s loads to do in Malaga - museums, Roman remains, a castle, hire a bike or a escooter, go to the beach, shopping.
And if you get bored of Malaga there’s a cheap and quick train down the western coast taking in all the resorts to Fuengirola. Perfect for a day out. Bedalmadena has a lovely port area and the walk up to the old town takes you through a park that is filled with chickens! It’s a bit random.
Yika · 25/01/2022 22:00
Thanks for your reply, that's encouraging, Malaga sounds like a nice mix. Random chickens also sounds like our kind of thing (as well as just hanging out on trains). Excellent.
CatsOperatingInGangs · 25/01/2022 22:14
The trains are great - cheap and easy to use. They go direct from the airport into the city too so you don’t need transfer
Powerplant · 25/01/2022 22:18
I believe you can get the train from Malaga to Rhonda I’m not sure how much would be open in February although it’s a proper working town. The views are stunning up there and agree with other people that the trains are punctual, clean and cheap. I love Malaga 😊
ChoiceMummy · 25/01/2022 23:06
Definitely go to Benalmadena. Use the tourist hop on off bus!
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Mijas is more cultural than anywhere else local to malaga, and well worth visiting.
Enjoy.
Gobolino80 · 25/01/2022 23:15
I went to Malaga for 3 nights with a friend a few years ago. I bloody loved it! It's a fabulous city and one I wouldn't have considered had she not suggested it. We did a walking tour of the street art which was really interesting and also did the Picasso museum. I'd definitely go back again.
Yika · 26/01/2022 07:33
Thanks for the tips! Will try Benalmadena and Mijas and will keep Ronda in mind.
johndglynn · 26/01/2022 07:39
Great local carnival in Malaga at the end of Jan. They know how to throw a party! Late Feb will be a good time too. A great base to explore from. The interior can be snowy at this time of year so stick to the coast for nice weather 👍🏻
JustJam4Tea · 26/01/2022 07:42
Malaga is lovely in February. You can also get a train to Granada. Lovely train trip, Granada is stunning. Book tickets to the Alhambra. If you haven’t been it’s amazing.
notacooldad · 26/01/2022 07:50
Car hire isnt expensive a d will give you so much more freedom. You will get to Rhonda and Mijas in no time.
I love Malaga. You can be in the mountains hiking or you can be on the beach! Fabulous!!
Yika · 26/01/2022 12:49
I actually have been to Granada but would like to take my daughter to the Alhambra. Wondered if it might a be a bit colder though as higher up. I'll look at the weather nearer the time. Definitely up for some nice mild weather!
TheDogsMother · 26/01/2022 12:52
Malaga is great for a city break in its own right though many people pass through onto other holiday destinations. This place is just outside the centre though walkable and is a museum displaying a fabulous mix of fashion, art, design and amazing cars. www.museoautomovilmalaga.com/
tanstaafl · 26/01/2022 12:54
The tickets for the Alhambra actually get you into the inner Palace.
You can walk the grounds inside the walls for free.
I second Ronda.
I also recommend Seville.
Also Caminito Del Rey, tickets required.
CAr hire firms in Malaga central train station.
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