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Malaga is a good place to live and invest, because it combines a Mediterranean climate with more than 300 sunny days a year, Andalusian energy and modern infrastructure, which make life here comfortable all year round. It is also one of the fastest-growing cities in Europe and one of the strongest property markets in Spain.
What sets Malaga apart from other cities in Spain?
Malaga is the home town of Pablo Picasso. The narrow streets of the historic centre, elegant squares, cafés and bars create an atmosphere in which tradition meets modernity.
- more than 300 sunny days a year,
- wide city beaches,
- an elegant old town with the cathedral known as “La Manquita”,
- the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro, some of the most beautiful historic monuments in Andalusia,
- a rich offering of museums: the Picasso Museum, the Thyssen, Centre Pompidou Malaga.
The city stays alive long after sunset, but it is not as overwhelming as Barcelona or Madrid.
What are the most popular beaches in Malaga?
The beaches of the Costa del Sol are generally more intimate, and Malaga offers a compromise between easy access, full infrastructure and urban elegance.
Playa de la Malagueta
The city's best-known beach: wide, comfortable, with chiringuito-style bars, good for a whole day on the sand.
Playa de Pedregalejo
More local and intimate, known for the best fried sardines in Andalusia.
Playa del Palo
A quiet, family beach, valued by residents.
For people looking for a property by the beach, Malaga is one of the most attractive locations in the region.
What are the lifestyle and transport like in Malaga?
Malaga is a modern city that has kept its Andalusian roots.
- The Muelle Uno marina with restaurants, boutiques and a view of the port.
- Restaurants from local cuisine to fine dining.
- Good connections: a fast railway to Marbella (under construction), trains to Seville, Córdoba and Madrid.
- One of the best-connected airports in Spain.
The city attracts both young professionals and people aged 50+ who want to live in a sunny place without giving up urban conveniences.
Is it worth investing in property in Malaga?
Malaga is today one of the strongest property markets in Spain. The reasons for this are:
- steadily growing demand from foreign buyers,
- the growth of the technology sector, Malaga Tech Park,
- high occupancy in long-term and medium-term lets,
- a large number of relocations from Northern Europe, the USA and South America.
Malaga is not as expensive as Marbella, and at the same time it has prestige and a stable market.
The most commonly bought properties:
- modern apartments close to the beach,
- flats in restored townhouses in the centre,
- investment apartments to let.
What is everyday life like in Malaga?
Malaga is one of the safest large cities in Spain. Residents have access to:
- good healthcare,
- international schools,
- fast internet and good conditions for remote working,
- low living costs compared with Europe's popular metropolises.
That is why many people, after their first visit, start thinking about settling here permanently.
Who will Malaga suit?
- For people looking for a large but friendly city with modern infrastructure and a beautiful old town.
- For investors who care about strong demand and high market liquidity.
- For lovers of life close to the beach, with no compromise between city life and a seaside atmosphere.
- For people aged 40+ looking for sunshine and an active lifestyle. Malaga is a good base for trips to Ronda, Marbella, Nerja and the Sierra Nevada.
Example offers in Malaga and on the Costa del Sol
Prices are given without VAT.
- Apartment Malaga: from 103.44 m², 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, communal pool, balcony/terrace, close to the sea; from €389000.
- Apartment in Malaga: from 121.95 m², 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, sea view, next to golf courses, air conditioning, communal pool; from €672000.
- Front-line beachfront apartment: from 68.12 m², 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms, sea view, front-line beach location, air conditioning, communal pool; from €1190000.
- Luxury villa on the Costa del Sol: from 397.00 m², 6 rooms, 4 bathrooms, next to golf courses, air conditioning, private pool, balcony/terrace; from €2548000.
- Penthouse in Malaga: from 116.72 m², 3 rooms, 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, communal pool, balcony/terrace, lift; from €525000.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sunny days a year does Malaga have?
Malaga has more than 300 sunny days a year, so life here is comfortable all year round.
Which beach in Malaga is the best known?
The best known is Playa de la Malagueta: wide, with chiringuito-style bars. Playa de Pedregalejo and Playa del Palo are quieter and more local.
Is Malaga more expensive than Marbella?
No, Malaga is not as expensive as Marbella, and at the same time it has prestige and a stable property market.
What properties are most often bought in Malaga?
The most commonly bought are modern apartments near the beach, flats in restored townhouses in the centre, and investment apartments to let.
Is Malaga a safe city to live in?
Yes, Malaga is one of the safest large cities in Spain. It offers good healthcare, international schools and fast internet.
Aria Spain sells new properties from developers on the Costa del Sol with no commission for the buyer and guides the client, in English, through the whole process: from the NIE number and mortgage to the notary and handover of the apartment. If you are considering Malaga, book a free consultation.
