Your ultimate Costa del Sol Guide

Whether you are looking for sun and beach fun, if you like city breaks to Malaga, discover beautiful corners of the province, if you enjoy adventure sports… This and much more we have prepared for you in your definitive Costa del Sol guide.

At MalagaCar.com we are proud to be able to offer one of the most complete guides to the Costa del Sol.

To our extensive library we add weekly new articles of interest to make the most of your stay on the Costa del Sol, with a wide range of ideas, suggestions and proposals.

Start planning your visit to Malaga with us and do not forget to rent a car. Most of the activities might require your own transportation means.

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Protect Your Car in Floods and Storms. Vital Tips

We are writing this article about how to protect your car during a storm, while the sun is shining brightly in Malaga.

Which is usually the norm. According to the official guidebooks, the Costa del Sol has an average of 320 sunny days a year. But we would venture to confirm that this number is already increasing considerably. Nowadays it rarely rains in Malaga.

However, when it finally rains, it doesn’t rain. It pours.

Therefore, every year there are usually some incidents of torrential rain in Malaga. In this article we give you valuable tips on how to protect your car in case of bad weather.

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Route of the 18 most spectacular caves in Malaga

Without any exaggeration, we can proudly confirm that we have it all: You will find not only sun and beach, but also amazing caves in Malaga. The interior of the province has beautiful white villages, fantastic forests, national park and high mountain ranges where it even snows during the winter months.

Cave painting in Malaga
Most of caves in Malaga have been inhabited since prehistoric times.

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A once in a lifetime experience: Solar eclipse in Malaga!

Do you want to live a once in a lifetime experience? Come and see a spectacular and unforgettable phenomenon: a solar eclipse in Malaga.

Specifically, Malaga will be one of the provinces from which you will be able to see two of the three eclipses that will be visible in Spain between 2026 and 2028. We tell you all about it below!

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13 things to do on Valentine’s Day in Malaga

Honestly, spending Valentine’s Day in Malaga is a safe bet.

While the rest of Europe is still under the cold hand of winter, here in Malaga in February the almond trees are already in bloom.

Although February is usually the coldest month on the Costa del Sol, on a sunny day – which is usually the norm here – we can reach a temperature of 20ºC.

Blossoming almond trees
Blossoming almond trees

For this reason and much more that we will tell you below, Malaga is a top-quality destination to spend a few romantic days here with your partner.

If you like to celebrate this date with your partner, and whether you are a forward-thinking person who has already made plans, or if you are one of those who leave everything to the last minute, here are some attractive ideas for spending Valentine’s Day in Malaga.

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Starlite Marbella 2025 – The best Boutique Festival

This year the Costa del Sol is buzzing with open-air concerts.

Without a doubt, one of the best venues is Starlite Marbella. Each year it brings prestigious artists in small capacity boutique concerts in an unbeatable location in the Cantera de Nagüeles.

In its 14th edition, the boutique festival in Marbella will feature almost 50 days of concerts during the months of June, July and August.  And with a line-up that brings together some of the most important artists on the music scene.

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Mediterranean Motorway Malaga: A-7 versus AP-7

  • Posted on January 14, 2025
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The Mediterranean Motorway (Autopista del Sol) connects all the major tourist centres along the Costa del Sol.

Getting by car from Malaga airport to any of the resorts of the western Costa del Sol, there are basically two ways of travelling the Mediterranean Motorway: Either along its toll free motorway (A-7) or the toll road (AP-7).

We´ll have a look at advantages and disadvantages of both, as well as prices depending on season.

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