Things to do in Malaga in February 2026

Malaga February

While the winter still maintains its cold grip over almost all Europe, here in Malaga already begin to bloom the almond trees.

If you come in February to Malaga take a look at our Events Calendar and discover everything you can do.

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Things to do in Malaga in February 2026

Valentines Day in Malaga

Valentine's Day in Malaga

Spending Valentine’s Day in Malaga is a safe bet. Malaga and the Costa del Sol is a top quality destination to spend a few romantic days with your partner.

If you are seduced by the idea, take a look at our article dedicated to Valentine’s Day in Malaga and let yourself be inspired by the many things you can enjoy with your partner.

BREIKI Electronic Festival – Malaga

BREIKI Electronic Festival – Málaga

Breiki is an afternoon festival that pioneers electronic music in a safe environment designed exclusively for families with children.

Adults and children can enjoy styles like Garage, Drum & Bass and Breakbeat together. Entry is limited to families (adults without children will not be admitted). Babies up to two years old enter free, and the event will feature activities for all ages, including teenagers.

The venue will have three distinct areas: a dance hall for performances, a relaxation and crafts room with inclusive activities, and a covered outdoor terrace with catering service.

The Cursed Circus – Malaga

El Circo Maldito - Málaga

Prepare for an unconventional experience at the Cursed Circus, the most terrifying, sexy and fun show of the year. This show, held under a large circus tent, is strictly prohibited for those under 16 and recommended for those over 18. Do you dare?

Circus of Light – Malaga

Circo de la Luz – Málaga

Experience a truly unique circus with this show. The Circus of Light is inspired by the world’s most beautiful light shows, combining circus, magic and technology.

Featuring top acrobats, biomechanical light animals, immersive technological effects and laser choreography.

Visit their official website to see what awaits you at this spectacular show.

Gala Drag Queen – Benalmadena

Gala Drag Queen - Benalmádena

Benalmádena will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Drag Queen Gala with a historic edition featuring 18 contestants vying for the title of ‘Drag Queen of the Year’.

The gala will take place at Plaza de la Mezquita in Arroyo de la Miel on February 6th, starting at 9:30 pm.

Night visit to the English Cemetery – Malaga

Visita nocturna al Cementerio Inglés - Málaga

Dare to discover all the secrets hidden in this dramatized night-time visit to the historic English Cemetery. The personalities lying here come to life and tell you their interesting stories.

The visit lasts 1 hour and a half. Limited places until full capacity is reached.

International Jazz Seminar – Fuengirola

Seminario Internacional de Jazz - Fuengirola

The Fuengirola International Jazz Seminar is a cultural event taking place from February 26th to March 1st, bringing together jazz artists, students and enthusiasts from around the world.

The municipal music school will host this cultural event, which includes more than 30 activities: workshops, masterclasses, concerts, and jam sessions. Attendees will be able to enjoy performances by international musicians, from established jazz masters to up-and-coming talents.

The event will be held in various venues throughout Fuengirola, such as the Casa de la Cultura (Cultural Center), the Speakeasy Jazz Club, the Maxy nightclub, and the Plaza Reyes Católicos.

  • Tickets
  • Where: Fuengirola Music School, Avenida Juan Gómez Juanito 12
  • When: February 26 to March 1
  • How to get there

Festival Rockin’Race Jamboree – Torremolinos

Festival Rockin’Race Jamboree - Torremolinos

The 32nd edition of the Rockin’ Race Jamboree festival takes place in Torremolinos during the first week of February. This festival, dedicated to roots music with a wide range of styles from the 40s, 50s, and early 60s, features nearly four days of concerts at various locations throughout this popular Costa del Sol town.

This year’s concert venues include the Hotel La Barracuda, the Torremolinos Municipal Auditorium, Paradiso Dancing Hall, and Plaza del Remo, where you’ll also find food trucks and classic cars—a fantastic atmosphere is guaranteed!

Half Marathon – Torremolinos

media maraton Torremolinos

This popular marathon takes place on an urban circuit of approximately 21 km through the main streets and avenues of the Costa del Sol city.

This race is one of the oldest in the province of Malaga, with around 2,000 participants, many of them international runners.

Candelight Concerts – Malaga

In the María Cristina Concert Hall, a 15th century Franciscan monastery located in the heart of Malaga, with exceptional acoustics and unique beauty.

Recently more and more unique venues in Malaga are joining this experience, such as the Carmen Thyssen Museum and now also the Gran Hotel Miramar.

We can personally recommend this experience of classical concerts and tributes by candlelight.

February programme

Hans Zimmer Tribute at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 1 & 8
ABBA Tribute at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 1 & 7
Adele Tribute at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 7
Coldplay Tribute at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 8 & 28
Ed Sheeran vs. Coldplay at Sala María Cristina, February 13
Valentine’s Day Special at Sala María Cristina, February 13
The Best of Ennio Morricone at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 14
Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons at the Carmen Thyssen Museum, February 14
Romantic Film Scores at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 14
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 15
Queen & The Beatles Tribute at the Gran Hotel Miramar, February 15 and 28
Hans Zimmer Tribute at Sala María Cristina, February 20
ABBA Tribute at Sala María Cristina, February 20

Candelight Concerts – Marbella

Candlelight Conciertos Marbella

At the 5-star Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Hotel.

February Programme

Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons, February 7
Ludovico Einaudi Tribute, February 7
Hans Zimmer Tribute, February 21
Queen Tribute, February 21

Full moon at Hydros Spa – Benalmadena

Hydros Spa Benalmádena

We also include a different proposal from the Holiday World Hotel in Benalmádena: Enjoy the Spa during the night of the full moon.

Enjoy the magic of a 60-minute night spa session with spectacular views of the bay of Benalmadena and Fuengirola, coinciding with the full moon.

With welcome drink and fruit, special attentions. Perfect to enjoy as a couple or with friends.

Interactive games in the streets of Malaga and Marbella

escape room urbano málaga

Do you enjoy playing an outdoor escape room as a team while exploring Malaga’s historic center in a fun way?

Here are links to fun urban escape rooms in Malaga and Marbella for up to 5 people.

Free guided tours – Malaga Museum

Museo de Málaga

Enjoy Saturdays strolling through art and archaeology collections. The Museum of Malaga offers free guided tours every Saturday at 12 noon, each with a different theme.

Registration is available at the Entrance Desk on the day of the activity, starting at Museum opening time. Check their website for their weekly programme.

Theatrical Tour of the Treasure Cave – Rincon de la Victoria

cueva del tesoro

Step back in time and discover the history and mysteries of the discovery of the Treasure Cave. One-hour dramatized tours through the cave’s various galleries.

Prior reservations are required for this activity at this link.

Craft beer tasting – Malaga

Cata de cervezas artesanas - Málaga

In the popular Soho “art district” in the centre of Malaga, you can sign up for a craft beer tasting. Specifically at La Fábrica de Cerveza Cruzcampo, which combines craft beer production with a bar, gastronomy and live music.

Street markets in Malaga in February

Winter Market at Pier One

Mercado de Invierno en Muelle Uno

Enjoy a lovely stroll along the seafront at Pier One and discover the Winter Market there, with stalls selling crafts, fashion, food and local products.

  • When: From January 23 to March 15, 2026, from 10 am to 10 pm.
  • How to get there

La Merced Artisan Market – Malaga

Every first Sunday of the month this colourful craft market takes place in the heart of the old town, Plaza de la Merced.

A lovely idea if you are an urbanite and enjoy a pleasant Sunday stroll under blooming jacarandas and then have a drink in the many terraces and restaurants that surround the square.

The English Cemetery Market – Malaga

Mercadillo del Inglés – Málaga

A new format of special flea market is added to the cultural offer in the city.

Once a month, the English Cemetery in the city centre hosts a flea market with crafts, vintage decoration, second-hand books, ceramics and unique products. The event also features live music and food trucks.

What’s special is the place itself, an emblematic place full of charm: the English Cemetery, the oldest non-Catholic necropolis in the Iberian Peninsula. Strolling through the beautiful garden you can discover the tombs of international personalities of the time who were buried there.

Free admission.

Artisan Market in Cártama

Mercado Artesanal de Cártama

The first Sunday of every month takes place a craft market in Cártama, featuring a wide variety of unique, handmade items, as well as local food products.

The market is located in the park of the Los Naranjos residential area, next to the Cártama train station market, and is open from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

“Taste of Malaga” Market – Torremolinos

Mercado Sabor a Málaga - Torremolinos

The centre of Torremolinos is hosting an edition of the popular “Sabor a Málaga” Market, featuring exclusively local agricultural products from the province.

Discover the most delicious flavors of Malaga, such as cheeses, oils, coffees, pickles, nuts, jams, eggs, and honeys. There will also be a wide range of activities, including workshops, tastings and cooking demonstrations, as well as live music performances.

  • When: February 26 to March 1, from 12 pm to 10 pm
  • Where: Avenida Palma de Mallorca, Torremolinos
  • How to get there

Flea markets & Street markets in the province

street markets malaga

In the municipalities along the Costa del Sol there is a wide range of weekly street markets and flea markets.

There you can find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, dried fruits and nuts, olives and spices, toys, pottery and typical handicrafts to clothes, shoes, flowers and pots, fake designer goods and much more.

Visit Malaga´s Museums

Night view of the Picasso Museum

Visit to the Victoria Brewery – Malaga

Fábrica de cerveza Victoria - Málaga

Did you know that Cervezas Victoria offers guided tours where you can learn about its production process and history?

If you like beer, you might be interested in visiting this 100% Malagueña brewery.

It is a 90-minute tour in which you will learn first-hand the secrets of the ‘Malagueña y exquisita’ Victoria beer, and of course you will try it!

Dramatised night-time tours at the Automobile Museum – Malaga

Museo Automovilístico
Automobile Museum Malaga

Enjoy a dramatised visit at night to the Automobile and Fashion Museum in Malaga. Visitors can learn about the history of historic cars through relevant characters.

Among these characters are Agent 007, who is renewing his licence to kill, or Amelia Earhart, the first woman aviator to cross the Atlantic, Coco Chanel or Salvador Dalí. The tour lasts an hour and a half.

  • Tickets at the Website
  • When: The first Friday of every month (as long as the museum’s calendar of events allows)
  • Where: Museo Automovilístico y de la Moda, Malaga
  • How to get there

Popular festivals in Malaga in February

Oil and local products fair – Archidona

Feria del Aceite y productos locales - Archidona

During the second weekend of February Archidona hosts the second edition of the Olive Oil and Local Products Fair.

For two days visitors can enjoy training days related to the olive grove, as well as a wide range of activities. These include music, cultural visits, tastings, oil tastings and sporting events.

A central part will be the well-known market ‘Sabor a Malaga’, with a large number of stands with local producers.

archidona feria del aceite

Flour Carnival – Alozaina

In Alozaina, located on the foothilla of Sierra de las Nieves, after Christmas, one of the most interesting moments in the municipality and the region are its winter festivities.

Shortly before Lent, the Carnaval de la Harina (Flour Carnival) takes place. The origin of this carnival dates back to the end of the 15th century.

The locals prepare themselves with bags full of flour and are ready to dye all the people they meet in their way white. A great festive atmosphere with music and dancing.

Powder Day – Tolox

The Tolox Carnival is one of the oldest in our province. This fiesta traditionally takes place the night before Ash Wednesday, and in which, according to custom, the villagers throw talcum powder at each other.

This tradition seems to date back to the 19th century, when young men used to play this game to propose to their sweethearts. The Tolox Carnival is one of the oldest carnivals known in our province.

Nowadays, this fiesta is celebrated in the Plaza Alta of the village and in the streets of the old quarter.

Soup of the seven branches – El Burgo

The municipality of El Burgo, located in the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, celebrates on Andalusia Day the festival dedicated to the soup of the seven branches, an emblematic dish of the village.

Its curious name comes from the main ingredients of this soup: tomato, pepper, onion, garlic, bread, potato and wild asparagus. Its preparation, similar to that of other traditional soups, has the particularity of using mint.

During the day there are traditional sweets from the village and the region; they are made by hand in wood-fired ovens, such as roscos de vino, cubiletes, empanadillas, mantecados, tortas de aceite and the well-known alfajor de El Burgo of Arab origin.

Andalucia Day

The Day of Andalusia is a holiday throughout the autonomous community with many festive events.

  • When: 28 February

Carnival – Malaga

Carnival in Malaga is a lively party that takes place in the central streets and different stages of the city.

We can highlight the Children’s Parade, the Drag Queen Election, the Grand Parade through the Old Town to the Plaza de la Merced, and the popular Battle of Flowers in Calle Larios.

Battle of Flowers in Calle Larios
  • Where: In the historic centre of Malaga
  • When: From February 7th to 15th
  • How to get there

Grinding Festival – Riogordo

Fiesta de la Molienda Riogordo

This white village located in the Axarquia region celebrates its festival dedicated to the liquid gold, its extra virgin olive oil.

During the festival, which takes place in the second half of February, you can enjoy exhibitions and conferences, live cooking demonstrations and guided tours. There will be demonstrations with a 16th century mill for grinding olives.

There will also be visits to the olive groves and olive stone throwing competitions. And last but not least, you can buy products at a market. All enlivened by a band of ‘verdiales’.

Slaughter Festival – Ardales

Fiesta de la Matanza Ardales

On a Sunday in February, this gastronomic festival takes place in the village square. Sausage and pork are the stars of the show.

There will be free tastings prepared by the villagers. There will also be stalls where you can buy these products, as well as oil, pastries, olives, sweet wine and bread.

The festival starts at 12 noon and in the afternoon from 5 pm there will be musical performances.
In case you didn’t know, the famous Caminito del Rey is located in the municipality of Ardales.

Gastrononic Fair – Benarrabá

Feria Gastronómica Benarrabá

This white village located in the Genal Valley and belonging to the Serranía de Ronda usually celebrates its Gastronomic Fair around the 28th of February.

Visitors can enjoy a market of artisan producers and many activities related to gastronomy aimed at people of all ages.

For the exact date visit the FB of Benarrabá Town Hall.

Hiking routes to see the Almond Blossom in Malaga

Those who stroll through the rural areas of Malaga these days of February will find that spring has already arrived in this province. You will find extensive green fields and thousands of luminous yellow flowers that are a joy for the eyes and the soul.

During the month of February also takes place the almond blossom. Without a single leaf yet on the tree, the almost ethereal, white and pink flowers begin to appear first, depending on the variety, which colour entire fields and are beautiful to see.

We suggest some routes through the most beautiful places in our province at this time of year.

Almond Blossom Day – Guaro

Every year, on a Sunday in late January or early February, Guaro celebrates Almond Blossom Day, where visitors can enjoy hiking trails, sample the local cuisine or purchase handcrafted goods.

Around this time, thanks to the mild coastal climate, the almond trees begin to bloom with delicate white and pink blossoms. Seeing fields upon fields filled with this fragile beauty is a true feast for the senses.

Dia del Almendro - Guaro

Guaro has been organizing a special event around this time of year for several years now, featuring two hiking routes through the almond groves. We’ve been and we highly recommend it!

Pre-registration is required to participate in the hikes.

Long route: An approximately 10-kilometre route for people in good physical condition.
Short route: A 4-kilometre route, perfect for families with children or those who prefer a more relaxed walk.

On the way back, you can enjoy special dishes prepared for the occasion in the village bars. There is also a market with local products.

Sierra de las Nieves

almendro en flor
Almond blossom in February

The Sierra de las Nieves National Park is one of those destinations worth discovering, with its authentic white villages and beautiful natural spaces. It is one of the areas in Malaga – as the name suggests – where it can snow in winter.

The villages nestled in the Sierra, with its highest peak, the 1,919 m Torrecilla, surrounded by extensive almond groves are a delight.

Bordering Sierra de las Nieves is the village of Guaro, from where there is a beautiful route to Tolox.

Guadalhorce Valley

Those who prefer a placid trip through the green Guadalhorce Valley, also known as the orchard of Malaga, can enjoy at this time of the year soft hills covered with fresh almost fluorescent green, fruit trees full of lemons and oranges and the beautiful almond trees in bloom.

Without a doubt, paradisiacal views. In Álora there are also impressive views of an ancient Moorish fortress perched on a hill.

The villages on this route are Álora, Almogía, Cártama and Pizarra.

Axarquia

Another 2 routes take us to the white villages of the Axarquia, on the eastern Costa del Sol. We can make a complete route of all the villages or simply enjoy some of them with a walk in the fields and eating in a “venta” (inn), for sure you will enjoy one of the well-known “Platos de los Montes”(typical dishes of the area).

The views in this region are spectacular due to the proximity of the Natural Park Sierras de Tejeda and Almijara with the highest mountain in the province, the Maroma at 2,066 m where we may still be able to see a little snow.

This route is closer to the sea. In Arenas there is one of the most spectacular Almend groves in the province. The villages on this route are Moclinejo, Macharaviaya, Algarrobo, Sayalonga and Arenas.

And this route goes inland, towards the mountain villages situated between 400 m and 800 m above sea level.

The villages on this route are Casabermeja, Colmenar, Riogordo, Periana, Alfarnate and Comares.

Hiking in the province

While the rest of Europe and much of Spain still has a deep winter, this season does not exist in the province of Malaga with its mild Mediterranean climate.

When you arrive by plane, you can already see from above the green fields stretching along the coast.

Although it is usually colder in the mountains than on the coast, nevertheless, nature begins to wake up after the rains and there is usually plenty of water in the streams and waterfalls.

After a day of walking, there is nothing better than visiting a country Inn in Malaga to enjoy a good traditional meal or a few beers and tapas. What a good life!

The Caminito del Rey

Caminito del Rey
Nowadays, the path is no longer very dangerous. Photo siandalucia

Open all year round, it is during these winter months when we can enjoy the place with less crowds. Being one of the most spectacular trails in Spain, after its renovation in 2015 it is now suitable for anyone with a minimum physical condition.

Not only the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes where this aerial path runs is spectacular, but also the surrounding nature, with the magnificent turquoise Guadalhorce reservoirs. And of course there is no shortage of inns where you can enjoy a good meal!

More information on active tourism in Malaga

You can find out more about hiking routes and active tourism in Malaga on our website.

With our car hire at Malaga airport you will easily reach all these places.

Did you know that…?

Did you know that on Sundays you can visit some monuments and museums in Malaga for free?

  • The Picasso Museum in Malaga can be visited free of charge every Sunday between 6 and 8 pm – until half an hour before closing time – admission is free until full capacity is reached. The ticket offices close at 7:30 pm.
  • The Muslim fortress Alcazaba can be visited free of charge every Sunday from 2 pm until closing time. From this fortification there are viewpoints from which you can enjoy beautiful panoramic views of Malaga.
  • The Centre Pompidou Museum at Pier One (Muelle Uno) has free admission for the general public on Sundays from 4 pm until closing time.
  • The Carmen Thyssen Museum has free admission on Sundays from 17h.
  • The Cueva del Tesoro (Treasure Cave) in Rincón de la Victoria can be visited free of charge from Monday to Friday during the first hour of opening until the capacity of 60 places is reached. The opening hours for free visits vary depending on the time of year: in winter you can visit the Cueva del Tesoro free of charge from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 11 am, while in summer you can visit from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. How to get there.

The weather in Malaga in February

Winter as such does not exist in Malaga. You could say that we go from autumn directly to spring.

It is true that February is usually the month with the lowest temperatures and – with a bit of luck – rain.

The minimum morning temperatures can be around 4ºC and the maximum temperatures are between 12ºC and 15ºC.

When there is rainfall, we can enjoy wonderful views of the highest peaks of Malaga covered in snow: Sierra de las Nieves (National Park) and La Maroma.

Sierra de las Nieves
Sierra de las Nieves Photo Tineke

Meanwhile, at lower altitudes, the first almond trees begin to blossom and the fields become green and covered with little yellow flowers.

The most annoying thing in Malaga in “winter” is the wind. So, it is a good idea to pack a mackintosh in your suitcase, along with a good jumper and thinner shirts, as the sun gets quite hot.

Estepona enero
A healthy winter walk along La Rada beach in Estepona in January. Photo T. Mielke

Both some brave locals and foreigners continue to bathe here all year round.
The temperature of the Alboran Sea in February is around 14/15 degrees.

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