Málaga Uncovered: Beyond the resorts
Before moving to Spain, the word Málaga brought to mind all-inclusive resorts, package holidays, and little else. It’s a perception many international travellers still have — and one that barely scratches the surface of what this province really is.
Málaga is not just a coastal destination. It is a diverse and complex province where mountains meet the sea, where local life continues year-round, and where each valley, village, and season offers something different. Even after all these years, we are still discovering new places
This page brings together our first-hand knowledge of Málaga province: places we’ve visited repeatedly, routes we’ve walked ourselves, villages we return to with our children, and practical insights that only come from living here long-term. If you’re looking to understand Málaga beyond the stereotypes, this is where to start.
This page is not a finished guide — and it never will be. Málaga province is constantly evolving, and so is our way of exploring it. We regularly update this page as we discover new places, revisit familiar ones in different seasons, and add routes, villages, and experiences we’ve personally tried and tested over the years.
Alongside this English-language guide, much of our Málaga content is also available on our Spanish site, Bloguera Viajera, where we’ve been sharing family travel experiences across Spain for over a decade. It’s widely recognised as one of the leading family travel blogs in Spain and includes many more detailed, first-hand stories from Málaga and beyond.