A sun-drenched coast of stylish resorts and golden beaches, an impossibly breathtaking landscape dotted with majestic, Moorish architecture and medieval towns, and a rich Andalusian culture defined by soulful flamenco and unending celebrations… it's all here, in the province of Málaga. With its balmy Mediterranean climate, this slice of southern Spain tucked between mountains and the sea is Europe's year-round summer retreat.
Visit Málaga & Costa del Sol: get started
Liven up your jaunt through southern Spain with a stop in the port city of Málaga, the birthplace of Picasso (make time for the Picasso Museum!). Don’t miss famous Costa del Sol with its glamorous seaside resorts and incredible beaches in Torremolinos, Benalmádena, and in smaller towns like Nerja or Estepona. Day trips from Málaga will take you to other must-see Spanish destinations like Seville and Granada.
Málaga & Costa del Sol travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Spanish
What to bring back
Pablo Picasso memorabilia, locally-sourced olive oil, traditional flamenco dresses (the dance originates from the Andalusian region), replicas of the biznaga (a flower symbolic of the area), and a bottle of sweet Málaga wine.
What to eat
Classic Andalusian dishes: gazpacho, fritura Malagueña (a party platter of mixed fried fish and seafood), paella, gambas al pil pil (spicy prawns), grilled sardines and deep-fried sweets called pestiños or the sugar-covered borrachuelos.
Fun fact
The region has been controlled by many different tribes, empires and kingdoms through the years, from the Phoenicians to the Islamic Hammudid dynasty. Explore this rich legacy at the city of Málaga’s Roman theatre (from the 1st century), the Moorish Alcazaba fortress (11th century), or the Spanish-built Cathedral of Málaga (16th-18th century).
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
