Costa del Sol / Málaga – City Break in Southern Spain
Málaga is the cultural capital of Costa del Sol – a vibrant Mediterranean city known for its history, museums, gastronomy and relaxed seaside atmosphere. Many of our guests combine a stay in Costa Tropical with a few days in Málaga, enjoying the best of both worlds: a peaceful coastal escape in Almuñécar or La Herradura and an exciting city break in Málaga.
If you are new to our website, you can discover our homes on the Costa Tropical here: Costa Tropical Holidays – Villas & Apartment. On this page we focus specifically on Málaga and our guides for Costa del Sol.
Where to Stay in Málaga
Enjoy panoramic views of the city center, mountains and the Mediterranean Sea in our stylish apartment with a rooftop pool, located just around 10 minutes on foot from Málaga’s historic center.
Modern Apartment in Málaga with Rooftop Pool
Book the Modern Apartment in Málaga with Rooftop Pool
The apartment is ideal for travelers 50+ who appreciate comfort, quiet surroundings, easy access to the Old Town and beautiful views both during the day and at night.
Explore Málaga With Our Guides
To help you make the most of your stay, we created two complementary guides: one focuses on culture and history, the other on practical information such as transport, parking and car rentals.
1. Things to Do in Málaga – Cultural & Historical Guide
Discover Málaga’s 3,000 years of history: the Cathedral (“La Manquita”), the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle, the Roman Theatre, Picasso Museum, Carmen Thyssen Museum and the most beautiful streets and squares of the historic center.
Read: Best Things to Do in Málaga – Cultural & Historical Guide
2. Málaga Practical Travel Guide
This guide explains how to arrive and move around Málaga with confidence: airport transfers, city transport, taxis, renting a car, recommended parking garages, public toilets, safety tips and accessibility advice for travelers 50+.
Read: Málaga Practical Travel Guide – Airport, Transport & Parking
Why Add Málaga to Your Costa Tropical Holiday?
- Easy access: Málaga Airport (AGP) is the main international gateway to southern Spain.
- Culture & museums: Picasso, Carmen Thyssen, Roman Theatre, Cathedral and Alcazaba all within walking distance.
- Food & markets: tapas bars, Atarazanas Market and a wide choice of restaurants and cafés.
- Sea & promenades: Mediterranean views, La Malagueta beach and the modern waterfront of Muelle Uno.
- Close to Costa Tropical: only about 45–50 minutes by car from Almuñécar and La Herradura.
Many of our guests choose to start their trip with a few days in Málaga before heading to the quieter beaches and hills of the Costa Tropical, or end their stay with a relaxed city break before flying home. Whichever order you choose, combining Costa del Sol / Málaga with Costa Tropical lets you experience two very different sides of southern Spain in one journey.
To plan your stay, start with our two guides above and our apartment page, and feel free to explore the rest of our website: Costa Tropical Holidays. We hope to welcome you both in Málaga and on the Costa Tropical.