Malaga, Spain 🇪🇸 | Is This the Best City on the Costa del Sol?
Welcome to Malaga, the lively coastal city that blends history, culture and Mediterranean lifestyle in the heart of Andalucia. In this video, we take you on a journey through the vibrant streets of Malaga, Spain, showing you why it might just be the best city on the Costa del Sol.
From palm-lined promenades and golden beaches to ancient fortresses and bustling plazas, Malaga is one of southern Spain’s most dynamic destinations. Whether you’re here for a short visit or dreaming about moving to Spain, Malaga delivers a balance of relaxed seaside living and rich cultural experiences.
This video is perfect for anyone interested in traveling to Spain, discovering Andalucia’s hidden gems, or exploring life along the Costa del Sol. While towns like Estepona, Marbella, and Benalmadena each offer their own appeal, Malaga stands out with its energy, history and unbeatable atmosphere.
Whether you’re planning a holiday, considering a move, or simply curious about what makes Malaga special, this is your insider’s look at one of the most talked-about cities in Spain.
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Christmas in Malaga – https://youtu.be/5jQf3WkRsAs
San Juan Night Malaga – https://youtu.be/VC9ggS3f-vk
Malaga Marathon – https://youtu.be/uZtTM0FKpPI
Marbella – https://youtu.be/2WJf0NOgCEE
Benalmadena – https://youtu.be/9DVi24LPogc
Torremolinos – https://youtu.be/eUB4bmERtu0
Estepona – https://youtu.be/BogDEumisjM
Nerja – https://youtu.be/5v0AN1SW02g
Ronda – https://youtu.be/HLtAPqmJfEU
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Great vid you guys are energetic and fun! My wife and I are visiting Andalusia this October and will be visiting Malaga. Looks like a great city!
the 2 guys can so good speak Englisch as well as English people.Not all native Spaniards can speak English so well
Is it a good time to visit in November?
Finally I am going to magical Andalusia soon. Thank you guy for amasing videos and you helped me a lot.
What a mess on the ground in the grass where they were playing football
Lovely
I wanna come in december. How's the weather at the beginning of December 😊
To all readers… I'm from Málaga. I was born right next to the Cathedral (La Manquita, because it lacks a tower). I just wanted to let you know that in 2023, Forbes magazine ranked it #1 among the 20 best cities to live in the world. And some compare it to Barcelona 😅… #13 in Forbes.
You realize where you live when you travel… you always want to go back, hahaha.
A todos los lectores….soy de Málaga, naci justo al lado de la Catedral (La Manquita, por faltarle una torre) y solo informaros que en 2023 la revista Forbes le dio la posicion N.1 en las 20 mejores ciudades para vivir EN EL MUNDO. Y algunos la comparan con Brcelona 😅…N.13 en Forbes.
Te das cuenta de donde vives, cuando viajas…siempre estas deseando volver jajajaj
"Mini Barcelona, without all the problems"…..totally agree……..great video guys!
This is great a friend and I are planning a visit
Lovely
Malaga tachna ataas 🎉❤
But what about the other side of the story?
Malaga is beautiful, no doubt about that. The sun, the beaches, the food – it’s hard not to fall in love with the place. But behind the palm trees and good vibes, there’s also a growing problem that a lot of people don’t see or talk about.
The number of tourists here has exploded. In 2024 alone, Costa del Sol had nearly 14.5 million visitors, and Málaga city had over 1.6 million hotel guests. That’s massive. And of course, tourism brings money – it’s a big part of Spain’s economy. But when too many apartments are turned into Airbnbs and short-term rentals, locals get pushed out.
Rent prices have gone crazy. Whole neighborhoods are now off-limits for new tourist rentals because it’s gotten so bad – in some areas, more than 8% of homes are holiday lets. That might not sound like a lot, but trust me, it makes a huge difference when you’re trying to find a place to live and there’s nothing left but overpriced flats aimed at tourists.
And then there’s something even harder to watch: the growing number of homeless people in Málaga.
Over 220 people are sleeping on the streets, and that’s just what’s officially reported. Red Cross says it’s likely way more. A lot of them aren’t addicts or anything like that – they’re just regular people who couldn’t keep up with rent or lost their job during COVID. Some are in their 30s and 40s, just trying to survive. It’s heartbreaking.
So yeah, come visit Malaga – it’s amazing. But I really hope people also start talking about the real-life impact tourism is having on the people who actually live here. Not just the party, but the pressure too.
If we want Malaga to stay magical, it has to be livable – not just for tourists, but for the people who call it home.
Going there for the first time ever, in Spain for a week. Thanks so much for your guide!!! You are so passionate, and I think this is brilliant place to eventually retire to…Switzerland being way too expensive for us…although beautiful too ALTHOUGH the cold nature of the swiss germans, isnt nice, been here 14 years, needing nice friendly people…(?). Yes we plan to look at Estapona, Marbella, Ronda, Granada and the other beaches if we have time in one week..! Cant wait!
De la Costa del Sol si,es la ciudad más Bonita.😊😘🇪🇸
Me encanta Málaga, y ustedes dos hacen que me guste más ! Amo sus videos, los veo a todos. Me han hecho conocer toda la Costa del Sol de una manera especial. Sigan así !
Love love love Malaga! Went for month and returned for another few weeks later. Place has something to offer everyone