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View all →Málaga beaches, why the sand is grey and where to swim
Málaga city has fifteen urban beaches along 14 km of coast, all with dark sand and none with turquoise water. What each stretch actually offers, which ones you can walk to, and why September beats June for swimming.
When to visit Málaga, month by month with the real data
July records zero average rainfall and 347 hours of sun. August peaks at 30.8°C. Spain's weather agency logs 109 clear days a year, not the 300 the brochures claim. What the numbers mean for your trip, and the two local winds nobody warns you about.
What to see in Málaga, 13 places and the free Sunday
The city council raised the Alcazaba to €7 and half the guides online still print the old price. Here is what a day of sights actually costs, which hours are free, and how far you can get on foot from the port.