Malaga offers activities for all tastes and pockets. From those who look for leisure plans to culture lovers. And all with a level of quality that will amaze you. We have the best lowcost plans to enjoy Malaga in the most economical way.
The key to lowcost travel: the forecast
The first thing before traveling to Malaga is to look for a flight at the best price. For this, the ideal is to reserve at least two months in advance, which can mean savings of up to 70% over the usual prices. If you want to get the best deal, take advantage of the free price comparators.
Budget Accommodation in Malaga
What about enjoying the memorable views of the medieval Malaga in a modern chill-out environment? Or have at your disposal the best located establishments of the city at the lowest price? In the centre of Malaga you can find accommodation options for tight budgets from where you can move on foot with absolute comfort: apartments, hotels, hostels and B&B where the price is not at odds with the quality.
Many of them also offer different activities, such as excursions, kitesurfing or diving, which you can hire at the lodging itself at special prices.
Museums and monuments with free entry
Most museums and monuments in Malaga have free entry on Sunday afternoons. You can take advantage of visiting the Picasso Museum Malaga for free every Sunday of the year between 6 and 8 pm, the Museum Carmen Thyssen Malaga on Sundays from 5 pm, and the Picasso's Birth House from 4 pm. In the case of the Centre Pompidou Malaga and the Collection of the Russian Museum of Malaga, they both remain open without cost on Sundays in the afternoon from 4 to 8 pm. In addition, you can visit the CAC Malaga, one of the reference spaces of contemporary art in the capital, free entry every day.
With respect to monuments, access to the Gibralfaro Castle and the Alcazaba also offer free admission on Sunday afternoons. In Malaga you will find churches that house a rich heritage and whose entrance is also free. This is the case of the Church of the Santos Martires, the Basilica Santa Maria de la Victoria or the Church of Santiago Apostol, where the painter Pablo Picasso received his baptism.
Tapas, the best way to discover Malaga’s gastronomy
Something characterizes the Andalusian gastronomy is the culture of the tapas, an excellent way to taste the typical dishes of the Costa del Sol by small snacks at the best price. Some of the best areas for tapas are the historic centre and the famous neighbourhoods of Pedregalejo and El Palo, where you will find some of the best and cheapest beach bars in which to try the fried “pescaito”: fantastic fresh fish perfectly fried with the best olive oil in the world.
An agenda full of events
Malaga is full of interesting cultural proposals. Exhibitions, concerts, children's shows and unique parties complete a varied agenda. And best of all is that many of these proposals are completely free. If you want to know the events that are celebrated during your trip, consult our leisure agenda.
