10 fun activities in Malaga that promise to be an extraordinary experience

If you love seeing the world from a different perspective, wandering off the beaten track and living unique places and experiences, this article is for you. Keep reading to discover our top 10 picks of fun activities that will immerse you in the worlds of gastronomy, nature and adventure in a whole new way. Perfect inspiration for your next getaway.

Cheese making workshop

If you love nature and gastronomy, you’re going to love this activity that combines them both. Sierra Crestellina cheese (in Casares) opens its doors to cheese lovers who are interested in discovering exactly how they make their delicious products while soaking up the beautiful natural landscape. Here you can watch the goats graze, learn about milking methods, feed the animals, visit the dairy, see how milk is transformed into delicious wheels and even make your very own payoyo cheese. The tour concludes with a cheese tasting, accompanied by exquisite wines and other local products, such as jams, honeys and vegetables grown in the garden.

Source: Turismo Casares

Visit one of the smallest wineries in the world

This activity combines the enchantments of a quintessentially Andalusian white village (Benalauría) with the impressive landscape of Serranía de Ronda, wine and gastronomy. 28 metros cuadrados is a winery that is, as its name suggests, just 28 metres squared, making it one of the smallest in the world. Here you can taste some delicious wines, pair them with some produce from the Genal valley and, once you’ve treated your palate, walk the picturesque streets of the town that dates back to Berber times.

Source: Ayuntamiento Benaluría

The Costa del Sol from a height: Teleférico Benalmádena

Teleférico Benalmádena will take you on a cable car journey through the air from Benalmádena to the summit of monte Calamorro so you can live the most exclusive panoramic views over the Costa del Sol. At the top there is a wide range of activities for you to enjoy, such as falconry exhibitions, clearly signposted hiking routes and viewing points affording extraordinary vistas of the Costa del Sol, Sierra Nevada and, on clear days, Gibraltar and the African coast.

Source: TripAdvisor

Beer tasting: La Fábrica Cruzcampo

If you like a glass of beer or two, you simply have to visit the wholly original Fábrica Cruzcampo, which is located in the eclectic El Soho neighbourhood of Malaga. Here you will meet the master beer makers, tasked with making the limited edition beers, who will take you on a guided tour through the factory, showing you the raw materials used to make the beers and the tanks where the magic happens. You will even see the fermentation of the yeast, and much more. To conclude the experience, you’ll take part in a beer tasting session, completing your training as a beer expert.

Source: TripAdvisor

Walk or cycle the Malaga coastline

If you love nature, walking or cycling the coastline of the province of Malaga promises to be an unforgettable experience. The Senda Litoral will take you on an exceptional exploration through 14 municipalities in the Costa del Sol, from Balcón de Europa, in Nerja, to Castillo de la Duquesa in Manilva, offering over 200 kilometres of coastline with the best climate in Europe. 

Picnic in Jardín Botánico de La Concepción

Dating back to the year 1855, Jardín Botánico-Histórico La Concepción (Malaga) is a simply stunning setting for a picnic with your loved ones or friends. The botanic garden boasts an impressive collection of tropical and subtropical plants en plein air, with over a thousand species from around the world. It was declared an artistic and historic garden in 1934 and is currently listed as a Site of Cultural Interest.

Walk amid the butterflies

Would you like to take a walk through a landscape that you thought only existed in your dreams? Located in the municipality of Benalmádena, Mariposario is a butterfly house that is home to many different species of butterfly. Inside you can discover over 1,500 exotic butterflies flying freely in a paradise landscape of waterfalls and flowers.

Source: Mariposario Benalmádena 

The longest zipline in Spain

If you love an adventure, the tirolina de Comares will transport you back to the ecstatic fun of childhood. The longest zipline in Spain is immersed in a natural landscape and offers 436m of adrenaline-fuelled thrill at a height of 115m. Once you’ve overcome the vertigo, you can also make the most of your visit to walk the streets of the charming municipality of Comares, known as the “Balcony of Axarquía”.

Shopping at Mercado de Atarazanas

Calling all foodies and lovers of good food: the iconic Mercado de Atarazanas in Malaga awaits with a journey through the senses. Here you can discover the most authentic tastes of the Costa del Sol: fish, sea food, meat, fruit, vegetables, sweets and much more. You won’t be able to stop your mouth from watering. Once you’ve discovered all the stalls, there’s no better way to regain your strengths than with a delicious plate of fried seafood and fish in one of the bars close to the main entrance.

A night with the wolves in Antequera

Do you like to take a walk on the wild side? The municipality of Antequera brings you one of the most original activities in the province of Malaga: Lobo Park, 40 hectares inhabited by different species of wolves. On the night of the full moon you can witness nature in motion as the wolves howl. The park also offers riding hacks and horse riding lessons.

Source: Lobo Park 

We hope that this list has given you plenty of food for thought and that you’ve saved the activities you’d like to try on your next visit to the Costa del Sol. If you’d like more information or inspiration for your next getaway in the province of Malaga, you’ll find it on our webpage. Have a wonderful stay!