Beyond boasting some of the best weather in Spain, the province of Malaga is one of the best connected destinations in the country. Travellers have got a wide range of transport options available to them, namely motorways, ports, high speed trains and air connections. All of which play an important role in the ever-growing importance of the MICE sector in the Costa del Sol.
Professionals operating in the MICE industry are the first people to benefit from the transport network as it is geared towards travel: business trips, incentive trips, cultural trips. Whatever the reason for your trip, you will need to travel for it. Keep reading to discover all the different transport options for tourists in the Costa del Sol.
More services, more opportunities
In the past, trade opportunities increased with the discovery of new routes on both the sea and the land; and today is no different. The Silk Road has transformed into more contemporary ways of sharing goods, knowledge and experiences. One thing hasn’t changed, however: the more transport options are available, the more relationships are created.
The first and the biggest advantage in the rise of transport options for tourists in the province of Malaga should therefore come as no surprise: there are more opportunities for travel. Since 2021, new bus lines have made it easier to travel between the different provinces in Andalusia while in 2022 free shuttle buses for residents were launched in some of the biggest destinations in the province of Malaga.
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Fuente: Ayuntamiento de Málaga
These are just two examples, but they bear testament to the desire to constantly improve transport in Malaga. The Costa del Sol boasts excellent infrastructure offering different options that are constantly being updated and improved:
- Increasing numbers of national and international air routes
- A high-speed train line (known as AVE) to Madrid, with further lines planned for the future
- Malaga port, which is becoming increasingly connected to the city
- A well maintained road network.
Countless transport options for MICE travellers
As you might imagine, the transport options for tourists in the Costa del Sol extend far beyond buses within and connecting towns. Scroll down to discover the very many ways you can get around the Costa del Sol on your next MICE trip.
1. 24-hour taxis and travel in towns
Aside from buses, public transport in the biggest destinations in the province of Malaga is exceptional. Taxi services meet the demands of both local and international travellers almost 24 hours a day in both Malaga city and other municipalities. A great way to get around the Costa del Sol.
Transport companies in Malaga province are renowned for their professionalism and reliability. Avanza Movilidad, for instance, saw an annual increase in passenger numbers in Marbella in 2021 and have consequently opened up more lines along the coast and extended its fleet.
2. Rise in flight routes
The tourist map in the Costa del Sol wouldn’t look the same without Malaga airport. With over 60 international airlines operating on the two runways and in the three terminals daily, the airport connects the Costa del Sol with destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North America. Airlines like KLM and Air France are now offering more flights to Malaga.
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The airport is an essential part of the province’s infrastructure. Once you land, you can rest assured that you will be able to get to wherever you need to go. An extensive network of motorways and an increasing number of bus lines connect the airport to Malaga city and the other destinations in the province. You certainly won’t be short on transport options during your business trip or holiday to the Costa del Sol.
3. Excellent rail options for now and the future
Travelling to Malaga by train is another great option, particularly if you’re a business traveller coming to the province to attend conferences and events. The AVE and AVANT lines connect Malaga with the biggest business hubs in the country, such as Madrid and Barcelona, as well as other tourist destinations like Seville.
What’s more, there are proposals to extend the rail network along the coast in the pipeline (Tren Litoral), though these are still very much at the ideas phase. The train, alongside the transport on offer from Malaga port, is a driving force of tourism in the area and reflects the province’s efforts to be better connected with the rest of Spain.
This unique combination of transport options for tourists makes the province of Malaga an exceptional destination if you’re keen to discover it by land, sea and air. Discover just how easy it is to get about the province and enjoy everything the Costa del Sol has to offer.
