3-Day Malaga Itinerary Focusing on Nature and Beach

  • Day 1: Visit the Malagueta Beach
    15 minutes (3.5 kilometers) from the city center

    Start your trip with a visit to Malaga's most popular beach. Discover the coast’s natural beauty and participate in a variety of aquatic activities, such as swimming, surfing, jet-skiing, parasailing, or simply soaking up the sun with a refreshing sangria.

  • Day 2: Hiking in Montes de Malaga Natural Park
    50 minutes (25 kilometers) from Malagueta Beach

    Escape the city's hustle and bustle and head to this beautiful, sprawling natural park filled with scenic trekking and ambient wildlife. You should either hike to Mirador de la Concha or visit the Botanical garden.

  • Day 3: Visiting the Lobo Park
    30 minutes (25 kilometers) from Montes de Malaga Natural Park

    Embrace the animal side of Malaga with a visit to the Lobo Park. You should consider have lunch inside to enjoy the surrending terrace and nature, or stay among them without any fence between you and the cubs.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Malagueta Beach (3 hours, Free)
  • Montes de Malaga Natural Park (6 hours, 15€)
  • Lobo Park (4 hours, 40€)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 55€

Transportation

Malaga is a small and walkable city. You should consider rent a car or a bike to go to the outlying parks.

Useful Tips

If you have a few more days to spare, you can consider visiting the Cathedral, Castillo de Gibralfaro, or enjoying local tapas. Likewise, if you have less time, skip Lobo Park.

Airports

The main airport in Malaga is Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP). It's located 8 kilometers southwest of the city center and can easily be reached by public transport by taking the bus or train.

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