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What to do in Benalmadena
Many people in Malaga have no idea that in Benalmadena, which is a small city near to Malaga, with pretty cool things to check out. Getting to Benalmadena is quick and easy with the short distance train line Cercanias C1 from the center or from the Maria Zambrano train station. The short distance trains and […] More
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Hiking in Malaga: Torrijos Trail in the Malaga Mountains
Due to its natural and cultural attractions, the Torrijos trail is considered to be the most interesting in the Montes de Málaga Natural Park. The starting point is the Lagar de Torrijos, an example of a house in the Montes de Málaga region converted into an ecomuseum. This building devotes its main part to wine […] More
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Street food in Malaga?
After spending some time in Malaga, you might notice that unlike anywhere in the world, in Malaga you can’t see street food vendors and there are no people eating on the street, unless they are sitting on the terrace of a restaurant or a bar. For example in New York, hot-dog carts or food trucks […] More
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How to get a NIE in Malaga?
Getting a NIE in Malaga quite simple by Spanish standards, which means it’s not an endless bureaucracy red-tape maze, but it can be done fast and easy if you know how. That is why we gave your this step-by-step guide to show you how to get your NIE in Malaga. First, you need to download […] More
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Exclusive: Semana Santa early preparations
We have about a half year left until the Semana Santa in 2019, but due to the extended rainy season there is a chance that it will rain during the ceremony. Since Semana Santa is one of the main (and most annoying) attractions of Malaga, the local churches decided to practice early, so they will […] More
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Fun facts of Spain: Throwing a live goat off top of a church
“Lanzamiento de cabra desde campanario” or “Salto de la cabra” is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of January. It’s a festival in Manganeses de la Polvorosa, province of Zamora, where a group of young men throw a live goat from the top of a church based on local legend. Yes, you’ve read it right. When […] More
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How to open a bank account in Malaga?
If you want to live in Malaga for long-term, you will need a bank account and a bank card. Of course, you can keep using your foreign account and card but that is usually more expensive and less comfortable than having a Spanish account. However… Opening a bank account in Malaga can be straight pain […] More
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Hiking in Malaga: Chesnut forest of Parauta walk
The best time to visit the chestnut trees of the Genal Valley is in mid-November. We propose this hiking route to visit the chestnut trees in autumn and enjoy the copper forest and the magnificent colours that cover it. It is a circular route that begins and ends in Parauta, a small village of narrow […] More
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