Women living in Malaga consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Women living in Malaga consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.6 out of 5.
On average 9.6% percentage of women in Spain have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 22 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.1/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.4/5 | Moderate |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.6/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.3/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.7/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Cristina
I have lived here for almost 20 years and I have never experienced anything wrong or bad. Sometimes I use public transport at night alone and bus & metro are really safe, most drivers will help you if you need anything. I have also walked alone before sunrise and it's even quieter. Of course, there are some areas which are not recommended and not even locals go there, but that happens everywhere. Enjoy my city!
Posted: June 19, 2025Albariña
It is safe. The only thing: if you go for a long walk and see strange people around change direction. There are some areas that not even us go. But almost all city is safe, public transport is ok, you can walk at night. Just be aware.
Posted: June 16, 2025Málaga has become extremely safe, a very popular tourist destination , lots of crowd at night , Will barely be walking alone at night. Very popular night Life with families and lots of people. It feels safe
Posted: June 11, 2025Noelia
Malaga is generally safe, although things happen everywhere. I still feel unsafe in general because there are a lot of drunks and some people are aggressive at night. But I can be calm during the day walking alone.
Posted: May 7, 2025I think it’s mostly safe. There are a few neighborhoods (near Plaza de la Merced, c. Cruz Verde for example) where it feels uncomfortable even in daylight, but overall it’s okay. My bestie went to the mountains alone, but I’m not risking it—I’m too afraid, unfortunately.
Posted: May 4, 2025Luci
There's been some shootings lately :( and about the question of sexual assault, a LOT of women I know have been sexually assaulted, at least once. Not by random people though, but that's common knowledge I think. This is not a Malaga problem though, it's a society problem. I still wouldn't discourage people from visiting, just be careful who you trust, but that stands for everyone everywhere.
Posted: April 28, 2025based on 33 experiences from female travelers
Frederike
Germany
I stayed at the Coeo Hernan Ruiz Hostel, that offered a delicious breakfast, clean room and very comfortable beds. I didnt travel on a specific budget, but I did try to keep my expenses low, so I skipped museums and the cathedral. I very much enjoyed visiting the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, as well as walking through the beautiful old town and along the beach. I also did a daytrip to the caminito del rey and another to ronda and setenil de las bodegas, that I booked on Get your Guide and would definitely recommend if you want to see more than just Malaga. I used the trains to get there from the airpot. Easy to find and not too expensive.
Posted: June 2, 2025I spent a few lovely days in Málaga and honestly, I felt super safe. It’s a calm, walkable city with a relaxed vibe. I didn’t experience any harassment, even walking around alone. Just keep your usual travel awareness and you’ll be fine. Definitely visit the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle for great views! I’d skip the overly touristy beach spots, instead, head to Pedregalejo or El Palo for a more local vibe. Try “El Pimpi” for a drink, and “La Tranca” for casual tapas so fun and full of energy :) We stayed in a small Airbnb in the historic center, very affordable. Got around mostly walking or train. Everything is close, and public transport is easy and cheap. I spent about 200€ p/p in 3 days including food and a few little treats. If you like art, the Picasso Museum is lovely.
Posted: May 29, 2025