based on 28 experiences
We felt very safe in Malaga! We booked a flat with bookings, which was huge, cheap and in a central position, everything was in a walking distance. We enjoyed a lot sitting outside in the bars drinking beers and enjoying the sun! And there was the beach super closed, it was a very nice experience and the weather was amazing š
Posted: July 4, 2024Experienced: March, 2022I studied abroad for a summer in MĆ”laga and loved my experience! I felt very safe walking alone and meeting new people. The people I met were extremely friendly and basically everyone spoke English to some extent. Most of the time in the touristic areas they can spot if youāre American and will talk to you in English off the bat. Although, if you want to practice your Spanish, they will usually love to converse with you that way too! I recommend getting a bit off the beaten path for beaches. La Malagueta is a fun beach but it is very crowded and not as beautiful. I recommend the small fisherman neighborhood of El Palo for their more local beach! My favorite quiet place to sit and Watch have a coffee in the centro was La TeterĆa. For a day trip, the beaches in Nerja are crystal clear and so beautiful.
Posted: May 6, 2024It was very good experience, felt safe and ate really good! If you like fish is the fresher, the beach is nice and you can meet people easy without feeling unsafe. Using dating apps is a good option for meeting new people
Posted: April 19, 2024Aisha
Egypt
Malaga is a beautiful and safe city and itās really nice to be there as a woman and food and music are amazing, I canāt wait to return this summer to visit more cities around Malaga I recommend this beautiful city
Posted: March 27, 2024Zeynep (29)
Spain
Malaga is one of the best places you can travel as a solo female. I felt SO safe there. There are cops EVERYWHERE. The community is young, lively and helpful, and the center of the city is very easy to navigate on foot. During my time there, I joined a pub crawl, two hiking tours, tapas tours and walking tours. All were really fun. After my solo travel, I got a job opportunity in Malaga and moved in. Then I actually realized how safe it was. Iād like to stress this one more time. Nothing ever happens in Malaga. On multiple occasions I walked home alone at 4am, nothing happened. I have never heard of an assault, theft or robery. Only downside to Malaga is that it is too crowded, and can get difficult to find seats at popular restaurants if you donāt have a reservation.
Posted: March 25, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Sylvie (54)
France
MƔlaga is a great place indeed ! Nice beaches, friendly people, interesting museums, beautiful towns and scenery around. I clearly recommend it. Besides, it's a really safe city and it's easy to get around either by train or bus
Posted: March 1, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Trisha
Spain
- It is a very safe city. I even took walks alone late at night and felt very safe - I started in a budget friendly hostel, it was 14 euros a night. Extremely clean and 20 minutes walking from the beach (Name - Barbatuke Eco Stay) - All the restaurants near the beach are amazing - It is easy to get around the city through bus (1.5 euros a trip)
Posted: January 28, 2024Haya (21)
Spain
Very safe city, just a few neighborhoods to avoid alone late at night. Beautiful beach. Alcazaba is a must-visit, especially during sunset. Clubbing nightlife was good at Sala Gold, lots of international people to meet.
Posted: January 14, 2024Experienced: November, 2022Ana (37)
Germany
Malaga was very nice and safe to travel alone. I have discovered the ancient castillo de Gibralfaro and la alcazaba. The weather was just perfect and the food incredibly tasty and cheap. I stayed in a hotel with pods. It was a new experience for me as I never stayed in such place, but if you like gaming that is a place to go.
Posted: November 27, 2023Experienced: May, 2023Rebecca
Norway
I was in a three week language trip in Malaga Spain. It was amazing, and I learned a lot of Spanish and a lot of the Spanish culture as well as their history. I felt very safe living in a host family. ļæ¼ I ate a lot of amazing food, and went to the prettiest beaches along the coast of Spain.
Posted: November 13, 2023Based on 7 experiences
Based on 7 experiences
DoÄa
Iāve been living in Malaga for less than a year. So far, Iāve never had a bad experience regarding safety. During the day itās a very lively city and I feel completely safe. During the night, it becomes more desolate, naturally. About robbery, again, I never experienced it, but I was warned to be careful about my belongings by local people.
Posted: July 15, 2024Malaga is one of the safest city in Spain because it is mostly full of students. Even though it is an erasmus city, there are a lot of homeless people. Actually for 1 week I had a problem with homeless people because they were in front of my door and they were sleeping or stealing things from the apartment. Besides that, I bet you will love Malaga. But please be careful about your bags!
Posted: June 26, 2024Serena
Hi! I am an Italian girl , I was living and traveling around the world in the past 14 years. I love to discover new cultures and customs. šāļøš“š·
DoÄa
My name is DoÄa (itās pronounced ādoaā), I am 24 and I currently live in Malaga, Spain. Here, I work as a volunteer for children and people with disabilities. I am an English teacher from Turkey. In my free time I try to travel and explore Spain and other countries around. Unfortunately, I cannot host people because I share the house with 4 other volunteers and our association doesnāt let us host people in the house. But of course, I am available for hangouts!
Malaga is amazing, safe and very cheap. Iāve been leaving here for 7 month and I love it. I can recommend great cheesecake place if you love it, local ice-cream, foods and drinks and fun. Itās very small so you can just walk around.
Posted: May 30, 2024Be sure not to miss the Mercado Atarazanas (main market), one of the best in Spain. Take a stroll and taste fresh seafood tapas in one of the bars. The best views are from the terrace at the AC Marriott, but the rooftop terrace at Batik in Malaga Premium also offers great views of Alcazaba. You may consider a free guided walk on your first morning to familiarize yourself with the area and learn more about its history.
Posted: November 12, 2022Things to do: * Thissen Museum * Picasso Museum * Rooftop bar at the Marriott Hotel * Walk around the Port in Malaga, lots of great restaurants in the city center, close to the Cathedral.
Posted: November 11, 2022Head to Alcazaba to admire the spectacular views of the sea and the city! Walk along Palmeral de las Sorpresas and past Muelle Uno to find the Centre Pompidou Malaga art museum, and then continue your walk past the lighthouse to have a seafood lunch on the beach. Mercado Atarazanas (an amazing food market, if you can, go there early in the morning, there are great places to eat). Nearby is the very atmospheric and traditional Antigua Casa de la Guardia for a drink. Try a free guided walk, it's a great way to get to know the city.
Posted: November 1, 2022Claudia
Malaga
3 days
I just moved to malaga from switzerland. However I have been travelling and living as a digital nomad for the last years and am udually away for the winter in more tropical climates. I love the beach, gping to the gym, dancing kizomba and nature and spirituality. I live a healthy lifestyle and am happy to make deeper friendships and connections.
Violeta
Malaga
3 days
Iām a nomad , I Enjoy the solo travels and meet New people around the world , my hobbies are photography, swimming in cold water , hiking and Enjoy sunrise and Sunset
Zuzanna
I am 18 girl from Poland, now I'm going to high school im my home city Wieliczka. I love travel and specially meeting new people gives me energy and a lot of fun. I am a scout, I love music I play guitar and I love dance and sportš
Laurie-Mei
Hi I'm Laurie, Young soul trying to explore the world on a budget and meet new people on the way. I have a Tourism Management degree so I can suggest you places to visit around town. I drove across Canada with my friends during Covid. I'm looking for a place to stay somewhere in the world and have the most local experiences I can have. Always motivated to try and discover new things.