By far the largest city on the Costa del Sol, Málaga is the natural centre of the region and the whole of southern Andalusia. Málaga serves as an ideal place to stay if you want to take trips along the coast or even into the interior of Spain.

Due to its importance, we have also compiled a detailed guide to Málaga.

Málaga is also likely to be your first contact with the Costa del Sol, as it is here that Málaga AGP Airport, the main gateway to Andalusia, is located.