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Málaga beaches, why the sand is grey and where to swimBeaches

Málaga beaches, why the sand is grey and where to swim

Málaga city has fifteen urban beaches along 14 km of coast, all with dark sand and none with turquoise water. What each stretch actually offers, which ones you can walk to, and why September beats June for swimming.

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When to visit Málaga, month by month with the real dataCulture

When to visit Málaga, month by month with the real data

July records zero average rainfall and 347 hours of sun. August peaks at 30.8°C. Spain's weather agency logs 109 clear days a year, not the 300 the brochures claim. What the numbers mean for your trip, and the two local winds nobody warns you about.

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What to see in Málaga, 13 places and the free SundayCulture

What to see in Málaga, 13 places and the free Sunday

The city council raised the Alcazaba to €7 and half the guides online still print the old price. Here is what a day of sights actually costs, which hours are free, and how far you can get on foot from the port.

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Naturist beaches in Málaga, and how to not get it wrongBeaches

Naturist beaches in Málaga, and how to not get it wrong

Spain has no national law banning nudity on beaches, which is not the same as being able to undress anywhere. Seven naturist beaches across Málaga province, which five carry municipal backing, and the etiquette that keeps a day pleasant.

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Hiking near Málaga, ten routes and the season nobody expectsNature

Hiking near Málaga, ten routes and the season nobody expects

Málaga's hiking season runs October to May, the exact inverse of its beach season. Ten routes graded by distance and ascent, which one needs booking weeks ahead, and why the tallest peak in the province is not the one most guides name.

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