From Saturday, 30th November until 15th February, you can enjoy a unique experience in Málaga, the Lantern Festival.
Inspired by the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival is a cultural and artistic event featuring more than 600 large handmade lanterns illuminated by over 4000 lights.
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Next Friday 27th September 2024 is World Tourism Day and to celebrate this special occasion, Malaga Town Hall, in conjunction with the city’s main museums and monuments, has prepared a special events programme.
This initiative – promoted by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) – aims to raise awareness of the important impact tourism has on countries and communities around the world; socially, culturally, politically and economically. This year’s event goes under the following slogan: Tourism and Peace.
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LEGO® fans are in for a treat!
Until the 8th October 2023 you can visit the largest LEGO® exhibition in Europe.
The exhibition is made up of more than 100 large LEGO®models located in a large 1500m2 space in Málaga Factory (Málaga Nostrum Shopping Centre).
You’ll find stunning special sections featuring specific themes such as spectacular buildings, interactive models, world architecture, educational models, the Human Body, science, history, superheroes, paintings made from LEGO®pieces and lots more!
(more…)The skies of Malaga will be full of colour the weekend of the 29th & 30th April for the city’s first International Kite Festival.
This stunning visual spectacle will take place on the beaches of El Palo and Pedregalejo, on the eastern side of the city and promises to be a fun weekend for locals and visitors alike.
The event is completely free for spectators to enjoy – although you may wish to splash out on a few sardines and cold beers in one of the fabulous local ‘chiringuitos’ 😊. You’ll be treated to stunning displays from classic kite flyers as well as acrobatics, aerial tricks and impressive choreographies from renowned international kite flying artists.
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The city of Malaga is quickly becoming one of the most attractive Cultural destinations amongst international travellers. The town hall has invested heavily in the growth of its historical and artistic heritage and now offers visitors an impressive collection of more than 30 museums, each with its own unique and varied theme.
The most popular include The Picasso Museum, Centre Pompidou and the Carmen Thyssen museum and each attracts hundreds of thousands of art enthusiasts every year. However, Malaga has other museums which, although not as famous, are definitely worth a visit.
Below you’ll find information on six of our favourite Malaga museums you might not have heard of.
*Opening Hours and prices in this post were updated in August 2020 and are for guideline purposes only, subject to change. Please check the museum websites for latest information.
Dive into an amazing incredible underwater world by visiting the Sea Life Aquarium in Benalmadena Marina. You’ll be closer than ever to fascinating sea creatures and marine life such as sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, octopuses and an array of colourful tropical fish.
Ready to step into a world of slimy scales, tentacles and razor-sharp teeth?
Sea Life aquarium offers a wide selection of underwater environments for its inhabitants, each one with its particular characteristics. The following is a brief summary of what you’ll find when you visit the creatures that live in each one of these dedicated areas.
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