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We Did Málaga as a City Break With Kids — Here Is What We Would Do Again
The Family

Málaga

We Did Málaga as a City Break With Kids — Here Is What We Would Do Again

Most people use Málaga as a jumping-off point. You fly in, pick up the hire car, and drive west along the coast towards …

2 May 2026 · 5 min read

The Family

Málaga

Mariposario Benalmádena: Europe's Largest Butterfly Park

If you're looking for something genuinely magical on the Costa del Sol — something that works for adults and children eq…

10 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

Rainy Day in Málaga? 8 Things to Do Indoors with Kids

Málaga gets far more sunshine than almost anywhere in northern Europe, but it does rain — particularly in autumn and spr…

9 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

Top Things To Do With Kids in Málaga

Málaga is one of the best cities in Europe for a family holiday — compact enough to walk, warm almost year-round, full o…

8 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

Before You Go to Málaga with Kids — Read This First

Málaga is an excellent choice for a family trip, but like any destination it rewards a little preparation. Here is what …

7 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

How to Get from Málaga Airport to the Costa del Sol

Málaga Airport (AGP) is one of southern Europe's busiest airports, handling over 20 million passengers a year. Getting f…

6 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

Family Packing Tips for Costa del Sol in Autumn

Autumn on the Costa del Sol is one of the best-kept secrets in European family travel. Temperatures in September and Oct…

5 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

The Family

Málaga

Top 10 Family-Friendly Museums in Málaga & Costa del Sol

Málaga has more museums per capita than almost any other city in Spain — a remarkable number for a city of its size, and…

4 Sept 2025 · 2 min read

The Family

Málaga

The €18 Ice Cream at Puerto Banús

It was our first evening in Puerto Banús and we made the classic mistake. The children wanted ice cream. There was an i…

3 Sept 2025 · 1 min read

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