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View Mediterranean on the mapPort on Andalusia's Costa del Sol

Malaga

Malaga · Spain · 36.71, -4.42

A central city on Spain's southern Costa del Sol, the birthplace of artist Picasso, with the Moorish Alcazaba, cathedral, and beaches. A popular Mediterranean port and gateway to Granada's Alhambra.

Port highlights

About 580,000 people
Population
The Mediterranean climate is among the mildest in mainland Spain, with hot, dry summers and mild winters.
Climate
Spanish
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October). Midsummer is hot but good for the beach.
Best time to visit
Local food

Espeto (grilled sardine skewers), fritura (fried seafood), gazpacho, local sweet wine (Malaga wine)

Sights
Alcazaba and Gibralfaro CastlePicasso Museum and birthplaceMalaga CathedralAlhambra (Granada, day trip)
Monthly average high / low temperatures
17°
8°Jan
18°
8°Feb
20°
10°Mar
22°
12°Apr
25°
15°May
29°
19°Jun
31°
21°Jul
32°
22°Aug
28°
19°Sep
24°
16°Oct
20°
11°Nov
18°
9°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: MALAGA AEROPUERTO · about 8.1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)91 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water and beer are somewhat cheaper; coffee costs about the same; meals and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

€0.29
Water 500 ml
€2.60
Coffee
€14.75
Inexpensive meal
€2.90
Local beer
€5.90
Big Mac

Prices in Malaga. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

AGP
Nearest airport
15–25 min
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

MediterraneanOct 2026 – Mar 2027

10-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Genoa

MSC Magnifica/ MSC Cruises
Genoa›Marseille›Barcelona›+5›Genoa
Indicative fare
From $800.00
Budget
10 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanMay–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton

Queen Anne/ Cunard Line
Southampton›Cartagena›Civitavecchia (Rome)›+5›Southampton
Indicative fare
From £1,500.00
Standard
14 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
MediterraneanJun–Sep 2027

14-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Southampton

Queen Victoria/ Cunard Line
Southampton›Gibraltar›Cadiz›+5›Southampton
Indicative fare
From £1,500.00
Standard
14 nightsRound trip · 7 ports of call
Last checked Jul 22, 2026Details
Northern Europe & FjordsSep 2027

10-Night Northern Europe & Fjords Cruise from Hamburg to Savona

Costa Favolosa/ Costa Cruises
Hamburg›Zeebrugge (Bruges)›Le Havre (Paris)›+5›Savona
Indicative fare
Fare in preparation
Standard
10 nightsOne way · 7 ports of call
Last checked Oct 5, 2026Details

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Málaga”, “Port of Málaga” (CC BY-SA 4.0)