Spain
Malaga
#2 Top 5 cities
Malaga is a strong coastal expat base with a good airport, useful services, and an easy landing point for people who want sea access with city infrastructure.
Country overview
Population
592Β 346
Year-round temperatures
Day: 17°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 8°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Very warm southern climate with a short mild winter and a long drier season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
8/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
7/10
Violent crime is uncommon, but theft, scams, nightlife incidents, traffic, and busy tourist areas require normal precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Heatwaves, drought, wildfire, intense rain, flash flooding, coastal storms, and erosion are the main recurring hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- π©πͺGermans
- π«π·French
- πͺπΊScandinavians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Airport access
- +Strong foreign community
- +Beaches and sea
- +Tourist infrastructure
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βTourism seasonality
- βLocal traffic pressure