How can one get around the city of Málaga?
🚙 The best options
Navigating Málaga is quite straightforward, especially if you plan to explore the Historic Center, where the city’s main attractions are concentrated. However, if you’re interested in lounging on the beaches, savoring sardine “espetos” skewers, or exploring outlying villages, you might need to consider additional transportation options. Nevertheless, our guide primarily focuses on “OTM” (Old Town Málaga) and does not cover these peripheral areas.
Now, let me introduce several effective and economical methods for getting around the city, tailored to suit your specific needs:
- 🛵 Firstly, you can rent an electric scooter from YEGO, which is not only affordable but also costs just a few cents per minute. Activating your account takes less than 12-24 hours. Topping up your balance is convenient—you can use either a credit card or PayPal, and it’s ready to ride. Each scooter can accommodate two people. To get you started, here is a link so you can try it with €5 of free credit.
The city is small enough to enjoy on foot
- 🚕 Taxis and rideshare services like Uber or Cabify are readily available via their respective apps. Additionally, taxis can be easily found throughout the city, particularly at designated taxi stands in the Historic Center. Alternatively, you can request a taxi by phone at +34 952 33 33 33 or use the FreeNow app. To make your first ride even more appealing, here’s a link that offers a 50% discount on your initial trip, up to 8€.
- 🚌 Buses serve all areas of the city and offer a convenient and economical way to get around, especially when returning to the Historic Center. Additionally, taking the bus to the airport from the designated stops provides a straightforward and direct route. To locate these stops, look for shelters marked with an “A,” indicating routes leading to the airport.
🚏 The tourist bus
Additionally, the tourist bus is another excellent option. You can explore all the notable spots in Málaga and even hop on and off at any of them for a single price. For more details, we have included information below based on its official website.
Explore Málaga’s vibrant cityscape with the Hop-On Hop-Off Malaga – Iconic Ticket. Discover this nearly three-thousand-year-old city not just as a beach destination but as a cultural hub rich in history, art, and cuisine. Enjoy the flexibility of three different bus routes, hopping on and off at over 30 stops at your leisure. From the panoramic views on our open-top buses to the audio commentaries available in eight languages, experience Málaga’s top sights including the Centre Pompidou, Playa de la Malagueta, and Castillo de Gibralfaro. Book today and start your adventure with City Sightseeing, using your ticket any day within 12 months!
At ‘Paseo del Parque’, you can find direct bus stops for the return trip to the Airport
- 🛴 Kick-scooters, or “patinetes,” were popular years ago; however, I do not recommend using them now. The city government has significantly restricted their use, to the extent that you may be fined by the police if caught riding one in prohibited areas. Frankly, the risks outweigh the benefits, making any other transportation alternative a better choice.
🚲 Rent a bicycle!
If you’re visiting with a partner or family, renting bicycles is another fun and relatively inexpensive option for enjoying a full day out. Numerous rental points are available in the Historic Center, particularly around the Soho neighborhood, especially between “Plaza de la Marina” and “Calle Córdoba.” Below, you will find a reference map.
