Málaga (Province), Spain

Málaga (Province), Spain

Málaga (Province) Spain

The province of Málaga is situated on the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain, in Andalusia. It's bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and by the provinces of Cádiz, Seville, Córdoba, and Granada. Its area is 7,308 square kilometres (2,822 sq mi) and its population is 1,652,999 (2013), which is mainly concentrated in the metropolitan area of Málaga, the provincial capital, and throughout the coastal area. The population density surpasses both the Andalusia and Spanish averages, reaching 222.53 inhabitants/km2. Málaga is made up of 102 municipalities. Besides the capital, its main towns are Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Vélez-Málaga, Torremolinos, Estepona, and Benalmádena, all in the coastal zone. The towns of Antequera and Ronda are located inland. The prevailing climate is a warm Mediterranean with dry and warm, long summers with short, mild winters. The geographical relief varies greatly from area to area. In general, the coastal zone has a subtropical Mediterranean climate. To the north, a continental Mediterranean climate exists with cold, dry winters and warm summers. Its main industry and claim to fame is its tourist resorts, particularly those on the beaches along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast"). These beaches are visited by millions of European tourists; other attractions include the gorge of El Chorro near Álora, the Torcal de Antequera, the Moorish-Mudéjar district of Frigiliana, the Dolmen of Menga, and the Caves of Nerja.
Recommended airport
Malaga (AGP)
Nearby destinations
  • Torremolinos a 47.32 km
  • Malaga a 38.99 km
  • Comares Málaga a 38.13 km