Málaga (Province), Spain

Málaga (Province) Spain

The province of Málaga is located on the southern Mediterranean coast of Spain, in Andalusia. It is 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 concentrated mainly in the metropolitan area of Málaga, the provincial capital, and along the coast. The population density is higher than both the Andalusian and Spanish averages, reaching 222.53 inhabitants/km². Málaga contains 102 municipalities. Besides the capital, its main cities are Marbella, Mijas, Fuengirola, Vélez-Málaga, Torremolinos, Estepona, and Benalmádena, all on the coast. The towns of Antequera and Ronda are located inland. The prevailing climate is warm Mediterranean, with long, dry, warm summers and 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, there is a continental Mediterranean climate with cold, dry winters and warm summers. Its main industry and claim to fame is tourism, particularly the beach resorts along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast"). These beaches are visited by millions of European tourists. Other attractions include the El Chorro gorge near Álora, El 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