Experience in Malaga, Spain by Galley

What is it like to live in Málaga? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The most services you could find in Málaga. If not all, you can find almost everything. That city will not smash you after any period of living there. When you get bored, it's easy to get trip somewhere around - all places could be refreshing. Watch the domestic people - more or less they are ordinary, live quiet and normal life, with not so much work and not so high standard. You cannot say - they are boring, cause they are to comfort to speak loudly in the bus. You cannot say - they are not polite... Oh, yes, they are much more than in Granada or Barcelona. You have enough opportunities to walk, to jogging or to ride bicycle near the sea, you have parks to seat where you can find peace among the leaves and the birds. And buildings are not to high to cover the sun. The clime is not sharp. Costs are not to high, and you can also save money if you are careful. You have celebrations and fiestas, wherever you want to go, you reach quickly... only I don't know about healing and doctors... And no mosquitoes unbearable around!

How much does it cost to live in Málaga?

Depends from your budget. I think, don't try with less than 400 Euros.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Málaga? Is there any advice you can give?

It could be. Depends on the season. And luck.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

You will not find plenty in your plate in restaurants. So try to load your fridge in your home, for any case. Malagueños are not fat people... eat any tapa, little olives, drink glass of vine or beer, and that's it! Say loudly - Ole, and don't complain that you are still hungry. Try to like fish and seafood.

What places would you recommend visiting in Malaga?

Camino de Almendrales! Gibralfaro hill. Limonar. El Palo. Carmen Tyssen museum.

Is the nightlife good in Malaga? Where is good to go?

Find company! Then Malaga will be magic place for you.

What advice would you give future students heading to Malaga?

Be focused. High label of concentration on your subject. Don't expect so much from the city, and then something unforgettable could happen. A friendship... love... why not even romance?