Visitors guide to Malaga

Climate:

The climate in Malaga is typically Mediterranean, meaning that winters remain mild and summers are sunny and fairly hot.

The climate during the spring months can be unpredictable and showers are possible. However, there are still plenty of bright days and temperatures remain mild – hovering around 15 degrees Celsius between February and April. 

Malaga generally enjoys warm, sunny weather from May through to September. There is little rain throughout the peak summer months and temperatures in July and August average 25 degrees Celsius.

The temperatures remain mild throughout the autumn and, although showers are more common in October and November, there are still many sunny days.

Malaga is fortunately protected by mountains to one side and warm seas to the other, resulting in extremely mild winters. December and January still see plenty of fine sunny days and temperatures hover around 13 degrees Celsius. 

Driving in Spain:

• Drive on the right
• Do not drink and drive
• Seat belts must be worn, front and rear
• Children should have an appropriate car seat and children under 12 years are not allowed to ride in the front
• Always carry your driving license and your car rental agreement as proof of insurance.
• If you wear glasses, you must carry a spare pair
• Using a mobile phone whilst driving is illegal, unless it is a hands-free set. You should not have anything in your ears (for listening to music or using your phone) other than a hearing aid.
• Traffic coming from the right has priority. However, where a minor road intersects a main road, the traffic on the main road has right of way.
• Watch your speed - radar traps are commonplace and can carry on-the-spot fines.
• Some towns use special speed detectors linked to a series of traffic lights. If you are travelling too fast, the lights will change to red to modify your speed.
• Headlights should be used during the day if there is poor visibility
• Headlights should always be used through tunnels.
• Motorways ("Autopista" and marked "A") can be subject to tolls (peajes). The toll is dependent on the distance travelled.
• Parking regulations are strictly enforced and offenders can be heavily fined or towed. Do not park where the pavement curb is painted yellow or if there is a "no parking" sign. Parking is restricted in "Zona Azul" areas and some areas require a special parking disk which is sold at tobacconists, tourist offices or the town hall.

Read more about driving in Spain

Useful phrases:

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Other useful features on Spain

• Costa Blanca
• Andalucia
• From Malaga to Marbella
• Alicante
• Barcelona
• Valencia
• Car hire guide to Spain
• The Balearic Islands
• One Way Car Hire Spain