Based on 27 experiences
I studied abroad for a summer in Málaga and loved my experience! I felt very safe walking alone and meeting new people. The people I met were extremely friendly and basically everyone spoke English to some extent. Most of the time in the touristic areas they can spot if you’re American and will talk to you in English off the bat. Although, if you want to practice your Spanish, they will usually love to converse with you that way too! I recommend getting a bit off the beaten path for beaches. La Malagueta is a fun beach but it is very crowded and not as beautiful. I recommend the small fisherman neighborhood of El Palo for their more local beach! My favorite quiet place to sit and Watch have a coffee in the centro was La Tetería. For a day trip, the beaches in Nerja are crystal clear and so beautiful.
Posted: May 6, 2024It was very good experience, felt safe and ate really good! If you like fish is the fresher, the beach is nice and you can meet people easy without feeling unsafe. Using dating apps is a good option for meeting new people
Posted: April 19, 2024Aisha
Egypt
Malaga is a beautiful and safe city and it’s really nice to be there as a woman and food and music are amazing, I can’t wait to return this summer to visit more cities around Malaga I recommend this beautiful city
Posted: March 27, 2024Zeynep (29)
Spain
Malaga is one of the best places you can travel as a solo female. I felt SO safe there. There are cops EVERYWHERE. The community is young, lively and helpful, and the center of the city is very easy to navigate on foot. During my time there, I joined a pub crawl, two hiking tours, tapas tours and walking tours. All were really fun. After my solo travel, I got a job opportunity in Malaga and moved in. Then I actually realized how safe it was. I’d like to stress this one more time. Nothing ever happens in Malaga. On multiple occasions I walked home alone at 4am, nothing happened. I have never heard of an assault, theft or robery. Only downside to Malaga is that it is too crowded, and can get difficult to find seats at popular restaurants if you don’t have a reservation.
Posted: March 25, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Sylvie (54)
France
Málaga is a great place indeed ! Nice beaches, friendly people, interesting museums, beautiful towns and scenery around. I clearly recommend it. Besides, it's a really safe city and it's easy to get around either by train or bus
Posted: March 1, 2024Experienced: February, 2024Trisha
Spain
- It is a very safe city. I even took walks alone late at night and felt very safe - I started in a budget friendly hostel, it was 14 euros a night. Extremely clean and 20 minutes walking from the beach (Name - Barbatuke Eco Stay) - All the restaurants near the beach are amazing - It is easy to get around the city through bus (1.5 euros a trip)
Posted: January 28, 2024Haya (21)
Spain
Very safe city, just a few neighborhoods to avoid alone late at night. Beautiful beach. Alcazaba is a must-visit, especially during sunset. Clubbing nightlife was good at Sala Gold, lots of international people to meet.
Posted: January 14, 2024Experienced: November, 2022Ana (37)
Germany
Malaga was very nice and safe to travel alone. I have discovered the ancient castillo de Gibralfaro and la alcazaba. The weather was just perfect and the food incredibly tasty and cheap. I stayed in a hotel with pods. It was a new experience for me as I never stayed in such place, but if you like gaming that is a place to go.
Posted: November 27, 2023Experienced: May, 2023Rebecca
Norway
I was in a three week language trip in Malaga Spain. It was amazing, and I learned a lot of Spanish and a lot of the Spanish culture as well as their history. I felt very safe living in a host family.  I ate a lot of amazing food, and went to the prettiest beaches along the coast of Spain.
Posted: November 13, 2023I travelled alone to Malaga, and from there to several places in the area. I visited Gibraltar, Marbella, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, the Caminito Del Ray trail, Ronda, Seville, and Nerja. I really enjoyed it. It's a very safe place, and transportation is very cheap, they have promotions on trains, which makes it very easy and budget-friendly.
Posted: September 30, 2023Eva
Except for very specific neighbourhoods, Málaga is quite safe regarding women's security. Some guys might say things about your appearance if you're an attractive woman, but that's part of the "toxic masculinity culture", nothing to worry about. Robbery, instead, happens frequently if you forget things at the beach or don't watch out for long periods your belongings. Hope this info helps! 🥰
Posted: April 9, 2024based on 27 experiences
Serena (35)
Spain
Málaga is a vibrant city , with good weather, nice people and tasty food. The beaches are not the best I have seen , but if you want to have a funny vacation in a young city is the right place. The place for who wants to party!
Posted: August 20, 2023Experienced: July, 2023I spent 5 nights alone in Malaga. I really enjoyed it. There's a lot to see and do, charming bars and restaurants, lots of walks and available tours. On the first evening, I participated in a wine and snacks tour, and one day I chose a trip to Caminito del Rey. The rest of the time I spent exploring the city and the coastline.
Posted: August 7, 2023Aline
Hi, my name is Aline, I am Brazilian and I am currently living in Spain. I know, traveling is a passion that a lot of people share nowadays, I believe it is our nature. I am free spirit, I love to learn more about cultures, history and languages. I speak Portuguese, English, Spanish and also studied French, German and Italian for a while but I am yet to find new friends to help me to really learn. I am passionate about life and for me everything that surrounds us is a miracle. Hopefully I will meet new friends here ♥️
Eva
Hi girls! I'm Eva, a local-oustider from Málaga! I'm passionate about cultures, languages, books, traveling and teaching. Feel free to drop some lines and ask for anything you need to know or get in this fascinating city!
Natalí
Malaga
3 days
I'm Natalí, currently living in Malaga, looking to make new friends from all around the world.
Violeta
Malaga
3 days
I’m a nomad , I Enjoy the solo travels and meet New people around the world , my hobbies are photography, swimming in cold water , hiking and Enjoy sunrise and Sunset
Margaret
Hi, I’m new here and just looking for opportunities to connect with friends! I live in Laurel, MD, but I’ll be moving to Phoenix, AZ in August 2024. I will also be in Phoenix the last week of May and would love to find people to meet up with! 😊