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Nightlife in Malaga

When you think about holidays in Malaga, some might think about relax, others about cultural visits. Nevertheless there are as well a great number of foreign visitors for whom the night is one of the most important aspects of a trip. In the case of Malaga we can affirm that it is impossible to get bored in any of the many bars, pubs and discotheques. There is such variety that there is always something to do from sunset onwards.

The people of Malaga always had an animated Malaga nightlife, so this is not something which sprang up with Tourism. One of the most popular customs is going out for tapas at night and eating in bars and Tabernas in company with family and friends. Here you can find even children up until late, as everybody stays up late.

Normally, the real whoopee does not start before 11 or 12 o'clock at night.

After sunset, you can still enjoy what Malaga has to offer. You can be in a quiet tapas bar or dancing the night away in one of the many clubs available in the city, we are sure that you take many unforgettable moments of your stay.

Malaga center is quite moving, modern and classical merge in Marques de Larios, Plaza de la Constitution and Calle de Granada, which form the main shopping and nightlife area. The streets nearby are a maze filled with tapas bars and wineries, in addition to stores where you can buy wine included the sweet wine of the area. The weekend can be a lot of young people who go to bars and pubs to enjoy the Malaga nightlife. Malagan night people do not usually go out before midnight, sometimes not return home until sunrise, and exploit something for breakfast on the way. This contrast is due to the type of life that takes heart in Malaga, on the one hand, the busy port and industry, and secondly, Malaga is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.

Malaga nightlife takes place in several locations mostly affordable and reasonable prices compared to those of Puerto Banus, Puerto Marina and other places of the coast. The price of a drink in Malaga depending on the venue chosen can range from Euro 3.50 to Euro 6 in the most exclusive locations.

Below we analyze the main places where you can experience Malaga nighclubs:

Plaza Uncibay
Here is where most of the nightlife, including around the Cathedral of Malaga and the streets of the square.Pubs and bars are not side by side each other so you will have to walk if want to move from one pub to another, they are spreadeded throughout different areas but not too far away from each other.
La Malagueta
If you are looking for a more current and modern ambience, fashion local for young people. There are many bars, pubs and clubs which include the most exclusive locals in Malaga, at the same time you can find restaurants and bars for a typical dinner in the purest Andalusian style.
El Palo y Pedregalejo
This is the most cosmopolitan area by the presence of a large number of foreigners attending Spanish schools located in the area. There are a wide variety of sites to have fun , as can be areas of tapas bars in the fashionable beach and sites to enjoy the night of Málaga.

Where to go at night in Malaga

The areas where you can find most the night life in Malaga are the historic centre, El Palo, La Malagueta and Pedregalejo.

The old Fishermen quarter of El Palo is nowadays a large sea promenade with many seaside terraces and some of the best restaurants in town where to enjoy mild summer nights next to the seashore.

La Malagueta is a modern part of the town with many fashionable pubs.

In Pedregalejo you can taste both the best andalusian dishes and wines and discover the most famous discotheques of Malaga.

Some of the best discotheques in town are Anden at Plaza Uncibay and Liceo, Dolce Vita, Sound, all in the historic centre; Kiu or Passion, one of the most recommendable gay discos along the Costa del Sol. Palladium has 2.500 square meters, three dance floors and an indoor pool.

You can find as well live music and concerts in the Sala Vivero and in the docks of the Malaga cruise Port there are organized from time to time concerts or Music festivals.

Close to Malaga, next to the Malaga airport on the A-7 is situated the Plaza Mayor, the largest leisure centre along the Costa del Sol, with cinemas, bowling, pubs and discotheques in Malaga.

Whatever you choose is up to you, to your likings and the kind of ambience you want to discover.