Valentine’s Day can be wonderful when spent abroad, where the love of a special person and exciting travel blends together to create lasting memories. Málaga is one of the best theatres for that romance. Not only is the Andalucían city architecturally beautiful, filled with great restaurants and bursting with charm, it also has the warm waters of the Mediterranean lapping its shores.
Even in February temperatures rarely dip under 15 degrees, and the non-summer season means the charming streets and medieval alleyways aren’t as busy as they normally are. Plus, everything is so compact in Málaga, you won’t have to move far from the hotel to yield the best results.
Imagine a short and sweet flight, a Málaga airport transfer waiting to get you to the hotel and… well, what can visitors do to celebrate the most romantic day of the year?
Indulge in the Wine
Get any weekend or week-long getaway off on the right foot – with some wine! Málaga entertains a local specialty in sweet wine, and bars across the city are well stocked with this and many other versions. All of it is local, authentic and absolutely delicious. There’s no better introduction to this part of Spain than by sampling its wines – and what a lovely way to get romance off on the right foot.
Eating Out
Exploiting the region’s culinary delights is sometimes the first thing people do after arriving at Málaga airport. Transfer your taste buds from stodgy British food to richly sourced gourmet food at classy restaurants like the Gourmet Experience, the Refectorium or Oleo, in the contemporary art museum. It’s a wonderful jolt to the system!
Musical Nights Out
There are many superb ways to spend nights out in Málaga, but the intimate vibes of the city’s jazz clubs are sure to put a smile on the faces of even those who aren’t necessarily fans of the genre. Places like Clarence Jazz Club or The Wall Bar are cool spots for focussing on the music, or using it as a background to a relaxing evening of drinks and deep, passionate conversation.
Concepción Botanical Gardens
Formerly the private gardens of a family of nineteenth-century nobility, the Concepción Botanical Gardens invites you to step out of conventional reality into an esoteric world of exotic flowers and fauna, gurgling streams and a taste of aristocracy. Bliss for couples.
Walk Along the Beach
An activity best done around the golden hour of dusk, this one is pretty self-explanatory. But the romantic appeal of solitude with your partner and the gentle soundtrack of waves can make this simple excursion the most enjoyable thing of all. Playa de la Malagueta is the most beach central in Málaga, and you can keep walking all the way to the Chiringuito restaurants on the other side of Caleta beach. What better way to earn your dinner?
Gibralfaro Castle
The Gibralfaro castle sits atop a hill overlooking the city, with fine gardens and an excellently preserved Moorish keep – the Alcazaba. You can wander around the site hand-in-hand and infuse yourselves with the long, beautiful history of Andalucía.
The Sunset
A romantic sunset may be a bit clichéd, but in truth, seeing the sun dip beneath the Mediterranean horizon beneath an orange sky is difficult to match – and there is nowhere better in the city than Parador Gibralfaro to witness the sight. The bar and restaurant is set in a local hotel but allows visitors from outside. Take a seat, order a glass of wine and take in the magnificent vision – it’s truly the best way to end every evening.
How to Get There
The city is well served by the major international airports in the UK, with several flights arriving daily. Getting a pre-booked Málaga airport transfer is the best way to get into the Valentine’s swing, and a convenient lift right to the door of your accommodation will make the transition to romance so much more seamless.
Love and culture: there are no better bedfellows for a Valentine’s Day celebration – and both are perfectly catered for in Málaga.
Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers all over Europe and northern Africa. If you’re looking for an affordable Malaga airport transfer Lukas and his colleagues can make sure that you and your luggage get to and from the airport swiftly and safely.
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