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Five Evening Tours and Routes to Discover Málaga in September

Antequera, Casabermeja, Vélez-Málaga, Archidona and Málaga city continue to offer evening activities in September, allowing visitors to explore monuments, gardens and natural landscapes after temperatures begin to fall.

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The Champions Burger Returns to Mijas with 17 Burger Restaurants and New Food Experiences

The food competition will take over the Las Lagunas fairground from 20 August to 6 September, offering free admission, premium-meat burgers, public voting and a dedicated cheesecake area.

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Markets in Málaga this weekend: candlelight, crafts, gastronomy and seaside plans

From 4 to 6 September, Málaga city and province will offer markets for every taste: a candlelit Andalusian souk in Carratraca, traditional products in Almáchar and Genalguacil, collectibles in Málaga city and two artisan markets near the historic centre and the port.

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What to do this weekend in Málaga: fairs, burgers, music, markets and family plans

From 21 to 23 August, Málaga and the Costa del Sol offer some of the best plans of the summer, from the final days of Málaga Fair to Douglas’ Days in Teba, The Champions Burger in Mijas, the Cancelada Fair and major music events.

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Portugal Wine Tours: Why the Best Experiences Go Beyond the Famous Names

Discover Portugal wine tours beyond the famous wineries, from the Douro to Alentejo, and learn why the people behind the wine matter.

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ARCH reopens its doors in Alhaurín el Grande: a Sunday morning with rescued horses and donkeys

The equine rescue centre will welcome visitors again on 6 September after its summer break. The open day will run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with free admission and the chance to meet the animals, learn their stories and find out how to get involved as a volunteer.

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Istán, the Spring of the Costa del Sol: Water, Nature and History Near Marbella

Fountains, Moorish irrigation channels, natural pools and mountain trails make this whitewashed village, located just a short distance from Marbella, an appealing escape for the final days of summer.

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Estepona to Give Away 350 Kilos of Sardines at La Gran Espetada

Four award-winning espeteros will prepare the sardines beside Estepona Fishing Port on Saturday 5 September. The event begins at 8:00 p.m. and will also feature a charity bar and DJ music.

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Canela Party 2026 Turns Torremolinos into a Celebration of Music and Costumes

Hundreds of festivalgoers attended the final day in costume, sharing the spotlight with bands including Carolina Durante, Nation of Language, Wavves and Deafheaven.

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The Málaga beach that once had an aquarium, football pitch and a 2,000-square-metre dance floor

Baños del Carmen is now one of Málaga’s most recognisable seaside spots, but more than a century ago it was a pioneering leisure complex overlooking the Mediterranean.

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Torre del Mar celebrates Tourist Day with a giant free cake for more than 4,000 people

Paseo Marítimo de Poniente will host a free tasting on Thursday 27 August, featuring a cake of almost six square metres inspired by the history of the town’s lighthouses.