Every February, Málaga bursts into color, rhythm, and mischief as Carnival takes over the city. For over a week, streets come alive with parades, costumes, live music, and satirical performances that fill every corner with joy and laughter. The grand finale comes with a quirky local twist: the Burial of the Anchovy (Entierro del Boquerón). In a playful parody of a funeral procession, a giant papier-mâché anchovy is paraded through the streets before being set ablaze by the sea, symbolizing the end of the festivities and the start of Lent. It's a vibrant farewell that c

Every March, Málaga rolls out the red carpet for one of Spain's most anticipated cultural events — the Málaga Film Festival. For ten dazzling days, the city becomes a meeting point for filmmakers, actors, and cinephiles celebrating the best of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Theatres buzz with premieres, the streets echo with applause, and the atmosphere is pure cinematic magic. From indie gems to star-studded galas, the festival blends glamour with storytelling, placing Málaga firmly on the map of international film.