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Topics: Travel
Danielle Fowler
If you’ve had enough of winter in the UK, we come bearing good news: you can now escape the cold to one of the sunniest places in Europe for just £38.
Often overlooked by its big sisters, Marbella and Seville, the Spanish city of Malaga doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves. But with more than 3,000 hours of sunshine a year (and some seriously cheap flights in February) it's not a bad shout for Brits crying out for some vitamin D.
A two- to three-hour flight from the UK, depending on where you're flying from, Malaga is one of the sunniest destinations on our doorstep, and a weekend away doesn't have to break the bank.
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The sixth largest city in Spain, Malaga is ideally situated on the iconic Costa Del Sol coastline, and is home to a grand total of 16 beaches.
It's also known for its art scene with plenty of museums and galleries to pass the time - Pablo Picasso was born there, after all.
So, what do you need to know? From where to book cheap flights to the best places to eat and drink, find out everything for your next trip below.
We’ve done the hard work for you and found the cheapest flights to the Spanish sun trap, at just £38. To bag the offer, you need to fly from London Stansted on Monday 24, February at 10.20am via easyJet.
There are also similar flights at the same price on the following day at 6.50am for £45. You can find the best flights from London to Malaga over on Expedia UK.
If you’re based up north, it’ll cost you a fiver more for the privilege of escaping the country. There are currently seats up for grabs on the 10.25am flight from Manchester Airport which lands at the local time of 2.25pm. It will cost you £42 if you book through Expedia UK now. If you're even further up north, the cheapest flight we can find departs from Edinburgh on 21 February at 5.55am via Jet2 and will cost you £38. Worth the early morning wake-up call, if you ask us!
Alternatively, Wowcher is offering cheap breaks to other Spanish destinations including Benidorm, Fuertaventura and Majorca from just £99 including flights and accommodation (book here).
If you only have a couple of days to explore the Spanish city, then add these food and drink recommendations to your list, stat. If you’re down for steak, Buenavista Gastrobar and Tapas comes highly recommended on TikTok. For a taste of fresh seafood, hit up Er Pichi de Cái Huelin, whilst Donde Carlos is apparently the best spot in town for paella.
After tea, you'll want to drop by Casa Arand for fluffy churros dunked in chocolate - just expect a queue. As though you needed any further convincing, a pint only costs around €2.50 in Malaga. See you there?