Malaga is definitely the bigger city with almost 580,000 inhabitants compared to Granada with about 230,000 inhabitants. But size is not everything in the battle of Granada vs Malaga. Keep reading to find out why I prefer Granada over Malaga.
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Granada is famous because of its tapas. It is the only place in Spain, together with Almería, where drinks come always with free food.
Málaga's history spans about 2,800 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe. According to most scholars, it was founded about 770 BC by the Phoenicians from Tyre as Malaka.
In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more. This way, you'll be able to see all the city has to offer!
Today, the city is a cosmopolitan hub that draws visitors from all over the world with its stunning architecture, interesting museums, and unforgettable atmosphere. Thanks to its location along the sun-soaked coast of southern Spain, Malaga is also the bonafide capital of the Costa del Sol.
Málaga neighbourhood: La MalaguetaWith a 1,200m long beach spanning from Puerto de Málaga to Playa de La Caleta some call La Malagueta the best neighbourhood to live in Malaga. The area's located east of the Historic Centre and offers many luxurious hotels and beach bars for your downtime.
Classy, historic Malaga — a long-term favourite of mine — was our primary destination, with digs in a sea-facing apartment on breezy Playa Malagueta. Grazing at beachside chiringuitos by day, eating tapas around Plaza de la Merced by night.
Summary of cost of living in Malaga, Spain: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,503.2$ (2,366.9€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 721.2$ (682.0€) without rent. Malaga is 52.2% less expensive than New York (without rent).
A family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,503.2$ (2,366.9€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 721.2$ (682.0€) without rent. Malaga is 52.2% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Malaga is, on average, 76.2% lower than in New York.
Discover beautiful Granada on foot and walk around the city center and the charming Albaicin neighborhood to see all the most important sights and the best viewpoints.
The walkability of Granada makes this a perfect city for a walking tour. You'll get to see the majority of Granada sights during a 2-3 hour tour. I did a 2 hour walking tour with Cicerone. It was bit on the expensive end at 25 euros per person.