Live & Study Abroad in Malaga

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The beautiful city of Malaga is one of the most visited cities in Spain!
To read more about what you'll encounter while you live and study abroad in Malaga, Spain, browse this page or navagate with the folling links: Weather, Dining Out, Going Out, Money & Finances, and Safety.

Weather in Malaga:
The weather in Malaga is generally pleasant all year round. From June through September, Malaga is warm and usually sunny. The average high in the middle of summer is 30°C (86°F).
In the winter months, the temperatures become a bit cooler with an average of around 14°C. During this time of year, the sunshine doesn't shine as often as it does during the summer months. You should also be prepared to deal with periods of rain and cold breezes. 

Going Out in Malaga:
The city of Malaga has so much to offer, every night it’s difficult to commit to just one activity. Older students can spend their evenings in a countless amount of ways, as Malaga is full of nightclubs that stay opened until the early hours of the morning. If dancing isn’t for you, a more relaxing way to spend you evening could be at an excellent theater show or at a movie in one of the city’s modern movie theaters.

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Dining Out in Malaga:
Malaga is bursting with all sorts of restaurants, cafes, and other great eateries. Many of the restaurants serve typically authentic Spanish foods, while others showcase a wide range of international cuisines, such as Latin American, Italian, Indian, Pakistani, Japanese, Middle Eastern, Chinese and Thai dishes. Though for the locals these international restaurants are exciting, travelers are always recommended to dine at authentic local Spanish restaurants.
Malaga's convenient Mediterranean Sea port location allows for fresh sea food all year round! The fresh seafood and fish, together with the fresh Spanish fruits and vegetables, guarantees delicious and flavorful dishes! 

Money & Finances:
Although you’ve paid tuition for Spanish courses, accommodations and other services, you will still need to bring additional money with you to Malaga. The local currency of Spain is the Euro. It is recommended that you travel with US dollars and/or US dollar denominated traveler’s checks. The cheapest and quickest way to get Euros is through Automated Teller Machines (ATM) that are connected to the Cirrus and PLUS systems. For this you’ll need your bank card and your PIN number. Visa, MasterCard and some other credit cards are accepted at some restaurants, stores and the larger hotels. If you need cash, often banks will allow you to take a cash advance using your credit card. Also, your traveler’s checks can be exchanged for cash at banks and some retail establishments.
In Spain, there is a Value-Added Tax (IVA) of 7% added to all purchases made. Non-European Union citizens, if staying less than 180 days, can be reimbursed for this tax at the airport. All you have to do is when making a purchase, ask the store merchant for a tax return form. The tax paid for accommodations and certain other services is not refundable.

Tipping: restaurants, taxis, hotels and guides typically expect a 5-10% tip. Oftentimes, there will be a service charge added to your bill; in which case, you only should tip if the service was particularly outstanding.

Safety in Malaga:
As with most big cities in the world, Malaga has a petty theft problem. There is an abundance of pickpockets in crowed places, such as the buses, trains, bus stops or train stations. It is recommended that you don’t carry all of your valuables on your person, but rather to leave them in the safe at your hotel or in a locked suitcase.
One should take the same precautions here as they would in any large European city. Women should be accompanied after dark and should be weary of wearing expensive jewelry and should be careful with their handbags. Official taxis or radio taxis are the only taxis that should be used while in Malaga.

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