New Years Eve in Malaga

New Years Eve is rapidly approaching, so get your grapes together. You need 12 of them. 

At midnight, go to any central Church or Cathedral in Malaga center, the coast or inland Malaga. 

And every time the bells chime, eat one grape. According to the tradition, this would lead to a year of prosperity. 

This typical Spanish tradition is named 'the 12 grapes of luck' and dates back from the late 19th century. Officially it was only established in 1909, as a 'marketing trick' from vine growers in Alicante. 

Later on it slowly spread to other locations and countries with strong cultural ties with Spain, such as Mexico, and also the Spanish speaking communities in the USA, and even, as part of the Spanish empire, the Philippines. 

After that moment, follow the crowd! Whenever you see a large group of Malaguenos enter a bar, you will know this bar has the best tapas. And the party is where the youngsters go. 

And don't forget to learn these words: 

¡Feliz Año Nuevo!

We thank you, reader, a lot for your positive feedback in 2013, for connecting with us on Facebook… and we wish you all the best in 2014! 

The team at www.malaga-taxi.com

The Luna Mora festival in September

If you are in Malaga in September and you happen to have a rental car... lucky you.

It's that time of the year again... Luna Mora!

On the evenings and nights of Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th, and again the weekend after, Friday the 13th and Saturday the 14th, you have the opportunity to experience a truly unique festival:

The village of Guaro is being transformed into a little Marrakech.  

Lit by 25.000 candles, this small hilltop village becomes the centre of wining, dining and nightlife of inland Malaga. 

Luna Mora - or 'Moorish moon' - celebrates the Moorish heritage of the region, and how!

Belly dancers, Moroccan tea tents, hundreds of stalls offering typical products, a whole street turning into a restaurant, Flamenco concerts...

For a few nights Guaro really is THE place to be.

There can be up to 10.000 visitors a night, giving this village the feel of a rock concert, but then for singles, couples, families and children alike.

If you don't like crowds: don't worry, it is only on the main avenue and in the main streets that it is (very) crowded: take a turn to the right or left, into a small alley, and Guaro is as typical and tranquil as always.

If you do like crowds, wining and dining, or just a romantic night and a very friendly ambiance... Luna Mora is your festival.

HOW TO GET TO LUNA MORA? 

You will find Guaro inland at half an hour from Marbella, or 40 minutes from Fuengirola or Malaga.

In Marbella, take the exit Ojen-Coin at La Canada. Keep following that beautiful mountain road until you see the sign Monda. Drive into Monda, and in the centre of Monda follow the sign to Guaro.

If you come from the other direction (Malaga or Fuengirola), drive to Coin and, in Coin centre, follow the sign to Guaro.

Take care! It can be so busy, with even coaches coming from Madrid or Barcelona, that you might end up in a crazy traffic jam for hours. So the best thing to do is to be there in time!! Before 5 PM the roads are still open and tranquil... but arriving after 10 PM will make you waste hours in trying to find a parking spot.

The alternative: park your car at the very large open air parking specifically created for Luna Mora, at 4 Kms outside Coin - and hop on one of the very many shuttle buses which will take care of the last 4 Kms. These shuttle buses continue the whole night.

Weather Malaga

Best time to visit Malaga:

The mild temperatures of Malaga making it a pleasure at any time of year to visit Malaga.
It is hot in the summer, but not oppressive, and the location on the coast is a good breeze to keep. In Augusts the summer in Spain and then Malaga are the primary Fiesta going on, so it can be very crowded and it is wise to book early your flight and hotel.
Off-season months like February or November can be pleasant times to explore the city, with low property prices and not too many tourists.

The average temperatures in Malaga:

January 17
February 17
March 19
april 21
May 24
June 27
July 30
August 31
september 27
October 23
november 19
december 16