Spectator Sports

Basketball This is a very popular sport in Malaga. The Unicaja Malaga (Club Baloncesto) have been very successful in the premier basketball league in Spain, the ACB. The Association de Clubs de Baloncesto (ACB) is one of the top leagues in Europe and you can catch an exhilarating game at the Martin Carpena Stadium.

Bullfighting: This is still very much part of Spain’s culture. The Malagaueta, is the main bull-ring in Malaga located in the city centre. It can seat over 14,000 people and it also includes a museum dedicated to bullfighting.

Three skilful bullfighters test their bravery against these raging bulls, with each fight lasting for 15 minutes. There are three stages involved in the bullfight. The first two stages plan to weaken the bull by poking sticks into the bull’s neck in order for it to lower its head. The final stage features the matador facing the bull with a sword and cape, in an attempt to strike the bull through its shoulder blades. This can be quite intense to watch but for those that enjoy the thrill it is certainly nail biting entertainment.

Other Bullfighting rings in Malaga include:

Algarrob – Opened during the end of the 19th century and seats around 3,500.

Antequera – One of the oldest bullrings which opened around 1848 and seats 8,000.

Benalauria – Located in the city, this can seat up to 5,000.

Football: There is a huge football following in Malaga. Malaga CF represents Malaga and its Primera Liga Football Team. The home team, the Boquerones, have in the past struggled with financial problems although recently they have been promoted and due to play in La liga. Games can be watched at the team’s home ground, the La Rosaleda Stadium.

'Costa del Golf'

Here is a list of Golf Courses which are located within close proximity to the centre of Malaga:

El Candado Golf Club – Located in El Palo, this is a mountainous course with amazing views of the sea. It is one of the shorter courses in Malaga, including only 9 holes although it is not the easiest of courses to complete.

Guadalhorce Golf Club - located near Malaga airport, this provides 18 holes, with 9 of them comprising elevated greens. It has a family orientated atmosphere and even includes other activities such as tennis and swimming.

Lauro Golf Club – located between Alhaunrin El Grande and Alhaurin de la Torre this is one of the more aesthetically pleasing courses, where one can appreciate the great views of the landscape and sea. This includes 18 holes and a traditional styled Andalusian clubhouse.

Parador del Golf Club – located in between Malaga and Torremolinos besides the Parador, this is one of the oldest courses. The course is fairly flat and comprises of 18 holes and is fairly large in length compared to the other clubs.

Beaches

Malaga's Top Marinas situated on the Costa del Sol

Puerto Marina, Benalmadena: This marina comprises of artificial islands offering the very best facilities, making it another busy tourist attraction. Nearby, there are sports and leisure facilities, such as a casino and the popular Torrequebrada Golf Course.

Puerto Deportivo de Estepona: This is where you can view some of the most spectacular yachts in Malaga, and the harbour is surrounded by many good restaurants, bars and pubs, and shopping facilities.