This was Feria week in Málaga, with fireworks, flamenco and record heat filling the streets alongside a rare total solar eclipse that briefly darkened the sky on August 12. Between climbing housing prices, record airport traffic and extra transport laid on for the fair, it was a week where the city's growth and its biggest party collided.
The Week's Biggest Stories
Feria de Málaga kicks off with fireworks and a drone show
The city's biggest annual celebration opened this week with a fireworks display and drone show, and will run through August 22. Streets across the center and fairground are filling with concerts, flamenco performances and family activities, so expect crowds and noise well into the night for the next several days.
Total solar eclipse and Perseid meteors lit up the sky
Málaga saw a rare total solar eclipse on the evening of August 12, followed by the Perseid meteor shower peaking overnight, with the best viewing between 4 and 6 in the morning. Nearby coastal towns like Marbella saw a slightly later peak, and residents used certified eclipse glasses to watch the daytime spectacle safely.
Heatwave brings 37 degree heat during Feria week
Temperatures are climbing to around 37 degrees Celsius just as Feria crowds fill the streets, prompting the usual warnings to stay hydrated and take breaks from the sun. It is the kind of week where shaded terraces and afternoon downtime matter more than usual.
Extra buses, metro hours and taxi zones for Feria
With the fair running through August 22, the city has extended Metro hours, added 24-hour bus services and set up dedicated taxi zones near the fairground. EMT is also boosting bus frequency by as much as 70 percent, including new night lines, to help people get around during the busiest week of the year.
Málaga housing prices hit record highs in Andalucía
Málaga now has the highest housing prices in Andalucía, with the average cost per square meter reaching 3,530 euros in June, up 12.5 percent over the past year. For residents renting or house hunting, it confirms a market that keeps tightening despite already being stretched.
Feria introduces wristbands to detect spiked drinks
Organizers are handing out wristbands at Feria that can test drinks for common drink spiking substances, part of a wider push to prevent chemical submission cases at the fair. It is a visible safety measure for anyone heading to the fairground in the evenings this week.
Málaga Airport passes 3 million passengers in a month
Málaga Airport handled more than 3 million passengers in July for the first time ever, a 6.3 percent jump from last year, driven largely by international visitors. It is another sign of how much tourism has grown this year, something residents will notice in busier flights, fuller resorts and pricier accommodation.
AVE train times between Málaga and Barcelona changing
Renfe will adjust the AVE high speed train schedule between Málaga and Barcelona starting September 14, aiming to better match travel demand. Anyone booking that route for autumn travel should check the new timings before locking in plans.
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