Málaga is gearing up for its biggest event of the year, with the Feria opening its gates next weekend alongside extended metro hours, new parking rules and a heavier security presence. At the same time, residents are digesting a record housing report, a July heat death toll, and a food safety alert, a reminder that summer here brings real costs alongside the festivities.
The Week's Biggest Stories
Feria de Málaga returns with new entrance, later metro, tighter security
The city's flagship fair opens August 14 in the Historic Center and runs through August 22, with a redesigned main entrance and more than 200 free concerts at the Auditorio Municipal starting August 15, including Diana Navarro and Antonio Carmona. Metro service will run until 2:30am on peak nights and public parking near the fairground costs between €2.10 and €2.35 an hour. Organizers have also added 16 new surveillance cameras and drones alongside a larger police presence.
Málaga rents and required salaries hit new record highs
A new report puts Málaga's average rent at €16.4 per square meter, now above both Barcelona and Bilbao and up 2.5% over the past year. Separately, analysts say a resident needs a net salary of around €2,832 a month to comfortably afford housing here, rising to €3,532 in Marbella. The figures underline how far local pay has fallen behind housing costs.
July heat wave linked to 74 deaths in Málaga province
Officials recorded 74 heat related deaths across Málaga in July 2026, a sharp rise from previous years. Public health experts point to insufficient cooling access and describe the toll as part of a broader climate risk for the region. The figures add to growing concern about how the area copes with increasingly extreme summers.
Partial solar eclipse visible over Málaga on August 12
Málaga will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12, with coverage estimates as high as 95% and the peak expected around 20:38. Suggested viewing spots include Sierra de las Nieves and the Acantilados de Maro. Proper eye protection is needed to view it safely.
Andalusia widens listeria alert on sausage products
Health authorities have expanded a food safety alert in Andalusia after listeria was detected in several sausage products sold in stores. The notice covers Málaga along with the rest of the region, and affected products are being pulled from shelves. Shoppers are being directed to check their purchases against the official list.
Málaga Airport tightens border checks on flights from Italy
Since August 8, Málaga Airport has applied stricter border controls to passengers arriving on flights from Italy. The measure is a temporary reinstatement of checks tied to rising migration pressure elsewhere in Europe. Travelers on Italy routes should expect longer processing times at arrivals.
Electric scooter accidents climb sharply in Málaga
A new study finds electric scooter accidents in Málaga have jumped from 2 to 80 per 100,000 residents over the past five years. Researchers link the rise to regulatory changes that have put more scooters on the road alongside cars. The trend has renewed calls for stronger safety rules.
Comic-Con Málaga reveals guest lineup for October
Organizers have announced the guest list for Comic-Con Málaga 2026, running October 1 to 4, including Elijah Wood and Sean Astin among roughly 70 names. The event is expected to draw fans for panels, signings and reunions. Full ticketing and scheduling details are expected closer to the date.
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