Malaga Airport Guide

Hi JoI am flying in to Malaga in September on a saturday and was wondering if there are any large supermarkets/hypermarkets near the airport? We have a hire car and are heading towards Cordoba to a self catering villa so want to stock up on big items on the way.Also i have a small baby and wondered if i would get nappies easily enough?? I dont suppose you can get cow and gate formula too??Thanks for your help Becky x

Hi becky Firstly see if the self catering apartment could provide you with a few bits. We have a holiday apartment and always put in water, tea coffee, toilet paper etc and if anyone needs anything particular we always get it and keep the receipt. Otherwise you need too look for Open Cor or El Corte Ingles which is in Malaga. As its saturday there will be places open and im sure you will find somewhere. Yes nappies are easy to get normally. We love cordoba and seville have a great time
Regards Joanne
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Hello!

I'm a girl from Finland. I was having a holiday in Marbella and Malaga last spring and i had lovely time there.
I have a problem now. I wish you could help somehow!? I bought a very nice silver bracelet in Malaga railwaystation,
cost about 50-60 euros. And i'm lost that marvellous bracelet now...crying!
I'm just wondering, if you would know the shop, which is one the same floor than railway...if i remember right, the little
jewellery shop was about opposite to main doors. They had kind of orange/black/white plasticbags.

So if you would know the name of this shop, i coudl order one bracelet for me.This may sound a little stupid thing, but hat bracelet
was very important to me.

Greeting,


Hi Mari,
Im sorry I dont know which shop that is.

if you speak spanish why not try call the Statin direct. the main website is www.renfe.es maybe they can put you through to the correct station.

Regards

Joanne
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Hello Joe,
I am visiting Malaga Airport (For Nerja) next week. The flight times have been changed at the last minute and I now leave the airport at 01-30! Does the duty free open all night or will I have to buy my ciggies elsewhere?
Your info will be much appreciated Regards Robin.



Duty free closes around 10.30pm.

So you will have to find somewhere!

Regards

Joanne

Hi Joanne
Many thanks for your prompt reply, I now know what to do!!
Regards Robin.

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Do you know where I can get a map of the terminal layout.

We have to meet a transfer driver at the golf cafe and wanted to see where this is on a map.

Thanks.

Mark



Hi Mark,
In Terminal 2 which is the main terminal, its just on the left as you come through the doors.

You cant really miss it.

Good luck

Regards

Joanne

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Are there any jewellery shops at Malaga that sell Tag Watches

Many Thanks

Hi
There are a number of shops including the Duty Free Shops that sell watches. Im sure I saw Tag Watches in the Duty Free Once, but not 100%

Here is a list of shops at Malaga Airport

Regards

Joanne

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If you have a spare day in Malaga or a long time before you flight, there lots to do.

There is Malaga City Centre which is lovely and there are also now 2 shopping centres just outside. One the Vialia Centre which is also within the main Malaga Renfe Station and just 2 minutes walk away is the Larios Centre

Larios Centre is alot bigger than I thought it was. Its acutally just a couple of minutes walk from the British Embassy in Malaga.

There are all the usual shops, Mango, Zara, etc but also a Dunnes Store for those of you who like to be a little more familiar with what you are buying. Its not as big as the Dunnes Store in Fuengirola and doesnt do food, but does sell clothes and homewear. There is also a Fantastic Big Disney Store which is brilliant and has everything in it. The kids just go mad in there.

Larios Shopping Centre Telephone Number is 0034 952 369393 or 0034 952 36 9078

Larios Shopping Centre Address is Avenida de la Aurora, 25 29002 Malaga

Larios Opening Hours 10am to 10pm Mondays to Saturdays.


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Vialia Shopping Centre is a brand new Shopping Centre in Malaga. Its actually in the Estación María Zambrano (Maria Zambrano Train Station). Its just 2 minutes walk from the Larios Centre, Malaga.

The Station looks amazing and when you get there you really feel ñyou want to jump on a train to Barcelona or Madrid.

The Shopping Centre has all the usual shops like Zara, Zara Home, Imaginarium, Massimo Dutti, Sfera and lots more.

Upstairs there is Cinema, Restaurants and Entertainment Centre.

Vialia Centre is open 10am to 10pm. It was opening Sundays and may still be open but best to call first. Its actually illegal for them to open but there are loopholes as its a Station so they say that they can be open.

There is lots of parking and if you spend over 15euros then parking is free.

Telephone Number for Vialia Shopping Centre is 0034 952 04 09 15

To get to Vialia Shopping Centre you can get on the train from Malaga Airport or any of the stops along the C1 (Cercanias Renfe) or the C2 Alora and get off at Malaga Renfe.

More Malaga Trains Information

Adjoining the Vialia Shopping Centre is also the Barcelo Hotel



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As you enter the Main Departures Lounge in Terminal 2 there are 2 wrapping machine areas for you luggage either side of the Terminal

It cost 5euros per item.

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If you get to Malaga Airport early and have checked your luggage in but dont want to go straight through, there are a few places to eat in the departures lounges of Terminal 1 & 2.

There are a number of small cafe areas and in terminal 1 there is Burger King and also Spanish Restaurant.

Once you go through security there are places to eat and grab a bite too.

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In Terminal 1 area there is an outside terrace area if you need that quick ciggy or just a breath of fresh air before you go through security.

From the main departures lounge Terminal 2 walk towards the left hand side and down the slope. At the very end passed the Post Office, Chemist and Lost Property is a terrace area.

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If you get to the airport early and dont want to go straight through security, then in Terminal 1 area (walk to the very left inside terminal 2 and down the slope) there is a Burger King Restaurant.

There are still places to eat once you go through to security but some people do prefer their Burger Kings!

Then afterwards you can chill out on the Terrace!

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There is a large Chemist / Farmacia at Malaga Airport in Terminal 1 before you go through Security.

As you enter the Main Departures Lounge in Terminal 2 continue to walk left and down the slope and on the left hand side just after the Post Office at Malaga Airport is a large Chemist.

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There is a place of worship at Malaga Airport in Terminal 1 before you go through to Security.

So as you enter the Main Departures Lounge at Malaga Airport in Terminal 2, walk towards the left hand side down the slope and you are then in Terminal 1.

Continue to walk straight ahead passed the Post Office and Chemist and you will see Room for Place of Worship there.

The opening hours for the Place of Worship is 10am to 22.00

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As you walk into the departures lounge at Malaga Airport, if you walk towards the left hand side passed all the Gates, down a little slope you then enter Terminal 1 (this is before you go through to security).

On the left hand side is Malaga Airport Post Office.

Post Office Opening Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30 to 14.30 Saturday 9.30 to 13.00

Post office telephone number is 0034 952 236 386

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Hi Jo,I am traveling to Malaga for an 8 day holiday. There are 6 of us in all and it is our first time to this region of Spain. We are staying at a time share resort, Heritage Resorts at Matchroom URB in Mijas-Costa. We will be there from 10/6 - 10/13. We have rented a car and would like your recommendation pertaining to day trips and must see sites in the region. Can you help? Also, what type of clothes should we bring, ie. weather conditions?Regards,
Denise

Hi Denise.

YOu can find lots of information here scroll down to "Other places to visit"

Malaga City - there is also the Picasso Museum there and nice shops and also in the Port sometimes big cruise ships.

Seville about 2.5 hours away. Lovely City very Spanish

Granada / Alahambra

Gibraltar - need your passport

Ronda

Cordoba is a lovely City about 2.5 hours though.

Have a look around https://malaga-airport-guide.com/ and http://www.nuevaandalucia.blogspot.com/ lots of information about things to do.

http://www.googlemaps.com/ will give you a good idea where everything is.

Bring layers....if a little chilly the shops put on the heating. You can find all about Malaga Weather and Marbella Weather here

Thin rain mack as if it rains it really rains.

Just layers and slippers as the floors get very chilly but in october it wont be that cold.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi there, i found your email address on a website, im traveling to Gibraltar later this month, my flight is to malaga. was just wondering the best way to get down to Gibraltar from there. i don't drive so cannot hire a car.any help would be much appreciated,Dan


Hi Dan
Sorry for the delay

Here is our list of FAQs for Malaga Airport
Here is also a previuos question about Malaga to Gibraltar
In case you didnt know, Jerez Airport is nearer to Gibraltar although the transport isnt very good at the moment...but if you hire a hire then great!

Good luck

Regards

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Hi, I googled Christmas in Malaga and I got onto your blog. I am traveling their from December 27 to December 30 this year. Will the buses and trains run around that time? Is it extremely busy? Should I book my hotel now? I was also hoping to take a trip to Seville as well. Is that a good time to go? Thanks, Suzen

Hi Suzen

The website for the Trains is www.renfe.es

For buses its http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/

I cant get to find about tickets for Christmas, but Im pretty sure they will be working, although, you may have to change rather than go direct.

Seville is lovely. Not too sure about for Christmas

Christmas is funny here as January 6th is really the main day for the Spanish when the presents are given out.

I would ask some questions on a forum like www.britishexpats.com or www.holidaytruths.com then you can get some real personal information.

Regards

Joanne
www.nuevaandalucia.blogspot.com

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Hi Jo,
Could you advise on the best and/or cheapest way to get from Malaga Airport to Tarifa (we are planning to get the boat across to Tangiers)
Thanks very much,
Ellie

Here is a previous question answered about Malaga to Tarifa.

You can find more questions at FAQs
Regards

Joanne

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Hi I am having difficulty finding a map of the airport ring roads. I wish to leave the airport and join the motorway for nerja.

Can you let me know the lanes to take out of the airport.

Many thanks

Maria


Hi Mary,
Here is a link to Google Maps with directions from Malaga Airport to Nerja.

Generally they are ok, but sometimes have a few glitches judge it for yourself and once on the right tracks check the signs.


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Regards

Joanne

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Hi, Could you tell me how I could get from the Malaga Airport to Jaen, on 25th of September at midnight - or towards morning?Than you,

Hi, I think you will need to get a taxi or a private transfer.

Here is a link to one bus but the last one is at around 23.00

http://www.alsinagraells.es/agsur/in-03.html

Regards

Joanne

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Could you please advise how easy it is to travel by public transport from the village of Mijas to the coast.

Thanks

Sue & Ray

Hi
Here is the website for the buses around the Coast
Also Trip Advisor is a great website to get information

Regards


Joanne

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Hi Jo,

I have a dinner & function to attend in Gibraltar ( 12/10/07) & need to fly out of Malaga Airport at 7.00am the following morning. How am i going to do this?
Is there a bus service during the early morning , hire car with driver or any other options.

Thanks alot

Simon.
(Sydney Australia)


Dear Simon

The first bus from La Linea near Gibraltar seems to be around 7.15am.

I think the only option would be to get a taxi which will cost quite a bit as its about 90-120 minute drive.

Regards

Joanne
http://www.nuevaandalucia.blogspot.com/
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Hi Jo

Can you tell me how long a taxi journey would be from Malaga to Torreblanca please, also would it be cheaper to pre book a journey or hire one from the airport?

Kind regards

Irene Cartner.


HI Irene
A good website to check out exactly how far something is is www.googlemaps.com I dont know Torreblanca too well.

The taxis at the airport carry a book which you can check howmuch it will be.

They are outside the arrivals hall.

YOu could try and get quotes for a private transfer from Malaga at malaga-airport-guide.com sometimes depending on the number of people it can work out a little cheaper.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo,

I am thinking of coming to Puerto Banus in September around the 14th. Do you know if the bars and clubs are still open then or will we be too late?

Thanks,

Sophie

Im pretty sure most of the bars and clubs will still be open. setpember is a lovely month normally. Here is some information on Short Breaks to Puerto Banus

Hope you have a lovely time

Regards
Joanne

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Hi Jo,
I need to collect a friend from Puente Genil railway station.
Where along the line is the station ?
I will be driving from Lucena
Cheers,
Fred


best to go to www.googlemaps.com

type in lucena spain. Then you can click "from here " or "to here" and type in puente genil estacion .

A map will come up with directions on the left hand side.

Regards

Joanne
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Hello Jo
My daughter is travelling to our apartment in Miraflores next week, with her friend and their 2 little boys, both aged 19 months. My query is what is the situation with car seats in Spain. They are only going for a few days so do not want to hire a car and will pick up a taxi at the airport, and also approximate cost please to Miraflores.
Many thanks from Linda

Car Seats - ita difficult one....there arent childseats in english taxis and its the same here. Peole just hold the kids on their laps.


Its around 59 km so we normally work on 1euro per km plus a little extra.
The taxi drivers do have a book chart with prices on that you can check.

Regards

Joanne

Thanks very much for your reply Jo. As you say, if they sit them on their laps with the seat belt around, hopefully they will all be okay. Only just found your website through the Malaga Airport link, but very helpful queries and answers.Regards from
Linda

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Hello Jo

I have just come accross your blog and was wondering wether you could offer some advice.

My husband myself and our two kids would like to spend a week in malaga. Do you know of any villas or appartments at reasonable prices with nearby activities for the kids whose ages are 4 and 5? We chose Malaga because it seems to be the cheapest to fly to. Our appartment budget is about £400.

I would appreciate any advice.

Kind regards

Nicky


I dont know any villas personally in Malaga.

We we are is in Nueva Andalucia, in the area of Marbella. Its about 45 minutes from Malaga Airport and is a great place for holiday and kids.

Best to have a look on www.holiday-rentals.co.uk and other websites alike. Also search something like kids in spain and you may come across some kid friendly accommodation.

Regards

Joanne
www.nuevaandalucia.blogspot.com
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Hello Jo

I have just come accross your blog and was wondering wether you could offer some advice.

My husband myself and our two kids would like to spend a week in malaga. Do you know of any villas or appartments at reasonable prices with nearby activities for the kids whose ages are 4 and 5? We chose Malaga because it seems to be the cheapest to fly to. Our appartment budget is about £400.

I would appreciate any advice.

Kind regards

Nicky


I dont know any villas personally in Malaga.

We we are is in Nueva Andalucia, in the area of Marbella. Its about 45 minutes from Malaga Airport and is a great place for holiday and kids.

Best to have a look on www.holiday-rentals.co.uk and other websites alike. Also search something like kids in spain and you may come across some kid friendly accommodation.

Regards

Joanne
www.nuevaandalucia.blogspot.com
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Dear Sir/Madam,

Could you please tell me what is the easiest solution to go from Malaga to Gibraltar?

Thank you in advance,

Regards,


Sylvia


The easiet would be to jump into a taxi at Malaga...but it will cost quite abit, you maybe able to negotiate abit.

Or Fast bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella and then change for a bus to La Linea

Bus website here

Regards

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We are a family of 5 and wonder what I the best way to get from Malaga airport to Algericas. We have lots of time and not quite as much money. I think a taxi will be very expensive but are the buses very slow – will there be big queues?

Vince

The Cheapest way would be bus.


Here is the website for the buses from Malaga to Algeciras
2 Options. Either get the fast airprot bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus Station and Change or got to Malaga Bus Station and get a bus direct which takes around 3 hours.

Taxi would be quick but expensive and you would need 2 as they only take 4 passengers.

YOu could look at airport transfers at malaga-airport-guide.com

Good luck

Regards

Joanne

Jo,

Many thanks for the advice. We will likely take one of he bus options as we have plenty of time. Will let you know how it works out.

Vincent

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We are a family of 5 and wonder what I the best way to get from Malaga airport to Algericas. We have lots of time and not quite as much money. I think a taxi will be very expensive but are the buses very slow – will there be big queues?

Vince

The Cheapest way would be bus.


Here is the website for the buses from Malaga to Algeciras
2 Options. Either get the fast airprot bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella Bus Station and Change or got to Malaga Bus Station and get a bus direct which takes around 3 hours.

Taxi would be quick but expensive and you would need 2 as they only take 4 passengers.

YOu could look at airport transfers at malaga-airport-guide.com

Good luck

Regards

Joanne

Jo,

Many thanks for the advice. We will likely take one of he bus options as we have plenty of time. Will let you know how it works out.

Vincent

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hello again, thanks very much for the previous information and now i am wondering if you can help me once more and help me to find out when the last buses leave malaga and where theyre available for... thanks very much



Malaga Bus Station

Here is our page with Malaga Airport Buses

This is another bus company you could look at...its the fast bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella and there on..


I hope this is useful.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo, i am flying to malaga sat and a week later going to almeria i was wondering how i can go about getting a coach to almeria. would it be possible to get a coach from Nerja to mojacar? hope you can help me.

Thank you
Beth x


My Reply...

Hi Beth
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Here are 2 websites for you to look at. At this moment they seem to be down, but should be back up soon.

It looks like you can get a coach from Malaga or Nerja to Almeria. From Malaga to Almeria it says its about 5 hours.


Alsina Graells Bus Website

Malaga Bus Station
I hope this helps

Regards

Joanne

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Thanks i've read you site with interest.

I will be staying in marbelle in december could you tell me of any day cruises or day excusions i could book. would it be warm still in december

Thank you very much.
SOPHIA-ESSENCE

Hi Sophia,
If you have a car there is so much to do, Granada, Seville, Cordoba. You can read more infomation here at Things to do on the Costa (scroll down abit).

Alternatively there is a main bus station in Marbella You can have a look at the website choose prices and timetables and then marbella. Then you can see where you can go to.

December is a funny month, sometimes it can be sunny and warm, other times it can be raining, so bring layers including a waterproof jacket.

HOpe you have a good time

Regards

Joanne
www.lamaestranza.eu
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Hi Jo,I have just visited your site and it is of fantastic help!! I am still in a bit of a pickle though. I have booked flights to Malaga to leave this Friday (22nd) in order to go to Algeciras and get a connecting boat to Morroco. However, my flight arrives at 01.10 in the morning to Malaga and I am unaware of how to get to Morroco (possibly tangier), added to that I have very little money. Would you have any suggestions on what buses and ferries to take and general times? I would be extremely grateful!!!Many thanks,
Fiona


Hi Fiona

Here are Malaga Buses and you can go Malaga City to Algeciras, but not late at night.



Here are more buses .
http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/horarios.html

You can get from either Malaga Airport to Malaga City and then get a bus direct to Algeciras.

Or you catch the fast bus from Malaga Airport straight to Marbella Bus Station and then change there.

So you can go Aeropuerto - Marbella, then Marbella to Algecias. The first airport bus is cheap 4euros and generally most buses are.

However, the buses stop late afternoon early evening, so if your flight arrives in the early hours then you may have to stay over in a hotel. The Ibis is the nearest.


I hope this helps, would be great to hear how you got on. Check out more blogs searches about travelling.

Regards

Joanne
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Good morning
Can you help please. I purchased from the Duty Free outlet of Aldeasa on Wednesday 7th February 2007 a Hugo Boss product for which I paid 26 Euros. This was purchased together with other items and the total bill amounted to 114.50 Euros for which I paid by credit card.
On arriving back in the UK I have now opened the product only to find to my surprise and dismay that the product has already been used and I am left with an empty dispenser.
Can you assist me in contacting the Aldeasa outlet with a view to a full refund or replacement of the goods.

David Hampson

My Reply...

Hi David,

Your email is the 3rd or 4th we have received about empty products when they get home

Aldeasa Duty Free shop Telephone number is 0034 952 048 458 or Fax nubmer is 0034 952 048 459

Good luck

regards

Joanne
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Dear Jo
I flew on an Easyjet flight from Malaga Airport on January 4th to NottinghamEast Midlands. En route I purchased costume jewellery in the Duty Freeshop. When I took the goods off the display card the earrings fell apart,can you tell me what route to take to endeavour to get these changed, Iwould prefer not to have a refund.

Kind regards

T

My Reply...

I think first thing is to call Easy Jet. I have been on the website and looked through all the FAQs. I cant find your question, so you need to go to "Still Stuck"? and fill in your details and query.

They say they should reply with x amount of days....Im still waiting for a reply since November, so I wouldnt hold your breath....but this is the only way or to call them and hold.

Sorry cant be more help. If you do get an exchange it would be lovely to hear from you so I can inform others.

Regards

Joanne
www.lamaestranza.eu

T Reply...

Dear Joanne

Many thanks for your reply, although I think I may have confused you. I actually purchased the goods from the Duty Free shop within Malaga Airport, not from the Easy Jet cabin crew.

Does this now help you to put me on the right tracks, the name on the carrier bag the goods were put into is Aldeasa. There is are telephone numbers on the back of their receipts, but having tried to call from the UK a recorded message is telling me the number has not been recognised, these numbers are 900 25 24 23 for Customer Service and (34) 914 367 069 if calling from outside Spain.

I have scanned the reverse side of the receipt and attached it for you to look at.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Kind Regards

My Reply...

Ok

Here is the link to the main Spanish Airport Website and the Aldesa Shop at Malaga Airport here

Telephone numbers are 0034 952 048 458 Fax 0034 952 048 459

If you cant get through by phone it could be worth sending a fax.

Alternatively, the main number for all spanish switch boards is 902 404 704 who could also put you through to the correct department.

Hope this helps

Regards

Joanne
www.lamaestranza.eu
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Hi Jo
My question is about travelling out of Malaga airport.

I have heard a lot about the restrictions for travelling from the UK. No liquids, no duty free etc. does the same thing apply when you are travelling to the UK from Malaga.

I am flying in October and want to take Christmas presents of wine and olive oil. Is there a way that they can be taken as cargo if I am not allowed to take them on the plane. I don´t want to put them in a suitcase as I would prefer not to find a case full of marinade. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Many thank

Y


My Reply...


Hi Y

October is quite a few weeks away. The restrictions have already been lifted a bit and hopefully by October it will have changed again. So I would wait a little longer to see whether you will be able to take it on board. The restrictions are down to the inidividual airlines...for example, some allow liquids and not electronic items and vise versa.

The number for Aena (airports) is 902 404 704. The operators do speak English so maybe give them a call to ask about Cargo.

Regards

Joanne

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Hi Jo

We are coming to the Puerto Banus area in August, we have 3 children under 10 and wondered if you know 1 or 2 places that we could take the kids to eat in where they won't get bored and where they will eat the food.

Is there a Pizza Hut or something like that?

Any help you could give would be great,

Many Thanks

Jan

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From Pat in Cornwall

Hi Jo

Do you know if there is somewhere that we can buy cigarettes at Malaga Airport and what is a safe number we can buy?

We ahve heard that there have been changes with regards to smoking in Spain and that you can only buy cigarettes in Tabacco shops.

MY REPLY

Hi Pat

There have been changes but you can still buy cigarettes in the large "duty free" shop at Malaga Airport, it's on the upper level after you go through passport control. Just at the top of the main escalator and on your left!

3200 cigarettes is the "safe" amount providing that you can say they are for your own personal use!

Regards

Jo

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