Night life
Latin dancing
Usually all the dance places of the province start their night with a max 1 hour long free of charge workshop ("taller" in Spanish) to warm up the dance floor. Don't worry there is no catch in "free of charge" as this is just the marketing strategy to get more people into the clubs. Workshops start a bit before the bigger crowds start to fill the clubs (around 23-00 o'clock) and introduces the beginners to the basic steps and routines. To the more experienced ones it gives tips for new dance routines. Don't worry - yo can go "solo" because the workshops start as single footwork and then formed couples switch turns every few minutes. This is the way to socialize the community of the dancers and make everyone feel welcomed.
If you want to go latin dancing in the city center of Málaga this is the place. Check their facebook page for the schedule of the night and remember that time in here is very flexible and the programmed stuff depends on how people decide to show up. Here you find very international atmosphere although quite small and gets tight quickly. The dance lovers of the province usually move around day by day to different clubs for a diversity so check the other places of this guide book.
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Chiquita Cruz
7 Pl. de las FloresIf you want to go latin dancing in the city center of Málaga this is the place. Check their facebook page for the schedule of the night and remember that time in here is very flexible and the programmed stuff depends on how people decide to show up. Here you find very international atmosphere although quite small and gets tight quickly. The dance lovers of the province usually move around day by day to different clubs for a diversity so check the other places of this guide book.
The biggest place for Latin dances in the province. Mostly Salsa, Bachata. One of the unique features is that this place has its own floor for Kizomba. Very important that you check the schedule before going as it's not open every day. Usually, the night starts around midnight but for example one of the best days is Sunday when the program starts already around 6 pm with workshops of different styles on each floor and raffles and dance shows. Also, this place organizes a lot of themed parties. Very Spanish atmosphere and there are no foreigners or English language in here. Go here only if you are interested in dancing. Civilized alcohol sipping only.
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Atrevete
10 C. Salvador AllendeThe biggest place for Latin dances in the province. Mostly Salsa, Bachata. One of the unique features is that this place has its own floor for Kizomba. Very important that you check the schedule before going as it's not open every day. Usually, the night starts around midnight but for example one of the best days is Sunday when the program starts already around 6 pm with workshops of different styles on each floor and raffles and dance shows. Also, this place organizes a lot of themed parties. Very Spanish atmosphere and there are no foreigners or English language in here. Go here only if you are interested in dancing. Civilized alcohol sipping only.
This is one of the most fun places of the summer for dancers or lovers of the Cuban culture. Start your day at the beach enjoying the sun, have lunch (book the table in advance!) in the Caribbean styled beach bar among the live Cuban music and when everybody is done eating the tables are pushed aside and the rest of the time of the day and night is dedicated to Latin dancing and delicious mojitos!
While the sun still shines you can be in your swimwear barefoot joining the animation or if you prefer, arrive after the sunset to enjoy the tropical atmosphere and a Latin night.
Check their Facebook page to see the season time and the schedule.
TIP:
This place is a bit harder to reach even with a car because it's a protected beautiful sandy beach and there are very limited parking spaces. If you arrive just before lunchtime and don't have luck with finding parking I recommend to leave the car a bit further away and take an Uber or a taxi. It will not cost much as the taxies are quite affordable around here and you won't waste all the time stuck in a one-way parking disaster in dunes.
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Chiringuito Ranchon Cubano
This is one of the most fun places of the summer for dancers or lovers of the Cuban culture. Start your day at the beach enjoying the sun, have lunch (book the table in advance!) in the Caribbean styled beach bar among the live Cuban music and when everybody is done eating the tables are pushed aside and the rest of the time of the day and night is dedicated to Latin dancing and delicious mojitos!
While the sun still shines you can be in your swimwear barefoot joining the animation or if you prefer, arrive after the sunset to enjoy the tropical atmosphere and a Latin night.
Check their Facebook page to see the season time and the schedule.
TIP:
This place is a bit harder to reach even with a car because it's a protected beautiful sandy beach and there are very limited parking spaces. If you arrive just before lunchtime and don't have luck with finding parking I recommend to leave the car a bit further away and take an Uber or a taxi. It will not cost much as the taxies are quite affordable around here and you won't waste all the time stuck in a one-way parking disaster in dunes.
Cocktails
The highest rooftop bar of the city with amazing views. Usually on the weekends they take and entrance fee in the lobby that includes one beverage so go there during the labor days to avoid big crowds and extra fee. Best during sunset hours.
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AC Hotel by Marriott Malaga Palacio
1 Calle Cortina del MuelleThe highest rooftop bar of the city with amazing views. Usually on the weekends they take and entrance fee in the lobby that includes one beverage so go there during the labor days to avoid big crowds and extra fee. Best during sunset hours.
A nice rooftop bar with great cocktails and beautiful views towards the cathedral.
The Top Molina Lario
20 Calle Molina LarioA nice rooftop bar with great cocktails and beautiful views towards the cathedral.
Chester & Punk
4 C/ Méndez NúñezVery popular place with professional cocktails
Night clubs
Most of the nightclubs in Málaga have a dress code: Wear proper shoes (no flip flops) and some places won't allow men in shorts or sleeveless tops. Even though this is a coast, the beachy look is not allowed.
Liceo Copas
3 C. LazcanoA popular night club.
Malafama
1 Pje. MitjanaA popular night club.
Sala BUBBLES
14 C. MártiresA popular night club.
Sala Gold
5 C. Luis de VelázquezA popular night club.