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Malaga with kids.
A day trip from the UK.

9 family days out in Malaga, 2 that work if it rains. Ticket prices, best ages and how long to allow, so you can plan the day around the flights.

Family days out in Malaga

9 places
Zoo

BIOPARC Fuengirola

Jungle-style habitats where the animals look relaxed, shaded well-organised paths, knowledgeable staff and keeper talks that keep kids engaged.

Tickets
£25 (€29.50) adult, £20 (€23) child, free under 3
Best for
all ages
Allow
3 hours
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Aquarium

SEA LIFE Benalmadena

Underwater tunnel, touch pools and feeding times keep young kids busy, staff engage well with children, and it is a cool indoor escape on hot days.

Tickets
£16 (€18.50) adult, £15 (€17) child
Best for
Ages 2-10
Allow
1 hour
Rain
Works if it rains
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Theme park

Aqualand Torremolinos

Well-designed safe areas for small children plus a big range of slides, including some serious drops for older kids.

Tickets
£33 (€39) adult, £26 (€31) child
Best for
Ages 5-14
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Museum

MIMMA Museo Interactivo de la Musica

Hands-on rooms where kids can actually play drums, piano, guitar and violin, cheap entry and fun for the whole family.

Tickets
£5 (€6) adult, free under 6
Best for
Ages 3-12
Allow
1.5 hours
Rain
Works if it rains
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Day out

Alcazaba de Malaga

Moorish fortress with gardens, fountains and city views that kids can explore like a real castle, and it is cheap.

Tickets
£6 (€7) adult, free under 6
Best for
Ages 6-14
Allow
2 hours
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Day out

Teleferico Benalmadena (cable car)

Smooth ride up with huge views of the coast, and the birds of prey show at the top is what most families say makes it worth it.

Tickets
£19 (€21.90) adult, £14 (€16.90) child, free under 3
Best for
Ages 4-12
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Park

Jardin Botanico-Historico La Concepcion

Lush tropical garden that is cheap to visit, with family Sunday activities such as gymkhanas and puppet shows.

Tickets
£4.40 (€5.20) adult, £2.70 (€3.10) child
Best for
Ages 5-12
Allow
2.5 hours
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Park

Parque de Malaga

Shady escape from the heat right in the centre, with playgrounds, fountains and exotic trees on the walk between old town and beach.

Tickets
Price not published, see the official site
Best for
Ages 1-10
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026
Beach

Playa de la Malagueta

Closest beach to the centre, so easy to pair with sightseeing, with lifeguards, a kids' playground, showers and toilets.

Tickets
Price not published, see the official site
Best for
all ages
Official site
Prices and hours checked 1 Oct 2026

Prices are each venue’s own adult and child ticket prices, converted to pounds. Where we could not confirm a price we show none. Opening hours and seasons change, so check the venue before you fly.

Day trips to Malaga

400 checked
Malaga
MalagaBirmingham, home to East Midlands · Mon 23 Nov · Ryanair
8.6 hoursin the city
06:35·11:0719:43·00:00
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 19:43 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to East Midlands, not Birmingham.Lands after midnight, 00:00.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 17 hours agoSee the day
Malaga
MalagaBirmingham, home to East Midlands · Mon 30 Nov · Ryanair
8.6 hoursin the city
06:35·11:0719:43·00:00
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 19:43 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to East Midlands, not Birmingham.Lands after midnight, 00:00.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 2 hours agoSee the day
Malaga
MalagaLondon Gatwick, home to London Luton · Mon 7 Dec · easyJet
7.3 hoursin the city
06:20·11:0218:18·22:45
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 18:18 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to London Luton, not London Gatwick.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 18 hours agoSee the day
Malaga
MalagaLondon Gatwick, home to London Luton · Mon 14 Dec · easyJet
7.3 hoursin the city
06:20·11:0218:18·22:45
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 18:18 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to London Luton, not London Gatwick.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 9 hours agoSee the day
Malaga
MalagaLondon Gatwick, home to London Luton · Tue 15 Dec · easyJet
6.4 hoursin the city
06:20·11:0217:28·21:55
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 17:28 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to London Luton, not London Gatwick.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 18 hours agoSee the day
Malaga
MalagaLondon Southend, home to London Stansted · Sat 12 Dec · Out with easyJet, back with Ryanair
9.0 hoursin the city
06:50·11:3220:33·01:00
FlightAirport, immigration and transportIn the city
Head back by 20:33 · Train C1, 12 min, €1.80First EU trip since 2025? Allow 30 min more.Flies home to London Stansted, not London Southend.Lands after midnight, 01:00.
from£78£37 flight + £41 groundChecked 9 hours agoSee the day

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