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When choosing an area to live in Malaga, we immediately ask ourselves where we will find the best quality of life, especially thinking about communications, public transport, sports facilities or medical centers. Given the lack of shortage of housing supply when buying or renting a home, it does not hurt to have a reference of which are the best neighborhoods in the city.
Today we will try to help you figure out which areas are the most attractive to live in. Although Malaga offers relevant and attractive options throughout the city, we are going to focus on the neighborhoods that our clients ask us the most when they make us orders to buy or rent.
Choosing the best neighborhoods is not an easy or objective task, especially considering that the city has close to 300 neighborhoods. However, we will do our best to explain why you should live in each of the neighborhoods in our recommendation. Without further explanation, here are the five best neighborhoods in Malaga to live in.
The historic center of Malaga. Living in the historic center of a city is usually one of the best options, although it also has its drawbacks, such as high prices or noise. However, Malaga compensates for these negative aspects with a wide variety of options and most of the cultural, leisure and gastronomic offer is concentrated in the old town. To experience the Mediterranean gastronomic touch, you can visit our article about the best restaurants in the city. It will be the finishing touch to your stay. The charming historic center of Malaga. To live in the center of Malaga, is to "embrace" the traditions, culture and history of a city more than 3000 years old, founded by the Phoenicians.
Malagueta neighborhood, Malaga. If we are looking to be close to the historic center of the city but also want to enjoy the serenity and proximity to the beach, this neighborhood is ideal for living. This neighborhood is bathed by the popular and well-known beach of La Malagueta, one of the most popular residential areas. It was the scene of the rise of the pioneering industrial revolution in Malaga in the 19th century.
El Limonar neighborhood. In this district of the city there is a predominance of single-family homes, ranging from traditional houses to villas with gardens, especially in the traditional area, in the vicinity of Paseo del Limonar and Paseo del Miramar, this area has always been called Limonar, now also known as Limonar Bajo, and is the area closest to Paseo de Sancha and Avenida del Pintor Joaquín Sorolla. In the area of Limonar Alto we currently find both apartments and more modern villas, but with a higher location from the main avenues. It is the best preserved heritage of the industrial bourgeoisie of the 19th century, in the area of Limonar Bajo, in the vicinity of Paseo del Limonar and Paseo del Miramar.
Pedregalejo neighborhood in Malaga. It is well known as one of the most beloved seaside neighborhoods of the city, it has been a fishermen's neighborhood. Pedregalejo is ideal for those who wish to enjoy the proximity to the sea and to enjoy the appreciable Malaga gastronomy in the numerous restaurants and beach bars in the area. The Paseo del Pedregal is the ideal place to stroll, watch a sunset or enjoy a "espeto de sardinas" and a "fritura malagueña". The essence of a whole neighborhood turned into a city.
La Misericordia neighborhood, Malaga. If you are traveling with your family and you are looking for a place to enjoy with the little ones, La Misericordia can be one of the best neighborhoods. Along its beach, you will find parks and gardens where children can have fun, and it is also a very quiet area, perfect for rest and tranquility for the family. It is also close to the historic center and is easily accessible by public transportation.
Coastal park. This neighborhood stands out for its predominance of buildings with urbanizations with communal swimming pools and paddle tennis courts. It has great sports facilities such as: Palacio de los Deportes José María Carpena, the Athletics Stadium and the Aquatic Center of Malaga. It has a large park with an area of more than 51,000 m², which gives its name to the neighborhood. The connection by public transport with the center of Malaga is very comfortable, as the head of line 2 of the Malaga metro, is the Palacio de los Deportes stop, this station is located near the Hospital Quirónsalud Malaga. As a curiosity, it should be added that the neighborhood is called Finca El Pato. This neighborhood is close to the south with what is known as the "Golden Mile" of the capital of Malaga.
Neighborhood of Teatinos in Malaga. A lively and modern neighborhood of Malaga. Teatinos is ideal for those looking for a modern and cosmopolitan experience. It is an area where students predominate, with a wide range of bars, restaurants and stores, Teatinos is an excellent choice for those looking for a mix of urban living and comfort. We enter Teatinos, an inner city area that has a lot to offer. Formerly, it was a working class neighborhood, but with the construction of the university complex, it has become a place of great importance and a meeting point for young people. If you identify with this profile, this is the ideal destination for you. In addition, it is easy and quick to reach the historic center using the metro or the bus line. If you want to do without a private vehicle, this area is highly recommended because of the ease of public transport to reach the city center.
After discovering which is the best area to live in, and assessing the services, facilities and properties that each area offers you, you may wonder where you will find the best gastronomy in the capital. Throughout these neighborhoods there is a wide variety of bars, beach bars and restaurants to choose from.
However, if you want advice and enjoy an expert experience in real estate consulting, we recommend that you contact us to arrange a visit. Our real estate agency in Malaga will offer you a comprehensive personalized advice, whether you want to rent, buy or sell a property.