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Málaga, Spain · A community on Skool

WelcometoMálaga.

Málaga, together. A community for the people who live here, just moved here, or fell in love with the city. We meet online and out in the streets.

Free to join · Newcomers & locals · We meet in real life

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Not a tour group. Not a Facebook group. A community that actually meets.

The people who live here, just landed here, or keep coming back, in one place, with the time to turn a hello into a real friendship.

New city, no circle yet?

Two ways to do Málaga. One is a lot more fun.

On your own

Googling everything alone

A city full of strangers

Tourist trap recommendations

Watching life from your flat

With the community

People who’ve done it before you

A group that already feels familiar

The spots locals actually go to

Plans on the calendar every week

First, a hello.
Then, a home.

Two places.
One community.

ON SKOOL ONLINE · FREE

The group
onlineDaily

Where it lives day to day. Ask anything, share what you know, and never feel like the new person for long.

  • A friendly feed with questions answered in minutes, not days
  • Guides to flats, visas, transport, SIM cards & doctors
  • An events calendar for everything coming up
  • Language exchange & a flatmate finder
  • A map of the members’ favourite spots
Every day, people talk about
FlatsVisasLanguageCafésDay tripsPaperworkMeetupsNightlife
IN MÁLAGAEVERY WEEK

Out in
the cityIRL

We get off the app and into the streets. This is where a comment thread turns into a real friendship.

  • Weekly city walks & photo strolls
  • Coffee mornings and after-work cañas
  • Day trips to Ronda, Nerja and the Caminito del Rey
  • Language tandems, Spanish ↔ everything
  • Welcome hangouts for anyone who just arrived
Take a walk through the city
People at the Muelle Uno waterfront bars on the port at dusk

The Málaga
you’ll get to know.

Not the tourist checklist, just the corners the community actually loves.

The Cathedral, Old Town
Old Town

The Cathedral

Calle Larios, The heart of town
The heart of town

Calle Larios

Old town lanes, Backstreets
Backstreets

Old town lanes

La Malagueta, On the sand
On the sand

La Malagueta

The paseo, Golden hour
Golden hour

The paseo

The city at dusk, From above
From above

The city at dusk

Walks & meetups are announced in the Skool group

Different reasons.
The same city.

The best part is who you meet.

01

Newcomers &
Expats

People who just moved to Málaga, or are about to, and want a head start on friends, flats and the everyday things.

Land on your feet.
02

Students &
Creatives

Erasmus, exchange and anyone building a life here. Meet the people who make the city feel like home.

Find your people.
03

Locals &
Explorers

Locals who love showing the city off and never run out of new corners to explore.

Share the city you love.

Less guesswork.
More “let me show you.”

Learn from people who’ve moved here, settled in and fallen for the city, then keep the conversation going over a coffee or a caña.

New meetups every month
Weekly meetups. City walks. Flat & visa tips. Language exchange. Coffee & tapas. Beach days. Photo walks. New friends.
A hello is just the beginning.

A community with somewhere to go.

Why this exists, in five moves.

01

Make Málaga feel like home.

Turn a new city into a place full of familiar faces, faster than you thought possible.

02

Bring people together.

Connect newcomers, students and locals around the city they share.

03

Share what actually helps.

Real tips on flats, visas, cafés, trips and the everyday stuff nobody tells you.

04

Turn meetups into friendships.

Move from a chat online to a coffee, a walk and a group that sticks.

05

Explore beyond the postcard.

Discover the Málaga locals keep to themselves, and the trips beyond the city.

That’s the whole idea. Come and be part of it.Join the community

How to get involved.

Three steps. One community.

01

Join

Hop into the Skool group. It’s free, and you’re welcome whether you’ve lived here for years or land next week.

02

Say hello

Introduce yourself, ask anything and see what’s coming up. Real people, real answers, not a forum full of bots.

03

Show up

Come to a meetup, a city walk or a day trip. This is where a group chat turns into actual friends.

Before you join.

The questions newcomers usually ask.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

Not at all. The community runs in English, and there are language tandems if you’d like to pick up some Spanish along the way.

Is it really free?

Yes. Joining the group on Skool is free. The odd meetup with a ticket, like a boat trip or a paid tour, is always optional.

I’m only in Málaga for a few months. Is it worth it?

Definitely. Students, interns and short stays are a big part of the community. Come to one meetup and you’ll see.

I’ve lived here for years. Is this for me too?

Absolutely. Locals and long time residents keep the place alive, and love showing newcomers the city they know.

How do I actually meet people?

Say hi in the group, then show up to a walk, a coffee or a beer. That’s where a group chat turns into real friends.

Made possible by.

A few partner spots are open. Support the community and reach our members.

The palm-lined seafront promenade at sunset

One city.
Who will you meet?

Join the people making Málaga feel like home, wherever you started out.

The groupFree on SkoolQuestions, tips & plans
The meetupsEvery weekOut in the city · come as you are

New here or been here for years, everyone’s welcome. Jump in and say hello.