Practical info

Get there and around – and what to do when something goes wrong.

The Flight – from Denmark to Málaga and back home againFlights from Denmark, live boards, luggage, check-in, delays – and the checklistRead more →
Foto: andynash · CC BY-SA 2.0TransportHow to get to Playa Tropical and around the area by bus, rental car or by sharing with others.Read more →
Foto: El Pantera · CC BY-SA 4.0BusesAirport buses and city line 3 – with timetablesRead more →
Foto: Urci dream · CC BY-SA 4.0Car hireA car gives you the freedom to explore the mountain villages, Nerja and Granada. There are several car rental agencies in Almuñécar and in …Read more →
Photo: Veinticuatro de Jahén · CC BY-SA 4.0Car sharingMany residents at Playa Tropical share rides to and from Málaga airport. The association used to have a notice board for this.Read more →
ParkingMost of the year you can park for free along the beach road at Velilla. In summer and at Easter it costs a little – and will …Read more →
Photo: Feranza · CC BY-SA 3.0Speed cameraAlmucar has fixed speed cameras on the coastal roads - one of them right by the Aquatropic water park on the road between ...Read more →
Foto: HelpFlash Photos · CC BY-SA 4.0Breakdowns – The V16 lightSince 1 January 2026, Spanish cars are no longer allowed to use warning triangles in the event of a breakdown. Instead, they must carry a yellow …Read more →
Useful informationPhone numbers, medical centre and good advice if the worst happens. In an emergency, you should always call 112 – it works in …Read more →
Customs and etiquette in Spain – dos and don'tsDo's and don'ts, good manners, traditions – and 20 phrases you should knowRead more →