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Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy Málaga as a Brit, and how it fits with your UK tax, pension, money and paperwork.

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British Consulate Málaga

The UK's consulate for Andalucía's Costa del Sol: consular help for British nationals; public access by appointment only

Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2, Edificio Eurocom, 29006 Málaga

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Guides for life in Málaga

Basics

Cost of living in Málaga: how it really compares with London and the rest of the UK

Málaga is no longer the bargain it was, but rent and getting about still cost far less than London. Here's what you'll pay in euros and pounds, and where the savings vanish.

Basics

NIE and TIE: Spain's foreigner numbers explained for Brits on the Costa del Sol

The NIE is a number, the TIE is a card, and Spanish life runs on both. What each one is, which Brits need which, and how to land an appointment in Málaga.

Basics

The padrón: why registering at the town hall matters on the Costa del Sol

It's free, it takes one visit and half of Spanish life depends on it. How to get on the padrón in Málaga, Marbella or Fuengirola, and how not to fall off it.

Basics

Learning Spanish in Málaga: why it's worth it, even if work is in English

Plenty of Brits on the Costa del Sol get by in English at work. The plumber, the GP and the school office are another story. Here's why Spanish pays off, and how to start.

Money and work

Spanish taxes for Brits: residence, the UK–Spain treaty and your State Pension

Move to Málaga and Spain taxes your worldwide income, often at higher rates than you're used to. Here's how residence works, what the UK–Spain treaty says and where your pensions are taxed.

Money and work

Banking in Spain as a Brit: opening an account on the Costa del Sol

A Spanish account makes life on the Costa del Sol far easier. Here's what the bank will ask for, the basic account you're entitled to, and how to keep your UK side ticking over.

Money and work

Spanish wealth tax, Modelo 720 and the solidarity tax: what Brits in Andalusia pay

Andalusia has switched off most wealth tax, but the national solidarity tax and the Modelo 720 asset declaration still matter. Here's who's caught and what to file.

Money and work

Spanish inheritance tax and wills: what Brits in Andalusia need to sort

Andalusia has made inheritance tax small for close family, but the paperwork after a death in Spain is still heavy. Here's how the tax, the EU rules and a Spanish will fit.

Home

Renting in Málaga: where Brits live, what you'll pay and how to avoid getting stung

Long-term rentals around Málaga are scarce and pricey, but Spanish law is kinder to tenants than you might think. Here's where to look, what to sign and the scams to dodge.

Home

Buying on the Costa del Sol: abogados, notaries and how to dodge an illegal build

A Spanish notary isn't your solicitor, and a nice terrace can hide a planning problem. Here's how buying a home on the Costa del Sol works, what it costs and what to check.

Moving and visas

Moving to Málaga as a Brit: the visa and residence routes that actually work

Since Brexit, sunshine alone won't get you residence in Spain. Here are the routes Brits really use to move to Málaga, what each one asks for, and the first jobs once you land.

Moving and visas

Spain's non-lucrative visa: how British retirees get to stay on the Costa del Sol

Retiring to the Costa del Sol after Brexit means a visa. Here's the income test, the health cover, the paperwork from the UK, renewals and why you can't work on it.

Moving and visas

Spain's digital nomad visa: working remotely from Málaga as a Brit

Keep your UK job and move your laptop to Málaga. Who qualifies for Spain's digital nomad visa, how much you must earn, the tax regime and where to apply.

Moving and visas

The 90/180-day rule: how part-year Brits on the Costa del Sol count their days

Owning a flat in Fuengirola doesn't buy you extra days. Here's how the 90/180 rule really counts, what the new Entry/Exit System changes and how to stay longer.

Health

Healthcare in Málaga: the GHIC, the S1 and getting into the system

The GHIC is for visits, the S1 is for pensioners, and everyone else needs a route into the Andalusian health service or private cover. Here's how it fits together on the Costa del Sol.

Health

Convenio especial: paying into Spanish public healthcare on the Costa del Sol

No job, no S1, and tired of private premiums? After a year on the padrón you can pay a flat monthly fee for Spanish public healthcare. Here's the catch: prescriptions.

Schools and study

Schools in Málaga: British schools, Spanish state schools and UK university

The Costa del Sol has one of the biggest clusters of British schools outside the UK. Here's who's where, what fees look like for 2026/27, and how UK university works from Spain.

Getting around

Driving in Spain on a UK licence, and getting around Málaga without a car

Visitors can drive on a UK photocard licence; residents get six months before they must swap it for a Spanish one. Plus how Málaga's buses, metro and coastal trains fit together.

Community

British life in Málaga: roasts, the footie and the Legion on the Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol has one of the biggest British communities anywhere abroad. Here's where to watch the footie, find a Legion branch, go to church and meet other Brits.

Going out

British food in Málaga: where to find a cuppa, a pint and the footie

You can live on tapas and still crave a proper cuppa. Here's where Brits on the Costa del Sol stock up on home comforts, and where to watch the footie in Málaga.

Going out

Nightlife in Málaga: late nights, cañas and the coast after dark

Dinner at ten, drinks at midnight, clubs at two. Where to go out in Málaga and along the coast, what to order, how late it runs and how to get home safely.

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Britain in Málaga

Free listings we choose and check: the British mission, clubs, party groups, sport, schools, pubs, shops and churches. Every entry checked on its own or an official 2025–2026 page (2026-11); listings are not paid. Tell us on WhatsApp if something has changed.

Official Britain

British Consulate Málaga

The UK's consulate for Andalucía's Costa del Sol: consular help for British nationals; public access by appointment only

Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2, Edificio Eurocom, 29006 Málaga

Website · Map

Business and networking

British Chamber of Commerce in Spain – Andalucía

Andalucía office of the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain; members' meetings and networking for UK–Spanish business

Urbanización Nueva Alcántara, Avenida La Coruña, 2, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella

Website · Map · +34 634 648 945 · andalucia@britchamber.com · Instagram · X · LinkedIn

Clubs and associations

Royal British Legion

Royal British Legion – Mijas Costa Branch

RBL overseas branch meeting on Friday mornings (except August) at Club La Naranja, Calahonda

Club La Naranja, Calle Malaga, Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa

Website · Map

Royal British Legion

Royal British Legion – Alhaurín el Grande Branch

RBL overseas branch inland from the coast, meeting on alternate Tuesdays at Restaurante El Bichito

Restaurante El Bichito, Dehesa Baja 12m, Alhaurín el Grande

Website · Map

Party groups abroad

Listed side by side, in alphabetical order. We don't favour any party.

Conservatives Abroad – Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol branch of the Conservative Party's organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in Andalusia's Costa del Sol

Website

Labour International – Southern Europe branch

Southern Europe branch of the Labour Party's organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in southern Europe, including Spain

Website

Lib Dems in Europe

European branch of the Liberal Democrats' organisation for members abroad, serving members and supporters in Europe outside France, including Spain

Website

Schools and universities

School

The British School of Málaga

ISP school in Málaga city, ages 3–18: EYFS in Nursery and Reception, British primary and secondary, A levels plus Spanish university access

Website · Map · +34 952 290 149 · Facebook · LinkedIn

School

The British College of Benalmádena

British school from age 1 (Pre-Nursery) to Sixth Form: British National Curriculum, IGCSE, AS and A levels; NABSS-inspected

Urb. Torremuelle, C/ Paseo del Genil s/n, 29630 Benalmádena Costa, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 44 22 15 · LinkedIn

School

The Benalmádena International College

British curriculum from EYFS to Sixth Form, with IGCSE/GCSE and A levels; the school says it is inspected to ISI/BSO/Ofsted standards

Calle Catamarán s/n, Urb. Nueva Torrequebrada, 29630 Benalmádena Costa, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 561 666 · Facebook · Instagram

School

St. Anthony's College

Long-established British day school between Mijas and Fuengirola, Foundation to Sixth Form, National Curriculum with IGCSEs at Key Stage 4

Camino de Coín Km 5.25, 29650 Mijas Costa, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 47 31 66 · Facebook

School

Phoenix College Málaga

Small selective sixth-form college in central Málaga, ages 16–18: British and International A levels for students coming from GCSE or 4º ESO

Méndez Núñez 5, 1º D, 29008 Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 22 02 75 · Facebook · Instagram · X

School

Shine International Academy

Small British school in Mijas following the English National Curriculum, using the International Primary and Middle Years Curriculums

Arrabal Sector 41, 29650 Mijas, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 951 744 876 · Facebook · Instagram

School

Aloha College

Not-for-profit international school in Marbella, Nursery to Sixth Form: British curriculum to IGCSE, then IB Diploma or A levels

Urbanización El Ángel s/n, Nueva Andalucía, 29660 Marbella, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 95 281 4133 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn · YouTube

School

The English International College

British school in east Marbella, ages 3–18: Early Years and Primary, GCSEs in Senior School, International A levels in Sixth Form

Urbanización Ricmar, Ctra. de Cádiz-Málaga Km 1035.5 (A7), 29604 Marbella, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 831 058

School

Sunny View School

Independent British school for ages 2 to 18 in Torremolinos, following the National Curriculum for England; NABSS-approved

C/ Teruel 32, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga

Website · Map · +34 952 38 31 64 · admin@sunnyviewschool.com · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube

British Council

British Council IELTS – Digitech Málaga

British Council IELTS test venue in Málaga city centre

C. Roger de Flor 1-3, 29006 Málaga

Website · Map

Scouts and Guides

1st Fuengirola Scout Group (The Ark)

British Scouting Overseas group, ages 5¾–14: Beavers and Cubs on Thursdays 18:30–20:00, Scouts on Fridays 19:30–21:00

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram

Scouts and Guides

Fuengirola Explorer Scout Unit (Ark Explorers)

British Scouting Overseas Explorer Scouts, ages 14–18; contact the Explorer Scout Leader for meeting times and venue

Website · Map · Facebook · Instagram

Pubs and restaurants

Our guide to British food, shops and pubs in Málaga

Pub

Morrissey's Irish Pub

Irish pub with 12+ screens: Premier League, Six Nations and GAA; fish and chips

C/ Méndez Núñez 5, 29008 Málaga

Website · Map · +34 681 244 989 · Facebook · Instagram

Pub

Camden Lock Málaga

British-style bar in the centre with a red phone box; Premier League on big screens

C. Convalecientes 4, 29008 Málaga

Map

Pub

Sherlock Holmes Pub

English-themed cocktail and sports bar in the centre; screened the 2026 World Cup

C. Molina Lario 4, 29015 Málaga

Map · Instagram

Pub

O'Hara Irish Pub

Irish pub in Huelin; screened the 2026 World Cup

C. Tomás Echeverría 6, 29002 Málaga

Map

Shops

TheFoodCo

Supermarket chain on the Costa del Sol stocking products from UK suppliers such as Iceland, Co-op, Waitrose and Morrisons; stores in Mijas, Calahonda and Marbella

Parque Empresarial Miramar, Avenida Carmen Sáenz de Tejada, local M-10, Mijas

Website · Map · +34 952 667 316 · Facebook · Instagram

Marks & Spencer Marbella

M&S store with British food, about an hour along the coast from Málaga

118-119 Parque Comercial La Cañada, Marbella

Website · Map

Churches

St George's Church, Málaga

Anglican chaplaincy (Diocese in Europe) beside the English Cemetery; Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11:30

Avenida de Pries 1, 29016 Málaga

Website · Map · +34 614 73 69 19 · malagachaplain@gmail.com

St Andrew's Church, Los Boliches

Anglican chaplaincy (Diocese in Europe) serving Fuengirola and the eastern Costa del Sol; Sunday service at 11:30

Edificio Jupiter, Oficina 1, Avenida Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo 44, Los Boliches, 29640 Fuengirola

Website · Map · +34 608 40 30 24 · st.andrew.losboliches@gmail.com

The Anglican Church San Pedro & Sotogrande

Anglican congregation (Diocese in Europe) meeting in San Pedro Alcántara, near Marbella, with Sunday worship and Sunday school

Parroquia de la Virgen del Rocío, Avenida de la Virgen del Rocío 25, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara

Website · Map · +34 678 87 66 25 · info@costachurch.com

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