Malaga is a beautiful city, mixing the best that Spain has to offer. From chilled beach vibes, to historical and cultural interest, Malaga is perfectly balanced to appeal to tourists from a vast demographic and, as a result, cast’s its net (and it’s enduring spell) over thousands upon thousands of us year after year. However, where there are tourists there are tourist traps and there a few things you might want to look to avoid during your stay.

One of the chief amongst these are unscrupulous “taxi” drivers. We all know that taxis are not generally the cheapest way of getting from place to place. Even if you get in an official registered taxi, travel can be pricy. It’s another matter all together if you find yourself in one of the unregistered taxis that prey on tourists and charge a small fortune just to ferry you a few hundred yards. One on the best ways to get around this is to use car hire in Malaga during your stay.

A slightly more quaint way of getting around is by horse drawn carriage. Whilst this throwback of transportation may provide a novel and romantic way of seeing the city, the prices charged make, even the unlicensed taxis seem like something of a bargain. If you don’t mind splashing out €30 for a trip of just 45 minutes then you will find ample opportunity to indulge your inclination, but be aware that those in the know mark the experience as being very overrated.

Another trap to look out for are the innocuous looking women hanging around outside the cathedral who will, in the blink of an eye, thrust a sprig of lavender into your hand and demand to read your palm. You do not need any clairvoyant talents to predict how these routines end. Yes, you guessed it, with the demand of an astronomical fee for the “service” you’ve enjoyed.

So to review, car hire is Spain is a more cost effective way to get around than handing over the contents of your wallet to an unlicensed taxis driver or the man at the helm of a horse and carriage and, if you see women armed with sprigs of lavender thrust your hands deep into your pockets!