Lesbian Lights Malaga 2025

SUMMARY

Dates: Friday 28th November to Monday 1st December  – 3 nights ( if you prefer to travel on Thursday we will book you an extra night and we will arrange a dinner together in Malaga so just let us know).

Guide: Encarna Castillo, local guide

Walking Grade: Goat 1

Base: The Mariposa Hotel, C/Casas de Campos, 17 Malaga 29001

The Mariposa is on a great pedestrian street in central Malaga. A short walk to the sea and the promenade where there are many seaside cafes and bars. Also very close to the street of lights with the fantastic festive light show.

Arrival: There will be a WalkingWomen welcome at the airport from 14:00 on Friday and they will help with directions to the Hotel Mariposa and also will travel with you – please arrive by 15:00.

From 15:00 is check in and you will have time to settle in and meet at the Mariposa for a 18:00 briefing with your guide Encarna in the rooftop bar.

A taxi costs approx 20 euros from the airport to the Mariposa hotel. Or an Uber approx 15 euros.

There is a train into the city centre to Maria Zambrano Station – a 20 minute walk to the hotel or 5 minutes by taxi (there are many at the station) You can check out trains here   Renefe Train. To the city centre it costs only a few euro.

There is also a bus from the airport to the City Centre – approx 4 euros.

There are many flights or trains to Malaga so travel to suit you. NOTE: We can organise additional nights at the hotel if you would like to stay longer in Malaga or we can help with planning a longer stay in Spain to soak up the winter warmth. Trains and buses are good to get around in Spain.

If you would like to join us and stay in a cheaper hotel let us know as we have contact with the Hotel California that may have rooms too.

Departure: Monday December 1st – we recommend early evening flights to give time for a walk during the day.

Price: £985 per person in a solo occupancy room.

If you bring a partner or friend and share a room the price is £950 per person. We will adjust invoices to reflect the  room you have booked once you have paid your £200 deposit.

What is included in the cost of your holiday:

• B&B ensuite hotel accommodation in a 4 star boutique hotel with spacious rooms, a buffet breakfast loved by previous guests. This accommodation was given 5 stars by our WW guests.
• Welcome drinks in the roof top hotel bar on Friday.
• Evening Meals meals on Friday and Saturday
• A Flamenco show
• A traditional Spanish Sunday lunch
• Guided walks – English speaking local woman guide
• Local experiences in restaurants and bars run by women

Not included:

• Travel to the Mariposa Hotel, Malaga
• Additional drinks
• Travel insurance – essential to have

DETAILS

Malaga is a seaside city on the southern coast of Spain and known as one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Often passed by as people arrive at the airport and go straight to the beaches of the Costa del Sol. In December it comes alive with light and this trip will include a night walk to experience the festive illuminations known as some of the best in the world.

During our stay we will experience life as a local and walk the streets of the old city, stroll along the sandy urban beach and stop to experience the multitude of tapas restaurants and seafood shacks. We will learn about some of Andalucia’s most famous women.

For art lovers this is the birthplace of Picasso and there is the Picasso Museum to visit.  For market lovers there is a traditional old covered market where you can taste tapas galore and try Spanish wines.

There are parks, gardens, beaches and streets all to be walked and with sunshine most of the year we hope for some winter warmth.

You may enjoy a swim in the sea, sat in the sun, ate at women run restaurants and had a fantastic sunset walk along the coast. Of course we were also blown away by the festive light show not to be experienced anywhere else.

ITINERARY

Our itinerary may change depending on the weather but you can expect to have a fun weekend in Malaga. There is time to be with the group and time for yourself as you immerse yourself in the southern spanish life.

Friday  – Meet at the Hotel Mariposa at 18:00 for  a briefing with Encarna and welcome drinks in the rooftop bar.

Evening short neighbourhood walk and see the fabulous festive light show to kick off your festive season. Dinner at a local restaurant Las Ninas del Soho.

Saturday

Breakfast 7:30 to 10:30.

After breakfast we visit the Mercado – a traditional market in the historical centre of Malaga. A chance to wander and try some local produce. We will stop for coffee/lunch at the Cafe Bruselas in the Plaza de Merced.

There will be free time in the afternoon to rest, to swim, to shop or to wander around or just sit and relax and watch the Malaga world go by!

Evening  – Tapas and a Flamenco Show in El Gallo Ronco.

Sunday

Breakfast 7.30am to 10.30am

There will be options given to visit specific museums as a group or to go and explore to suit your own taste.

A walk from the hotel to the coastal area of El Palo – 6.4km approx. A beautiful coastal walk. We will experience coastal Malaga and have a late Spanish lunch at Casa Manuel de la Lonja.

Monday

Breakfast 9-10.30am

Today’s walk is up Mount Gibralfaro the highest point in Malaga with views across the city and the bay. We will also visit the Alcazaba Castle.

Departures after 16.00.