Gabriela C. Says:
I am interested in the Malaga region of Spain. Do you have any recommendations for connecting with expats there as a single person?
IL Spain Correspondent Sally Pederson Says:
Hi Gabriela,
I’m happy to hear you’re interested in the Malaga area of Spain. It’s a beautiful area. With 300 days of sunshine a year, gorgeous accessible beaches, rich history, and plenty of cafes, bars, museums, and shops, you’ll never be short of things to do.
When it comes to finding people to enjoy all this with, I would recommend Meetup.com.
Meetup is a social media platform for hosting and organizing in-person and sometimes virtual activities, gatherings, and events for people and communities of similar interests, hobbies, and professions. It’s very popular in Spain, and a great way to meet like-minded people. You can find a list of Malaga Meetup groups right here.
Another option is the countless Facebook groups. Every city has a number of Facebook groups you can join to ask questions and meet with others in the group for various activities. Two of the most popular for Malaga are Expats in Malaga and .
I’ve used both Meetup and Facebook to meet people to go for dinner, have coffee, visit museums, go for hikes, and much more.
I hope you find this helpful and enjoy your time in Malaga.
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