03/09/2026
✨ Looking for the perfect break with your teen? ✨
It can be harder than you think to find somewhere that keeps teenagers entertained… but I think I’ve found a winner! 👌
I recently took my daughter to Málaga for an overnight stay and we absolutely loved it. 🇪🇸☀️
We were there during the Feria de Málaga, so there was music around every corner, women in beautiful flamenco dresses and people dancing in the streets. It was so lovely seeing families coming together to celebrate. 🥳💃
🏨 WHERE WE STAYED
We stayed at Barceló Málaga, and one of my favourite things was how easy it was to get there.
We hopped on the train straight from the airport and were at the hotel in around 10 minutes! 🚆
The hotel is actually attached to the train station and a large shopping centre too - very handy for those all-important late-night snacks! 😂
🌴 OUR HIGHLIGHTS
📍 Muelle Uno before sunset
We grabbed a table at Hard Rock with the perfect view. And honestly, such good value - a couple of glasses of wine, unlimited soft drink refills and food for around £35.
Afterwards, we had a wander around the shopping stalls… and I even got roped into doing a TikTok in the street! 🙈🤣
🛍️ Shopping at Plaza Mayor & McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
Again, so easy from the hotel - just hop on the train and you're outside the shopping outlets within a few stops.
And yes, all the teenage favourites are there… Zara, Bershka, Stradivarius & Pull&Bear - with some prices cheaper than in the UK. 🙌
☀️ Rooftop pool dips, sunbathing & sangria
🏖️ Beach walks
🌴 Mooching around the old town & palm-lined port
And of course, time just enjoying the Málaga sunshine! ☀️
🍸 THE HOTEL
I'd definitely recommend Barceló Málaga. It's clean, modern and has a great breakfast - plus there's even a slide down to the bar! 😂🍸
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🔥 £239pp 🔥
📅 October Half Term
✈️ Bristol flights
Sunday 25th October 2026
06:20 – 10:00
Monday 26th October 2026
21:30 – 23:15
🏨 1 night in a Premium Superior Room
🍽️ Room only
➕ Breakfast available for £19pp
EasyJet - No resort fees
OR…
🎄 Sunday 21st December 2026
Perfect for a little Christmas shopping getaway! 🛍️🎅
Málaga's famous Christmas lights and music shows on Calle Larios are amazing, so this could be a lovely festive option too! ✨
If you're looking for a quick European escape that gives you shopping, food, beach time and plenty to keep a teenager happy, Málaga is definitely one to consider. 🇪🇸❤️