Go Spain Holidays

Igualeja, Andalusia

Provincia de Málaga · Andalusia · Spain · 1,052 residents

Photos: 1 · Wikimedia Commons

Igualeja is a village in Provincia de Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 1,052 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Parauta. The nearest airport is Málaga (AGP), about 49 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.

Why go

  • Sights worth the trip: Parauta.
  • Best weather from May to June and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 25°C with little rain.
  • Easy to reach: Málaga (AGP) is 35 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
  • Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.

Top sights in Igualeja

Ranked by how well known they are.

  • Parauta1beautiful village

    Parauta

    2 miles from the centre · Photo

    municipality of Spain

Tours & tickets in Igualeja

Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Igualeja can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.

See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)

Where to stay in Igualeja

Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Igualeja are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.

Hire a car

The easiest way to reach Igualeja and the villages around it is a hire car from Málaga (AGP), about 49 min away.

Best time to visit Igualeja

May to June and September: daytime highs between 21°C and 25°C with little rain.

  1. 13°CJan61 mm
  2. 13°CFeb86 mm
  3. 16°CMar161 mm
  4. 20°CApr10 mm
  5. 21°CMay44 mm
  6. 25°CJun29 mm
  7. 32°CJul0 mm
  8. 31°CAug2 mm
  9. 24°CSept34 mm
  10. 20°COct143 mm
  11. 17°CNov29 mm
  12. 14°CDec16 mm

Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Full monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSun
Jan13°C6°C61 mm8 h
Feb13°C6°C86 mm9 h
Mar16°C8°C161 mm9 h
Apr20°C10°C10 mm12 h
May21°C12°C44 mm12 h
Jun25°C16°C29 mm13 h
Jul32°C21°C0 mm13 h
Aug31°C21°C2 mm13 h
Sept24°C15°C34 mm11 h
Oct20°C13°C143 mm9 h
Nov17°C10°C29 mm9 h
Dec14°C6°C16 mm8 h

Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.

Getting there from the UK

By air

  • Málaga (AGP)35 miles, about 49 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Gibraltar (GIB)35 miles, about 50 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
  • Seville (SVQ)69 miles, about 1 h 38 min by roaddirect flights from the UK

By car and ferry

Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 21 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Algeciras (39 miles), Málaga (39 miles), Tarifa (50 miles).

Igualeja is good for

Around Igualeja

Towns and villages within an hour or so.

Questions people ask

Is Igualeja worth visiting?

Yes. Igualeja is known for Parauta. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.

When is the best time to visit Igualeja?

May to June and September, with daytime highs between 21°C and 25°C with little rain.

How do I get to Igualeja from the UK?

Fly to Málaga (AGP), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 49 min by road. Gibraltar (GIB) is an alternative, 35 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 24 h 21 min.

What is near Igualeja?

Marbella (15 miles), Benalmádena (31 miles), Fuengirola (28 miles) and Torremolinos (35 miles) are all within an hour or so.

Where is Igualeja?

View larger map · © OpenStreetMap contributors