TIPS

We are not going to lie, finding a place to live can be hard in Málaga. It is a great city to live in. The beach, plenty of options for social life, connections to travel to places nearby, etc. 

• The best option is to share an apartment in the city and take the train or bus to school every day.

• If you are going to commute to Alora, being close to the bus/train station would be helpful  

• Check the group on Facebook or Whatsapp (Auxiliares de conversación en Málaga or Erasmus student groups), where there are  usually other people looking for shared housing.  

•  If you choose to live in the town, there are a few apartments for you to check on the boards. Also, you might be able to share an apartment with a teacher. 

• Sharing an apartment is the norm, since accomodation in Malaga can be quite pricey.

• Here you have a couple of websites to check out rentals:

https://www.idealista.com/

https://www.fotocasa.es/es/

Álora is very well connected with Málaga. Here are some options:

• Commuter train (cercanias) schedules: https://www.renfe.com/es/es/cercanias/cercanias-malaga/horarios

  • The two-way ticket is around 4-5 € but there are student discounts available and currently the ticket is free if you sign up as a resident.

  • The train leaves you at Alora station and you can take a bus up to the school (about 7 minutes)

• Also, depending on the teachers' and the assistant's schedule, there is a possibility of riding with the teachers occasionally. 

• From Malaga Maria Zambrano to Alora by train and bus is about 50 min. 

• It takes an average of 35 minutes to go by car.

We strongly recommend to get in touch with other language assistants in the area who may give you tips on accomodation, places to search, areas of the city you may find more interesting, etc. Do it before your arrival!

You may also meet them by joining the groups of "auxiliares" in the media.

Spain Auxiliaries Facebook group: 

• https://m.facebook.com/groups/spainauxies/?ref=share

Malaga Auxiliaries Whatsapp Groups:

• https://chat.whatsapp.com/LIGe2L1Qykw1AZp3xMUY9R 

• https://chat.whatsapp.com/DOe6KNYXZOJ8kXefKqUz4u

Málaga is a modern and vibrant city with countless leisure options. Additionally, it has one of Spain's main airports, making it much easier for you to find travel opportunities in your free time.

You can visit museums such as the Pompidou Center, the Contemporary Art Center, the Aduana Museum, the Thyssen Museum, and more. In March-April, one of the main Spanish film festivals takes place, and during Holy Week, you can experience the religious traditions of southern Andalusia, recognized as an international tourist attraction.

The city center is full of restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots where you can meet up with friends or connect with people from all nationalities.

https://visita.malaga.eu/en/

https://mmalaga.es/agenda-ocio-cultural-malaga/

https://www.suenasur.com

https://www.disfrutamalaga.com/semana-santa