Carnaval is a bit like our Mardi Gras. It takes place in February and you can look forward to a spectacular parade of several kilometres through the city.

If you want to see Carnaval in Malaga, arrive early, as parking spaces disappear in minutes and traffic is restricted by closures. Whichever spot you choose along the parade route, you'll see many masks, dancing groups and floats with decorations.

The parade in Torre del Mar is a little more intimate, usually on a different date to the one in Malaga. People know each other, joke with each other, and masks are shown off for the neighbours, so the atmosphere is friendly and informal.