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September in the Costa del Sol

August 26, 2024

Last modified on: December 4, 2024

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September in the Costa del Sol is still very much summer, and probably the best part of summer, when it is still hot enough to spend time on the beach, but not so hot that you fear you can melt (like in August). It is also the time when kids go back to school, so there are less tourists around; the accommodation prices are lower than in the previous month, as are the ticket fares. All this topped up by low chances of rain!

The pace is a bit calmer now, but there is still plenty to see and to do in the Costa! It is, among other things, time of two lovely Ferias, those of Mijas Pueblo and Torremolinos, both great in very different ways.

The weather in September in the Costa del Sol

The weather in the Costa del Sol in September is still hot and sunny. The UV index is quite high, but the temperatures start to drop, allowing for a more comfortable experience outside, when compared to August. The average temperatures are still above 20^oC, with the average high reaching above 30^oC most of the days. The beaches are quite inviting at this time of the year, and it is also a great time for long walks by the beach to watch the sunset!

Weather-related data for September in Malaga (data from Weather2travel):
🏊 sea temperature: +22^oC
🌅 Sunrise times: 07:49 am (September 1) – 08:12 am (September 30)
🌙 Sunset times: 08:45 pm (September 1) – 08:02 pm (September 30)
🌼 Average number of daylight hours: 12
☀️ Average number of sunshine hours per day: 8

The weather information above is for Malaga (city), but as the towns are so close together, you can extend this information to the surrounding areas as well. Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, Mijas, Marbella and Estepona, as well as Rincón de la Victoria, Torrox and Nerja, should not differ much.

What to pack for September in the Costa Del Sol

Over the years I’ve been living in the Costa del Sol, I’ve taken a lot of pictures. In many of them – as you would expect – there are people around. Here are a few of those pictures, each and every one taken on September of previous years, where you can see what people are wearing. The goal is to give you a good idea of what to pack to feel cozy on September in the Costa del Sol! You can click on each image to enlarge it. 😉

Remarkable dates

There are no National Holidays in September in Spain, but there are a few notable days in the Costa del Sol. Both Mijas and Málaga have local holidays on September 9, celebrating the Virgen de la Peña, patroness of Mijas Pueblo. Torremolinos celebrates San Miguel, its own patron saint, on September 30 and both Mijas Pueblo and Torremolinos have fairs around the respective patron dates. These cities may have different commerce opening times during holidays and ferias.

September 27 is Tourism Day and some of the Costa del Sol cities prepare special events for the occasion. Malaga usually has an open museums day with more than 30 museums offering free entrance on specific times; Torremolinos, Benalmadena and maybe more towns offer guided visits, free shows or free entrance to some of their venues.

Events in September in the Costa del Sol

Mijas Pueblo Fair 2024

The Mijas Pueblo Fair is a beautiful and traditional event in the lovely Mijas Pueblo. This fair is special because of the Pueblo itself: Mijas Pueblo is all you would expect of a traditional Spanish Pueblo and then some. The Pueblo is nested about 400 meters above sea level with impressive views of the Costa del Sol and of the sea; it has a botanical route along the former defensive walls and around the Church, lovely cobblestone streets with white houses and flowerpots hanging from the walls.

Walk around and you’ll find squares, stairs, poetry written on the walls and adorned with tiles and unsuspecting arches connecting different times of the Pueblo. On top of that, you can find markets and Flamenco shows happening – all that on normal days. During the ferias, the Pueblo is at its best, manicured to detail and eager to display its culture with pride. Among the events of the Feria, which happen in two different locations of the Pueblo, we can expect lots of music shows, dance, religious events and processions, as well as parades for kids and even inflatable bulls to run from!

September in the Costa del Sol - Feria de Mijas

Torremolinos Fair 2024

Torremolinos’ Feria de San Miguel happens every year around the end of September. In practice, though, it starts a lot before the publication of the program, with several pre-feria events.

That happens because Torremolinos is a giant tourist destination, a magnet that attracts people all over Europe (and beyond) to its beautiful and wide sandy beaches lined by one of the best promenades in the world. In the Feria, Torremolinos shows that it is more, a lot more than just a beach paradise.

The Feria is divided in two areas, one around the city center and another in the fairgrounds; the central one has a diverse range of attractions, including a vintage car parade that is quite unique in the Costa (during the pre-feria), as well as traditional food distribution and day-time parades, like the one in the video below:

The nighttime events in the fairgrounds are also plentiful, divided in several tents within a funfair. It includes a large tent for kids, with animation, workshops (like balloon twisting!), magic shows and theater; another large tent dedicated to the seniors and several other tents with a range of shows from traditional Spanish music to Pop and Rock. The feria has even a horse show!!

September in the Costa del Sol - Feria de Torremolinos

Culture and Entertainment guides

The best places to look for cultural events are the official monthly entertainment guides of the Town Halls websites and their Facebook counterparts. Some cities update them more frequently than others, and usually information is posted just a few days before the event itself; despite that, they are the most complete source of information about cultural (and sometimes not so cultural) events in each town. Below, a super useful list:

For Malaga city: Visita Málaga guide and Facebook
For Torremolinos: Torremolinos Cultura guide and Facebook
For Benalmadena: Benalmadena guide and Benalmadena Cultura
For Fuengirola: Fuengirola guide and Agenda Fuengirola
For Mijas: Mijas and Cultura Mijas
For Marbella: Marbella and Cultura Marbella
For Estepona: Cultura Estepona and Facebook

Conclusion

September in the Costa del Sol is a time to enjoy the summer that still lingers on these shores. The best part of summer, actually. If you are coming to the Costa this month, you are very lucky! You’ll get to enjoy the best of the Costa del Sol weather and two beautiful fairs in one go. I wish you a great time, but I think you’ll have it anyways – just don’t forget your sunscreen and you are good to enjoy!