{"id":1237,"date":"2026-10-28T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:00:00","slug":"invernar-autocaravana-malaga-costa-del-sol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milucar.es\/en\/invernar-autocaravana-malaga-costa-del-sol\/","title":{"rendered":"Wintering in a motorhome in M\u00e1laga and the western Costa del Sol"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wintering in a motorhome in M\u00e1laga is a safe bet as far as the weather goes: in January the average high is 16.8 \u00b0C, the average low 7.4 \u00b0C and there are around 180 hours of sunshine, according to AEMET. The difference lies in the area: the western Costa del Sol, from M\u00e1laga city to Estepona, is very built-up with little room for motorhomes, while the eastern side is quieter. That's why many motorhomers choose a base in the east and visit the west by car, train or bus.<\/p>\n\n

In this guide you'll find M\u00e1laga's winter climate, what each town on the western coast has to offer, how to get around without the motorhome and what to bear in mind to spend the night without any trouble.<\/p>\n\n

The climate for wintering in a motorhome in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n\n

These are the climate normals for M\u00e1laga airport, AEMET's reference station for the M\u00e1laga coast (1981-2010 period):<\/p>\n\n

Month<\/th>Avg. high<\/th>Avg. low<\/th>Rainfall (mm)<\/th>Rainy days<\/th>Hours of sunshine<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
November<\/td>20.1 \u00b0C<\/td>11.3 \u00b0C<\/td>100<\/td>5,6<\/td>172<\/td><\/tr>
December<\/td>17.5 \u00b0C<\/td>8.9 \u00b0C<\/td>100<\/td>6,6<\/td>160<\/td><\/tr>
January<\/td>16.8 \u00b0C<\/td>7.4 \u00b0C<\/td>69<\/td>5,8<\/td>180<\/td><\/tr>
February<\/td>17.7 \u00b0C<\/td>8.2 \u00b0C<\/td>60<\/td>4,8<\/td>180<\/td><\/tr>
March<\/td>19.6 \u00b0C<\/td>9.8 \u00b0C<\/td>52<\/td>4,0<\/td>222<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n

Source: AEMET<\/a>. Rainy days = days with at least 1 mm.<\/p>\n\n

In practice, a M\u00e1laga winter means weeks of sunshine with cool mornings, broken by the odd spell of rain, especially in November and December. Every now and then the terral blows, a north-north-westerly wind that comes down the Guadalhorce valley, warms up and reaches the coast dry; AEMET explains it in its meteorological guide to M\u00e1laga aerodrome<\/a>. In winter, the terral brings clear, dry days.<\/p>\n\n\n

\"Terraza<\/figure>\n\n\n

The western Costa del Sol, town by town<\/h2>\n\n

M\u00e1laga city<\/h3>\n\n

A city for several visits: the old town, the port and the seafront promenade, the Alcazaba and a wide range of museums, with the Picasso Museum as the flagship. In winter you can enjoy it without the summer heat or crowds. With a motorhome, the centre isn't a good idea: better to leave it at the aire and go in by train, bus or small car.<\/p>\n\n

Torremolinos and Benalm\u00e1dena<\/h3>\n\n

They're the first two towns west of the airport. They have long seafront promenades, plenty of restaurants and quite a lot going on in winter thanks to the seasonal residents. They're very compact, with narrow streets in the upper parts.<\/p>\n\n

Fuengirola and Mijas<\/h3>\n\n

Fuengirola has a long, flat seafront promenade, ideal for a daily walk, and it's the end of the commuter rail line. Mijas Pueblo, in the hills just above, is one of the most visited white villages in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n

\"Paseo
Photo: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Marbella and Estepona<\/h3>\n\n

Marbella combines its old town, the seafront promenade and the Puerto Ban\u00fas marina. Estepona, further west, has a beautifully kept old town, with streets full of flowers, and a somewhat quieter feel. Both are a long way from M\u00e1laga city: Estepona is almost two hours from Torrox.<\/p>\n\n\n

\"Paseo
Photo: Turismo de Marbella (Ayuntamiento de Marbella)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

Where to sleep with your motorhome<\/h2>\n\n

This is the western coast's weak point for wintering: it's a heavily built-up strip with little free land and many municipalities with strict rules. The DGT points out that a motorhome can park like any other vehicle, but town councils can limit parking time and ban camping on their streets (Instruction PROT 2026\/04<\/a>). Putting out an awning, table or chairs already counts as camping.<\/p>\n\n

For long stays, the sensible choice is a motorhome area or a licensed campsite. In Andalusia, overnight motorhome areas are regulated by Decree 26\/2018<\/a>. If you want to see the options in the province, our guide to motorhome areas in M\u00e1laga<\/a> has the map and a comparison.<\/p>\n\n

Getting around the coast without the motorhome<\/h2>\n\n

If you're settling in for several weeks, the easy option is to leave the motorhome parked and get around another way:<\/p>\n\n