Weekly Diary EP38: October Arrives on the Costa del Sol

October on the Costa del Sol brings a new rhythm — golden light, cooler evenings, and a calendar bursting with traditions, flavours, music, and sport.
In this week’s episode, Carmen and Baptiste take you through everything happening from 29 September to 5 October 2025, plus a special look at why October is one of Málaga’s most magical months.
🎡 Festivals & Traditions → Torrox Feria, Noches de la Bella Jarifa in Cártama, Fiesta del Monfí in Cútar, Sopas Perotas Day in Álora, and Teba’s Artisan Cheese Fair.

🎨 Culture & Exhibitions → Picasso Month in Málaga, the French Film Festival, theatre highlights, and autumn exhibitions at the Carmen Thyssen, CAC Málaga, and the Pompidou.

🍷 Food & Hospitality → rustic soups, artisan cheeses, wine harvests, tapas routes, and chestnut fiestas in the Copper Forest villages.

🎶 Music & Nightlife → Candlelight concerts, tribute shows, flamenco tablaos, and the shift from summer beach parties to late-night clubs.

⚽ Sports & Outdoors → Málaga CF and Marbella FC fixtures, Unicaja basketball, golf championships, city runs, cycling, and autumn hiking.

🛳️ Port Roundup → Cruise calls from Mein Schiff, Spirit of Adventure, Viking Cruises, and a possible IONA arrival, plus artisan markets on the waterfront.

🌳 Travel Tip of the Week → The Copper Forest (Bosque de Cobre) in the Genal Valley — one of Andalucía’s most stunning autumn hikes.

✨ Whether you’re visiting, planning a trip, or living on the Costa del Sol, the Weekly Diary is your friendly guide to what’s on, where to go, and how to experience Málaga at its very best. Listen every week on Málaga Radio — and join Carmen & Baptiste daily on Freshly Squeezed (live, 8am–11am).