Best public transport neighborhoods in Málaga
Spain · 9 neighborhoods · Updated October 2026
Santa Isabel, La Malagueta and Miramar del Palo have the best public transport of the 9 neighborhoods we compared in Málaga: the most stops and lines within a short walk.
| # | Neighborhood | Public transport | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Isabel | 8.8/10 Excellent | 7.6/10 Good |
| 2 | La Malagueta | 8.6/10 Excellent | 8.3/10 Excellent |
| 3 | Miramar del Palo | 8.4/10 Excellent | 8.1/10 Excellent |
| 4 | Pedregalejo Playa | 8.3/10 Excellent | 8.2/10 Excellent |
| 4 | Centro | 8.3/10 Excellent | 7.2/10 Good |
| 6 | Málaga-Costa del Sol | 8.0/10 Excellent | 7.2/10 Good |
| 7 | Polígono Industrial La Pelusa | 7.8/10 Good | 6.5/10 Good |
| 8 | El Ejido | 7.2/10 Good | 7.4/10 Good |
| 9 | Carretera de Cádiz | 4.2/10 Poor | 7.7/10 Good |
How we measure it
Public transport weighs how close the nearest stop is, how many stops are within 800 m, and how many kinds of transport stop nearby (bus, tram, metro, train, ferry), around the addresses checked in each neighborhood or its center. Methodology