VISAS

It is your responsibility to check and comply with the entry requirements for visitors from your country to Spain. You can find out if you need a visa or an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System), and how to apply for one, here.

BY AIR

Málaga's Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is well served by regular direct flights from around Europe, and is connected worldwide through most major airlines and their partners. The airport is well connected by inexpensive public transport to both the city and the coast eg. Málaga city and Torremolinos are only 10-12 minutes by train from the airport, and Málaga city is a 15 minute bus ride.

Festival Airport Shuttles

The Festival will organise transfers from Málaga Airport to KMC Spain on Friday 9 October, and return shuttles on Thursday 15 October. These may be added to your Festival booking either when making the initial booking, or added later via your booking cart.

Friday 9 October: 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Thursday 15 October:  3pm

All airport transfers are offered subject to demand. Please book early so we can reserve the necessary coaches. Should it be necessary to cancel a specific coach due to lack of demand, we will do so with enough notice for you to make alternative arrangements, and will refund any money paid for the cancelled shuttle in full.

Public Transport from Málaga Airport

More info about onward travel can be found on Málaga Airport's website, including information on taxis, trains and buses.

There are no direct trains or buses to KMC Spain from Málaga Airport. From the airport take a bus or train to Málaga City, from there take either bus line M-132 or M-230 to the stop Fuente Del Perro, Alhaurín el Grande. The bus stops at the top of Camino Fuente del Perro - walk down this road about 5 minutes to KMC Spain. Information on buses and trains from the airport can be found on the airport's website. Information on local buses, including route calculations, can be found on this website. You can pay for buses using a contactless bank card.

KMC Spain’s address is Camino Fuente del Perro, 50 Alhaurín el Grande. It is located midway between the villages of Alhaurín de la Torre and Alhaurín el Grande.

FESTIVAL DAILY SHUTTLES TO/FROM KMC SPAIN

The shuttle drop off/pick up point at KMC Spain is 500m from the entrance to the Festival site on the corner of Camino Fuente del Perro and Carretera de Coín. If you would have difficulty walking this distance, please make a note in the special needs box of the booking form.

To ensure you are able to arrive at the Festival site in time for the sessions, we request you not to arrive last minute at the off-site shuttle pick-up points. Shuttle times will be provided closer to the Festival.

MÁLAGA CITY & TORREMOLINOS/BENALMÁDENA

The Festival will organise morning and evening shuttles between Málaga City and Torremolinos and KMC Spain (both approx. 30 mins). See Fees page for shuttle costs

Pick-Up Points

 ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE & ALHAURÍN DE LA TORRE

Morning and evening shuttles will also run from the nearby towns of Alhaurín el Grande and Alhaurín de la Torre.  See Fees page for shuttle costs.

Pick-Up Points

  • Alhaurín el Grande: Recinto Ferial  - Address: Calle 4.-Ue-14, Alhaurín el Grande.
  • Alhaurín de la Torre (100 m from Plaza de España) - Pick-up point in town Address: Av. Reyes Católicos 1, 29130 Alhaurín de la Torre, Málaga.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO/FROM KMC SPAIN

KMC Spain’s address is Camino Fuente del Perro, 50 Alhaurín el Grande. There is a public bus stop at the top of Camino Fuente del Perro. From there it is about a 5 minute walk to KMC Spain. You can pay for public transport in Malaga using a contactless bank card.

From Málaga City:

  • Trains: There are no trains from Málaga City to KMC Spain, Alhaurín de la Torre or Alhaurín el Grande.
  • Buses: Bus lines M-132 and M-230 run from Málaga City to KMC Spain, Alhaurín de la Torre and Alhaurín el Grande.

From Benalmádena/Torremolinos:

  • Trains: There are no trains from Benalmádena/Torremolinos to KMC Spain, Alhaurín de la Torre or Alhaurín el Grande.
  • Buses: There are no direct buses from Benalmádena/Torremolinos to KMC Spain, Alhaurín de la Torre or Alhaurín el Grande. Take bus line M-123 from Benalmádena/Torremolinos to the stop Los Nogales and from there take bus lines M-132 to KMC Spain, Alhaurín de la Torre and Alhaurín el Grande.

TAXIS AND RIDE SHARE TO/FROM KMC SPAIN

The area is semi-rural, so taxis are often more reliable than waiting for an on-demand ride-share service.

Local taxi services

  • Taxi Alhaurín el Grande - ☎ +34 952 491 010
  • Taxis José María Alhaurín el Grande - ☎ +34 619 087 544
  • Taxi Gómez Alhaurín el Grande 7 plazas - ☎ +34 618 118 361
  • Taxi Álvaro N8 Alhaurín el Grande - ☎ +34 618 998 844
  • TAXI ALHAURIN EL GRANDE - ☎ +34 619 015 327
  • TAXI 5 ALHAURIN EL GRANDE - ☎ +34 684 347 480

Ride shares in the local area

  • Uber works, but availability can be patchy because it’s a smaller inland town.
  • Bolt and Cabify may occasionally appear, but they are much less reliable outside Málaga city.
  • For daytime trips, airport journeys, or rides to Málaga, you can usually get a driver.
  • For early mornings, late nights, Sundays, or pickups from KMC Spain pre-booking is strongly recommended.
  • Best apps to install before arrival: Uber, Bolt, Cabify, FREE NOW

From Málaga city and Málaga Airport

In Málaga city itself:

  • Uber, Bolt, Cabify, and FREE NOW are all commonly used and usually easy to get.
  • At Málaga Airport, pickup zones for Uber/Bolt are clearly marked outside arrivals.
  • Ride shares are often slightly cheaper than standard taxis in Málaga city.

Typical travel times:

  • Málaga Airport → Alhaurín el Grande: about 30–40 minutes
  • Málaga city centre → Alhaurín el Grande: about 35–50 minutes depending on traffic

Typical costs:

  • Airport to Málaga centre by Uber/Bolt: ~€14–20
  • Airport to Alhaurín el Grande: often ~€35–55 depending on time and vehicle size

Practical advice for international visitors

  • Most taxis accept contactless cards, but carrying some cash is still smart.
  • WhatsApp is widely used for taxi bookings in Spain.
  • Save your accommodation location in Google Maps because rural roads can confuse drivers.
  • For groups of 4+, pre-booked taxis can be cheaper and easier than splitting into multiple Ubers.

Useful Spanish phrase:

“Necesitamos un taxi para Camino Fuente del Perro en Alhaurín el Grande.”
(We need a taxi to Camino Fuente del Perro in Alhaurín el Grande.)