Malaga is the capital of the province of Malaga, a southern Andalusian city by the Mediterranean Sea. Its population is approximately 579,000 people, making it the sixth-largest city in the country. In pre-pandemic times, Malaga attracted more than one million tourists per year for its culture, cuisine, history and seaside location. Like many other places in Spain, Malaga has emerged from the shadow of the virus, and visitors have returned in big numbers. The city is also a big draw for foreigners looking for work. Currently, there are around 52,000 expats living in Malaga.