Málaga City Council has created an interactive map with 93 climate shelters, both outdoor and indoor, for citizens to protect themselves during heatwaves. It includes parks, libraries, and other public buildings with shade, water, and resting areas.
The City Council has made available to citizens an interactive map that locates the 93 climate shelters distributed throughout the capital. Of these, 74 are outdoor (parks, gardens, and tree-lined squares) and 19 indoor (libraries, museums, and air-conditioned public centres). The initiative aims to provide thermal comfort spaces during episodes of extreme heat, such as the heatwave that has hit the province in recent weeks.
A map to not miss a single shelter
The tool, accessible from the municipal website, allows filtering by district and type of shelter. Each point includes information on whether it has drinking water fountains, benches to sit on, and whether it is a covered or outdoor space. The map is updated periodically and can be consulted from any mobile device, making it easy to use while out and about.
In the Centre, the highlighted shelters are the Monte Victoria forest park, Gibralfaro park, San Miguel Cemetery and Park, Pedro Luis Alonso Gardens, Cánovas del Castillo library, and the Municipal Heritage Museum. All of them offer shade or air conditioning.
In the East district, the Emilio Prados and Bernabé Fernández-Canivell libraries are the indoor spaces, while outdoor parks include Arroyo del Cerrado de Calderón, El Morlaco, Baños del Carmen, and Alberto Suárez Pipi Gardens.
Shelters in every corner of the city
Ciudad Jardín has the Nomoducto park and the Botanical Garden of La Concepción. In Palma-Palmilla, the Alberto Jiménez Fraud library and the park on Guido Reni street are the highlighted points. Meanwhile, in Cruz de Humilladero, the Plaza de la Solidaridad, Poeta Muñoz Rojas park, and Huelin park stand out.
In Carretera de Cádiz, the outdoor shelters are the Oeste, Mediterráneo, and Gregorio Sánchez "Chiquito de la Calzada" parks; the indoor one is La Térmica. Puerto de la Torre offers the Vicente Espinel library and Tomillar park. In Churriana, the green spaces include Amarillo park and La Cuesta park, as well as the José Moreno Villa library.
The Councillor for Environmental Sustainability has reminded that these shelters "are essential to protect the most vulnerable population during heatwaves, especially the elderly and children." The network of shelters complements other measures such as reinforcing hydration campaigns in day centres.
How to use the climate shelters
The indoor shelters are open during the usual hours of public buildings, generally Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 20:00, although some extend hours on heat alert days. The outdoor shelters are freely accessible 24 hours a day. The City Council recommends bringing water and sun protection even inside the indoor shelters, as not all have fountains.
For the average citizen, the recommendation is clear: if the thermometer exceeds 35 degrees, the best option is to seek one of these points. The municipal website includes a search tool by district and type, ideal for planning the day's route. However, it is advisable not to be complacent: although the map is updated, some indoor shelters may close for renovations or holidays, so it's best to check before heading out.
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