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BMX in Andalusia in winter: Málaga and Granada
January weather on the Costa del Sol from AEMET, racing tracks in Mijas, Almuñécar, Padul and Huétor Vega, and how to book time.
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Quick answer: In January, the Costa del Sol averages highs of 16.8 °C and lows of 7.4 °C, with 5.8 rainy days and 180 hours of sunshine (AEMET, Málaga airport, 1981-2010). The racing tracks in our directory are in Mijas (Málaga) and Granada: Padul, Almuñécar and Huétor Vega, all three hosts of the 2026 Andalusian Cup. Almería's track is still a project. There is no published hourly rate: ask the council or club.
Málaga and Granada work well together: a mild coast for riding and Andalusian Cup tracks a little over an hour away. Bear in mind that Granada is much colder than the coast in January.
January weather
According to AEMET's climate normals for Málaga airport, January is mild on the coast, though a little wetter than Alicante or Murcia. Almuñécar, on the Granada coast, has a similar climate; Padul and Huétor Vega, next to Granada city, are clearly colder.
The tracks
| Track | Where | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Las Lagunas, Mijas | Málaga, Costa del Sol | Council track, opened in 2022. Closest to Málaga airport. |
| Show Time, Almuñécar | Granada, coast | Hosted a 2026 Andalusian Cup round. Coastal climate. |
| Padul | Granada, inland | Opened the 2026 Andalusian Cup. |
| Huétor Vega | Granada, inland | Council track with the Energy Bikes club. Closed the 2026 Andalusian Cup. |
Almería and Seville
How to book track time
No published rate
Email the council or club with your dates, the number and age of riders, and whether you need the start gate, a coach and insurance. The Andalusian Cycling Federation (+34 956 34 88 12) can help, and its Cup calendar shows which tracks are active.
Checklist before booking
- Written confirmation, with hours and gate use.
- A valid federation licence or insurance.
- Warm clothing for the inland Granada tracks.
- A flight to Málaga (AGP) or Granada (GRX) with the bike added to the booking.
Planning a camp in Andalusia? Email us at info@bmx.es.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I train BMX racing near Málaga?
At Mijas (Las Lagunas). The other tracks in the area are in Granada: Almuñécar, Padul and Huétor Vega.
Is it cold in January?
Not much on the coast: 16.8 °C average highs in Málaga (AEMET). Inland Granada is much colder.
Is there a BMX track in Almería?
It is a project: it went out to tender in June 2026 and is not known to be open.