Nov 1st, Dec 8th and 25th. In addition each town has its own local holidays. There is one local rail link from Malaga to Fuengirola with numerous convenient stops on the way. It does not operate through the night, but during the day it is an interesting and inexpensive way to travel. Rail links to all major cities of Spain can be picked up at the central station in Malaga.
Taxis are plentiful.
They are white in colour and display a green light when available for hire, enquire about the cost before getting in and make sure you have details of exactly where you are going, as your pronunciation of a destination name may not be the same as the taxi drivers. Car hire is truly value for money and it is not as hard as some people think to drive on wrong' side of the rosd. The road system in Andslucia is now very acceptable and motorways connect more major cities. Remember to always carry your driving licence and passport when driving any vehicle in Spain. You can be your own worst enemy, Take things in moderation, especially at first.