How to make friends in Malaga

I joined the 'U3A' there are several groups now along the costa del sol.  They offer great groups to follow an 'interest' from creative writing, to music appreciation and everything in-between! Origianlly for 'Third Age' persons (i.e over 60+)... my local group didn't mind one bit I was in my 30's.  You pay just one annual fee (quite low/reasonable!) and go to as many groups as you want.  Some very friendly/interesting/intellegent people there! 

Other way (when I was fit!) - I joined in a weekly tennis coaching session.  Altho I no longer can play, I have kept in touch with many of the group members.

On the whole, I do know you have to sort out the wheat from the chaff when making friends here. (Sadly there are so many ex-pats who are on the scrounge).  But the same as anywhere, if you get out there, you are in line for some good experiences (hopefully