
Malaga in Spain, is a capital in Andalusia. It is situated in the extreme west of the Mediterranean, in the south of the Iberian Peninsula.
Malaga is a respectable economic and cultural centre and possesses an important transport network thanks to the Malaga port, the second biggest in whole Spain, Malaga train station and Malaga airport, one of the most significant in Spain in terms of air traffic.
The famous painter Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga and the city is an active candidate for "European Cultural Capital 2016".Next to Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Marbella, Málaga offers a grand variety of services and touristic possibilities of all kinds, with excellent accesses to other cities like Sevilla and Córdoba. Because of this it is important to plan our transportation method ahead of time, we consider a good choice the car hire Malaga option or/and the Malaga bus tours.
Malaga city center means culture and sightseeing, there are many places to visit; the picture on the right is just one of the many places you can visit in Malaga.
When going from Malaga airport to Malaga city, an easy, fast and comfortable transportation method is the airport transfer:
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Top recommended Malaga airport transfer to Malaga city companies.
Beware of unlicensed drivers!
By the course of time and numerous peoples living in the province, Málaga has been culturally enriched until the present and disposes of a manifold artistic and cultural heritage. Some places of touristic interest are:
Park of Málaga (parque de Málaga): botanical garden founded in 1876, where one can have a pleasant walk and enjoy the neighbouring important historic buildings, like the town hall (Ayuntamiento), its post office, the ancient “Casa del jardinero Mayor” and the customs palace (Palacio de la Aduana), which date from the 18th century. Moreover, the fortress Castillo de Gibralfaro and the Cathedral of Málaga belong to the city’s major monuments and represent the the image of the provincial capital.
As in many other towns and villages of Andalusia, one can enjoy the numerous festivities (fiestas) in Málaga, like the Feria de Málaga or its Semana Santa; furthermore Carnival, Christmas, Cruces de Mayo (May crosses), San John’s Night (noche de San Juan) and the recently imported night of Halloween.
There are many things to see and do in Malaga if you're interested in history, nature, art, sports .. or just good food! The city has extensive sports facilities, numerous cultural events and concerts, bullfights, a theater and film. We'd like to recommend some of the things to do in Malaga:
Malaga history is rich and extense. Malaka was the name Malaga was known in the ancient times. It was occupied since the prehistoric age, and we know it by some rests found in Antequera, cave paintings found in the Cueva del Tesoro in Rincon de la Victoria, or ancient pottery found in Nerja.
Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th Century BC and became a prosperous Arabian trade centre, but lost its importance after the incorporation in the empire of the Castilian Crown in 1487. During the 19th century the city experienced a considerable industrial and revolutionary activity which transformed it into the first industrial city of Spain. Throughout the Spanish Civil War Málaga was stage of bloody episodes and later protagonist of the touristic boom in the 60’s and 70’s.
We are developing the history of Malaga section, stay tuned for the latest news.
Due to its demographic situation, the city of Malaga owns a unique microclimate in Andalusia, the Mediterranean warm the winter so it is not as cold as in the rest of Andalusia and the temperature is cooler in summer than in the interior provinces.
Below you can see a weather forecast for Malaga for today:
The beaches of Malaga city have a length of about 15 km; From East to West we can find the beaches of El Candado, Las Acacias, Baños del Carmen, La Malagueta, San Andres, Mercy, and Guadalhorce Guadalmar. The connection between the promenade of Antonio Machado and the western part of the Costa del Sol is currently under development.
Here's a brief summary of the most popular beaches in Malaga:
Beaches of Malaga have many blue flags awarded by the European Union, which guarantees the quality of the sand and water that can be found. If you want the link below you can learn more about the beaches on the Costa del Sol
The city of Malaga is the neural center of the Costa del Sol and worth the visit. Although most tourists tend to choose the coast as a place to stay for their vacation, the city of Malaga has a great infrastructure developed for tourism.
Continue reading in how to get to Malaga ,it could be of help if you are looking for the road route, and if you still have questions don´t hesitate in contacting us in the Malaga transportation forum.
| Goverment | Francisco de la Torre Prados |
| Area | 385.50 km² (148.8 sq mi) |
| Population | 575,258 |
| Time Zone | (UTC+1) |
| Web Site | http://www.ayto-malaga.es/ |
| tourist tips |
Parking can be problematic in Malaga. Spaces are scarce and it isn't very clear which areas are permitted for parking and at what times. If you are going to park downtown be wary of parking lot attendants asking for tips - most are not official and won't actually watch over your car. Your best bet is to ignore them, pretending you don't understand. |