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Malaga city

Málaga, Spanish city and provincial capital localizad in Andalusia. It is situated in the extreme west of the Mediterranean, in the south of the Iberian Peninsula.

Málaga is a respectable economic and cultural centre and possesses an important transport network thanks to the Malaga port, the second biggest in whole Spain 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.

 

Malaga culture

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:

• Gibralfaro Castle
• Roman Theatre
• Alcazaba
• The Cathedral
• Harbour
• Picasso Foundation
• Picasso Museum
• CAC Malaga
• Bullring

 

Malaga history

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.

 

Malaga map

Malaga, Andalusia main tourist destination near the Mediterranean Sea, south of the Iberian Peninsula. Bounded on the east by the Estrecho de Gibraltar and to the West by Granada, surrounded by mountains that provide a spectacular view of Sierra Nevada in contrast to the Malaga coast. It is located 10,6Km East from Malaga airport.

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Malaga weather

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:

 

 

 

 

Malaga nightlife

After sunset, you can still enjoy what Malaga has to offer. You can be in a quiet tapas bar or dancing the night away in one of the many clubs available in the city, we are sure that you take many unforgettable moments of your stay.

Malaga center is quite moving, modern and classical merge in Marques de Larios, Plaza de la Constitution and Calle de Granada, which form the main shopping and nightlife area. The streets nearby are a maze filled with tapas bars and wineries, in addition to stores where you can buy wine included the sweet wine of the area. The weekend can be a lot of young people who go to bars and pubs to enjoy the Malaga nightlife. Malagan night people do not usually go out before midnight, sometimes not return home until sunrise, and exploit something for breakfast on the way. This contrast is due to the type of life that takes heart in Malaga, on the one hand, the busy port and industry, and secondly, Malaga is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world.

Malaga nightlife takes place in several locations mostly affordable and reasonable prices compared to those of Puerto Banus, Puerto Marina and other places of the coast. The price of a drink in Malaga depending on the venue chosen can range from Euro 3.50 to Euro 6 in the most exclusive locations.

Below we analyze the main places where you can experience Malaga nightlife:

• Plaza Uncibay
  Here is where most of the nightlife, including around the Cathedral of Malaga and the streets of the square.Pubs and bars are not side by side each other so you will have to walk if want to move from one pub to another, they are spreadeded throughout different areas but not too far away from each other.
  

• La Malagueta
  If you are looking for a more current and modern ambience, fashion local for young people. There are many bars, pubs and clubs which include the most exclusive locals in Malaga, at the same time you can find restaurants and bars for a typical dinner in the purest Andalusian style.

• El Palo y Pedregalejo
  This is the most cosmopolitan area by the presence of a large number of foreigners attending Spanish schools located in the area. There are a wide variety of sites to have fun , as can be areas of tapas bars in the fashionable beach and sites to enjoy the night of Málaga.

 

Malaga beaches

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:

• Del Candado beach:Located next to the marina of the same name, is a dark sand beach with showers, sun beds and umbrellas but no public toilets.
• Las Acacias beach: Pedregalejo beach, with disabled access and a high level of occupancy during high season.
• Baños del Carmen: Stony beach with a low level of occupancy. With few services.
• La Malagueta beach: Dark sandy beach very popular within the locals, high level of occupancy. Not accessible for disabled people.
• San Andrés beach: Dark sandy beach popular within the locals and with an high occupancy level. Also has disabled access.
• La Misericordia beach: Dark sand beach on the outskirts of the town, occupancy level is medium and the beach does not have too many services.
• Guadalhorce beach: Dark sand beach, isolated, with little influx of visitors. There are no services neither disabled access.
• Guadalmar beach: Dark sand beach,it has average occupancy and is next to the San Julian beach. It has a nudist area and marked access.

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

 

Malaga airport to Malaga city

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.

• Just in the arrivals area of the airport you can take the bus from Malaga airport to Malaga, which is the number 19 and make stops at the bus station in Malaga, and Paseo del Parque, which is the last stop and let you in the hearth of the city.
• You can choose to take a taxi from the airport to Malaga. Taxis are located in the arrivals area of Malaga airport.
• There is a train station near the airport, the train links with Malaga city center and main station Maria Zambrano.
• Car hire at Malaga may be a nice and cheap option for transportation, if you plan to move within the city.
• Transfers from Malaga airport to Malaga is a fast and comfortable way if you don´t need to rent a car and you need a vehicle for many people.

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.

 

Information about Malaga

 

Malaga Pictures

• Pictures below are some of the images you can find in our Malaga Photo Gallery .

 

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.

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