Málaga
Malaga Vibrant City and Capital of the Costa del Sol
Although sometimes overshadowed by Seville and Granada, Malaga is still one of the most famous Andalucia cities and as capital of the one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, the Costa del Sol, has plenty to offer when it comes to things to do and see. Birthpalce of Picaso and Antonio Banderas to metion some of the woldwide recognised artists borned in the city. Málaga has a rich cultural choice, museums to visit, film festival, cathedal, the Feria in August and, surely there will always be a plan so suit you everynight and day.
Petit Palace Plaza: Boutique hotel in Malaga
Molina Lario: Luxury accommodation in Malaga city centre
Castillo de Santa Catalina: 4 star boutique hotel in a palace
Room Mate Lola: Modern boutique hotel in central Malaga
El Molino de Santillán: Charming boutique hotel near Malaga
Room Mate Larios: Traditional boutique hotel in Malaga city
Vinomio: International dishes with an Asian touch in a restored townhouse in Malaga city centre.
Restaurante Adolfo: A classic on the Malaga restaurant list serving traditional Spanish food and situated on the seafront.
Café de Paris: One of Malaga’s top restaurants, located near the bullring and serving French and Spanish cuisine.
Refectorium: Typically Spanish with a definite Malaga touch to the recipes, situated near the bullring.
Elementus: Typical Spanish Flavours with a innovative touches. Well-known for its original Tapas. Located in Pedregalejo, one of the most beautiful areas in Málaga.
Natural&Mente: Vegetarian restaurant in Malaga
Palo Cortado: Av de Pries 4. 29016. Malaga. Near Plaza de Toros and la Malagueta
Malaga city, Costa del Sol, Andalucia
Birthplace of Picasso, Malaga with its ever-growing choice of cultural activities is one of the most up-and-coming travel destinations in Andalucia. And if its bid for European City of Culture 2016 is successful, Malaga is set to become so much more than just the capital of the Costa del Sol.
With over 500,000 people, Malaga is a bustling international city. Home to one of the busiest airports in Spain – Málaga airport is also under major expansion and set to offer an even better choice of holiday flights to the Costa del Sol – Málaga is the gateway to one of Europe’s most popular holiday resorts. Many Costa del Sol tourists tend not to visit Málaga, but the city is well worth a day out.
This historic Andalucian city offers a unique insight into the traditional way of life in Spain, something that’s difficult to find on the Costa del Sol beach resorts. Málaga has the best in tapas and restaurants, and food and drink in even luxury venues is much cheaper here than in luxury Marbella or Puerto Banus restaurants.
Top of the list of things to do in Malaga for culture is the Picasso Museum, but the Centre of Contemporary Art (CAC) is also worth a visit. Malaga cathedral – known as ‘La Manquita’ (one-armed lady) because only one of its two towers was completed – may not be quite as huge as those in other Andalucia cities, but it’s certainly big and interesting enough.
Málaga provides an authentically Spanish experience and makes a culturally refreshing change from the Costa del Sol beach resorts.
Things you Must See and Do in Malaga
Picasso Till You Drop:The Costa del Sol’s most famous celebrity is omnipresent in Malaga. Visit the Picasso Museum and Picasso’s birthplace in the Plaza de la Merced.
Calle Larios: Malaga’s pedestrian main street has it all - boutiques, cafés, restaurants as well as being a very pleasant place to stroll around and sample a bit of typical Andalucia city life.
Malaga Arab Baths: Take time out from sightseeing in Malaga and relax in the Arab Baths.
Malaga Fair: August sees the highlight of the Malaga social calendar when it’s all the fun of the fair. One of the biggest in Andalucia and by far the largest on the Costa del Sol, Malaga fair is a top thing to see if you’re on the Costa del Sol in August.
Moorish Fortress: Malaga’s Alcazaba fortress isn’t as grand as others in Andalucia cities such as the Alhambra in Granada, but the ruins are well worth a visit and provide a great insight into the Moors, some of the Costa del Sol’s first residents.
Retail Therapy: If shopping is on your list of things to do on the Costa del Sol, then make Malaga one of your destinations. From traditional Spanish shops in the city centre to ultra-modern shopping centres (Centro Larios, Malaga Plaza and Plaza Mayor), Malaga is a great place to shop.
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