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Discover Malaga
Hot on the heels of Costa del Sol, Malaga has long been one of Andalusia’s most popular holiday destinations. It’s not surprising, given that the historic city enjoys up to 310 days of sunshine each year.
History: Phoenician seafarers founded the city of Malaga over 300 years ago. Since then, the city has been subjected to Roman, Moorish and Christian occupation. Foreign invasions have indeed left an indelible mark on the city’s architecture and cultural offerings.
Today Malaga is a modern, cosmopolitan city that boasts Spain’s second largest port and Europe’s third largest international airport. The city is considered a business and cultural centre for the southern part of Spain. Rather impressively, Malaga is host to over 100 international conventions every year.
Cultural Attractions: The city is the birthplace of artistic genius Pablo-Ruiz Picasso. Museum Picasso Malága opened its doors for the first time in 2003 at the restored Palacio de Buenavista. Over 200 works by the artist are on display at the museum, including paintings, sketches and sculptures donated by his daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Christine Ruiz-Picasso and Bernard Ruiz Picasso.
Malaga also has a selection of special interest museums:Juan Breva Flamenco Museum: The museum is dedicated to the life and works of flamenco musician Juan BrevaBull Fighting Museum: The museum offers insights into the world of bullfighting in Malaga and the rest of Spain. Aquarium of Malaga: This aquarium features a number of local species as well as a museum area with displays of model ships and fishing paraphernalia.
Eating out: Malaga’s coastal location means that fish is definitely on the menu. Other popular speciality dishes include soups and stews such as: Ajoblanco Uvas, Gazpacho, Sopa Malaguesa and Sopa de Pescado. Tapas is another option available in most bars and is perfect for a quick snack.
Sporting activities: Malaga is an exciting destination for sporting enthusiasts, with plenty of scope for water sports like diving, sailing and windsurfing. Golf, tennis, rock climbing, trekking and mountain biking are also popular. Those who prefer spectator sports will not be disappointed, as the city plays host to a number of sporting events each year including the International European Golf Tour.
Day Trips heading outside of the city: There are plenty of interesting villages and towns to explore, including Marbella and Estapona, located to the west of Malaga. Here there awaits a wealth of opportunities for golf, shopping and fine dining.
The traditional Andalusian village of Nerja lies about one hour’s drive east from Malaga and is well worth a visit. The village is characterised by quaint whitewashed cottages, sea views and ancient crags and caves.
To the west, the resort towns of Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Benalmadena offer weary sun-worshippers sandy beaches, aquatic parks and seaside amusements.
History: Phoenician seafarers founded the city of Malaga over 300 years ago. Since then, the city has been subjected to Roman, Moorish and Christian occupation. Foreign invasions have indeed left an indelible mark on the city’s architecture and cultural offerings.
Today Malaga is a modern, cosmopolitan city that boasts Spain’s second largest port and Europe’s third largest international airport. The city is considered a business and cultural centre for the southern part of Spain. Rather impressively, Malaga is host to over 100 international conventions every year.
Cultural Attractions: The city is the birthplace of artistic genius Pablo-Ruiz Picasso. Museum Picasso Malága opened its doors for the first time in 2003 at the restored Palacio de Buenavista. Over 200 works by the artist are on display at the museum, including paintings, sketches and sculptures donated by his daughter-in-law and son-in-law, Christine Ruiz-Picasso and Bernard Ruiz Picasso.
Malaga also has a selection of special interest museums:Juan Breva Flamenco Museum: The museum is dedicated to the life and works of flamenco musician Juan BrevaBull Fighting Museum: The museum offers insights into the world of bullfighting in Malaga and the rest of Spain. Aquarium of Malaga: This aquarium features a number of local species as well as a museum area with displays of model ships and fishing paraphernalia.
Eating out: Malaga’s coastal location means that fish is definitely on the menu. Other popular speciality dishes include soups and stews such as: Ajoblanco Uvas, Gazpacho, Sopa Malaguesa and Sopa de Pescado. Tapas is another option available in most bars and is perfect for a quick snack.
Sporting activities: Malaga is an exciting destination for sporting enthusiasts, with plenty of scope for water sports like diving, sailing and windsurfing. Golf, tennis, rock climbing, trekking and mountain biking are also popular. Those who prefer spectator sports will not be disappointed, as the city plays host to a number of sporting events each year including the International European Golf Tour.
Day Trips heading outside of the city: There are plenty of interesting villages and towns to explore, including Marbella and Estapona, located to the west of Malaga. Here there awaits a wealth of opportunities for golf, shopping and fine dining.
The traditional Andalusian village of Nerja lies about one hour’s drive east from Malaga and is well worth a visit. The village is characterised by quaint whitewashed cottages, sea views and ancient crags and caves.
To the west, the resort towns of Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Benalmadena offer weary sun-worshippers sandy beaches, aquatic parks and seaside amusements.
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