One of the most well known and lively Costal cities in Andalucia Spain, Malaga is a popular destination for tourists, situated between the provinces of Cadiz and Granada. The Phoenicians settled here 3000 years ago, and since then the Greeks, Romans, Carthaginians, and the Moors have all laid there claim.
Today, Malaga is a busy commercial centre rich in cultural diversity with its large port and thriving industry. With the convenience of having its own Airport, it is the gateway to the Costa del Sol.
Art and History in Malaga
Art and history in Málaga.
Famous for being the birth place of Pablo Picasso (1881 to 1973), it is not hard to see where his artistic inspirations were derived. Some of his first artwork featured doves and their ancestors can be still seen today basking in the sunlight of Plaza de la Merced. The Plaza is now home to the Picasso museum.
There are numerous sights to see in Malaga. A popular attraction in the city is the Alcazaba, dating back to sometime in the 8th century, a real place of magic with beautiful Gardens. At the foot of the Alcazaba is another site of archaeological interest, an old Roman amphitheatre which is currently being restored.
Malaga’s Tourist Attractions
Málaga, a historic city centre.
Malaga’s Cathedral is impressive, built between 1528 and 1782 on the site of a former old mosque. Due to the huge length of time it took to complete, and the fact it has only one tower, the locals it is affectionately known as La Manquita. This loosely translates as the ‘one armed lady’. The Cathedral interior design borrows from Renaissance and Baroque style.
Attached to the Cathedral is the Iglesia del Sagrano, a strange rectangular shaped church which internally shows signs of gothic influence. Other churches to visit are Santuario de la Victoria and Iglesia de Santiago, where you will find Pablo Picasso’s baptism certificate proudly on display.
Take a look around the Benedito Gallery reputed to be one Of Malaga’s best galleries with the works of many talented and famous artists on display.
There are plenty of Gardens to visit in Malaga, especially the famous botanical display of flora at ‘Alameda Gardens’.
Malaga Nightlife
Great night-life in Málaga.
The night life in Malaga is enviable, full of clubs restaurants and general activity, with most of Malaga’s local population only heading out after midnight.
There is plenty to enjoy before and after midnight, with establishments open till the early hours of the morning. Full of narrow streets packed with wine and tapas Bar / Restaurants where you can try the Pescaito frito (an assortment of fried fish).
For an evening of culture and sophistication visit Teatro Cervantes, Malaga’s famous Theatre where some of Spain’s finest actors have made there presence on its stage.
