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Malaga is the second most
important city in Andalucia.
It has an active fishing
port and is the capital
of the 'Costa de Sol'. There
are a lot of hotels and
tourist facilities to support
the number of visitors the
surrounding villages and
beaches attract each year.
Malagueños, the people
from Malaga, are open and
friendly. Located between
the mountains and the sea
and between 2 river valleys
Guadalhorce and Guadalmedina,
Malaga has almost 300 days
of sun a year.
The city
was founded by the Phoenicians, although there are some prehistoric remains such
as painted caves and standing stones. Malaga was ruled by a number of different
cultures such as the Romans, Vicegothics and the Moors, something which is reflected
in its monuments and historical legacy. Perhaps the most important influence were
the Moors which is clearly seen in parts of the city such as the historic quarter.
Nowadays the greatest influence
is tourism, something which
makes it one of the most
important provinces in Spain.
Things
to do and see in Malaga:
Walks: The historic
quarter: taking a stroll
through this area is very
pleasant and you'll get
to see the most important
historic buildings in the
city if you visit the following
streets and squares - calle
Larios, plaza de la Constitución,
Pasaje Chinitas, calle Fresca,
Plaza del Obispo, calle
Molina Lario, calle Cister,
calle Alcantarilla, plaza
de la Merced, calle Granada
and calle San Agustín.
The Marina Plaza
is located in the modern
part of the city. The surrounding
streets were designed and
built when the old city
wall was demolished opening
up the city to the sea.
Remains of Malaga's
Roman Theatre : Located
at the foot of the Alcazaba.
The remians date back to
the Augusto period - it
was used until the 3rd century.
Later on, the Moors used
it to build the Alcazaba
fortress.
Palaces and Castles in
Malaga:
- La Alcazaba (fortress):
This was a palace for the Nazarite kings. Construction started in the 8th century
and finished in the 11th century. You can see the remains of what was once a Roman
theatre at its entrance. There is a lift which takes you up to the top of the
fortress which goes from calle Guillén Sotelo behind the townhall.
- Gibralfaro Castle: King Yusuf I built this
castle in the 14th century to defend the Alcazaba. You get spectacular views of
the city and sea from this location.
- Buenavista Palace. Picasso
Museum. 14th century - renassaince style.
- Miramar
Palace
- Marqués de Valdeflores Palace
- Villalcázar Palace: 18th century -
headquarters for the Chamber of Commerce.
- Zea-Salvatierra
Palace: 17th century
- Marqués de Sonora Palace:
1789
- La Aduana Palace: 19th century - currently being renovated
to house the Bellas Artes Museum.
- Episcopal Palace.
Used as an exhibition centre.
Cathedrals and Churches
in Malaga: in 1489 the
city was taken over by Christians,
following this many religious
buildings were constructed.
The 'Reyes Católicos'
tried to rid the city of
its Moorish history with
great zeal.
- Encarnación
Cathedral: Built
between the 16th, 17th
and 18th centuries. Located
in calle Molina Larios.
- Nuestra Señora
de la Victoria Sanctuary:
A centre dedicated to
the Virgen de la Victoria
- Santos Mártires
Church (martyrs):
Mártires (martyrs)
square. Built under the
order of the Reyes Católicos
and opened in 1491.
- San Lázaro
Chapel: 15th century
-founded by the Reyes
Católicos.
- San Juan Bautista
Church:
calle San Juan no.3 -
founded by the Reyes Católicos
in 1587. Gothic and Mudejar
style.
- San Felipe Neri
church: 18th century
- Santo Cristo de
la Salud church:16th
century.
- Convent de San
Agustín
Convent :
16th century and reformed
in the 18th century.
- Santa Ana Abbey:.
16th century.
- Agua Chapel:
Opened in 1800. Baroque
style
- San Julián
Church:
A church hospital paid
for by the Reyes Católicos,
to look after the poor.
- Santiago Church:
Built on a mosque - founded
in 1490, the facade and
tower are Mudejar style
and inside is gothic mudejar
style. Picasso was baptised
here in 1881.
Museums (there are 19 museums in Malaga, 15 of which
are in the historic quarter).
- Pablo Picasso Museum:
Located in the Buenavista 16th century Palace - you can see 155 works by Pablo
Picasso.
- "La Malagueta" Bullfighting Museum: Located
in the 'Plaza de Toros' this museum is dedicated to the world of bullfighting.
- Contemporary Art
Centre : Calle
Alemania.
- MIMMA. The Interactive
Music Museum of Malaga
- The Interactive Science and Technology
Museum of Malaga
- Picasso's Birthplace - Picasso Foundation:
Plaza de la Merced 15. Bought by the townhall in 1988, it houses important
documents and bibliography.
- Casa de Muñecas Museum:
Calle Alamos 32 - a Baroque 18th century palace.
- La Alcazaba
Archeological Museum: Calle Alcazabilla - it holds ceramics from the Moorish
period.
- Arts and Popular Traditions Museum
- Ecological
museum Lagar de Torrijos
- Loringiano Museum
-
Museum-Aquarium Aula del Mar
- Cister Museum.
Plaza de la Constitución
(Constitution Square): Located
in the heart of the historic
quarter. Renaissance 16th
century style.
Plaza de la Marina (Marina
Square): Surrounded
by palm trees and modern
buildings, you can reach
the seafront from here.
Málaga cuisine:
You can eat very well in
the bars known in Spanish
as 'chiringuitos' located
on beaches throughout the
Costa del Sol. Small fried
fish, sardines, rice dishes
with fish or seafood are
all very popular. Each town
or village has its own speciality.
In Fuengirola: fried fish
and sardines and rice dishes;
in Torremolinos: you can
eat well on Carihuela or
Bajoncillo-Playamar beaches;
in Marbella: paella, gazpacho
and fried fish. There are
also a large number of good
restaurants which offer
a variety of different cuisines;
In Málaga city yuo
can get excellent malagueña
soup, anchovy soup, gazpacho,
cod with olives, prawns,
salads and more... Where
to eat: read our guide
to the
best restaurants in Malaga.
 Hotels
and accommodation in Malaga - click on any of the following for reviews
The province: Malaga is a province located
between the mediterranean and the mountains. The coast the 'Costa del Sol' is
outstanding. The province's hotels, restaurants and other tourist facilities are
all first class. The airport is well connected. The surrounding provinces are
also very beautiful - Cádiz, Granada, Córdoba, Sevilla, Almería…and
you can easily go on a day trip to one of these places. The mountains surrounding
Malaga are dotted with small white villages - "Los Pueblos blancos"
with Moorish origins and sometimes Moorish remains. What to buy in Malaga: You
can get ceramics, wines and liquers in Ojén; wood and jewellery in Marbella;
Fuengirola has a tradition for craftsmanship and you can get all sorts of hand-made
products. Ronda is good for antiques. Towns in Malaga province:
- Antequera
- Torremolinos
- Marbella
- Fuengirola
- Alhaurín de la Torre
- Alhaurin el Grande
- Estepona
Villages and surrounding areas in Malaga Province:
- Antequera: Interior
- Antequera: Historic - it
had strategic importance during the Roman and Moorish periods. Worth a visit.
- Fuente
de Piedra: Located to the north of Antequera, it has a natural park with
a large number of wild birds.
- Torcal Natural Park:
Located on the outskirts of Antequera. Interesting rock formations, there are
foxes, eagles, vultures and a wide range of wild flowers especially wild orchids.
- Archidona
- Campillos
- Cuevas
de San Marcos
- The Coast: Costa del
Sol.
- Torremolinos: Crowded tourist resort, good hotels,
sports and other facilities.
- Casares
- Benalmádena
- Fuengirola: Fishing village surrounded by mountains -
lots of tourists.
- Mijas Pueblo: A typical,
picturesque white mountain village 8km from Marbella.
-
 Ojén:
A white mountain village 10 mins from Marbella.
- Istán:
A white village located in the mountains above Marbella - founded in the 9th century
by the Moors.
- Cabo Pino: A small, new village built
around the marina.
- Marbella: Holiday retreat
for the European jet set.
- Puerto Banús: One
of the most exclusive marinas in Spain.
- San Pedro de Alcántara:
- Estepona: Touristic
- La
Axarquía: Costa del Sol. Valley where lemons, oranges, vegetables
and fruit are grown. Located between the mountains, Velez river and the sea. The
coast is characterized by steep cliffs, small coves, beaches and mujedar villages.
Touristic.
- Nerja: Coastal villages with beaches - good
atmosphere. Cave paintings.
- Rincón de la Victoria:
Family atmosphere - clean beaches.
- Vélez Málaga:
A typical white village next to the Velez river.
- Torrox:
Roman and Moorish remains.
- Málaga: Costa
del Sol
- Málaga: Capital of the province.
 Alhaurin
de la Torre: San Sebastián church 16th century. Alamillo hermitage
19th century. Santo Cristo hermitage 15th century.
- Ronda:
Interior. Ronda Mountain range.
- Ronda: Located on top
of a mountain with beautiful views from Alameda del Tajo Mirador (viewing point).
You can see remains of the wall, arabic baths and doors. It's an enchanting city
with lots of history.
- Faraján
- Cortes
de la Frontera
- Arriate
- Guadalhorce
Valley: Interior. Guadalhorce valley, fertile market garden area, historic
(evidence of prehistoric activity).
- Alhaurín el Grande:
Important prehistoric remains
- Alora:
-
Cártama
- El Chorro: Village located
in a valley.
- Coín: A typical white village.
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