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Malaga great vacation spot:

All you need to know about beautiful Malaga great vacation spot in Spain. From sights to where to stay. Most importantly all your answers are here about Malaga a great vacation spot.

Malaga,  gateway to southern Spain and the Costa del Sol. This City of Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso. Above all it also boasts one of the best climates in Europe. It has been underrated for so many years. To sum up it is now justifiably, one of Spain’s hottest cultural, gastronomic and leisure destinations.

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The city’s wide-ranging mix of Moorish, Renaissance and Modernist cultural landmarks all within reach on foot. The vibrant streets of the old town. The super cool area of SOHO. Here some of the world’s most important urban artists have left their mark. The super modern Muelle Uno port. Its  Michelin star restaurants, cocktail bars and fashion boutiques.

Furthermore there are no less than 15 golden sand beaches within the city limit. In conclusion They finally all come together to create a destination of excellence a truly fabulous holiday location.

Malaga history

The urban metropolis is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to 770 bc. Originally a Phoenician settlement, called Malaka. Throughout the centuries it was occupied by the Carthaginians, Romans and Arab Maurer. In 1487 it was conquered by the Christians.

More than 600,000 ‘Malagueños’ reside in this luminous Mediterranean city. In recent years the city has grown popular with foreign expats. Students from all over the world come to Malaga to learn Spanish. Many of them opting to stay on and live in the city. It’s now a melting pot of nationalities. Its such a great vacation spot However in contrast to many of its Costa del Sol counterparts. Malaga City has managed to retain its rich Andalusian culture. Malaga great vacation spot.

Places to visit

Malaga swells with cultural and historical attractions. Hence around every corner you’ll find something to explore. Visitors who want to delve into Malaga’s history are in for a treat. In addition within the city’s ancient walls there lie several important historical buildings.

First stop for many, is the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress set high on a hill overlooking the city. The easiest way to get up to the Alcazaba is via a lift on Calle Guillen Sotelo. Alternatively you can catch the city tour bus, which drops visitors off and picks them up, take a taxi, or if you’re feeling energetic, you can walk up to the top.  Above all the views from the ancient walled fortress look out across the city and out to the Mediterranean sea and make the visit extra special.

Down in the city centre visitors continue their exploration of Malaga’s Moorish past at the Gibralfaro Castle, the lower fortress and royal residence, linked to the Alcazaba. The sites you see make Malaga such a great vacation spot.

Malagas Cathedral:

Malaga’s Renaissance cathedral has a dominating presence in the heart of the old town. Construction started in 1528 after the city was conquered by Ferdinand and Isabella. It was finished in 1782. The building work however was never completed. Much of the facade was eventually completed in the Baroque style, although the south tower was never constructed. Hence the cathedral’s local nickname La Manquita (the one armed lady).

Artistic Heritage:

Above all Malaga has always been fiercely proud of its artistic heritage. The birthplace of Pablo Picasso, the city has three main art spaces. Picasso Museum, Thyssen Museum and the CAC – Contemporary Art Centre Certainly because of this the art scene continues to flourish. The upcoming area of SOHO. Noteworthy once a downtrodden neighborhood, that fudged the old town and port area. This is now the location of an urban street art explosion. Part of the Maus Project, an urban regeneration initiative. Several globally renowned street artists have left their art and their tag on SoHo’s streets and buildings.  In 2015 Malaga’s art circuit was further enhanced, with the opening of the Pompidou Centre in the Muelle Uno port area.

Malaga Atarazanas Market:

If you want to get a good sense of a city’s character, visit its markets. Malaga’s Atarazanas Market is a great place to get to know Malaga’s exuberant and quirky nature. The Mercado Central (central market) is a utopia for foodies and most of Malaga’s restaurant scene purchase fresh fish, shellfish, meats, vegetables, fruits, spices and more from Atarazanas.

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The super modern port area, Muelle Uno, is a must visit zone for shopping, dining and just walking out to be seen. It’s also the location for the projected Pompidou Centre, which has become a fixture since 2015. Some of the world’s largest cruisers dock at Muelle Uno; Their guests step off, with umbrellas to protect them from the sun and head off into Malaga to soak up the atmosphere for a few hours.

See & Do

There are not many destinations where you can be visiting world-class museums in the morning and eating lunch on the beach in the afternoon; Malaga is amongst such destinations. Above all that is why its such a fabulous holiday location.

Malaga City beaches

There are 15 beaches within Malaga’s city limits, from the chichi beach of Baños del Carmen, to the dark golden stretch of sand of Playa de la Misericordia. The beaches are clean, family-friendly and accessible. They also have restaurant bars and beach clubs. In summary they offer everything from traditional Pescaito Malagueño (fried mixed fish), to Moroccan-style couscous and mint tea, to hip beach party nights. Check out our Malaga City Beach Guide.

Where to shop

The main shopping thoroughfare of Malaga is the centrally located Calle Larios, with its mixture of well-known chain stores and independent boutiques, cafeteria’s and ice cream parlours. There are often temporary exhibitions set-up for shoppers and strollers to enjoy. Likewise there are street entertainers and musicians. Off Calle Larios you’ll find a ravel of streets. Here you will find much of the same shops and boutiques and plenty of restaurants and bars. Above all Shops are generally open to 10pm and later during the summer months.

The port area of Muelle Uno is another shopping option. Expensive boutiques line the sunny boulevard and there are a selection of cocktail bars to enjoy a Cosmopolitan in your cosmopolitan Malaga.

Soho:

In the newly regenerated art district of SOHO, you’ll find trendy boutiques, quirky gift stores, mingling with family-run shops and hairdressers that survived the facelift.

For more basic shopping needs, head out of the centre, to the west, close to the train station (Renfe). It is here you will find the the Larios Centre a typical shopping centre with hypermarket and chain stores. Also Across the road you have Spain’s iconic El Corte Inglés store.

And don’t forget the Atarazanas Market for fresh produce, fish and vegetables.

 

Malaga City Bus Tour

You can see most of Malaga’s main attractions on foot. In short you don’t need public transport to get around this handbag size city by the sea. However in the same vein if the sun is shining, passing half a day taking in the sights from an open top bus is also fun. The bus also takes you up to visit the Alcazaba, saving you some energy for afternoon beach fun.

Malaga’s beautiful and historical Jardín Botánico de la Concepción (botanical gardens), situated 4kms north of the city centre, dazzles in the Mediterranean sunshine. The gardens date from the 19th century, designed in the English-style of the time. Moreover, it’s a pleasurable experience to stroll through the gardens, grabbing shade from the midday sun.

Montes de Malaga Natural Park:

Whatever you wish for is in Malaga. Sightseeing in the City, a beach day or a  rural escape. In short staying in Malaga means you get the best of all worlds. Here in Malaga you enjoy a backdrop of mountain scenery beyond its outer limits. There is also rural countryside just waiting to be explored. One of the closest natural routes, where you can take in the city and Mediterranean is the Montes de Malaga Natural Park. To clarify its Just 14 kilometers from the city centre. The Montes de Malaga is a  pine forest landscape. Most importantly the park boasts deep valleys, gorges and impressive wildlife. Simarily there are hiking routes for all abilities, picnic areas, restaurants, viewpoints and campsites. Just in case you decide to spend a night under the summer stars.

Malaga Segways Tours:

If feeling a little lethargic because of your journey, why don’t you hop on a Segway for a tour with a difference. Malaga Segway Tours are guided tours on self-balancing electric vehicles. To clarify the tour lasts 1-2 hours.

For more ideas on what to see and where to go in Malaga. First of all try the social media website Foursquare listed the Top 10 Places to Visit in Malaga according to its users.

Malaga Fiestas fabulous holiday location:

Malaga is a cheerful and upbeat city, maybe this is because its year-round sunshine. While in contrast it could be because of its  healthy and delicious cuisine. Maybe its deeply rooted culture. Whatever the reason, Malaga is always a happy place. The Malaga locals are always up for a party.

First of all is the Easter Week, or Semana Santa as it’s known in Spain. It is a hugely important festival in Andalusia. The Semana Santa celebrations in Malaga are truly amazing, sombre yet truly moving. In contrast second-only to Easter Week in Seville.

Noche en Blanco:

Noche en Blanco takes place annually in May. A fantastic night of culture, music and entertainment. The festivities  mostly takes place on the streets, and all for free!  Most noteworthy it was first launched in Paris. The concept came to Malaga a few years back. This has now become a notable evening in Malaga’s calendar. First of all the activities start at 8pm. There is also lots of fun and activities for children. This carries on throughout the night. In short a visit to Malaga is a must, its such a fabulous holiday location

Malaga Feria:

Millions of visitors visit  Malaga Feria  every year. Because this is one of the most popular and longest festivals in the Spanish calendar. The annual event takes place in August. Furthermore it carries on non-stop for nine days and nights.  The feria is divided up into the daytime activities, which take place throughout the city center. In contrast night time activities take place in a fair ground just outside the city center. This is next to the Palacio de Congresos. Check out all the fun of the fair in a special Malaga Feria article. In conclusion there is so much to see in Malaga such a fabulous holiday location.

Gastronomy & Nightlife

Malaga hasn’t just come on as a cultural destination. It is now also one of the of foremost gastronomical destinations in Spain. From humble tapas to Michelin star restaurants, The city is worth visiting if its only just to savour its culinary delights.

Jose Casrlos Garcia Michelin Star Restaurant is one not to be missed…. delicious gourmet Spanish food.

Of course, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Spanish cuisine, is tapas, and Malaga has some of the best tapas bars in the country. Most of the tapas are either fish or shellfish. Such dishes are plentiful in this Mediterranean location. Our guide to Malaga’s best tapas bars is a good place to start if you’re new to tapas dishes. a

Restaurants in Malaga:

In the centre of town, you’ll find mix of restaurants, from traditional Spanish and seafood, to Asian, Moroccan and South American. The new port of Muelle Uno is heaven for foodies. Above all the port has plenty of high quality restaurants and bars. Furthermore along with Malaga’s emerging food scene, there is a wine tradition that dates back to the Phoenicians. Most importantly Malaga is best known for its sweet wines made from the Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez grape varieties. Certainly visitors must not go home without visiting one of Malaga’s traditional wine bodegas.

Fancy a night at the cinema or the theatre?

Malaga has an impressive performing arts agenda. First of all if you want to enjoy a night of live music, dance or theatre, you will find a great choice in Malaga. The Cervantes Theatre (Teatro) is the city’s main and central auditorium. For that reason here you can enjoy artists and theatre coming from all four corners of the globe. Finally there are several cinemas dotted around town. Most noteworthy of which is the iconic Albéniz Cinema. This cinema screens independent films. For this reason you will not find the films  showing in any other location.

Party Nights Malaga great vacation spot ! 

When it comes to hitting the town for a night out Malaga always delivers. The city rarely sleeps before 4 or 5am. Hence the residents of Malaga tend to eat around 10-11pm. Consequently at this time you’ll find the center really busy with families and groups of friends. All will be enjoying the city’s vibrant atmosphere. In short there is plenty of choice of music bars and nightclubs. Whatever style of party you are looking, you can be sure you will find it here. Why don’t you check out one of Malaga’s rooftop terrace bars.

Malaga Beach bars:

Furtemore during the hot summer months, the party switches from the center of town to the beach. Beach bars from La Malagueta to Pedregalejo fill up with a mix of locals. Foreign students and holidaymakers alike, are all out to enjoy the hot summer city nights, with plenty of  beachside entertainment.

Travel tips:

Malaga City has excellent travel links. From the airport, you can reach the city via train (8 minutes), express bus service or taxi. The Renfe train service operates out of María Zambrano station and you can travel to pretty much anywhere in Spain. Malaga to Madrid is just 2 hours 45 minutes on the AVE fast train. You can also catch the local train from Malaga to Fuengirola and there are buses serving the city centre and suburbs.

When to go to Malaga great vacation spot:

In conclusion anytime of the year is a good time to visit Malaga. It is quite good visiting Malaga in the winter months and likewise in the autumn. This is because the temperatures are quite mild. If you visit Malaga during these periods to  see the cities  cultural facets, you will not be bothered by flocks of tourists. Along with spring comes celebrations such as Easter and Noche en Blanco. This also comes hand-in-hand with warm days, and comfortable evenings. You should even be able to catch a few rays on the beach. In conclusion July and August can be too hot for the faint hearted. Remember, Malaga is a bite-sized city and when it gets hot, everyone comes out on the streets. Probably this is to sweat it out together. However this does not have the desired result as it makes it hotter than ever

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