| A Malaga city overview would not be complete | | | | Rincon de Mata, Taperia Siglo XX1, El Trasiego, |
| without exploring the rich history surrounding the | | | | and bohemian favourite, Taberna Rincon Chintas. |
| region. There is also much to do within Malaga and | | | | Must-See Sights |
| all along the Costa del Sol. Tourists will not be | | | | As with all of Europe, churches and cathedrals are |
| disappointed in the museums, nightlife, shopping or | | | | major tourist destinations and Malaga city does |
| any of the hotels and accommodations. It is truly | | | | not disappoint. The Cathedral, built between 1528 |
| a vacationers paradise in every sense of the | | | | and 1782 was erected on a site once housing a |
| word. | | | | mosque. Insufficient funding forced the Cathedral |
| A Bit of History | | | | to limit its towers to one instead of the planned |
| Malaga city, once occupied by the Moors grew | | | | two. |
| into one of the Iberian Peninsulas centre of trade. | | | | The Castillo de Gibralfaro is a castle that is best |
| As a result, fortresses were erected that still | | | | known for the location of the siege by Ferdinand |
| stand as monuments of its historical triumph over | | | | and Isabella which lasted three months. It is |
| invasion after it was conquered b Isabella and | | | | named as such because in the early 1300s it |
| Ferdinand in 1487. However, because of its earlier | | | | served as a lighthouse. |
| occupation by the Romans, Greeks and | | | | A well-known landmark, the Alcazba is a fortress |
| Phoenicians, there is evidence in all of its oldest | | | | where the city celebrated its first Catholic Mass |
| architecture which lends way to the citys charm. | | | | following its siege by the Christians. Today, is |
| How to Get There | | | | houses a museum and beautiful gardens. |
| Visitors to Malaga city can arrive by air via the | | | | Malaga is the birthplace of the famous artist, |
| Malaga airport which is less than 8 km from the | | | | Picasso. It is here that a museum paying tribute |
| city centre to the west. It is a busy airport which | | | | to his life and art is housed. |
| supports all of the travel to the Costa del Sol. | | | | Shopping |
| Flights arrive and depart daily servicing more than | | | | Calle Marques de Larios is the main street for |
| 60 major cities around the world. Main highways | | | | shopping in Malaga city. Be sure to bring plenty of |
| link major cities in the region and travel by bus or | | | | money, because only the most exclusive of |
| car from the airport is convenient. | | | | boutiques are located here. For more reasonable |
| Where to Stay | | | | choices there is the Plaza de la Constitutcion. Also, |
| Once you reach Malaga, there are several choices | | | | small side alleys provide better bargains for |
| in accommodations. You can choose from villas, | | | | souvenirs. |
| hotels, or apartments, depending on the length of | | | | Nightlife |
| your stay and your own personal preferences. | | | | Musical bars are very popular among tourists and |
| Most are within walking distance to the cities | | | | locals in Malaga city. Some offer all night flamenco, |
| major tourist spots and within a short drive of | | | | jazz, and plenty of subjects for people watching. |
| golf, hiking, restaurants and bars. | | | | You can also find ONeills Irish Pub along Calle Luis |
| Eating Out | | | | del Velazquez, which just shows how diverse this |
| There is no shortage of choices when it comes to | | | | city can be. Musical theatre can be enjoyed at the |
| eating out in Malaga city. Some of the most | | | | Miguel Cervantes Municipal Theatre which features |
| famous tapas bars are located near Calle Nueva | | | | many well-known headliners. |
| right in the centre of the action. These include | | | | |