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