The Mediterranean Magic of Malaga
Malaga is often referred to as the capital of the Costa del Sol and it’s easy to see why; the birthplace of Picasso, whilst also being home to the acclaimed Picasso Museum, this beautiful Spanish city has a whole host of cultural highlights to offer. Framed by sun-kissed beaches and laden with authentic tapas bars, Malaga has an appealing Andaluc?an charm and a somewhat bohemian atmosphere that’s hard to beat.
Malaga airport lies only five miles south-west of the city centre, so it’s a straightforward and short journey into town. As such, public transport links are very good, and you can travel by bus or train. If you plan to start relaxing as soon as the plane touches down in Malaga then catch a cab outside the airport and arrive at your accommodation with the utmost ease.
Once you’ve offloaded your luggage, take a walk along the leafy Paseo del Parque promenade where the fresh sea air will revive and rejuvenate. If sun worshipping is what you’ve came for then Malaga certainly delivers with an accolade of palm-fringed beaches. Culture enthusiasts won’t be disappointed either as there are plenty of places of great architectural and historical interest to visit.
For culture lovers the Historical Centre is a good place to start and a stroll through this bohemian hub lets you soak up the atmosphere that attracted many 19th-century artists. A maze of winding streets and charming buildings fronted with Andaluc?an balconies, this is perhaps one of the best areas in the city for shopping and eating out.
Some of Malaga’s best tapas bars can be found in the historic centre, tucked away in the narrow streets or spilling out onto large squares. Teter?as (Moorish tearooms) are another traditional speciality worth a visit.
Heading out of the historic centre, Malaga’s hilltop Gibralfaro Castle is an interesting find, especially considering most of its original 14th century structure has been preserved. The castle’s positioning affords magnificent views over the harbour and it’s a great place to enjoy a spot of afternoon sungazing.
The Moorish Palace Alcazaba also sits majestically on one of Malaga’s hilltops, overlooking the port and historic centre. Constructed in the 11th century you can access the palace and even visit the oldest part of the building which contains a cluster of winding cobbled alleyways where the Moorish officials once lived.
Head back into town after sunset and visit one of Malaga’s lively bars or restaurants to sample local delights like sweet Spanish wine and fresh fish and squid. If you find yourself in a chiringuito (beach bar), you might notice a traditional dish called ‘espeto’, which is sardines cooked outside on a skewer and makes a delicious and authentic treat.
If eating outside and catching the sun sounds good to you, then it is good to know that are plenty of flights to Malaga available to help get your Mediterranean experience underway. But with so much to do in this popular city, what are you waiting for?
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