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The Area
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MalagaThe major coastal city of Andalucia and the most likely place to arrive for your vacation, Malaga is a typical Andaluz city largely untouched by the passage of time and tourism. Most tourists simply arrive here and leave immediately by the bus load for the beaches of the Costa del Sol, this is a great pity as Malaga has a lot to offer.
Occupied by the moors until around the fifteenth century it quickly grew into one of the foremost merchant centres in the Iberian peninsula. This illustrious past has left its imprint on the historic centre, particularly around La Alcazaba, a fortress which dates back to 1065 and is now an archaeological museum. The famous park on Calle Alameda is widely recognised as being one of the best botanical collections in Europe. In Winter months, open air concerts are held here every Sunday.
Malaga has 2 famous sons, Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderras, perhaps one slightly more famous than the other. Many galleries in the city display Picassos work including the Museum of Fine Arts. Banderras fans can visit the Theatro Cervantes where he once acted, it is said that he still pops in when he is in the area. Malaga is a great place to eat out, unsurprisingly Sea Food is very popular and very good, like all Spanish Cities the locals eat late and the area round the town centre comes alive after 9. The atmosphere is lively and safe. |
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