MÁLAGA ® SPAIN

Discover the lively capital of the Costa del Sol.

Explore the sunny gateway to . Málaga is an intricately beautiful city built around the splendor of Spain’s Moorish heritage.

Overlooking the and the northern African coast, the city cherishes its palatial wealth. Alhambra, a complex of palaces, sits high atop a hilltop, affording panoramic views and a detailed study of incredible architecture, art and history.

Malagueños are both proud of their spectacular home and tend to have a more relaxed attitude than the people in other nearby cities. Look for welcoming faces in shops, cafes and along boulevards.

LOCAL CUISINE SHOPPING are a way of life in Málaga. Shops in Málaga are Trending internationally, these often run by families, little plates have always served many of whom work as a meal here. together and thrive by focusing on a specialty While hundreds of tapas exist, or selling just a few popular in Málaga are albondigones or large meatballs, types of items. espetos, grilled sardines on a stick, coquinas or clams in white wine and jamon, which translates as ham, but Particularly beautiful crafts here include specifically means an aged, salted meat here. fans, which are folded, assembled and painted by hand with garden or folk scenes. For a full, sit-down meal, try any sort of pescaíto frito. Local ceramics are also handcrafted, This may refer to dogfish, tuna, anchovies or even squid, painted and glazed. Look for functional usually fried in garlic and vinegar. and decorative dishes, tiles, wall art and religious icons. The favorite wine here is Mosto, a sweet wine made from Muscat grapes. Drink it at or between meals or with For swanky fashion, walk Marqués de dessert. Be sure to have the local sangria, too, served Larios, a traffic-free promenade of luxurious traditionally with red wine, brandy, fruit and spices. national and international designers.

CURRENCY Spain uses the euro. Some major banks’ Tipping is not Most stores accept ATMs exchange money. common. major credit cards.

MÁLAGA SPAIN

PLACES OF INTEREST TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES

1. MÁLAGA CATHEDRAL ALHAMBRA PALACE AND GARDENS See the Baroque exterior and Renaissance altar of this incredible cathedral. Delve into a world of Moorish wonders. Journey through Andalusia’s mountains and olive groves from Granada to Alhambra. 2. MUSEO PICASSO See the Generalife Palace’s terraces, Look at over 155 paintings by the master Pablo grottos, gardens and fountains before Picasso, donated by his family. touring the magnificence of the Alhambra Palace, the Red Castle, atop a hillside. 3. ALCAZABA Step into the oldest part of Alhambra, a Moorish TAPAS TASTING IN MALAGA fortress high above the city. Sample the delights of Spanish cuisine with tapas. These small plates are a delicious 4. EL CASTILLO DE GIBRALFARO alternative to a sit-down meal. A guide Take in all of Málaga from the highest point of leads a tour of Málaga, highlighting history this Muslim fortress on a hill. and architecture, with stops at three or more tascas or tapas restaurants. Explore beyond city center delectable new tastes and combos. ALHAMBRA Tour this beautiful summer home complex, its INTRODUCING NEW NIGHTS AND COOL PLACESTM palaces, gardens and outer buildings. PICASSO MUSEUM AFTER HOURS

GENERALIFE Tour the museum dedicated to Pablo Visit the summer home of sultans in Alhambra, Picasso with an art historian as your now a place of contemplation. guide. Some 60 years in the planning, the Museo Picasso Málaga features the artist’s RONDA works in the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th View the panoramas atop a dramatic cliff from century mansion. The tour showcases one of Spain’s oldest cities. both Picasso’s art, the Mudéjar design and elements of the building and visiting areas of the museum not open to the public, like the terraces. The visit Mix modern and historic in this gorgeous seaside concludes with a drink and snack in the resort town’s cafes and boutiques. gardens or courtyard of the palacio.

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