Malaga Travel Guide

M A L A G A TRAVEL GUIDE COSTA EXCURSIONS www.costaexcursions.es Spending a day in Malaga is such a rare treat to every person who has itchy feet and a strong motivation to discover new places, explore new cultures, and meet new people. Malaga is lucky to be located on the Costa Del Sol, which means a lot of high-rise hotels to every taste, affordable top-rank resorts and wide patches of sand beaches. We bring to our customers the best recommendations on every part and parcel of their visit to the Costa del Sol. Our guide will help you focus on the main attractions, destinations and venues. Costa Excursions will help you get the most of your stay in Malaga. Get ready for an eventful trip that is never to be forgotten! C O S T A E X C U R S I O N S T E A M Contact Info +34 952 587 644 Urb. La Cortijera - Local1 A - Mijas (Málaga) Mon - Fri 9.00 - 18.00 Sunday CLOSED www.costaexcursions.es Places to See in Malaga Malaga belongs to the cohort of Europe’s oldest cities, and it has equally been home to the Moors, the Romans, the Carthaginians. Each of these cultures has left a rich legacy that is quite visible in Malaga’s cityscape. As a result, the city boasts having a lot of sights to see and things to do, and they are scattered across the whole province rather than concentrated in the downtown area! Malaga is full of unexpected surprises. Let’s unveil some of them together with Costa Excursions! www.costaexcursions.es The Alcazaba Palace Castillo de Gibralfaro Conceived by the Emir of Cordoba in the 8th Castillo de Gibralfaro is Alcazaba’s younger century, the Alcazaba fortified palace was brother, both by age and rank. The castle was erected by the Hammudid dynasty as their built about three centuries later as a permanent residence and the symbol of their might. Up to home to troops protecting the Alcazaba fortress. now, it remains the best preserved Moorish It is yet another reminder of Malaga’s Moorish fortress in Spain, which has survived fierce past, which can tell an incredible story of attacks of the pirates. According to many, this is merciless battles and Islamic culture and the most wonderful landmark in Malaga, which lifestyle. The castle overlooks the city, so you sends a distinct cultural message and serves as can have a delicious meal and sip a drink in one the best way to connect epochs and of its terraced restaurants. civilizations. The walls and towers, gardens and patios of the Alcazaba are open to tourists, so from the Moorish fort one can get unforgettable The Cathedral of Malaga views of Malaga located below the hill. Malaga’s main Catholic cathedral has earned the reputation of one the most impressive churches in Ruins of the Roman Theater the south of Spain. Being also one of the tallest Malaga’s oldest manmade construction is El Teatro religious sites in the region, it towers over the Romano in Calle Alcazabilla street, originating from historic part of the city and illustrates the 1st century BC. It is comfortably located near the unsurpassed Renaissance and Baroque styles in famous Alcazaba fort to create one of the most architecture. The Cathedral of Malaga was rebuilt demanded tourist destinations in the region. El from an existing mosque and was intended to get Teatro Romano is a unique landmark of Roman two towers. However, only one has been Hispania where you can freely wander and travel completed due to lack of money, so the basilica is metaphorically called “the single-armed lady” back in time. Most surprisingly, the theater is still functional and is sometimes used for open-air summer performances. www.costaexcursions.es Mercado Central de Atarazanas If you dream of shopping like the locals do, you should visit the Atarazanas market, a masterpiece of the 19th- century architecture influenced by the Parisian Les Halles market. Mercado Central de Atarazanas has been added to the Spanish Heritage Register, and it definitely stands out among other 15 food markets. It would be correct to say that the building itself is much older, and its marble entrance, for instance, belongs to the Nasrid epoch. Back in those times, the Mediterranean Sea reached the present-day market. The building was used as a navy workshop and was first dubbed “Atarazanas”, which is translated from Arabic as “boat arsenal”. Best selections of meat, dairy products, seafood, fruits and vegetables can be found here, spiced and sprinkled with Malaga’s authentic noises, colors, and flavors. This is where you can get an unmistaken spirit of southern Spain and see the finest example of a true cultural melting pot in action. Picasso’s Birth House Plaza de Toros de La Malagueta When you come to Malaga, you immediately A lot of cities in the south of Spain have their own bullring, feel that the city is closely connected with art, and Malaga is no exception. La Malagueta, which can admit and not without reason. There are more than 14,000 spectators, was declared an object of Spain’s cultural 30 museums in Malaga. On top of that, the heritage back in the 19th century. It was built in the Neo- city enjoys the status of Pablo Picasso's Mudéjar Spanish building style, which is typical of Andalusia birthplace. His legacy is seen everywhere, and was evidently influenced by Arabic architecture and his house with 12 exhibition rooms is an official heritage venue and a museum, where loyal fans of the prolific modern artist can get immersed in the atmosphere of his life and contemplate his interesting works and personal belongings. An acquaintance with the world of art can be continued in the Contemporary Art Center of Malaga or the newly opened Museum of Malaga. www.costaexcursions.es Paseo del Parque Playa de la Malagueta Paseo del Parque is an ideal place to relax Visiting Malaga, you cannot abandon the opportunity to relax on from the city noises and traffic. This kilometer- a particularly good Costa Del Sol beach in the whole of long walkway starts at the Plaza de la Marina Andalusia, the Playa de la Malagueta. This is the place where and leads you to the Malagueta district. Along any ice-cream tastes great, any sunbed feels comfortable, and the promenade, you will enjoy the shade of the sea just looks amazing. This sandy beach enjoys great palm trees, admire wonderful gardens with popularity among the locals and is highly praised by tourists, parrots, get cooled at the fountains, and see who choose the site for water sports, kitesurfing, paragliding, or endless subtropical species of flora. Next to surfing. Except Playa de la Malagueta, the locals also prefer La the Town Hall, you can also find the Gardens Misericordia, El Palo, and Pedregalejo beaches. They are ideal of Pedro Luis Alonso, which boast having a places with many seafront restaurants and chiringuitos where great collection of roses. you can eat a paella or grilled sardine skewers. Jardin Botanico La Concepcion Muelle Uno Malaga’s most popular botanical garden, If you are planning to shop seriously, you need to spend a few Jardin Botanico La Concepcion, is a real hours in Muelle Uno, the most famous mall in Malaga with an paradise with a unique collection of plant infinite number of trendy shops, boutiques and restaurants. This species from Europe, Asia, Africa, Americas, area was advisedly created for the tourists traveling by sea and Australia and Oceania. Back in the 19th coming off their huge cruise ships right into the bustle of Muelle century, when it was created, the park served Uno. Moreover, from the mall you can easily get to the futuristic as a meeting point for influential politicians, Pompidou Center, located in a glass cube, or the famous Jose outstanding artists and illustrious noblemen. Carlos Garcia restaurant, awarded with a Michelin star. This contributed to developing the Alternatively, you can also stop at Artsenal, which is another infrastructure of the park, including the contemporary cultural space where musical performances, art greenhouses, the Palace House, and the exhibitions, and intercultural events take place. Loringian Museum. www.costaexcursions.es Things to Do in Malaga Watching buildings, nature, and people is dramatically not enough, when you are in Malaga. Take every opportunity to feel the taste of Andalusia, discover the hidden gems and hear what the city whispers to its most inquisitive visitors. Believe us, there is so much to do if you want your stay to be a little more dynamic and culturally-specific. Costa Excursions gives you a short review of what tourists most often do in Malaga! www.costaexcursions.es Relax at Hammam al Spin on Mirador Princess Andalus Arab baths Malaga’s Ferris wheel, called Mirador Princess, is located in the Inside a beautiful building, which port area and belongs to the city’s most recognizable attractions. Its exemplifies the best traditions of air-conditioned cars offer 360o panoramas of the 30-kilometer Moorish architecture, you will find distance and the best views you can dream of! different temperature pools, a steam room, and a room for tasting mint tea. Taste the Drink of Gods at Museo del Vino This is the best place to relax after Malaga’s Museum of Wine is one of a kind. It not only tells you the doing the sights and just float on your story of winemaking in the region, shows the relevant equipment, back, staring at the marvelous shares the local legends and showcases the best samples of grapes, Moorish ceiling! but also offers two tastings included in the cost of your entrance ticket.

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