Malaga is the gateway to the Costa del Sol. Most people just pass by in search of some fun in the sun. Or because Malaga doesn’t have a monumental Moorish palace like Seville or Granada, it’s again skipped. But that’s a real shame because what Malaga has to offer is something most other cities could only dream of. Where else can you find such a clean old town with so many elegant 19th century buildings in immaculate condition in a largely pedestrian-only area? The streets themselves literally sparkle in the sunlight as they are paved with all different types of marble, much of it quarried locally in Spain.
Malaga’s economy boomed when it became the first city in Spain to enter the industrial age. This prosperity helped to reshape the old city splendor that we see today. Barcelona may have had Gaudi, but Malaga had the Strachan dynasty of father-and-son architects. They helped to reform and build some of the city’s most important buildings, including Calle Larios (Larios Street), one of Spain’s most beautiful avenues. Today, the old town is vibrant and full of restaurants, bars, shops, museums and churches. But there’s more to Malaga than just the old town.
There are Moorish fortresses (Alcazaba & Gibralfaro Castle), a Roman amphitheatre and a newly opened port area. Oh, and there are beaches too! Interesting fact: Malaga has two very famous sons – actor Antonio Banderas and artist Pablo Picasso. Despite Picasso only living in the city for the first 10 years, there are two museums dedicated to him.
Málaga, located in the southern region of Andalusia, Spain, is a vibrant and historic city with many highlights. Here are some of the highlights of Málaga:
These are just a few highlights of Málaga, and the city has much more to offer in terms of history, culture, gastronomy, and natural beauty.
MÁLAGA IS 30 MINUTES BY CAR FROM CASA COCOON.
