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Málaga is a large city in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia and capital of the Málaga Province. The largest city on the Costa del Sol, Málaga has a typical Mediterranean climate and is also known as the birthplace of the artist Picasso. The city offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine. While more laid back than Madrid or Barcelona, Málaga is still the center and transport hub for the hugely popular Costa del Sol region, which is flooded with tourists in the summer, and the city has certainly cashed in on the sun and sand, with lots of new construction as well as hotels and facilities geared to tourists. However,
Málaga also offers some genuinely interesting historical and cultural attractions in its old city and its setting on the coast is still beautiful.
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Málaga is a large city in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia and capital of the Málaga Province. The largest city on the Costa del Sol, Málaga has a typical Mediterranean climate and is also known as the birthplace of the artist Picasso. The city offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine. While more laid back than Madrid or Barcelona, Málaga is still the center and transport hub for the hugely popular Costa del Sol region, which is flooded with tourists in the summer, and the city has certainly cashed in on the sun and sand, with lots of new construction as well as hotels and facilities geared to tourists. However,
Málaga also offers some genuinely interesting historical and cultural attractions in its old city and its setting on the coast is still beautiful.
Málaga is the fourth-ranking city in economic activity in Spain behind Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
The most important business sectors in Málaga are tourism, construction, and technology services, but other sectors such as transportation and logistics are beginning to expand. The Andalusia Technology Park, located in Málaga, has enjoyed significant growth since its inauguration in 1992 by the King of Spain. In 2010, this high-tech, science, and industrial park was home to 509 companies and employed over 14,500 people.
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Jamon is a regional specialty, and is an aged, salted ham, from acorn-fed pork, similar to prosciutto.
Málaga nightlife will make you think that nobody sleeps in this town even during the work week! However, it is especially busy from Thursday to Sunday, where people buy their drinks in the supermarkets and have them at night in controlled areas known as "botellodromos" in the city center, before going into the clubs:
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Here is my review of the resort towns of Spain – Alicante and Malaga . I'm going to start with Alicante. This is a city I have loved for a long time. Every year, a wonderful St. John feast day is held here, and in addition, the unique tiny town of Guadalest is close by... |
Cadiz
is a small city, from where many tourists go to Seville (a 4-hour long drive by taxi that costs 240 Euros for 4 passengers - at the moment of our visit in the year 2010). We did not go there - since we were in Cadiz for the first time, we wanted to explore the city... |
We continue our trip in
Malaga city
. We looked at the Gibralfaro castle and
the Alcazaba fortification
. It’s time to have lunch!
Waiting for paella, we were basking in the sun :) Seafood Paella costs 12 euro, and two glasses of juice costs 4 euro.
We went for a walk around the... |
In 711, the North African Moors came to this land and ruled for 650 years. The Moors brought to Andalusia the technology of drip irrigation and a real economic boom happened. The Moors did not interfere with others to practice their religion and to engage in their handicrafts.
Then Catholics... |
From the castle of Gibralfaro, we’re going to the
Alcazaba
fortification in
Malaga
. The road runs along the walls of the castle following the yellow arrows.
Here’s the castle of Gibralfaro.
Here’s a view from the back. There is a hotel. One can admire the views... |
This is a view of
Malaga city
from the walls of the castle of Gibralfaro:
The castle of Gibralfaro (Castillo de Gibralfaro) is on the right among the greenery.
We arrived to the castle by a tourist bus. But here, you can get on foot from the city.
Tickets are sold in a slot-machine. The ticket... |
Let's return to sunny Spain :)
From the center of
Malaga
, we went to the harbor.
Here’s a view of
Cathedral of Málaga
,
Paseo del Parque
, and the waterfront at the port.
Here’s a bus stop, you can go for a walk in the port area.
In front of it there’s a... |