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Malaga City is the main city of the Costa del Sol coastline in
Andalucia. It is more than just the gateway to the Costa del Sol,
being the location of the area's main airport, it is also a wonderful
tourist hotspot in itself.
Malaga City is Andalucia's second largest city and is also an
important port on the Mediterranean coast of Spain. It is a bustling,
vibrant, cosmopolitan city which should not be judged by its rather
drab and scruffy outskirts, but rather by its attractive centre,
historic buildings, beautiful beaches and lovely port area. No wonder
it was Federico Garcia Lorca's favourite place!
Malaga Attractions
Malaga City attractions include:-
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Historical sights – Malaga has a multitude of historical
attractions, including the quaint Old Town area, the city's
Alcazaba, the cathedral, the Castillo de Gibralfaro and the Palacio
Episcopal.
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Cultural Attractions – Malaga City was the birthplace of
Pablo Picasso, the famous Spanish artist, and you can see some of
his finest work in Malaga's Museo Picasso and you can also visit his
birthplace, the Casa Natal de Picasso. Malaga also has a selection
of museums.
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Malaga Beaches – Malaga's coastal position means that after a
morning of culture or shopping you can catch some rays and relax on
one of the Malaga beaches. Beaches include the Playa del Palo, the
Playa de la Malagueta and the Playa de Pedregalejo.
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Gardens – If beaches are not your thing, or you're after
some shade, you can relax in Malaga's Jardin Botanico, the city's
lush botanical gardens.
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Malaga Shopping – Shopaholics will love the posh boutiques and
designer shops of the Calle Marqués de Larios, the El Corte Inglés
department store, the indoor shopping centres, Sunday flea market
and great choice of cafes for that much needed caffeine boost!
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Festivals and fiestas – Like all Spaniards, the people of
Malaga love to celebrate and party. Malaga's main fiestas include
Semana Santa (Holy Week) with its processions, the 9 day Feria de
Malaga in August, the Film Festival in March and the International
Jazz Festival (Festival Internacional de Jazz de Malaga) in
November.
Malaga is already a wonderful city but is now in the running for
European City of Culture, so many improvements are planned for the
next few years. Good news for tourists and residents alike.
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