"Malaga - Costa del Sol Gateway" Málaga by Alless

Málaga Travel Guide: 837 reviews and 2,097 photos

Located in the South of Spain, around 600,000 inhabitants,Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol and the gateway to one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.Its geography is amazing,and contribuites for the good climate even winters and summer because of breezes of Mediterran Sea and the montains who are around the city.Malaga is also famous for its still uncompleted Cathedral, Alcazaba (Moorish Castle), Gibralfaro (fortress) and wonderful gardens, Malaga boasts many beautiful sights. The famous painter Pablo Picasso was born in the City and today his house is a popular tourist attraction (Plaza de la Merced). One of the most interesting areas for the visitor is the old historic quarter, which still carries the mark of nearly eight hundred years of Moorish rule.

Last visit to Málaga: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Sep 21, 2007
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Reviews (6)

Plaza de la Merced Things to Do (5)

Malaga is very proud of its famous artist ,where he actually only spent the first 14 years of his life in the city... more travel advice

Picasso Museum Things to Do (5)

The museum, funded by the Junta de Andalucia with the support of heirs of the Andalucian artist, is the fulfilment of a... more travel advice

Cathedral Things to Do (5)

Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. While original plans had... more travel advice

Castillo de Gibralfaro Things to Do (5)

This magnificent building dates back to the beginning of the 14th century when it was built by Yusef 1 of Granada on a... more travel advice

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Maurizioago Oct 4, 2012 at 2:11 PM

I'm going to re visit Malaga soon.

Ciao!
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  Alless Dec 4, 2012 at 9:11 AM
  
  How was your trip ? I hope it was great !
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  Maurizioago Dec 4, 2012 at 11:43 AM
  
  Well, I didn't go to Malaga, but I went to Lisbon instead.
  
  Ciao!
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Manara Feb 9, 2010 at 9:45 PM

Excellent tips and pictures!