Malaga in Spain is one of the most well known, most popular cities on The Costa del Sol. It is also the largest city of the Costa del Sol, Malaga enjoys very pleasant and sunny weather, and a landscape varying from beautiful beaches to rugged mountains. The fabulous beaches, coupled with first class entertainment facilities, excellent accommodation attract many tourists to the region. Malaga is one of the topmost tourist destinations in Europe.
More famous for its resort towns like Benalmadena, Marbella and Torremolinos, there is a lot more to explore in Malaga.
Malaga is today an important port city and an industrial center. Although a cosmopolitan city bustling with tourists, Malaga has preserved its heritage in the city’s old quarter and the architecture of the well-preserved monuments and castles around the region. It is a major destination on the Spanish cultural route. The mélange of the old and the new in Malaga makes for a unique holiday experience.
Some of the main sights and tourist spots in Malaga are- the Malaga Cathedral, the Moorish palace Alcazaba that houses an archeological museum, the Picasso museum, situated near the house where he was born. If you want to take a break from all the hectic sightseeing, you can spend some quiet time in the one of the fine parks such as the Parque de Malaga. For a glimpse of te authentic Spanishlife, you can go on a hike or tour of many of its pretty white villages. The Andalucian tourism department gives you a lot many options for rural tourism, which is gaining popularity.
Malaga is located on the iconic Costa del Sol- the best-known and favourite coastline in Southern Spain. Beaches in Malaga are beautiful with soft sands and high hygiene standards. Every leisure, entertainment and sporting facility is available on Malaga beaches and the costal area.
Malaga is also famous for the city fair- “Feria de Malaga”, and the Holy Week Celebrations. The city becomes a riot of colour and music during the festivals; to witness one of these is an experience of a lifetime. The nightlife and entertainment facilities in Malaga are unmatched- there are countless bars, nightclubs and even the traditional flamenco clubs where you can party and dance until dawn.
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