Málaga

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Introduction

Málaga is a city at the southern coastline of Spain, Costa del Sol. Most people who arrive at the airport leave the city as fast as they can and head for the beaches. A shame as Málaga has some sights to offer, and is trying hard over the last couple of years to become a more attractive city for tourists. It´s drawing the card of their most famous inhabitant: Pablo Picasso, who was born in Málaga.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Picasso Museum

In 2003 a museum devoted to Pablo Picasso was opened. Pablo Picasso was born in Málaga but moved to northern Spain when he was nine. In the museum in the Palacio de Buenavista works from every important phase is his carreer are displayed.

Alcazar

The Alcazar was the home of the Muslim rulers that ruled the area until the fall of Granada. For them Málaga was the most important port in the region.

Beaches

As every town on the Costa del Sol, Málaga has some good beaches to enjoy the sun and go for a swim.

Events and Festivals

Santa Semana

As is the case in much places in Spain the Santa Semana Málaga (the week before easter) is a special week. During the week (from Sunday to Good Friday) trones with images of Saints are carried around the city is several processions.

Feria de Málaga

From mid to late August the Feria de Málaga takes place. The festivities include a lot of drinking, music and dancing. A fairground is set up to the southwest of the city.

Weather

Málaga has one of the best climates in Europe. It's a typical Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny and dry summers from May to September and mild winters from December to February. Average daytime temperatures range from 16 degrees Celsius in January to around 30 degrees Celsius in August, though temperatures of 40 degrees are possible even along this coastline. In general though it's much more bearable in summer compared to places inland like Granada or Seville. Nights are between 7 degrees Celsius in January and 22 degrees Celsius in August.
Summers are dry, precipitation is concentrated in the wintermonths though also autumn and spring see a few showers now and then.

Getting There

Málaga market entrance

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By Plane

Malaga airport, is the best airport to fly into when you are visiting the Costa del Sol. It is located just 5 kilometres southwest of the city center.

By Train

There is a fast train connection between Madrid and Málaga. The AVE takes you from Madrid-Atocha to Málaga (and the other way) in just under three hours.

By Car

Coming from France you can follow the A-7 that starts at the Spanish border all the way to Málaga. If follows the Mediterranean coastline, bypassing cities like Barcelona and Valencia. Coming from Madrid, it's best to take the A-4 and then switch to the A-45 near Córdoba. From Seville you can take the A-92 until Antequera, and take the A-45 from there.

By Bus

By Boat

Trasmediterranea plies the route between the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla from Málaga.

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

• Malaga University offers Spanish courses

Keep Connected

Internet

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

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