| There is a lot to do when travelling around Malaga | | | | flora and fauna. |
| Spain. The city is located on the Costa del Sol, near | | | | There is a great market located in the old part of |
| the Mediterranean Sea. The weather follows a typical | | | | town. The market has fresh fish and seafood, as well |
| Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and the | | | | as flowers and fresh vegetables. After shopping, |
| winters are moderate with very mild temperatures. | | | | enjoy getting something to eat. There are bars and |
| Most people travel to this area in the summer, but the | | | | restaurants near the market area. The bars and |
| climate is nice all year. | | | | restaurants along the harbour area are a great place |
| As in most cities on this coast, summer is the busiest | | | | to enjoy some night life when spending time in Malaga. |
| time for tourists. Reserve your hotel, flight and car | | | | Traveling Around Malaga Spain: Museums and |
| rental well in advance to get the best deal and | | | | Churches |
| availability. You can rent a car at the airport or in the | | | | The Cathedral of Malaga is a landmark in the area. |
| city. Most car hire companies will pick you up at the | | | | Construction on the cathedral was started in 1528 and |
| airport and take you back at the end of your trip. Don't | | | | was stopped and started several times over the next |
| wait until you arrive to rent a car in summer. You may | | | | two hundred years. Construction came to a |
| find there aren't any available in the busier times. | | | | permanent halt in 1783, due to lack of money. One |
| Things to do When Traveling Around Malaga Spain | | | | tower is still unfinished today. Because construction |
| The Citadel, or Alcazabo, is the largest fortress in | | | | was interrupted so many times, several styles of |
| Andalucia. The citadel was built between the eighth | | | | architecture can be seen in the design. |
| and eleventh centuries. It is located next to the Castle | | | | Pablo Picasso is the city's most famous resident. The |
| of Gibralfaro. There are two museums located on the | | | | artist was born here and the home of his birth is a |
| site of the citadel, one is an archaeological museum. If | | | | historic monument. The Picasso Foundation is located |
| you love history, make sure to visit this attraction. | | | | inside the home. A museum dedicated to Picasso and |
| As in many Spanish cities, there is a castle in Malaga. | | | | his works is located near his birth place. The art work |
| The Castle of Gibralfaro was built in the fourteenth | | | | here shows the progression of his work from the |
| century. The castle is open for tour and is a great | | | | early days on. In addition, several smaller galleries have |
| place to experience the history of the area. There is a | | | | Picasso paintings on display. |
| beautiful view of the city and port from the castle. The | | | | There are two other museums in Malaga. The |
| castle is located near the Citadel. | | | | Archaeological museum contains a display of Gothic |
| Tivoli Amusement Park is the only amusement park of | | | | and Greek art. Another attraction at this site is the |
| its kind on the Costa del Sol. This attraction is very | | | | ruins of an Ancient Roman theatre. This theatre dates |
| popular with families visiting the area. The park has | | | | from the first century. The Museo de la Ceramica is |
| rides for kids of all ages and adults. In addition, there | | | | dedicated mostly to pottery. You will see ceramic |
| are daily shows at the park. There are botanical | | | | works of art from various time periods. |
| gardens to tour where you can enjoy a variety of | | | | |