A Guide to Traveling Around Malaga Spain

There is a lot to do when travelling around Malagaflora and fauna.
Spain. The city is located on the Costa del Sol, nearThere is a great market located in the old part of
the Mediterranean Sea. The weather follows a typicaltown. The market has fresh fish and seafood, as well
Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and theas 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 therestaurants 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 busiestto enjoy some night life when spending time in Malaga.
time for tourists. Reserve your hotel, flight and carTraveling Around Malaga Spain: Museums and
rental well in advance to get the best deal andChurches
availability. You can rent a car at the airport or in theThe Cathedral of Malaga is a landmark in the area.
city. Most car hire companies will pick you up at theConstruction on the cathedral was started in 1528 and
airport and take you back at the end of your trip. Don'twas stopped and started several times over the next
wait until you arrive to rent a car in summer. You maytwo 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 Spaintower is still unfinished today. Because construction
The Citadel, or Alcazabo, is the largest fortress inwas interrupted so many times, several styles of
Andalucia. The citadel was built between the eightharchitecture can be seen in the design.
and eleventh centuries. It is located next to the CastlePablo Picasso is the city's most famous resident. The
of Gibralfaro. There are two museums located on theartist was born here and the home of his birth is a
site of the citadel, one is an archaeological museum. Ifhistoric 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 fourteenthhere shows the progression of his work from the
century. The castle is open for tour and is a greatearly days on. In addition, several smaller galleries have
place to experience the history of the area. There is aPicasso paintings on display.
beautiful view of the city and port from the castle. TheThere 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 ofand Greek art. Another attraction at this site is the
its kind on the Costa del Sol. This attraction is veryruins of an Ancient Roman theatre. This theatre dates
popular with families visiting the area. The park hasfrom the first century. The Museo de la Ceramica is
rides for kids of all ages and adults. In addition, therededicated mostly to pottery. You will see ceramic
are daily shows at the park. There are botanicalworks of art from various time periods.
gardens to tour where you can enjoy a variety of