What

#ffffff;" />Malaga City
Have you ever found yourself looking enviously atMalaga City has enough of Costa del Sol’s
friends’ cheap holidays to the Costa del Sol, butattractions and culture to warrant several visits. Our
asking “yes, but aside from the gorgeoustop picks are:
weather and golden beaches, what is there to do inThe Alcazaba
the region?” If you answered yes to this highlyThis imposing Moorish fortress was built in the 8th
specific question, then let me be the first one to tell youcentury, and is very hard to miss right in the centre of
that actually there are many attractions surroundingthe city. The views are stunning, and those in to their
Costa del Sol.Spanish history will delight in seeing this throwback still
Holidays to the Costa del Sol have something forwell maintained against more modern scenery.
everyone. From culture vultures to sports enthusiasts,Gibralfaro Castle
there will be something for you! Here’s a list ofOn the hill next to the Alcazaba is the Gibralfaro
some of our favourites at Search Travel Online:Castle. The sight is again a special one for history
February – The Carnaval de Cadizbuffs, and it overlooks Malaga’s bay and the
This Costa del Sol attraction certainly won’t becity’s bull ring. The castle was left in ruins by the
for everyone on paper, but really is a fun event onceFrench army in 1812, but thankfully the remaining
you get there! Cadiz’s carnival is a menageriestructure has been left to the delight of Costa del Sol
of singing, drinking, fancy dress and dancing filling aholiday makers with a yen for architecture and
massive 10 days. Over this period, the city is filled withhistorical discovery.
costumed groups (“murgas”) singingTeatro Cervantes
satirical songs and performing sketches. There areWith a growing international reputation, the Teatro
around 300 officially recognised murgas, soCervantes is the place in Malaga to take in the best
you’re sure to see a few – especially asopera, concerts and plays. Although it was originally
there are countless other ‘unofficial’opened in 1870, it didn’t last long before it was
groups, who try to join in the festivities. If taking adevastated by fire. Indeed, renovations weren’t
cheap holiday to Costa del Sol in February, this is wellbegun until the 1980s.
worth checking out.Malaga Cathedral
March/April/May – Various Motor Racing EventsConstructed in 1528, the Cathedral’s most
Jerez’s Circuito Permanente de Velocidadnotable feature is that it has never been finished! One
plays host to a number of motorbike and car racesof the towers is still absent, explaining its local name as
throughout the year, including one of the Grand Prix“La Manquita”. The structure is stunning,
races in the World Motorcycle Championship. Aroundand this Costa del Sol attraction is well worth a visit for
150,000 Spanish spectators love to take in motorcyclethose with an interest in historical church architecture.
racing, and it has found a home in Jerez since 1987.Picasso Museum
Racing enthusiasts should check the schedules toPerhaps Malaga’s biggest claims to fame is
know when these Costa del Sol attractions arethat it is the birthplace of one of Spain’s most
running.renowned artists: Pablo Picasso. One of only three
August – Feria de Malagamuseums in the world dedicated exclusively to the
Music fans should aim to take a cheap holiday toinnovative artist, this popular Costa del Sol attraction
Costa del Sol in August, when they will fall in love withhouses a great number of his works, and has the
Malaga’s Feria – a 9 day festivaldistinction of being inaugurated by King Juan Carlos
launched by a massive fireworks display, where theand Queen Sofia.
city is alive with vibrant music and dancing. During theThe Roman Theatre
day, you’ll find the places to be are the CalleAt the foot of the Alcazaba fortress is the
Marques de Larios, Plaza de la Constitucion and Plazacity’s Roman theatre. It was actually hidden
Uncibay, but at night the music fades (slightly!) to makeunderground until relatively recently – 1951! The
way for large fair grounds! Those who haven’ttheatre was built during the reign of Emporer Augustus,
got their fix of exotic beats and rhythms for the dayand was in use for two centuries. This is definitely one
can still head to the Cortijo De Torres, which hostsfor those interested in ancient history on holiday in the
nightly flamenco and rock performances.Costa del Sol.
In addition to these annual events, there are someSo, don’t be fooled into thinking that cheap
attractions surrounding Costa del Sol available all yearCosta del Sol holidays offer only sun, sea and sand.
round…