Hotels in Malaga

Malagueños, the people from Málaga, Pablo Picasso's birthplace, are open and friendly. Spontaneity, joy and vitality are sprayed in the air. Málaga is captivating for its excellent year-round climate, its wonderful golf courses, and the beaches that can be found on the whole length of the Costa del Sol. Located between the mountains and the sea, Málaga has almost 300 days of sun a year. The capital city of the same name was founded by the Phoenicians, although there are some prehistoric remains such as painted caves and standing stones. There are many unique places in the province: Puerto Banús (one of the most exclusive marinas in Spain), Marbella (holiday... [read more]

Malagueños, the people from Málaga, Pablo Picasso's birthplace, are open and friendly. Spontaneity, joy and vitality are sprayed in the air. Málaga is captivating for its excellent year-round climate, its wonderful golf courses, and the beaches that can be found on the whole length of the Costa del Sol. Located between the mountains and the sea, Málaga has almost 300 days of sun a year. The capital city of the same name was founded by the Phoenicians, although there are some prehistoric remains such as painted caves and standing stones. There are many unique places in the province: Puerto Banús (one of the most exclusive marinas in Spain), Marbella (holiday retreat for the European jet set), Mijas Pueblo (a typical, picturesque white mountain village 8km from Marbella) etc.

The kings' palace, Alcazaba, which was built starting in the 11th century, is Málaga's most important building of the Moorish epoch. In its interior you may visit the very interesting Archaeological Museum. Worth visiting are as well the beautiful gardens with several fountains, and the remains of a Roman theater. Very close to it there is the Castillo de Gibralfaro. Originally it was palace built probably by Phoenicians, but in 14th century Moorish Caliph Yasuf I had built over it the fortress which is conserved until today. In Plaza de la Merced is located the house where was born great painter Pablo Picasso.

The cuisine of Málaga is light, healthy and typically Mediterranean: Shrimps in all variations, roasted or boiled, and Pescaito Frito, fried fish. A regional speciality are Chanquetes, very small fishes of the family of anchovies or Boquerones in Vinagre, other small fishes put into marinate for a day or so.In the mountain-ranges close to Málaga, on the other hand, you'll find dishes of game, sausages and the famous "Rabo de Toro a la Rondeña", bull's tail prepared in the style of the small town Ronda . Vegetarians appreciate the fresh and mature vegetables of the region. Cold soups or Gazpachos, which are that typical for all Andalusia: Ajo Blanco is a fine cream of almonds, garlic and olive-oil. [view less]