Speaking of the 21st century Málaga is speaking of a city in constant transformation that has known how to adapt to the needs of its time. Far from that vacation destination that in the late 70s based its appeal on the sun and the beach, the Málaga of today is a modern and cosmopolitan city that adds
Málaga has been recognized by UNICEF as a Child-Friendly City. This distinction, which recognizes the city's effort for the rights of children, is also noticeable in the wide range of cultural and leisure activities available for them. One of the last centers that has been incorporated into the network of museums in Malaga is
Malaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol, can be known without spending too much; In fact, there are many activities to do and places to visit that cost nothing. It has been known worldwide for some years for having more than 30 museums and some of them can be visited for free. Table of Content:
Lying midway between two of the major drawcards of the Costa Del Sol, Marbella and Malaga, lies Fuengirola a beachside town with a lot to offer. Often joked about as ‘the southernmost city of Finland,’ Fuengirola is much more than a Scandinavian winter escape. It has a lot to offer by way of food festivals, restaurants and
Situated a mere 20-minute drive away from Malaga, in the mountains lies Benalmadena Pueblo. Benalmadena itself is situated in three sections – the Pueblo, Arroyo De La Miel and Benalmadena Costa, but the beauty truly lies in the white washed buildings of the Pueblo. Stuck somewhere between a typical Spanish town and an international village, it has
From August 15 to 24 Malaga celebrates its traditional Fair, with the particularity that it is one of the few cities in Spain with two fairs at the same time to choose from: the streets of the Historic Center and the Real de la Feria in the Cortijo de Torres. Real de la Feria. ©
The poet Manuel Machado, the brother of the also poet Antonio Machado, when reviewing the eight Andalusian capitals defined Malaga as cantaora (flamenco singer). Flamenco has been very present in this city, which is home to one of the best flamenco singers in history, Juan Breva, after whom the main peña flamenca (flamenco club) in Málaga is
On the promenade of Pedregalejo, next to the Baños del Carmen, is the Nereo Shipyard Ecomuseum, an old corner of the neighborhood that offers workshop schools and makes replicas of historic boats using traditional carpentry techniques.Guided tours are offered. A bit of history Old photographs reveal that at the end of
It is not surprising that if in 1791 the city had six gardens, by the end of the 19th century it had 150, many of them private. The nineteenth century, in fact, has left in the urban fabric of Malaga two of the most significant green areas. The first of these, due to its importance,
Did you know that Malaga is one of the cities with the highest number of museums in Europe? There are more than 30 right now, hosting impressive collections that range from cars to wine, doll houses, music, and of course art! And If you are lucky to be in Malaga on a Sunday you can visit many
