Of course the great beaches of nearby Costa del Sol are what have made Malaga one of the most popular regions of Spain. However this city has much more to offer than just seaside and sunshine!
The kings’ palace, Alcazaba, which was built starting in 11th century, is Malaga’s most important building of the Moorish epoch. In its interior you may visit the very interesting Archaeological Museum.
Worth visiting also, are well the beautiful gardens with several fountains, and the remains of a Roman theatre.
Really 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. Two of its towers are connected by ducts with the Alcazaba. In Plaza de la Merced is located the house where was born great painter Pablo Picasso.
Malaga is a cheerful town, and the “locos veranos”, the “crazy summers” at its beaches, are famous in all the land. Not only during the summer-season, all the year through you will find an animated nightlife. Going out belongs to an Andalusian’s everyday-life like Flamenco music!
Be sure to check out the sights of Malaga. One fantastic way of getting around the city and seeing just what it has to offer is jumping aboard the Official Tour Bus. It’s a red double decker open-top bus which stops at various places during your trip and offers a multi-lingual commentary which you can listen to on headphones.