Located in Southern Spain on the Mediterranean coast (the Costa del Sol), Malaga is a cosmopolitan city in Southern Andalusia. It is famous for its rich and unique history, Pablo Picasso, Malaga Sweet Wine, Malaga ice cream, Spanish basketball champion in 2005 and cup winner in 2004.
The city was founded 2,800 years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. Several Stone Age caves can be found in the surrounding areas.
Places of Interest
The cathedral, the fortresses Gibralfaro and Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, the Picasso Museum, bull fighting ring, etc.
Events
Feria of Malaga, Semana Santa (Holy Week), Festival de Cine Español, Tapas Festival, MTV Summer in Málaga
Shopping
More than 1000 shops, Calle Larios (Boulevard), El Palo/Pedregalejo (market place with fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, etc.)
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00-13:30 and 17:00-20:30, closed Saturday afternoons (Big shopping centres: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00, without a siesta). There are some small (but more expensive) shops which are also open on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.
Nightlife
The options are endless! There are literally hundreds of bars, clubs and discos in the city centre, as well as traditional tapas bars, bodegas, ‘tablaos de Flamenco', theatres, concerts, and much much more!
Pubs/bars open from 21:00 until 03:00
Discos open from 23:30 until 04:30
