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| Malaga Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Malaga Malaga K&A Málaga's coastline forms part of The Costa del Sol, a special part of the Mediterranean -- so you are in for a treat during your Malaga vacation. The climate is temperate, with an average of 86°F during the summer months and 64°F during winter. This is due to the mountains that protect the coast from cold north winds. Málaga was first a Phoenician colony and later came under the control of the Greeks, Carthaginians, Visigoths, Arabs, and Christians. Today it is a maritime city rich in culture, some of whose remains are on view at the Archeological Museum. The friendly people and wonderful climate also encourage a stroll through the old walls and the remains of the Muslim palaces of the Alcazaba fortress. Through its gardens next to the sea - they are adorned with palm and orange trees and jacaranda. Visitors can also visit the house where Picasso was born, there on the wide, lively Plaza de la Merced or take in the view of the city from the top of the Gibralfaro Castle. Málaga is also the name of the province in Andalusia, which includes not just the city of Málaga but many fine mountain and coastal scenery and towns like Marbella, Antequera, Mijas, and Ronda. Top Ten Things to do in Malaga Finca La Concepcion – Considered one of the most important and the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe, this 150-year-old botanical garden features giant ficus, araucarias (one 147-foot-tall specimen is the tallest tree in the province, palms, cycads, bamboo from China, and a wide variety of exotic flowers. Visitors can also stroll through the gardens and explore the many ornamental pools filled with waterlilys, frogs, turtles, and toads. One-hour guided tours are offered year round. Address: Carretera de las Pedrizas (SN 331). Take bus No. 61 from Alameda Principal in Central Malaga on weekends and holidays. Information: +34 952 252 148 Mueso Picasso Malaga – Museo Picasso Malaga is the city’s most renowned museum. It consists of 14 paintings, 9 sculptures, 44 drawings, a sketchbook from the Royan series containing 36 drawings, 58 engravings, and 7 ceramic pieces donated by Christine Ruiz-Picasso, widow of Picasso’s eldest child, Paul Ruiz-Picasso. In addition, the collection also includes 22 pieces donated by Picasso’s grandchild. Also onsite are Roman and Moorish remains, which were uncovered during restoration work on the palace that is now home to the museum. Museo Picasso Malaga is open Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday and holidays 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Address: C/San Agustin 8, Ph: +34 952 127 600, E-mail: info@museopicassomalaga.org, www2.museopicassomalaga.org. La Alcazaba – La Alcazaba is a Malaga landmark that dates back to the 700s. The entrance, known as Christ’s Door or Puerta del Cristo, is where the first mass was celebrated after the Christian victory over the town. If you head just below the entrance to La Alcazaba you will find the ruins of an ancient amphitheatre dating back to the second century AD. Location: Calle Alcazabilla Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro – This magnificent hotel features one of the best views Malaga has to offer. Located in the old quarter of the city on Mount Gibralfaro, this four star hotel features 38 elegant suites, a swimming pool on the top floor, an excellent restaurant, and a beautiful Picasso painting on the wall. All Parador de Malaga-Gibralfaro guests can use the facilities of the Parador del Golf, located on the outskirts of Malaga. Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro address: Castillo de Gibralfaro, s/n (29016) Malaga, Ph: +34 952 221 902, E-mail: gibralfaro@parador.es, www.parador.es. Average room rate 123EU ($200US). The Cathedral – Malaga’s Cathedral also called “La Manquita” (one armed woman) due to only one completed tower, was built between 1528 and 1782. Just a few highlights include: 40 statues of the saints and a 16th century retable. The structure features beautiful stone work on the façade and Renaissance and baroque styles on the interior. Address: C. de Molina Larios, Ph: +34 952 215 917. Museo Unicaja de Artes Populares – This arts and crafts museum features items used between the 17th and 20th centuries and other worthy pieces. On display are ceramic figures, clay figures, folk costumes, fishing equipment, furniture, horse-drawn carriages, and more. Hours are 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Address: Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10, Ph: +34 952 217 137, www.museoartespopulares.com. Plaza de la Malagueta - Plaza de la Malagueta is the largest bullfighting ring in Malaga. The ring, designed by Joaquin Rucoba, opened in 1876 and it can hold up to 14,000 spectators. Marabella, which opened in 1964 holds up to 9,500 spectators and Antequera, opened in 1848, holds up to 8,200 spectators. There are more than a dozen bullrings in and around the city of Malaga. Plaza de la Malagueta is located at Calle de Cervantes, Ph: +34 852 221 727, www.la-malagueta.es. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday Santiago Church – The foundation of this church dates back to July 25, 1490 making it the oldest church in Malaga. Pablo Picasso was baptized here in 1881. Major points of interest include the Mudejar Tower, sculptural works, and pictorial works such as Oil of the Virgin of the Child's Souls of Guevara, Christ's Baptism, an Apostle San Andrés, the Good Shepherd, the Immaculate Conception and the Virgin del Rosario. Santiago Church: Granada Street. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gibralfaro Castle - Gibralfaro Castle/Fortress offers some of the most amazing panoramic views the city has to offer. This is the original place where Gibralfro lies and it is located next to La Alcazaba. Ducts from two of the castles towers connect La Alcazaba and Gibralfaro. Town Hall – Town Hall is the most fascinating modernistic structure in Malaga. It was built between 1912 and 1919 and it features a neo-baroque style, gorgeous gardens, and excellent views of Alcazaba and Gibralfaro. For more information about things to do and see in Malaga, visit the Malaga Tourism Board website at www.malagaturismo.com. ___________Sights Edit This Alcazaba Alcazaba Meri Kimura During your Malaga vacation, you will find outstanding sights in the city Málaga such as the baroque Cathderal and the Arab fortress, with a double wall and three interior palaces. Another amazing sight is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses a collection from the 19th century and works by Picasso. And if you head from your hotel to Larios Street, you will find the main business artery of the city. Not to be missed is Gibralfaro Castle, which offers spectacular views of Malaga and the port from the top. Contributors June 03, 2008 change by mcburton Display all or display just: Churches and Cathedrals Hotspots Museums Palaces Parks, Gardens and Zoos Public Buildings Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Alcazaba Edit This Alcazaba Alcazaba photo by: Meri Kimura The King’s palace with beautiful gardens dating from the 11th century. This involves considerable steep uphill walking unless you take the second entrance [opposite the ayuntamiento] which leads to a lift which goes a great distance up. Whereas this is of vast benefit to many moderately disabled people, it is sad that it is necessary to descend a few steps when you get out. The views from this level mean that anybody who can get up, really should do so. There are a considerable number of sculptures and other artefacts from the Moorish period to be seen, although it more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] The Cathedral Edit This Catedral de Málaga Catedral de Málaga photo by: Tyrannosaurus Reflex Malaga’s Cathedral also called “La Manquita” (one armed woman) due to only one completed tower, was built between 1528 and 1782. Just a few highlights include: 40 statues of the saints and a 16th century retable. The structure features beautiful stone work on the façade and Renaissance and baroque styles on the interior. type: Churches and Cathedrals World66 rating: [rate it] address: C. de Molina Larios tel: +34 952 215 917 Museo Unicaja de Artes Populares Edit This This arts and crafts museum features items used between the 17th and 20th centuries and other worthy pieces. On display are ceramic figures, clay figures, folk costumes, fishing equipment, furniture, horse-drawn carriages, and more. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10 tel: +34 952 217 137 openingHours: Hours are 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza Obispo, Episcopal Palace open: Mon-Sun 10:00 - 13:30 Archeological Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Alcabazar tel: 952 216 005 Museo Picasso Málaga Edit This Museo Picasso Malaga Museo Picasso Malaga photo by: Meri Kimura Museo Picasso Malaga is the city’s most renowned museum. It consists of 14 paintings, 9 sculptures, 44 drawings, a sketchbook from the Royan series containing 36 drawings, 58 engravings, and 7 ceramic pieces donated by Christine Ruiz-Picasso, widow of Picasso’s eldest child, Paul Ruiz-Picasso. In addition, the collection also includes 22 pieces donated by Picasso’s grandchild. Also onsite are Roman and Moorish remains, which were uncovered during restoration work on the palace that is now home to the museum. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: C/San Agustin 8 tel: +34 952 127 600 email: info@museopicassomalaga.org url: www.museopicassomalaga.org accessibility: Totally Wheelchair Accessible openingHours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday and holidays 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Provincial Museum of Fine Arts Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: San Agustín 6 tel: 952 218 382 Ceramic Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ctra Mijas tel: 952 451 363 Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro Edit This This magnificent hotel features one of the best views Malaga has to offer. Located in the old quarter of the city on Mount Gibralfaro, this four star hotel features 38 elegant suites, a swimming pool on the top floor, an excellent restaurant, and a beautiful Picasso painting on the wall. All Parador de Malaga-Gibralfaro guests can use the facilities of the Parador del Golf, located on the outskirts of Malaga. Average room rate 123EU ($200US). type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 952 221 902 openingHours: gibralfaro@parador.es url: www.parador.es address: Castillo de Gibralfaro, s/n (29016) Malaga Museum of Popular Arts Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 952 217 137 address: Pasillo de Santa Isabel 10 open: Mon-Sat 10:00-13:30. Finca La Concepcion Edit This Considered one of the most important and the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe, this 150-year-old botanical garden features giant ficus, araucarias (one 147-foot-tall specimen is the tallest tree in the province, palms, cycads, bamboo from China, and a wide variety of exotic flowers. Visitors can also stroll through the gardens and explore the many ornamental pools filled with waterlilys, frogs, turtles, and toads. One-hour guided tours are offered year round. Take bus No. 61 from Alameda Principal in Central Malaga on weekends and holidays. type: Parks, Gardens and Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 952 252 148 address: Carretera de las Pedrizas (SN 331) Town Hall Edit This Town Hall is the most fascinating modernistic structure in Malaga. It was built between 1912 and 1919 and it features a neo-baroque style, gorgeous gardens, and excellent views of Alcazaba and Gibralfaro. type: Public Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.malagaturismo.com ______________-Practical Information Edit This If you like to get to know people from other countries or if you travel alone, a very good idea is booking a spanish course, where the school arranges the accommodation and activities. From the first day you will meet open minded people studying with you. So you can learn some Spanish in the morning and go to the beach or enjoy the cultural life og Malaga in the evening. Malaga is a really good place for this. [Add Practical address] Albacars Edit This Rent a Car in Malaga and Spain. Malaga Airport Car Hire with AlbaCars. We offer a large rental car fleet in Malaga Spain. All-Inclusive, No hidden extras. Enjoy your Holidays in Malaga and Costa del Sol renting a car with us. type: Airport World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: 24 hours tel: +34 952561677 url: www.albacars.com address: Malaga International Airport - Spain email: albacars@gmail.com Spanish school AIFP Edit This Most of the schools in Malaga are a little bit outside the town in the suburb Pedregalejo, but there are also some in the historical centre, for example AIFP school. They arrange accommodation and you can meet Spanish people. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34952219965 address: Plaza de la Aduana, 2 email: academia@aifp.org ____________Practical Information Edit This If you like to get to know people from other countries or if you travel alone, a very good idea is booking a spanish course, where the school arranges the accommodation and activities. From the first day you will meet open minded people studying with you. So you can learn some Spanish in the morning and go to the beach or enjoy the cultural life og Malaga in the evening. Malaga is a really good place for this. [Add Practical address] Albacars Edit This Rent a Car in Malaga and Spain. Malaga Airport Car Hire with AlbaCars. We offer a large rental car fleet in Malaga Spain. All-Inclusive, No hidden extras. Enjoy your Holidays in Malaga and Costa del Sol renting a car with us. type: Airport World66 rating: [rate it] accessibility: 24 hours tel: +34 952561677 url: www.albacars.com address: Malaga International Airport - Spain email: albacars@gmail.com Spanish school AIFP Edit This Most of the schools in Malaga are a little bit outside the town in the suburb Pedregalejo, but there are also some in the historical centre, for example AIFP school. They arrange accommodation and you can meet Spanish people. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34952219965 address: Plaza de la Aduana, 2 email: academia@aifp.org ____________Getting There Edit This photo If you're flying into Malaga, the most convenient way to get there is via direct flight from your location if available. Although this is the most expensive way to get to Malaga, it is virtually hassle-free. If you're on a budget, you can fly into London, Dublin or even Madrid, then take a budget flight to Malaga Airport ( www.aena.es). Malaga Airport is only 5 miles from the city of Malaga and it is the main airport for The Costa Del Sol. Once you arrive in Malaga, there are several ways to get from the airport to your Malaga hotel: by bus, train, taxi or rental car. By Bus: http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagabus.htm By Train: http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagatrain.htm By Taxi: Taxis are plentiful in the city and the prices are just right. Short trips throughout the city of Malaga average around 5E ($8US) and the cost for a taxi ride to the airport should cost between 12E-15E ($19US-$23). Malaga taxis are usually white, so they are very easy to spot. Keep in mind that it may be difficult to hail a cab during the city's four rush hours -- 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Malaga Taxi companies include: Municipal Taxi - +34 952 333 333 Unitaxi - +34 952 122 040 Taxi Union - +34 952 040 804 By Car: Getting around by car is the least friendly way to get around the city during your Malaga vacation. Parking can be a hassle, dealing with traffic can be stressful during any of the city's four rush hours, especially between 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., and rental cars are a frequent target for petty thieves. Even a soda can or a paper bag left on the seat can attract unwanted attention. If you would still like to rent a car during your Malaga trip, most rental car companies are located at Malaga Airport ( www.aena.es). Avis ( www.avis.es) and Hertz ( www.hertz.es) are probably the most popular options. Contributors June 03, 2008 change by mcburton [Add Global transport mode] Train Directions Edit This photo You can take a train to Malaga from Sevilla, but you have to change trains in Bobadilla - and a lot of trains split in half and go in different directions. If you are going to Malaga, make sure your half of the train is not going to Granada, and vice versa (Granada is nice though, so I hear...) type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Getting There Edit This photo If you're flying into Malaga, the most convenient way to get there is via direct flight from your location if available. Although this is the most expensive way to get to Malaga, it is virtually hassle-free. If you're on a budget, you can fly into London, Dublin or even Madrid, then take a budget flight to Malaga Airport ( www.aena.es). Malaga Airport is only 5 miles from the city of Malaga and it is the main airport for The Costa Del Sol. Once you arrive in Malaga, there are several ways to get from the airport to your Malaga hotel: by bus, train, taxi or rental car. By Bus: http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagabus.htm By Train: http://www.andalucia.com/travel/airports/malagatrain.htm By Taxi: Taxis are plentiful in the city and the prices are just right. Short trips throughout the city of Malaga average around 5E ($8US) and the cost for a taxi ride to the airport should cost between 12E-15E ($19US-$23). Malaga taxis are usually white, so they are very easy to spot. Keep in mind that it may be difficult to hail a cab during the city's four rush hours -- 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Malaga Taxi companies include: Municipal Taxi - +34 952 333 333 Unitaxi - +34 952 122 040 Taxi Union - +34 952 040 804 By Car: Getting around by car is the least friendly way to get around the city during your Malaga vacation. Parking can be a hassle, dealing with traffic can be stressful during any of the city's four rush hours, especially between 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., and rental cars are a frequent target for petty thieves. Even a soda can or a paper bag left on the seat can attract unwanted attention. If you would still like to rent a car during your Malaga trip, most rental car companies are located at Malaga Airport ( www.aena.es). Avis ( www.avis.es) and Hertz ( www.hertz.es) are probably the most popular options. Contributors June 03, 2008 change by mcburton [Add Global transport mode] Train Directions Edit This photo You can take a train to Malaga from Sevilla, but you have to change trains in Bobadilla - and a lot of trains split in half and go in different directions. If you are going to Malaga, make sure your half of the train is not going to Granada, and vice versa (Granada is nice though, so I hear...) type: By Rail World66 rating: [rate it] __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This From the Malaga Philharmonic Orchestra and Teatro Cervantes ( www.teatrocervantes.com) to the busy bar scene in Central Malaga and all-night Flamenco at Vista Andalucia, visitors to this festive city will find plenty of nightlife activities to keep them entertained well into the wee hours of the morning. Just a few of Malaga's top places for nightlife entertainment include: Vista Andalucia - Avda de los Guindos, +34 952 231 157, www.vistaandalucia.com O'Neill's Irish Pub - Calle Luis del Velazquez 3 El Cantor de Jazz (Chicago style) - Calle Lazcano 7 Liceo - Calle Beatas 21, +34 952 602 440 Palacio Municipal de Deportes - +34 952 176 392, www.palaciodeportes-malaga.com Check out the listings below to learn more about some of Malaga's best places to see live music, dance, lounge or have a cocktail or two! Contributors June 03, 2008 change by mcburton Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Sound el Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Granada 36 El Barril del Mistico Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de la Aduana, 2 tel: 952 210 304 El Albero Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Real 66 tel: 952 805 034 La Guagua Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: C/. Alfambra 7 Picasso Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Plaza de la Merced 20 Marbella Club Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Marbella, tel: 952 822 211 ZZ Pub Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: C/ Tejón y Rodriguez, 6 tel: 952 441 595 Bodegas de Manilva Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Real 83 tel: 952 808 182 Don Carlos Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Marbella tel: 952 831 140 Tarantino Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: C/ Denis Belgrana 8 El Pinar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: C. Postal tel: 952 374 737 Byblos Andaluz Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Mijas tel: 952 473 050 Zinco Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: C/ Juan de Padilla 5 ___________Things to do Edit This Whether you're interested in art and museums or golfing or sunbathing, Malaga has plenty of activities such as these to keep you busy and entertained during your Malaga vacation. Keep in mind that Malaga is best known for being surrounded by beautiful beaches as well as roughly 40 excellent golf courses for all levels. Continue reading through the listings to discover a wide variety of Malaga activities and sights that will prove unforgettable. Contributors June 03, 2008 new by mcburton [Add Activity] Botanical Garden Tour - Finca La Concepcion Edit This Considered one of the most important and the most beautiful botanical gardens in Europe, this 150-year-old botanical garden features giant ficus, araucarias (one 147-foot-tall specimen is the tallest tree in the province, palms, cycads, bamboo from China, and a wide variety of exotic flowers. Visitors can also stroll through the gardens and explore the many ornamental pools filled with waterlilys, frogs, turtles, and toads. One-hour guided tours are offered year round. Take bus No. 61 from Alameda Principal in Central Malaga on weekends and holidays. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 952 252 148 address: Carretera de las Pedrizas (SN 331) Parador de Malaga Gibralfaro Edit This This magnificent hotel offers one of the best views Malaga has to offer. Located in the old quarter of the city on Mount Gibralfaro, this four star hotel features 38 elegant suites, a swimming pool on the top floor, an excellent restaurant, and a beautiful Picasso painting on the wall. All Parador de Malaga-Gibralfaro guests can use the facilities of the Parador del Golf, located on the outskirts of Malaga. Average room rate 123EU ($200US). type: Golf World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 34 952 221 902 url: www.parador.es address: Castillo de Gibralfaro, s/n (29016) Malaga email: gibralfaro@parador.es La Alcazaba Edit This La Alcazaba is a Malaga landmark that dates back to the 700s. The entrance, known as Christ’s Door or Puerta del Cristo, is where the first mass was celebrated after the Christian victory over the town. If you head just below the entrance to La Alcazaba you will find the ruins of an ancient amphitheatre dating back to the second century AD. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] address: Calle Alcazabilla Plaza de la Malagueta Edit This Plaza de la Malagueta is the largest bullfighting ring in Malaga. The ring, designed by Joaquin Rucoba, opened in 1876 and it can hold up to 14,000 spectators. Marabella, which opened in1964 holds up to 9,500 spectators and Antequera, opened in 1848, holds up to 8,200 spectators. There are more than a dozen bullrings in and around the city of Malaga. Hours: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 852 221 727 url: www.la-malagueta.es. address: Calle de Cervantes Gibralfaro Castle Edit This Gibralfaro Castle/Fortress offers some of the most amazing panoramic views the city has to offer. This is the original place where Gibralfro lies and it is located next to La Alcazaba. Ducts from two of the castles towers connect La Alcazaba and Gibralfaro. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] Touring Town Hall Edit This Town Hall is the most fascinating modernistic structure in Malaga. It was built between 1912 and 1919 and it features a neo-baroque style, gorgeous gardens, and excellent views of Alcazaba and Gibralfaro. type: Other World66 rating: [rate it] Walking Wild Andalucia Edit This If want to go hiking, trekking or walking, contact Walking Wild Andalucia for a wide selection of scheduled guided tours -- up to 6 days or self-guided tours throughout Andalusia. Walking Wild Andalucia also offers customized tours that can last from several hours up to several days -- it's up to you! type: Hiking World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +34 951 160 049; Mobile: +34 658 612 989 url: www.walkingwildandalucia.com address: Gaucin (Malaga) Andalucia Spain email: info@walkingwildandalucia.com |
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Málaga è una città di 547.000 abitanti, situata nella comunità autonoma dell'Andalusia, nel sud della Spagna. Capoluogo dell'omonima provincia, è affacciata sul Mediterraneo, a poco più di 100 km dallo stretto di Gibilterra, nei pressi della foce di due fiumi: il Guadalmedina, che divide il centro storico dalla città nuova, e il Guadalhorce. La città costituisce la capitale culturale ed economica della Costa del Sol.
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DemografiaCon oltre mezzo milione di abitanti, la città di Málaga è la sesta città di tutta la Spagna. La sua area metropolitana, che supera il milione di abitanti, si estende lungo la Costa del Sol orientale e comprende famose località balneari come Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Fuengirola e Mijas.
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EconomiaGià da molti decenni il turismo costituisce uno dei principali pilastri dell’economia di Málaga, favorito dall’ aeroporto internazionale situato a 10 km dalla città e dal porto adatto all’attracco di navi da crociera. Altra importante fonte di proventi è data dai settori del commercio marittimo, delle costruzioni e delle nuove tecnologie (Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía).
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ClimaClima di Málaga Il clima di Málaga è mediterraneo subtropicale, con una temperatura media annuale di 18,0º C (media massima 25,4º C ad agosto e media minima 11,9º C a gennaio). Eccezionali sono le gelate, mentre l’estate è calda e umida, eccetto quando soffia il terral (vento secco dell’interno), che fa salire notevolmente le temperature (con picchi di oltre 44º C nel 1978 e 1994). Málaga gode di 2.815 ore di sole all’anno. L’umidità media è del 66%, con 43 giorni di precipitazioni all’anno, concentrati soprattutto tra i mesi di novembre e gennaio, in cui cadono in media 524 mm di pioggia, pari al 50% delle precipitazioni medie annuali. L’irregolarità delle piogge si manifesta talvolta in piogge torrenziali di grande entità (il record è di 313 mm di pioggia in un solo giorno, il 27 settembre 1957).
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Patrimonio storico-culturale
il Palacio Episcopal e la Manquita
Málaga può vantare un patrimonio storico e archeologico di notevole varietà, dovuto all’avvicendarsi di varie dominazioni. Al I secolo d.C. risale il teatro romano, mentre in epoca araba furono costruiti il castillo de Gibralfaro (su resti fenici preesistenti) e l’Alcazaba, una fortezza-palazzo che domina la città. Dell’epoca cristiana è invece la cattedrale dell’Incarnazione: l’imponente edificio non venne ultimato e per la mancanza di una delle due torri campanarie della facciata è stata ribattezzata affettuosamente La Manquita (la monca). Málaga è oltretutto conosciuta per aver dato i natali a Pablo Ruiz Picasso: in Plaza de la Merced è visitabile la sua casa natale, mentre il Museo Picasso (uno dei maggiori al mondo dedicati all’artista) e il Centro di Arte Contemporanea (CAC) sono il fiore all’occhiello dell’offerta museale della città, che ha sottoposto la propria candidatura come capitale europea della cultura nel 2016.
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Folklore
l'Arena per la Corrida
Fedele al proprio spirito di città andalusa, Málaga vanta numerosi eventi festivo-religiosi e folkloristici, tutti caratterizzati da un’atmosfera allegra e variopinta:
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StoriaNonostante nella regione siano state trovate tracce di presenza umana fin dalla preistoria (dolmen ad Antequera, pitture rupestri a Benoaján, ceramiche a Nerja), Málaga deve le sue origini al fatto di essere stata una delle colonie fondate dai fenici di Tiro intorno al VII secolo a.C. lungo il Mediterraneo occidentale, probabilmente per le buone condizioni di approdo ai piedi del monte Gibralfaro. In tale epoca la città era nota come Malaka, toponimo derivato probabilmente dalla parola fenicia per “sale”, perché l’industria della salatura ai fini di conservazione delle vivande era l’attività all’epoca più importante; in altre lingue semitiche la parola “sale” è מלח (melak) in ebraico e ملح (milh) in arabo. La città divenne poi probabilmente la colonia greca di Mainake, di cui non rimangono altre tracce se non in documenti, passando poi sotto il dominio di Cartagine. Secondo il geografo Strabone, la città aveva pianta irregolare. Alcuni secoli più tardi, alla presenza cartaginese successe quella romana, in cui la città raggiunse un ragguardevole sviluppo; diventata città confederata, Málaga venne retta da un codice speciale, la Lex Flavia Malacitana. Dell’epoca romana rimangono il teatro romano e alcune sculture conservate nel Museo Archeologico Provinciale. Poi venne l’invasione dei visigoti (V secolo), in cui si ebbero anche alcune incursioni bizantine. Tale epoca non ha lasciato quasi tracce. A partire dalla conquista araba, fu inglobata nella regione di Al-Andalus e venne ribattezzata Mālaqa (in arabo مالقة). Dopo la divisione del territorio in taifas (sorta di province), nel 1026 la città divenne la capitale della taifa hammudita. Dell’epoca araba rimangono tracce nel centro storico, ma principalmente nella Alcazaba e nel Castillo de Gibralfaro. In questa epoca visse uno dei figli più illustri di Málaga: il filosofo e poeta ebreo Avicebron (Shelomoh ibn Gebirol). La presa della città da parte dei castigliani rappresentò uno dei momenti più sanguinosi della storia di Málaga. La città, cinta d’assedio da 45.000 uomini e difesa da forze tre volte inferiori, oppose una fiera resistenza per quasi mezzo anno, finché fu costretta alla resa il 13 agosto 1487. Il re Fernando il Cattolico negò ai vinti una capitolazione onorevole e, ad eccezione di alcuni disertori, i 15.000 sopravvissuti della città furono condannati a morte o ridotti in schiavitù. La città seguì poi le sorti della Spagna, ma non trasse beneficio dai commerci con le Americhe. Nel 1831 Málaga fu il teatro dell’esecuzione di José María Torrijos, liberale spagnolo in lotta contro l’assolutismo di Fernando VII. A ricordo del suo sacrificio è stato eretto un obelisco in Plaza de la Merced. Málaga fu anche città pioniera nei tempi della rivoluzione industriale, in cui per lungo tempo contese a Barcellona la palma di città più industrializzata del paese. In quest’epoca di rapido sviluppo emersero la famiglia Larios e il politico conservatore Antonio Cánovas del Castillo. Durante la guerra civile spagnola, Málaga venne bombardata dai nazionalisti e dall’aviazione fascista mandata da Mussolini; l’attacco provocò una fuga massiccia verso la zona repubblicana di Almería. La città fu infine presa dai franchisti l’8 febbraio 1937. Negli anni del dopoguerra per la città iniziò una fase di espansione dovuta al crescente afflusso di turisti verso la Costa del Sol, che negli anni Sessanta assunse il ritmo di un vero e proprio boom economico ed edilizio. Ancora oggi Málaga è in fase di espansione grazie al turismo, alle attività connesse ed al terziario.
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Vedere ****Museums Palaces general address: San Agustín 8 tel: 952 218 382
****Archeological Museum
****Diocesan Museum
of Sacred Art ****Provincial
Museum of Fine Arts ****Gibralfaro
Palace ****Museum of
Popular Arts ****Alcabaza
_________________________Ristoranti
Pizzeria Cinecita
Gianni
Papa Luig
Pizzeria Roma
Jardin de Oriente
Chino Campo de Arroz
Casa Felix
Chino Felix
Chino Happy Palace
Meson Rincon Catedral
El Navio
El Compa
Venta las Navas
El Botaijo
Entremares
La Colmena
Esperatos
La Poseda
Antigua Casa Guardia
El Barril del Mistico
La Guagua Bar
Picasso Bar
Bodegas de Manilva
Tarantino
ZZ Pub
Zinco
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