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About Malaga
Malaga is the major coastal city of Andalucia and is a genuine and typical
Andaluz city with a gritty individualism untouched by tourism and, to a large
extent, the passage of time.
The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century, after which it
grew to become one of the foremost merchant centres in the entire Iberian
Peninsula. This illustrious past has left its imprint on the historic centre,
particularly around La Alcazaba, a fortress which dates back to 1065 and is now
a fascinating archaeological museum. (Click here for a more detailed text on the
history of Málaga )
Also worth a visit is the nearby castle which was rebuilt by the Moors and is
today a traditional parador (state hotel) with superb panoramic views. During
the nineteenth century, Malaga was a popular winter resort for the wealthy famed
for its elegance and sophistication. The impressive park on Calle Alameda dates
back to this era and is recognised as being one of the mostcelebrated botanical
collections in Europe. During the winter, open air concerts are held here every
Sunday which makes a refreshing change from the bucket and spade scenario on the coast.
Pablo Picasso is the city‘s famous son (not counting Antonio Banderas of course!)
and there are several galleries showing his work, including the 16th century Museum
of Fine Arts, adjacent to the Cathedral
His birthplace in Plaza Merced is today an archive of his life and works and open
to the public; the entrance is absolutely free (so are all the services: Documentation
Centre, exhibitions, museum, video projections...)
Málaga's main theatre is the “Theatro Cervantes” where Antonio Banderas once trod
the boards. He still visits.
As well as being a cultural centre, Malaga is also a great place to eat out. The
Malagueños love their food and the bars and restaurants here are where the real
social life takes place. The choice in unlimited and, on the whole, reasonable with
some bars offering a menu of the day with bread and wine for as little as 700 pesetas.
Tapas, small portions of many different dishes is an Andalusian tradition and a wonderfully
inexpensive way to try a variety of local food.
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