Málaga

Málaga is a large city in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Situated along the Mediterranean, it has a temperate climate and is also the birthplace of the artist Picasso. You can see the entire city in a couple of days, including a variety of activities such as the beach, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, shopping and cuisine. More laid back than Madrid or Barcelona, Malaga offers a relaxing yet enriching reprieve on any European city tour.

The city is a tourist destination, due mainly to its proximity to the Costa del Sol. Tourists also visit here to see the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. From Málaga, other cities like Seville, Córdoba, Granada, and Jaén can be reached by train, bus or car.

A popular walk leads up the hill to the Gibralfaro castle (a Parador), offering views over the city. The castle is next to the Alcazaba, which in turn is next to the inner city of Málaga. A walk takes the Paseo del Parque (a promenade that runs alongside a park with many palm trees and statue) to the harbour, finishing in Calle Larios the main commercial street of the city.

There are basically two good locations for tourist lodging in town: At the beach, or in or near the pedestrian zone in the center. The cheapest beds are found in the red light district between the center and the port.