CITY OVERVIEW: MALAGA
Population of Malaga: 556,000
Location: Southern Tip of Spain (Andalusia)
 Malaga,
capital of the Costa del Sol has a rich and unique history. Founded
by Phoenicians, it has been inhabited by Greeks, Carthaginians,
Romans and the Moors. The city was conquered by in 1487 by the
"Reyes Catolicos". Throughout the city, one can visit
many of the monuments of the past. Most notably are the Cathedral,
the Alcazaba (Moorish Castle), the fortress Gibralfaro, and the
Roman Theatre. These structures all stand as witnesses to the
rich legacy held by Malaga. The beautiful area has inspired great
poets and artists. Salvador Dali spent some of his most productive
years in this Mediterranean port city. Pablo Picasso was born
in Malaga in 1881, and the house where the was born is now a museum.
 Today
Malaga is a cosmopolitan city and Spain's second largest port.
Withouta doubt, the city is the commercial and cultural center
in Southern Spain. In this city the old and the new meet on Marques
de Larios, Plaza de la Constitución and Calle de Granada,
which form the backbone of the shopping area and the thriving
nightlife. The narrow side streets form a confusing maze of alleys
crammed with tapas bars and bodegas - old fashioned wine shops
brimming with casks including the local sweet wine which is similar
to Port. On the weekends the area is full of young people going
out to enjoy the thriving nightlife in one of the cities many
bars, bar de copas (winebars), or nightclubs. Locals often do
not go out until midnight and will continue until morning light,
catching some breakfast on their way home. During Easter the city
comes alive for Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the streets are packed
until the early hours of the morning as the night air is filled
with music from the processions carrying large flotillas called
tronos.
 Malaga
is a place where one can always keep busy. The city has extensive
sports facilities, numerous concerts, bullfights, theatre, and
cinema, truly something for everyone. The mild climate assures
330 days of sun each year with an average temperature of 22°C
(72° F). In your free time, you are always just a few minutes
from the beach. Relax in the sun, play beach ball or go wind surfing.
At night, go out and experience the nightlife that Spain is famous
for. Try the famous wine of the region or taste some of the world
famous tapas in quaint little bars. Malaga is known for its open
atmosphere, which makes meeting people an easy thing to do. During
the weekend you can move out of the city to visit even better
beaches or visit exciting places such as Granada, Sevilla, Gibraltar,
and Cordoba.
For someone who wants to experience a part of Spain with excellent
weather and great beaches, Malaga is an excellent choice!
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