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Malaga Cuisine

During the last few years Malaga has undergone a true revolution in catering that has converted in into a top gastronomic destination and all of this in a vibrant setting with streets, museums and monuments; amongst a warm climate and wonderful people.

About the Area

Inhabited for more than 2,000 years by different Mediterranean civilizations, Malaga is today a city which combines tradition and modernity.

Stretching below the watchful eye of the Castle of Gibralfaro is a lively and bustling city crammed with beautiful corners, such as the Alameda Principal or the promenade of La Farola, in which it is possible to discover neighbourhoods of a rich Andalusian flavour, such as El Perchel or La Trinidad.  A city whose streets are filled, year after year, with the popular fervour of its residents during Holy Week, declared to be of international tourist interest.

In addition, its position as capital of the Costa del Sol makes it one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain, thanks to its mild climate, its beaches and the excellent golf courses available.

Attractions 

Alcazaba - Built in the 11th century as a fortified palace for Moorish kings, this impressive structure has 10 major towers within concentric walls.  Inside the walls are the ruins of a Roman theatre and a museum displaying Moroccan art.

Cathedral - Nicknamed 'La Manquita (One-Armed Lady), because the second tower was never completed. Malaga's cathedral is an amalgam of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles of architecture.

Castillo de Gibralfaro - This Phoenician castle offers magnificent sweeping views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea from its ramparts.  The lighthouse is of Arabic design.

Picasso Foundation - The birthplace of the genius, Pablo Picasso, now houses the Picasso Foundation, and holds exhibitions, lectures, and concerts annually in October and throughout the year.

 

 

Malaga airport is located 8km (5 miles) southwest of Malaga City and although it has 2 Terminals 99% of flights arrive at the newer and larger Terminal 2.

The airport is the fourth busiest Airport in Spain and handles around 12,000,000 (12 Million) passengers per year. With a flying time of only 2 ½-3 hours from the UK and Ireland. The Costa del Sol offers the fantastic year long weather and is the perfect destination for a full holiday or long weekend break.

Malaga airport parking area is doubling in size and there will be a huge undercover transport area where you will be able to catch the Malaga airport buses and Malaga airport trains.

Malaga arrivals is on the ground floor of both terminal buildings and the large Malaga departures hall is on the upper floor. Malaga airport taxis can be found on the ground floor just outside the arrivals hall and when you return they will simply drop you off on the upper level.

Malaga Airport has for a long time been the only real airport of merit in Andalucia. This is changing a little as low cost airlines such as Ryanair and Monarch have started to offer direct flights from the UK to Jerez Airport, Granada Airport, Seville Airport and Almeria Airport.

The use of these other airports has done little to stifle demand for flights into Malaga and each year the Airport seems to exceed record passenger numbers. This is due in part to the large number of expats who have made the Costa del Sol their home and a huge rise in the number of holiday home owners.