Malaga
Malaga is the capital city of the Costa del Sol and its international airport provides the gateway to all of the other Andalusian towns. Malaga airport is one of the largest in Spain and in a typical year can welcome up to 10 million visitors. Malaga also serves as a major port and an industrial centre for Southern Spain. Entrance to and exit from Malaga is made easy by the N340 highway and the coastal rail service.
There is a wonderful Three Kings Festival in Malaga each year at the on the 6th of January, this is one of the days over the Christmas season that the Spanish children receive their presents, (although these days they also get presents on December the 25th) so if you are on holiday at this very special time try and get to see the procession floats, and take a couple of bags to catch the sweets they throw for the crowd.
Malaga is a city steeped in more than 3,000 years of history. Excavations have discovered evidence of the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Moors. As a result, there is a large selection of historical monuments in this city. Malaga’s cathedral is known as La Manquita, meaning “the little one armed lady”. Due to the length of time, which it took to build the cathedral, it denotes Renaissance, Baroq
ue and Neo-classical styles.
Close to Malaga cathedral is the Alcazaba, which is a fifteenth century Moorish fort and is one of the most important in the area. The roof of the Alcazabar offers panoramic views of Malaga city and the port. Further on from the Alcazabar is Malaga’s Castle, which stands on Monte de Gibralfaro. At the foot of the hill, Malaga’s Ayuntamiento (town hall) is located, next to the city’s museum in the Palacio de la Aduana. In fact, Malaga has so much to offer as a result of its history, that the best way to see it is by open top bus and there are many in the city.
Malaga is also well worth a visit during one of its many festivals, including Ferrier week which is in August in Malaga, the fiestas here are numerous and each one is celebrated with the vigor that is synonymous with Andalucia.
A great way to see Spain is by traveling by rail take a trip from from Malaga to Barcelona this takes you through the interior of Spain. Once you arrive in Barcelona, visit the Parc Guell, it is a perfect example of the art of Gaudi, booking an overnight stay in a hotel in Barcelona isn''t difficult, and there are many hotels in the city center, and quite a few are also located near the airport ideal if you are flying back into Malaga, making I a great trip during yourself catering holiday!