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Malaga city
Malaga is one of the southernmost provinces of Spain, along with Cadiz. The hallmarks are good weather, beaches, ‘pescaito’ (fried fish) and Mediterranean diet, culture, leisure activities and nightlife. Malaga is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea just as the provinces of Almeria and Granada, both belonging to the Community of Andalusia.
The airport of the province of Malaga is situated just 7 kilometres from the city and less than 10 km from the old town; this distance is easily to overcome thanks to a great communication with other towns and provinces as far as transportation is concerned: Bus, train, taxis, rental cars and taxis for transfers.
Weather and climate
Undoubtedly Malaga has one of the best climates possible, making it one of the most pleasant places to live in Spain with its more than 300 days of sunshine a year and little rain, normally concentrated in the cooler months of autumn and winter. Temperatures during the summer are warm reaching 26ºC on average and with a maximum of 31ºC. Both the spring season and autumn are great and the climate is mild with temperatures between 16ºC and 22ºC on average.
Malaga Monuments
Most of monuments are distributed in the old town or centre of Malaga, the most beautiful place in the city, dotted with Malaga monuments built by ancient civilizations and cultures that inhabited the city in the past. Examples of these monuments are: The Alcazaba of Malaga, Malaga Cathedral, Roman Theatre, the Plaza de Toros and Gibralfaro Castle are the major sights you should not miss during your visit.
Malaga Museums
With the passage of years, Malaga has managed to accommodate varied Malaga museum centres with more than 25 museums, among which we can mention the most important: Picasso Museum Malaga, CAC Malaga or Contemporary Art Centre Malaga, Carmen Thyssen Museum, Automobile Museum, Picasso Foundation and Birthplace Museum.
Malaga beaches
During the summer, going to the beach is one of the most desired activities by tourists and residents. There are a number of dark sandy beaches and with calm waters, some of them are: The beaches of San Julian, Sacaba, Misericordia, San Andres, La Malagueta, Caleta, Peñon del Cuervo, Pedregalejo and El Palo.
Shopping
Whenever traveling to a destination we like visiting the shops looking for a souvenir gift or a little treat to take with us. For gifts and souvenirs we recommend a walk through the old town, next to the area where are situated the monuments and museums mentioned above. If you want to visit malls, there are available the following: Corte Ingles, commercial centre Larios, commercial centre Vialia and Fnac. These four are situated very close to each other and very close to the Malaga train station and bus station in Malaga.
Other activities and things to do
Gastronomy in Malaga is of excellent quality and there are plenty of restaurants to prove it. There are also many bars and pubs to have a drink or dance the night away, especially in the downtown area of Malaga. For nature lovers we recommend visiting the Botanical Garden of La Concepcion, Paseo del Parque, or take a stroll through Pier One and Pier Two, a place where always accompanies you a nice sea breeze.
Most visited destinations in Malaga:
The most important destinations of Malaga regarding tourism are as follows (click on any of the places for more information): , Estepona, Nerja, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Antequera, Ronda, Fuengirola, Mijas Pueblo, Manilva, Puerto Banus.
Excursions and day trips
Visiting all these attractions in Benahavis is possible and easy, thanks to tours and day trips that we organize for you a personalized way.
From Malaga airport to Malaga city
If you need to get to Malaga centre from Malaga airport, below there is a map with the itinerary.
Transfers to nearby destinations
Many tourists venture to visit other destinations near this town; interesting municipalities to visit near Marbella, if you have more time, are Estepona, Ronda or Fuengirola, among others.
