Malaga (city)
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Malaga (Spanish: Málaga) is the capital of the Spanish province of the same name.
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Get In
By Air
Malaga has an the third biggest international airport in Spain, which a lot of budget airlines fly to. From there you can get a train into town, or hire a car.
See
- Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba. Arabic castles which are interesting to see, and give the visitor an incredible view of the city and neighboring suburbs. Together, these two attractions will cost an adult about 3€. Closed on Mondays.
- Interactive Museum of Music. Has one of the largest collections of musical instruments in Europe.
- Picasso birthplace, (Plaza de la Merced, City Centre) with loads of objects and some paintings that the most famous artist of the 20th century used during his childhood.
- Picasso Museum Maximum cost 8€. Exclusive paintings, and exhibitions.
- Centro de Arte Contemporáneo placed in a previous wholesale trade market, it houses a good collection of works of art and installations. It has got guided visits. Free entrance. Closed on Mondays.
- Libreria de Idiomas, on the Plaza de la Merced. A valuable resource, containing textbooks and dictionaries for learning just about any European language you could desire.
Eat
Along the coast there are dozens of restaurants and "chiringuitos" (restaurants on the beach) where you can have fish, seafood, paella, sangria, etc. One of the most famous chiringuitos is “El Tintero”, at the east end, where there is no menu: the waiters sing out what they are carrying and they let you a plate at your sign. From time to time one of them offers to give you the bill. The most typical thing to eat in Málaga is espetos, which are sardines in a stick cooked by the fire; and pescaito frito: all types of fried fish from anchovies to squid. Try also the coquinas (little shellfish cooked with white wine). Simply delicious!
Do not forget to visit the restaurants, there are Nouvelle Cuisine Restaurants, Asian, Vegetarian, etc. A famouse one is actor Antonio Banderas' La posada de Antonio where the typical dishes from his hometown are served with unexpensive prices.
Famous sweet málaga wine can be tasted is popular pubs in the city centre like the famous olde La Casa del Guardia (Avenue Alameda Principal) or the very typical El Pimpi where everyone, since celebrities to local teens meet and they obbly you to have a great time.
Nightlife
Malaga city will make you think that it seems that nobody sleeps in this town even in working days!, but it is very busy especially from Thursday to Sunday, where people buy their drinks in the supermarkets and have them at night to Merced Square in the city center, before going into the clubs.
Normally, the locals are friendly, and there is a place for everyone, from latin music clubs to the most alternative pubs where there are usually live groups.
Some places recommended:
- Metropol, Cosa Nostra, Vaticano (big busy latin club)
- Sonic (Metal, hardcore, punk).
- Nyx, Urbano, Village Green (Rock, Indie, etc).
- White, Abyssinia (Rap, Hip Hop)
- Paradise/Punto G (queer)
Sleep
Hotel del pintor , - Opened in 2005, the Hotel del Pintor is the kind of small urban hotels that combine design and technology with personalized attention. 74€ - 121€ Calle Álamos, 27, +34.952.06.09.80 (fax +34.952.06.09.81, info -at- hoteldelpintor.com).
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