Malaga City Guide
As Malaga is a popular tourist destination in Spain, it is jam-packed with activities and attractions allowing you to truly enjoy your holiday. Due to the abundance of transport on offer it also means that you are able to visit the sights, monuments and areas around Malaga with ease.
Travelling Around
A great way to see the central area of the city is on foot due to the close proximity of the sights. There are also many hotels around central Malaga meaning you can be as close-by to the sights and the beaches as possible without having to use daily transport. If you wish to travel further afield there is an extensive bus service which runs from 6:45 am to 23:00 pm. Malaga also offers night buses for people enjoying nights on the town. This is an extremely cheap way of travelling as it costs less than 1 euro a journey. For something slightly easier, there are also many taxis within Malaga. Taxis have a blue diagonal stripe on the front doors and a green light on the top; make sure you get into a licensed taxi to avoid any trouble. The typical price has a minimum of 5 Euros so you may wish to use this on occasional journeys.
Sightseeing
There are many some must-see sights within Malaga which allow you to immerse yourself into historical greatness of the city. La Alcazaba is one of the area’s major landmarks which dates as far back as the 700s. The fortress consists of a circular wall and many rectangular towers which used to serve as a defensive system. This enjoyable walk also enables you to enjoy a spectacular view of the city if you take the ramp over the remains. Another famous sight is the Castillo de Gibralfaro which is placed in walking distance of La Alcazaba. Situated amongst the woods of pines and eucalyptus trees creates an amazing atmosphere which corresponds with the history of the citizen’s three month siege upon the castle. Other great sights are the Cathedral and Churches which have exquisite and intricate interiors filled with religious decorations and figures.
Things To Do
Malaga also has an excellent shopping area along the tree lined Calle Marques de Larios which was made pedestrian in 2002. There are a variety of little boutiques as well as designer shops for all to enjoy. During December this central street looks picturesque due to its gigantic Christmas tree and twinkling lights. In the Easter holiday, this main area is taken over by religious processions and celebrations where Antonio Banderas joins in with the locals. Just off the main street there are narrow alleys filled with tapas bars and Moorish tearooms for you to explore.
As well as Malaga having many beaches and nightclubs, there are also popular historical monuments and sights which are well worth a visit. For cultural experiences there are also festivals and celebrations. These can all be experiences with ease due to the close proximity of the areas and the great extent of public transport.
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