Malaga
The provincial capital, Málaga is a rich and
colourful mix of everything Andalucían. Historical
landmarks left by the Romans, Moors and early Christians
are dotted throughout the city, the port bustles with
both the famed fishing fleet and world class cruise
ships and the people are renowned for the friendliness
and welcoming spirit. Málaga offers modern
city dwelling to ancient pueblo cottages mountainside
villas to beachside apartments.
Airports
Málaga (1km)
Beaches
East and West of the port beaches such as Malagueta,
Pedrealejo and El Palo. All are clean and have full
facilitites.
Golf Courses & Sporting
Facilities
Parador del Golf (near the airport); El Candado (El
Palo 1km); Lauro (5km north); Añoreta Golf.
Centro de Deportes Mayorazgo (squash, tennis, paddle,
swimming pool, clubhouse); Club Deportivo Cerrado
de Calderón (paddle, gym, pool, clubhouse);
Club de Tenis Málaga; Club el Candado (tennis,
pool, clubhouse); Club Nautico el Candado (small harbour,
restaurant, beach); Club Mediterráneo (tennis,
pool, clubhouse).
International Schools
French Lyseum (1km from center); British School (1km
from center); Malaca Instituto (Spanish for foreigners).
Points of Interest
Castillo de Gibalfaro; Alcazaba, Picasso Museum; Jardines
Botánico; Bullring.
Shopping
Calle Larios (for high street stores); around the
historical center for more up-market and independent
designer stores; the Larios Centre; El Corte Ingles.
Local Markets
Sundays; near the football stadium. Every day in each
district of the city.
Recommended Restaurants
Los Culitos on Plaza Victoria; Marisquería
Dolce Vita on Calle Trinidad; Casa Vicente and Bar
El Puerto on Calle Comisario; Gorki’s on Calle
Strachan for its famed tapas; 7 de Julio, between
the Fuente Genovesa and the Paseo Maritimo for traditional
Basque cuisine. Malena, traditional Argentinian parilla;
Tomassino for fresh pasta (both in the Limonar area);
Vicabukin on Calle Merlo for African fayre; Al-Yamal
on Calle Blasco de Garay for Arab cuisine; Mesón
Danes on Calle Barroso serving a fusion of Spanish
and Scandinavian dishes or for great Vegetarian food
check out Cañadú on Plaza de Merced.
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