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Málaga Holiday
Costa del Sol
The ancient City of Málaga, situated in the
centre of the Costa del Sol has until
recently been overlooked by many
tourists. Arriving by air, it is easy to
bypass the city traveling east or west and
not return until it is time to leave Spain.
This is without doubt a mistake. Málaga
has so much to offer the visitor, from the
heights of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro
overlooking the old town and the port to
its narrow streets that team with endless
life around the restaurants, shops and
tapas bars.
Costa del Sol
The ancient City of Málaga, situated in the
centre of the Costa del Sol has until
recently been overlooked by many
tourists. Arriving by air, it is easy to
bypass the city traveling east or west and
not return until it is time to leave Spain.
This is without doubt a mistake. Málaga
has so much to offer the visitor, from the
heights of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro
overlooking the old town and the port to
its narrow streets that team with endless
life around the restaurants, shops and
tapas bars.
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| Malaga Holiday - Costa del Sol |
Màlaga Airport
(Pablo Ruiz Picasso International airport)
Airport code: AGP.
The airport is located 6km southwest of Málaga city
centre and 10 km north of Torremolinos.
Train service runs every 30 minutes.
(Pablo Ruiz Picasso International airport)
Airport code: AGP.
The airport is located 6km southwest of Málaga city
centre and 10 km north of Torremolinos.
Train service runs every 30 minutes.
Cheap flights to Malaga from the UK
Blackpool, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle &
Manchester Terminal 1
Blackpool, Leeds Bradford, Newcastle &
Manchester Terminal 1
| Costa del Sol Holiday Villas |
| Accommodation in Malaga |
West of Malaga is
sizzling with tourists,
bright lights & nightlife all
summer long...and
summer last a long time
here on the Costa. Still
you can find peace &
quiet in the privacy of
your Marbella or Mijas
rental villa and by your
private poolside.
sizzling with tourists,
bright lights & nightlife all
summer long...and
summer last a long time
here on the Costa. Still
you can find peace &
quiet in the privacy of
your Marbella or Mijas
rental villa and by your
private poolside.
The cathedral is locally referred to as ‘La
Manquita’ (The One Armed Woman), since it
only boasts one bell tower and is open all
year round. Walking east from here you can
find the Plaza de Toros, fully operational
during the 10 day Feria de Malaga held in
the second week of August. Then you can
enjoy a stroll back along the tree lined
Paseo del Parque and the Paseo de Espana
to the foot of Calle Larios.
Calle Larios, a beautiful marbled pedestrian
street, offers quality and stylish shopping
along its length, while forays into the
smaller side streets reveal hidden insights
into the Málagueno lifestyle. Here you will
find monuments, character buildings and
peaceful squares in which to take some
refreshment. You may find the aromas from
the restaurants hard to resist but as the
choice ranges from ultra modern to
traditional you will surely find one to suit so
take the time to enjoy a relaxing meal. For
light refreshment explore the numerous
tapa bars or one of the Moorish tearooms
(teterias).
West of Calle Larios towards to port is the
busy street, the Alamada Principal, cooled
by vast overhanging trees wonderfully
decorated at Christmas with spiraling white
lights. If you look carefully you will discover
Málaga’s oldest bodega (wine bar) in the
old customs house. They continue to serve
various local wines from vast wooden
barrels lined along one wall in their
traditional fashion and your bill is written in
chalk on the table in front of you. Enjoy a
glass or two from their extensive range but
beware of its deceptive strength. Across
the river Guadalmedina, lies the El Corte
Ingles department store where there is
plenty of opportunity for more shopping.
Málaga loves to party and its celebrations
during the Feria in August as well as the
Christmas and Easter processions will take
your breath away. The Plaza de la
Constitución, on the north end of Calle
Larios, is the focal point of these lengthy
activities. The Feria celebrations in the city
quietens down around nine in the evening
but after a break for dinner the party
continues at full pace on the purpose built
fairground close to the airport. You may
come away wondering if the locals ever
sleep but the sheer scale and beauty of
these cultural and religious events make a
little fatigue worthwhile. So be prepared to
stay up late and to make your reservations
early because although the city is well
supplied with good accommodation they do
fill up rapidly during these times.
For lazy days the city has long sandy
beaches either side of the port, the more
attractive being in the eastern end. Even in
the height of summer you will find plenty of
space to enjoy yourself. Try the beach bars
(chiringuitos) whose food speciality is
sardines cooked on skewers in front of an
open fire (espetos). With the mild climate,
the beaches can be enjoyed all year round.
Alternatively, the hop on-hop off tour buses
provide an excellent way to see more of the
city.
Málaga is easily accessible from the Pablo
Ruiz Picasso International airport by car,
train or bus. However, when hiring a car be
prepared to know in which direction you
wish to travel as the signs to either Malaga
or Cadiz come up very quickly! There are
many cheap flights to Malaga all year round
and now (or coming very soon) Delta is
offering direct flights from New York.
When visiting Spain make sure to visit this
vibrant and historic city which is currently
bidding to become the European Culture
Capital in 2016.
Manquita’ (The One Armed Woman), since it
only boasts one bell tower and is open all
year round. Walking east from here you can
find the Plaza de Toros, fully operational
during the 10 day Feria de Malaga held in
the second week of August. Then you can
enjoy a stroll back along the tree lined
Paseo del Parque and the Paseo de Espana
to the foot of Calle Larios.
Calle Larios, a beautiful marbled pedestrian
street, offers quality and stylish shopping
along its length, while forays into the
smaller side streets reveal hidden insights
into the Málagueno lifestyle. Here you will
find monuments, character buildings and
peaceful squares in which to take some
refreshment. You may find the aromas from
the restaurants hard to resist but as the
choice ranges from ultra modern to
traditional you will surely find one to suit so
take the time to enjoy a relaxing meal. For
light refreshment explore the numerous
tapa bars or one of the Moorish tearooms
(teterias).
West of Calle Larios towards to port is the
busy street, the Alamada Principal, cooled
by vast overhanging trees wonderfully
decorated at Christmas with spiraling white
lights. If you look carefully you will discover
Málaga’s oldest bodega (wine bar) in the
old customs house. They continue to serve
various local wines from vast wooden
barrels lined along one wall in their
traditional fashion and your bill is written in
chalk on the table in front of you. Enjoy a
glass or two from their extensive range but
beware of its deceptive strength. Across
the river Guadalmedina, lies the El Corte
Ingles department store where there is
plenty of opportunity for more shopping.
Málaga loves to party and its celebrations
during the Feria in August as well as the
Christmas and Easter processions will take
your breath away. The Plaza de la
Constitución, on the north end of Calle
Larios, is the focal point of these lengthy
activities. The Feria celebrations in the city
quietens down around nine in the evening
but after a break for dinner the party
continues at full pace on the purpose built
fairground close to the airport. You may
come away wondering if the locals ever
sleep but the sheer scale and beauty of
these cultural and religious events make a
little fatigue worthwhile. So be prepared to
stay up late and to make your reservations
early because although the city is well
supplied with good accommodation they do
fill up rapidly during these times.
For lazy days the city has long sandy
beaches either side of the port, the more
attractive being in the eastern end. Even in
the height of summer you will find plenty of
space to enjoy yourself. Try the beach bars
(chiringuitos) whose food speciality is
sardines cooked on skewers in front of an
open fire (espetos). With the mild climate,
the beaches can be enjoyed all year round.
Alternatively, the hop on-hop off tour buses
provide an excellent way to see more of the
city.
Málaga is easily accessible from the Pablo
Ruiz Picasso International airport by car,
train or bus. However, when hiring a car be
prepared to know in which direction you
wish to travel as the signs to either Malaga
or Cadiz come up very quickly! There are
many cheap flights to Malaga all year round
and now (or coming very soon) Delta is
offering direct flights from New York.
When visiting Spain make sure to visit this
vibrant and historic city which is currently
bidding to become the European Culture
Capital in 2016.
Pablo Picasso,
Malaga’s
favorite son, is
celebrated in
the Málaga
Picasso
Museum a
short walk from
the Baroque
Cathedral built
on the site of
the old Moorish
mosque.
Malaga’s
favorite son, is
celebrated in
the Málaga
Picasso
Museum a
short walk from
the Baroque
Cathedral built
on the site of
the old Moorish
mosque.
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East of Malaga is more
laid back. You will find
nightlife and tourists,
especially in ...Read More
laid back. You will find
nightlife and tourists,
especially in ...Read More
| Package Holidays from a choice of UK airports |
Vibrant Beaches &
Pristine Golf Cour-
ses in the Costa
Del Sol.
Flying into Malaga
with Jet2holidays
places you right at
the heart of the
Costa Del Sol, with
all the resorts
Pristine Golf Cour-
ses in the Costa
Del Sol.
Flying into Malaga
with Jet2holidays
places you right at
the heart of the
Costa Del Sol, with
all the resorts
within an hour or so away.
Find the right deal for a
fantastic break in the sun
Find the right deal for a
fantastic break in the sun
A great way to see
the city is the
hop-on-hop-off bus.
Daytrips to Ronda,
Seville or Morocco and
several 2, 3 and
5-days trip starts in
Malaga.
Do yourself a favour -
visit the Picasso
Museum in Malaga.
Normally you can buy
tickets at the door.
Enjoy Malaga
the city is the
hop-on-hop-off bus.
Daytrips to Ronda,
Seville or Morocco and
several 2, 3 and
5-days trip starts in
Malaga.
Do yourself a favour -
visit the Picasso
Museum in Malaga.
Normally you can buy
tickets at the door.
Enjoy Malaga
Spain |
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Transfers are
available to & from
hotels in:
* Malaga
* Torremolinos
* Benalmadena
* Fuengirola
* Mijas
* Marbella
available to & from
hotels in:
* Malaga
* Torremolinos
* Benalmadena
* Fuengirola
* Mijas
* Marbella
