Essential: Visit one of the famous museums
Famous for: Being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso
In three words: traditional, historical and artistic

Malaga is located at the western end of the Mediterranean Sea, 10 km from the Strait of Gibraltar. Birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Cubism is one of the oldest cities in the world..

HISTORY: Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the eighth century BC. Open and tolerant city characterized by its ease of immersion in other cultures and civilizations. Currently one of the most important tourist destinations of Andalusia. Birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Cubism is a city full of art and contemporary facilities. Malaga is a significant economic and cultural center and a major communications node on the Mediterranean coast.

ATMOSPHERE: Located in a privileged natural setting, bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, Malaga occupies an area of 395 km ² extending over the Montes de Malaga and the Guadalhorce Valley. Its weather is characterized by mild temperatures ranging from 11.9 ° C in winter to 25.4 ° C in summer.

It has 16 beaches, each with a different nature ranging from semi-urban beaches with dark sand to extensive and high occupancy beaches.

Malaga is one of the cradles of flamenco, so that historically has had great weight in this art.

PLACES: Málaga is a town that has many places of historical and cultural interest, this is because it is one of the oldest cities in Europe, occupied since prehistoric times and founded by the Phoenicians. Recommended places to visit are: La Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle, Cathedral and Cathedral Museum, the Roman Theatre and the Old Nobles Hospital.

Essential a walk in the historical center (Old Town) where centuries of urban art converge with architecture. Palaces, churches and monasteries make it a very interesting tour. If you like shopping you can do in La Calle Larios where the best shops and traditional cafes are.

In Malaga throughout the year you can enjoy all sorts of festivities ranging from singing and dancing to gastronomic events or typical local festivals such as San Juan, the Feria de Malaga and the Feria de San Pedro.

There are also many museums: the Museum of Glass and Crystal, the Automobile Museum of Malaga, Carmen Thyssen Museum, Picasso Museum and the Flamenco Museum, with a collection of guitars and historical documents of this folk music.

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