Official Language:
Spanish
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Currency:
EUR
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Population:
Approximately 550,000 people call Malaga home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Malaga Spain: Low temperatures range from 65°F-75°F (18-23°C) and afternoon highs from 75°F-85°F (23-30°C). Sunshine is plentiful across the region, but with summer travel, you can expect a bit more rainfall and humidity.
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Malaga is situated on Spain's Costa del Sol. It is the busy port city and capital of Andalusia. As cruise passengers will discover, it is a very popular holiday getaway and one of the most important commercial seaports of Spain.
This city dates back to the Phoenicians, which gives this capital city a rich history. This intriguing and ancient city bears evidence of the Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors who in the past occupied the region.
Today, Malaga is a natural, wonderful place to explore and is a starting point to nearby Granada, site of the legendary Alhambra.
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There is plenty for cruise vacationers to see and do here. Visit the Gibralfaro castle and enjoy the beautiful views.
Moorish Alcazaba Fortress
Reconstructed as a museum, garden, and a wine cellar. Try the famous local dessert wines.
Alcazaba
The King's palace which was built starting in 11th century. Be sure to see the Archaeological Museum.
Museums Museum of Arts
(Calle San Agustin, 6) The museum is located in a palace (Palacio de los Condes de Buena Vista) and exposes, among others, works of Murillo, Zurbarán and Alonso Cano.
Museum of Popular Art and Customs
(Pasillo de Santa Isabel, 10)
Diocesal Museum
(Plaza del Obispo, 1) Important collection of religious arts, including works of Niño de Guevara and Pietro Vannuci.
Churches Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria
Andalusian baroque-style with Mudejar-style influences. Worth visiting are specially the crypt and the tombs of the Counts of Buena Vista.
Plaza de la Merced
Where you will find the house in which Pablo Picasso was born.
Casa del Consulado, Palacio de la Aduana and Casa Palacio del Marqués de Valdeflores are interesting examples of the architecture of 18th century.
And if you want to relax, you may have a walk through one of the beautiful Mediterranean parks of Malaga: Puerta Oscura, de Picasso, de Pedro Luis Alonso, Parque de Málaga, de la Cónsula, El Retiro and la Concepción.
Shopping
Shoppers should visit the main shopping area located on Calle Marqués de Larios. The local branch of El Cortes Ingles, the huge Spanish department store, is located on Avenida de Andalucía.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.malaga.com/
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