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Introduction
Málaga is a city full of history and tradition, but it is also the capital of the Costa del Sol. Cosmopolitan and welcoming, it is a home away from home for the traveler because of the locals' deep sense of hospitality. We will give you just... Continue reading »
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History
Although the founding of Málaga is attributed to the Phoenicians, archaeological remains in various parts of the province indicate that prehistoric man had already left his mark on the area. Later on, the Carthaginians and Romans would come.... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
In the capital of the Costa del Sol there are endless ways to spend a weekend, a month or your whole life. Here we offer you a broad range of accommodation options: luxury, modest, rural, charming, by the sea or in the mountains. It is simply... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Cosmopolitan and attractive, a meeting point for diverse cultures and nationalities, Málaga offers the visitor an great variety of cuisines: from the most traditional and native to the most exquisite and innovative. If its strength is pescaÃt... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Málaga has a lot to offer at night. There is plenty to do for the young as well as for the young at heart. Whether you go dancing, drinking or looking for a good time, you can be assured that each time will always be a new experience. Open... Continue reading »
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Tours
Old Town While no one can deny that Málaga is a city of sea and sand, it is no less important for its heritage and monuments. To discover cosmopolitan Málaga we propose a tour around the old town. Begin at the Santuario de la Victoria,... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: Malaga Airport ( 952 048 838/ http//www.aena.es ) is Andalucia's main international airport and is located 8 km west of the city centre. Some of the major airlines serving the airport include: Aerlingus (+952... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Malaga Country: Spain Malaga by the Numbers: Population: 547,000 Elevation: 23 feet Average Number of Days with Precipitation: 72 days Average January Temperature: 53 degrees F Average July Temperature: 76 degrees F Quick Facts: Major I... Continue reading »
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Introduction
30km (19 miles) W of Málaga, 18km (11 miles) W of Torremolinos, 585km (363 miles) S of Madrid Just 8km (5 miles) north of coastal road N-340/E-15 is a village known as "White Mijas" because of its marble-white Andalusian-style houses. Mija... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- From the Costa del Sol (the usual approach to Mijas), buses leave from the terminal at Fuengirola every 30 minutes during the day for the 8km (5-mile) trip north. Motorists in Fuengirola on the coast can follow the signs nort... Continue reading »
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Introduction
548km (340 miles) S of Madrid, 132km (82 miles) E of Algeciras Málaga is a bustling commercial and residential center with an economy that doesn't depend exclusively on tourism. With a population of 560,000, Málaga is not only the capital... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There Travelers from North America must transfer for Málaga in Madrid or Barcelona. From within Europe, some airlines (including British Airways from London) offer nonstop flights to Málaga. Iberia has frequent service and even more... Continue reading »
Malaga Travel Experiences
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A Day in Paradise.
(portion of a journal entry)The road to Algeciras is long. The first half was tuned to American hip-hop with the unfortunate announcer w... Continue reading »
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Malaga
Ya he hablado de Málaga capital en otra entrada diciendo: "Se ubica en el centro de la hoya de Málaga, entre los Montes, el... Continue reading »
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Day 7 - Malaga, Spain - June 9
We woke up this morning at 8 am and packed our bags for the train ride to Malaga at 12:20 pm. We still had time to explore more of Madrid... Continue reading »
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Don't read if you worry (now with text!!!)
There is no greater shock to the system then spending a day in Tangiers just off the ferry from Europe. (forgive me if this is terse but... Continue reading »
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Day 11 - Granada, Spain - June 13
Hi everyone! Today we visited the city of Granada. It was about a 2 hour drive from Malaga, however it was worth the haul- we got to see... Continue reading »
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