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    Málaga

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    Málaga

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    The provincial capital Málaga is the cultural hub of the Costa del Sol: a vibrant Old Town, significant museums like the Museo Picasso, and a diverse culinary scene.

    by Felix Gillen

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    The provincial capital Málaga is the cultural hub of the Costa del Sol: a vibrant Old Town, significant museums like the Museo Picasso, and a diverse culinary scene.

    Sights in Málaga

    Discover the most important sights and attractions

    Museo Automovilístico de Málaga

    1Museo Automovilístico de Málaga

    Museum with almost 100 restored vehicles, as well as historic haute couture fashion, including by Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy.
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    Museo de Málaga

    2Museo de Málaga

    Museum with an extensive art and archaeological collection in the neoclassical Palacio de la Aduana, whose construction began in 1791.
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    Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

    3Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol

    Catholic Church, founded 1490, extended 16th century, with a Gothic-Mudéjar tower and Baroque high altar. Pablo Picasso was baptized here.
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    Cathedral of Málaga
    Church

    4Cathedral of Málaga

    The Cathedral was built from 1528 to 1782 following plans by Diego de Siloé; its floor plan and interior are Renaissance in style, while the facade is Baroque. Because the South Tower was never completed due to lack of funds, locals call it 'La Manquita', the One-Armed Lady.
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    Castillo de Gibralfaro
    Castle

    5Castillo de Gibralfaro

    Gibralfaro Castle, on its 130-meter hill, was expanded in the early 14th century by Yusuf I of Granada, though already fortified under Abd ar-Rahman III. In 1487, the Catholic Monarchs besieged the castle for three months, forcing the defenders to surrender due to hunger. From its walls, you'll see the city, port, and Mediterranean.
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    Alcazaba
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    6Alcazaba

    The Moorish fortress on the slope above the Old Town dates to the early 11th-century Hammudids and was largely rebuilt in the 14th century by the Nasrids. It is considered one of Spain's best-preserved Alcazabas. At its entrance lie the remains of a 1st-century Roman theater; a walled passage leads up to Gibralfaro Castle.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Bar La Tranca

    Traditionelle Tapas in einer rustikalen Bar mit nostalgisch-kitschiger Einrichtung.
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    Mercado de Atarazanas

    Traditionelle Markthalle mit großer Auswahl an Lebensmitteln und Tapasbars in farbenfroher Umgebung.
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    Antigua Casa de Guardia

    Lokale süße Weine und Tapas in einer traditionellen Bar mit zahlreichen Fässern mit Zapfhähnen entlang einer Wand.
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    El Vegetariano de la Alcazabilla

    Restaurant in C. Pozo del Rey.
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    Aire Gastrobar

    Restaurant in Av. de Príes.
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    Nearby

    Costa del Sol

    Costa del Sol

    The Costa del Sol, on the Mediterranean coast of Málaga province, is one of Spain's most famous coastal regions, attracting millions of visitors every year thanks to its sunny climate. It combines sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, white villages, and a cultural history ranging from Moorish influences to modern art in Málaga.
    Mijas Pueblo

    Mijas Pueblo

    The white mountain village Mijas Pueblo sits about 430 meters up on a slope above the Costa del Sol in Málaga province. Winding alleys, old city wall remains, its famous donkey taxis, and Paseo de la Muralla's sea views define the place.
    Frigiliana

    Frigiliana

    Frigiliana, about six kilometers north of Nerja, has been repeatedly awarded as one of Spain's most beautiful and best-preserved villages. Winding Arab-era streets, Morisco past traces, and its location between the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park and the nearby coast shape the village.
    Marbella

    Marbella

    Marbella on the Costa del Sol blends an Andalusian old town with the glamour of an international resort. In the Casco Antiguo, you'll discover narrow streets, whitewashed houses, and the Plaza de los Naranjos, home to the 1568 Town Hall and Santiago Chapel, the city's oldest place of worship.After World War II, Marbella was a small village of around 900 inhabitants; from the 1950s onwards, the Marbella Club, and later the 1970-opened Puerto Banús marina, made the town internationally renowned. Besides the beaches, highlights include the remains of the Roman villa on the Río Verde, the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo featuring prints by Picasso, Miró, and Dalí, and the Museo Ralli. To explore the city at a relaxed pace, a visit in spring or autumn is recommended.
    Nerja

    Nerja

    The coastal town of Nerja in the east of the Costa del Sol is known for its large stalactite cave and the Balcón de Europa, a viewpoint with extensive views of the Mediterranean Sea.

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