| A walk through Malaga reveals the rich history of the | | | | themselves to pleasure and leisure. |
| city that was founded over 3000 years ago. Romans | | | | Tropical gardens and parks abound in and around |
| and Moors left behind monuments to their occupation | | | | Malaga. The Jardín Botánico La Concepción has |
| and the remains are part of the charm of this | | | | over 3000 plants in gardens dotted with fountains and |
| destination city. On a hill over the harbour is the | | | | statues. Puerta Oscura Gardens, Malaga Park, Pedro |
| Alcazaba, an ancient fortification built by Moors, just | | | | Luis Alonso Gardens, and San Jose Estate Gardens |
| above the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre. On the | | | | are each a relaxing oasis of tropical beauty in Malaga. |
| way up the hill, stop to look back at the stunning views | | | | The people of Malaga tend to be conservative in |
| of the city. Higher still is Castillode Gibralfaro, another | | | | dress and visitors may want to follow the example of |
| Moorish castle, where the view of the city and the | | | | the locals. Revealing clothing should be left for the |
| harbour are not to be missed. | | | | beach and dress up when going to nicer restaurants. |
| Malaga is more than sun and tranquil beaches. There | | | | English is not spoken as often as in other parts of |
| are more than twenty museums in Malaga, many | | | | Europe so take a language book along. Tapas bars |
| situated close together in the historical district. Not to | | | | are everywhere in Malaga and seafood is at it's best. |
| miss are the Bullring and Bullfighting Museum, Malaga's | | | | Grilled sardines, squid, and fresh anchovies, gazpacho, |
| Cathedral with it's magnificent sculptures and the | | | | and local sweet wines are definitely to be tasted. |
| Cathedral Museum, Museum of the Brotherhood of La | | | | Wander the streets of the historical quarter to find |
| Esperanza, the Popular Arts and Customs museum | | | | hidden tapas bars and dine at sidewalk cafes. |
| that depicts historical daily life in Malaga, and the | | | | Malaga's Central Market is where locals shop for fresh |
| Contemporary Art Centre. | | | | fruits, meats, and seafood. Stroll the Calle Marques de |
| Surrounded by eating and drinking establishments, the | | | | Larios for fine shops and boutiques but also expect to |
| Plaza de la Merced is where to find the birthplace of | | | | find family owned shops where goods may be |
| Pablo Picasso. Just a few minutes' walk is the Picasso | | | | cheaper and better quality. The Malaga airport is one |
| Museum with twelve halls of permanent exhibitions and | | | | of the largest in Spain and train and bus transportation |
| many temporary exhibits. At the end of the 15th | | | | run frequently from the airport to Malaga. In the city, |
| century the Plaza de la Merced housed a public | | | | bikes, buses, taxis, and rental cars are available but |
| market and by the end of the 19th century it had | | | | walking is the best way to see the sites. |
| become a place where the bourgeoisie dedicated | | | | |