Malaga: Where to go to experience the flavor of Spain

Malaga is a southern Spanish city with many historical and cultural attractions. Tourists are attracted not only by the sea, but also by beautiful architectural monuments, museums, ancient cathedrals, Mediterranean parks and other interesting places. We offer a selection of the most famous and popular places that a tourist should visit in Malaga. And let's also consider the climate and weather features typical for this city.

Climate conditions and weather

The typical Mediterranean dry and hot climate is also characteristic of Malaga. Winter is moderately cool, spring is warm, and summer can be really hot. Autumn weather is considered the most pleasant: the intense heat subsides and the velvet season begins, which lasts until the very end of October. Precipitation falls periodically, but in small quantities. Sunny weather can last for weeks. The average water temperature in summer is about 23.5°C.

Interesting places that are worth visiting for a tourist

If you are planning a trip to Malaga, be sure to include the following places in your itinerary.

Ancient cruise port

This is a historical place that is still in operation today, accepting transport and passenger ships of various types. Here you can stroll along the sea, try national Spanish food, which is sold right on the street, take a boat trip, observing the surroundings. Boat trips are inexpensive and, in particular, allow you to see the ancient fortifications on the local hills.

Alcazaba Fortress

The palace-fortress was built on the mountainside in the 8th century, and in the 11th century it began to be used as the residence of the ruler of Granada. In the outer part of the fortress there is a park with exotic plants and fountains. At the top of the hill there is another fortress Malaga, connected to the palace by a road.

Automobile Museum Malaga

Malaga's specialized museum dedicated to automobiles. Here you can see a large collection of vintage cars that reflect the history and development of the automobile industry.

Cathedral of the Incarnation

The Cathedral of Malaga is considered one of the most important architectural landmarks. Until the 16th century, there was a mosque on this site, but after its destruction, construction of a Catholic cathedral in the Gothic style began. It is noteworthy that instead of the two towers envisaged by the project, only one was erected – there was not enough money. Nevertheless, the cathedral turned out to be the only large building that survived the earthquake in 1860. Tourists can stroll through the beautiful garden, admire the restrained but picturesque decoration of the courtyard. Chapels, sculptures by Pedro de Mena and many other elements are of significant artistic interest. The interior combines such styles as Baroque, Gothic, and Renaissance.

English Cemetery

The oldest Christian non-Catholic necropolis, set up in the city centre in 1831. The initiator was the British consul William Marca. Before that, the deceased non-believers, including non-Catholic Christians, were buried on the seashore at night. Only after receiving permission from King Ferdinand VII, the Protestants were able to set up their own cemetery.

Picasso Museum in Malaga

Malaga is the birthplace of the famous Spanish surrealist artist Pablo Picasso, who gave the world real masterpieces of postimpressionism and cubism. The museum of his work is located in the Buenavista Palace. Today, it contains a collection of two hundred and eighty-five paintings donated to the museum by the artist's family.

Constitution Square

The main square of the city, located in its central part. This is a famous place in Malaga, which has changed its name more than once. The square is framed by interesting historical and architectural buildings – old mansions, a monastery, back courts and others. Every year a festival called Feria de Agosto is held here.

Merced Square

A beautiful square in the city center in the Merced quarter serves as a venue for various celebrations and festivals. In addition, it is here that the house where the legendary Picasso was born is located. Nearby you can see his sculpture by

Hernandez.

Central Market of Atarazanas

The building of the large municipal market is located on the sea coast. It was built at the end of the 19th century on the site of shipyards. The covered market combines elements of modern and Moorish architecture: ornate oriental patterns and colorful frescoes fit harmoniously into the glass and metal of the industrial era. Today, you can buy a variety of products here: fruits and vegetables, various cheeses, seafood, meat delicacies, as well as special components for Spanish cuisine.

Botanical Garden in Malaga

The La Concepcion Botanical Park was founded by a family of local aristocrats in the 19th century. The couple took a long post-wedding trip around Europe, which inspired them to create a beautiful garden at their residence. The famous French gardener Shamus helped them realize their dream. In the 20th century, the owners of the garden changed, but continued to work on its arrangement.

Malaga Park

If you are interested in the beautiful parks of Malaga, be sure to visit the central Mediterranean Park, laid out in the 19th century and decorated in a classical style. It stretches along the embankment and offers to admire subtropical plants, numerous sculptures and elegant decor.

Roman Theatre

The ancient building dates back to the first century BC, when the territory of modern Malaga belonged to the ancient Roman province. In the third century BC, the province was captured by Muslims and they turned the Roman theater into a quarry, which led to its gradual abandonment. Despite many years of destruction, the theater is well preserved: you can see the round stage on which the artists performed, as well as rows of spectator seats. The twists and turns of history hid the Roman theater from view for a long time, but in 1951 it was accidentally discovered: it turned out that another building, the House of Culture, had been built on top of it. In the nineties, the House of Culture was demolished and the ancient theater was completely excavated.

La Farola Lighthouse

One of the main symbols and the city's calling card is a white lighthouse thirty-eight meters high located on the embankment of the same name. It was built in 1817 and today has the status of a cultural monument.

Georges Pompidou Centre

The branch of the famous Parisian cultural center opened in 2015 and is located in a spectacular building called the Cube. It is unique in that a huge glowing cube made of colored glass rises above the underground part. Inside there is a museum, the exhibition of which presents works of art from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Museum of Glass and Crystals

The Museum of Decorative Arts is located in an old building built in the 18th century. The exhibition consists of more than 300 exhibits made of glass and crystals, telling the history of mankind and reflecting the history of art. The basis was the personal collection of the Spanish historian and restorer Gonzalo Fernandez-Prieto. In addition to glass and crystal exhibits, here you can see paintings by famous artists, antique furniture, frescoes, stained glass and much more.

La Malagueta Beach

Many people believe that La Malagueta is the best beach in Malaga, attracting with its cleanliness, amenities and well-developed infrastructure. The length of the municipal beach is about 1200 kilometers. It was created artificially by local authorities: soft sand was brought here and everything necessary for recreation was arranged. During the hot season there are a lot of people here and there is practically no free space.

Cheap restaurants

Malaga cuisine is based on fresh fish and seafood, which are used to make real delicacies. To find the best restaurants in Malaga, you should rely on the taste of the locals. Most of them will recommend Pepe Y Pepa, a cozy restaurant with affordable prices, where you can try the freshest seafood. If you like fun, noisy gatherings and Spanish flavor, be sure to visit the Andrés Maricuchi restaurant. Another popular restaurant with affordable prices is Marisquería Santa Paula: it serves fresh fish and seafood, but you can also order delicious meat dishes.