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Know more about bull fighting at the Plaza del Toros museum
in 1951. You can bring along a picnic basket and enjoy a meal on the stone steps as you marvel at its timeless grandeur.
In the heart of the city is Catedral de Málaga. It’s popularly known as La Manquita (meaning ‘The One-Armed’) since its southern tower was never completed. This beautiful Renaissance cathedral has a series of chapels with exquisite religious imagery.
Other churches of interest in the area include Los Mártires, Sagrado Corazón and Santo Cristo de la Salud.
WALK ThiS WAy
Málaga’s mild climate and old world feel make it ideal for long, meandering walks. Start the day by watching the sun rise at
La Malagueta, Málaga’s famous beach. Then head out to paseo de la farola which offers a stunning of view of the Málaga Port and one of the city’s iconic landmarks: the farola, a 200-year-old lighthouse.
Stroll down to plaza de la Merced and Málaga park and relax amidst the charming gardens and timeless architecture. Travel back in time at alameda principal, a boulevard adorned with centuries-old trees and buildings. Jardín Botánico features towering palms, refreshing lakes and spectacular seasonal blooms.
The hArBour comeS
To LiFe
Málaga’s famous marinas are home to the world’s most luxurious yachts and the latest sports boats. Come evening, the bars and cafes along the marinas pulsate with live music and entertainment, attracting revellers across Spain and the rest of Europe.
Spain has had a long love affair with the sea, with art, with life. At the Canary Islands and Málaga, the romance continues.
Teatro romano at night
STAY
Crown Resorts at Club Delta Mar (#1513) Urbanización Riviera del Sol Málaga, Spain www.crownresorts.com
Crown Resorts at Club La Riviera (#1559) Urbanización Riviera del Sol Málaga, Spain www.crownresorts.com
Crown Resorts at Club Marbella (#2404) Urbanización Sitio de Calahonda Málaga, Spain www.crownresorts.com
See Málaga come alive
· Visit during the Holy Week and witness spectacular processions that start on Palm Sunday and continue until Easter Sunday. Scenes from the Passion of Christ are displayed on larger-than-life floats.
· For cinema enthusiasts, the Málaga Film Festival in April is a week-long exhibition of Spain’s finest films.
· Held every August, be caught up in
a whirlwind of activity with Feria de Málaga. This fair is a vibrant showcase of the region’s finest wines, tapas, bull fights and flamenco shows.
málaga’s famous son, Pablo Picasso
SoAK uP oN hiSTory
From the Phoenicians to the Romans, important Mediterranean civilisations established trade routes in Málaga, thanks to the strategic location of its ports. See priceless artifacts dating back to these times at alcazaba, an Arab fortress built in the 11th century. Then, climb up the hill to get an excellent view of the city. Looming over Alcazaba is Castillo de Gibralfaro, built by Abd ar-Rahman I, a Cordoban emir from the 8th century.
Stop by teatro romano on your way down. This Roman amphitheatre was excavated
Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
— F e l i x m a r t i - i b a ñ e z v
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