Attractions of Malaga By Dan Williams At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Due to its location on the Costa del Sol on the southern coast of Spain, Malaga has long been a popular destination for tourists seeking the typical combination of sun and sand but with the attraction of little more sophistication. Malaga manages to provide exactly with its unique mix of culture, modern amenities and high quality accommodation options. The area around Malaga is also home to many world-class gold courses and has become a Mecca for golfing enthusiasts from around the globe.

The history of the area as a tourism center goes back many years and continuous development has seen the growth of a very capable and efficient transport infrastructure. For through traffic the Autopista del Sol keeps vehicles away from the accommodation areas while providing a fast-track route to other resorts on the Coast del Sol. The international airport at Malaga is also a model of efficiency and being located a only a few kilometers from the city center is easily and quickly reached by air travelers.

Tourism has been so popular for Malaga in recent years that the airport is undergoing substantial redevelopment that will see a new runway, new terminal buildings and a doubling of capacity.

The history of Malaga is very similar to that of many other coastal towns in this part of Spain, having seen ownership and occupation by various groups including the Greeks, Romans and the Moors. Each has left their own legacy of architecture, tradition and artistic culture.

Like many Spanish Cities, Malaga has a straight and wide avenue, in this case called the Paseo del Parqu, which was once the centre of the original town. The avenue is surrounded by gardens on both sides and provides a focal point for local and tourists alike who may be seeking to while away a few relaxing hours. However subsequent development and enlargement of the city has also created other areas of focus, most notably the harbour or marina area as a primary example.

Weather is of course an important part of Malaga’s attractiveness and because of its location on the Mediterranean sea with a mountainous area to the north, the city is protected from cooler northerly winds and is blessed with around 300 days of sunshine every year; one of the highest average temperature patterns in Spain. The beaches are what many people come to Malaga for and in recent years the beaches have been subject to comprehensive regeneration and cleaning. The beach at the Malagueta is one such area and now boasts a 2.5 kilometer stretch of 60 meter wide golden sand.

Malaga is also famous as being the birthplace of Picasso and the place where he spent the first ten years of his life, and as such provides a number of museums and galleries exhibiting his work. (The most famous Picasso museum is in Barcelona where he moved to when he was fourteen and regarded as his true home). Malaga also has a famous theater but the town is also liked for its modern culture. The city has many fine restaurants and bars and boasts an exciting and thriving nightlife. Popular areas in the evening include the Plaza de Uncibay located to the north of the Cathedral and in the south of the city La Malagueta which is more fashionable and popular with younger generations. Don’t forget however that, like many Spanish cities, nightlife rarely gets underway until after midnight, so don’t be surprised if many venues appear to be quiet during the earlier part of the evening.

The Calle Larios is a well-known street in the center of the commercial district. It is home to many famous shopping names and makes a great starting point for anyone wanting to explore the city.

Tourists wishing to visit the city will find many airlines flying to Malaga from most locations in Northern Europe and in the early season cheap flights can be found making a short break to the city very affordable.

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