Malaga is a popular tourist destination in the beautiful region of Andalusia, Spain. With a plethora of cheap flights to Malaga, it’s time to discover 5 things to do in Malaga.
Explore Picasso’s Malaga
Picasso is perhaps Malaga’s most famous son, the famed Spanish artist is also an excellent reason to visit Malaga. The Picasso Museum in Malaga opened in 2003 and displays works donated by members of Picasso’s family. The museum is also playing a major part in re-launching Malaga’s cultural life, moving the focus away from tourism and towards the local culture.
Walk by the sea
Malaga is a bustling city yet sometimes it’s nice to escape and relax by the sea. Only a half-an-hour walk from the city centre, Pedregalejo is one of the city’s oldest fishing neighbourhoods. A succession of tiny bays and inlets surround the port and on the weekends, local families fill the beaches and eat the numerous seafood restaurants.
Moorish Malaga
The Moors left a lasting impression on Andalusia and Malaga is no exception. Visitors to Malaga can’t fail to notice the Moorish palace and fort built on a hill in the city centre. The climb past the fort entrance is highly recommended for the views of the Mediterranean, cathedral, port and bullring.
Shop at Atarazanas Market
Malaga, like a lot of Spanish towns and cities, has a thriving market which will surely delight the shoppers among visitors. Atarazanas market is the perfect place, with it’s fascinating history and wide range of stalls, local produce, vegetables , fruits, olives and oils. The market is open daily, except for on Sundays, from 8am to 1am.
Malaga Nightlife
Of course the main reason many visitors flock to Malaga is to sample the local nightlife. From stag and hen do’s to Flamenco dancing, Malaga has it all. Onda Pasadena is the place to go on Tuesday and Thursday for jazz and flamenco nights, with regular live music to boot, while Terria El Haren is a large teahouse which covers several floors, live music Thursday to Saturday night.
