Hot Destination: Málaga In Costa Del Sol

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Málaga is a city and a municipality, capital of the Province of Málaga, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain.
Málaga has over 160 km of coastline, with a multiplicity of beaches, such as Playamar, Malapesquera and Guadalmar. You are bound to have a wonderful time enjoying the sun and the sea. It will be even better when you can relax at malaga holiday rentals which allows you to have all the comfort and privacy of your own in a dream like destination. And while at that, why not throw in some leisure activities? You should try Tivoli World. Enjoy the exciting new attractions, the variety of shows in different places and enjoy the many options to satisfy your appetite between bars and themed restaurants, while enjoying the magnificent ambience of the park. It is an experience to enjoy a incredible day in a exceptional place.
You can do and see lots of things in the province of Málaga and the Costa del Sol. ...
... There are hundreds of cultural and leisure activities. On the beach, in the wilderness, on the coast or in the hinterland, you will find all you need for a great holiday. You will only have trouble choosing amongst the villas in costa del sol for your stay.
Amongst the many things you can do at Málaga, shopping in the Historical District of Málaga is definitely one of them. There the urbanism and architecture from different centuries mingle, as is to be expected in a city that continues to evolve. What may most attract the visitor’s attention, however, along with the assortment of churches, convents and palaces preferably from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, is the urban and architectural legacy from the nineteenth century, when due its strong agrarian and industrial growth the city opened up to the European fashions that held sway in that era.
During the day you can wander through its streets, visiting the tapas bars and restaurants and night to continue the fun in their hundreds of bars, discos and terraces where you hear all kinds of music and enjoy live performances or pleasant views fashion on the terraces.
Another thing that you should try while visiting Costa del Sol is a Spa and even better one with an Arabic origin. For example, Hammam Al Andalus which is a recently renovated monumental space that captures the essence of the ancient Arab Baths of Al Ándalus. It is composed of five thermal baths at different temperatures that were part of the ritual routine of purification and beauty that along with the steam, resting and massages rooms form an architectural ensemble characterized by beautiful Nazari decor which induces relaxation of body and mind.
Málaga is making big improvements when it comes to cycling. Nowadays Malagueños use their bikes more often to go to work or for recreational use in the weekends. Also Málaga established a cycling association supported by the local public transport association. The use of bicycles is promoted as being eco-friendly, fun, safe and healthy. Promotional campaigns in the form of group cycle activities or excursions outside Málaga are being introduced and this has led to big success. Besides cycling in the city the area of Málaga is also worth to cycle through. For example biking from Málaga to Torremolinos is a popular route. Local bike tour companies can tell you more about directions and other cycle routes in the area. For example Baja Bikes or Tours by Locals offer tourists the opportunity to hire a bike or to do guided bike tours in Málaga. With a guided bike tour you will get familiar with this beautiful Mediterranean city in a few hours.
You should try to see the Alcazaba, a Moorish castle built in the 11th century on a hill in the middle of the city, this old fort is the best-preserved of its kind in Spain. Upon entering you'll climb up past the ramparts offering excellent views of the city and lush gardens to a small Moorish palace at the top which holds a number of artifacts from excavations on the site. Another must see is the Roman Theater, situated under the Alcazaba facing a small plaza are the beautiful remains of an old Roman theater. You can view them anytime from the overlook in the plaza, but if you want to get up close you can enter the attached building, where you'll be shown a short film and view some artifacts before entering the theater itself, where you can walk past the old stage and sit on the stone steps.
Along the coast there are dozens of restaurants and chiringuitos (beach restaurants) where you can have fish, seafood, paella, sangria, etc. One of the most famous chiringuitos is El Tintero, at the east end, where there is no menu: the waiters sing out what they are carrying and they leave you a plate at your signal. From time to time, one of them offers to give you the bill.
The most typical thing to eat in Malaga is espetos, sardines squewered on a bamboo stick and grilled over a fire (typically driftwood); and pescaíto frito: all types of deep-fried fish from anchovies to squid. A speciality of Andalucia is fish (most commonly dogfish "cazon", although sometimes other fish such as tuna, "atun") marinated in a garlic and vinegar preparation - look on the menu for "Cazon en adobo". Try also the coquinas (small clams cooked in white wine). Simply delicious! Jamon is a regional specialty, and is an aged, salted ham, from acorn-fed pork, similar to prosciutto.
Famous sweet Malaga wine can be tasted in popular pubs in the city center, like the famous old La Casa del Guardia (Avenue Alameda Principal) or the very typical El Pimpi where everyone, from celebrities to local teens meet.
Well, these certainly are plenty of reasons to visit Costa del Sol! Have you visited before? Do you have more reasons to add to this list? Do put Málaga in you bucket list of must go-to destinations. You will not regret it!