Visiting The Andalucian City Of Malaga

By Author: Javier Melendez
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While in Spain, there are many reasons to visit Malaga, but some vital ones that will be burned into your memory follow below:

Malaga's Geographical Situation

Malaga is situated perfectly as the gateway that leads to the Costa del Sol (the Sunshine Coast). Its location provides for the best spots for excursions, as a visit to the historic cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada can comfortably be made from here. It truly gives you the benefits of a very historical culture and a pleasant modern world, all while just sitting back and resting at the exquisite beachfronts out there. So it doesn't really matter whether you fall into the category of party people, or prefer a book for company or even choose sporting activities. In Malaga, you will feel completely at home!

The Malagan People

The people of Malaga (the malagueños) are ever-smiling, accomodating and very amiable. The malagueños, are also good at partying hard. They hardly consider themselves as unhappy, and there's no reason why you should treat them so. Malagueños totally love the food they eat, and it's very unusual not to find them ...
... meeting up at pubs, restaurants and bars, where they truly relish their histrionics... at their best telling hilarious jokes and telling their stories.

The Climate

Sun in Malaga shines for approximatley 320 days a year, so just taking it easy and being at your most relaxed on the seafront out there is what you'd ideally feel like doing! Malaga's great weather is principally due to its geographic situation: while is mountains protect Malaga from extreme cold, the Mediterranean Sea provides a cooling breeze during the hot periods of July, August and September. The average temperature of Malaga lies at around 22 degreess celsius, so it also really doesn't matter which season you visit Malaga - it's always a delight!

Gastronomy

Malaga has a rich food culture. With a variety of food such as sea food, sweet wine, gazpacho, etc. available in the city, you can actually call Malaga a haven for food lovers. There are a variety of cafes, bars, and eateries, which you can frequent to sample the richness of their fare. Make sure that you try out the pescaito frito (a malagueño recipe of fried sardines). Another must visit would be to a bodega (a wine cellar), where wine is served directly from the barrel, rather than from the bottle.

Exhibitions

Malaga is feted as the "City of museums" as it has more than 20 of some note, many of which are located in the same area. The modern art and religious art housed in these museums is a veritable treat for your eyes. Malaga was also the birth city of Pablo Picasso and so a lot of his works are on display in the city. The most notable museum for Picasso is the Picasso Museum.

Malaga has a varied and rich cultural heritage. With a history of 3000 years it has been conquered by various cultures, and the blend of these has made a unique and a distinct character upon Malaga. Added to this, there is always some event taking place. With a number of festivals and exhibitions, theatrical events and concerts as well as music and dance, Malaga has created its own identity. Witnessing the festive seasons such as Semana Santa, the Feria de Agosto or the Fiesta Mayor are an absolute must!