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The guide
and comparison for car hire in
Malaga
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The whole region of Andalusia is synonymous with white washed villages and towns known as 'pueblos blancos'. A pretty village worth checking out is Mijas. The town of Mijas is just a 30km drive from Malaga and is one of the most visited of the pueblos blancos. Despite its popularity with tourists, the town retains traditional Andalusian charm and hospitality. Many artists have made their home in Mijas, due to its picture-postcard location and laid back lifestyle. A wander through the sleepy old town offers the chance to browse the galleries and craft shops of local artisans. No doubt on your way you'll pass easy-going villagers indulging in a spot of people watching from the comfort of their front door.
3. Marbella
The beautiful marina and exclusive city of Marbella is just a
30km drive from Malaga Airport. The city of Marbella is a
popular sunshine holiday destination with wealthy European tourists. Marbella marina is a playground for the
rich and famous and it's here that day-trippers come to eye-up their
expensive toys. However, there's more to Marbella than shiny yachts and flashy sailing boats.
A little exploration uncovers fascinating cultural attractions and
an exciting shopping scene. Perhaps surprisingly, many of the city's
most appealing tourist sites offer free admission. A stroll around Parque de la Alameda is a cheap way to while away a few hours. It's
possible to see some works by the artist Salvador Dali for free
here.
In the old quarters of the town you'll find Villa Romana de Rio
Verde & Las Bovedas, an ancient Roman Villa dating back to the 1st
and 2nd centuries. Interested visitors can avail of free guided
tours. Las Murallas del Castillo Moorish castle will also impress
those fascinated by the old town's history.
Marbella is a hive of decadence and excess and those on budget will
find that shopping here doesn't come cheap.However, those ready and
willing to splash the cash will find that Puerto Banus offers a
dream shopping experience. Here many exclusive and elegant designers
clothing stores have set up shop.
Finally, no journey to Marbella would be complete without a visit to
one of the city's fine beaches such as Guadalmina, Linda Vista and
San Pedro De Alcantara.
4. Ronda
The pretty and historic Andalusian town of Ronda can be reached
within an hour's drive of Malaga. An interesting route worth
following is the Sierra Bermeja road, which cuts through the
mountains, offering stunning views.
The town of Ronda is famous as being the birthplace of modern
bullfighting and to this day showcases the best local talent at the
Feria Goyesca in September. Here matadors dressed in their
traditional finery battle it out against a bull on foot. The rest of
the year you'll find that the bullring is an outdoor museum where
visitors are allowed to wander around freely, imagining the
gladiator-esque battles between man and bull.
More sedate attractions in Ronda include walking tours of the
charming old town. A stroll through Plaza Duquesa de Parcent is one
way to absorb the town's architectural highlights. Here you're
guaranteed to get a good photo of interesting structures like the
belltower of the Iglesia Santa Maria de Mayor and the dramatically
arched Ayuntamiento building. From here, it's possible to walk to
Ronda's famous Puento Nuevo Bridge, which offers spectacular views
of the plunging El Tajo gorge.
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