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Malaga – European
Capital of Culture
The spotlight is expected to shine on Malaga for some years to come
since Malaga City Council decided in 2004 to present a bid to the
European Union requesting it be given the title of European Culture
Capital in the year 2016. This bodes very well for work and
improvements to continue over the next decade to achieve this goal.
Climate
Sea breezes from the Mediterranean coastline regulates the summer
heat to a more comfortable levels than the inland Andalusian towns
and the Malaga Mountains form the perfect barrier to protect the
city from the colder weather in winter. It can still be very hot in
July and August and it can be colder (minimum of around 13 °C)
between December and February. Some much needed rainfall is to be
expected in the colder months, but it usually does not usually last
for long.
History and Monuments
As well as homage to the great Picasso, other great historic
monuments include the imposing Baroque Cathedral, popularly known as
‘La Manquita’ (One Armed Woman), referring to its rather lopsided
appearance due to the missing east bell tower. High on the hill
above the city is the Parador (state run hotel) of great historic
importance. It was once a Moorish castle and is a wonderful place to
either stay the night or have a long lunch enjoying these privileged
surroundings with panoramic views over Malaga city and out across
the port to sea.
Although there was much destruction in Malaga, especially during the
time of the Spanish Civil War, there is still plenty of proof of the
Moorish occupation. Today you can visit the Moorish Alcazaba
fortress, dating back to 1065, which also now features a very
interesting archaeological museum.
Eating and Drinking in Malaga
In Malaga there is no shortage of places to eat and drink. From top
notch, Michelin rated restaurants to the most humble tapas bar,
there is everything in between. If you find yourself in a Malaga
chiringuito (beach bar) then the traditional ‘espeto’ sardines
cooked outside on a skewer is not only delicious, but also an
integral part of the healthy Mediterranean diet. There are many
other delicious fresh fish dishes to choose from on most menus and
generally at a very reasonable price.
Sightseeing
A great way to get a good overall impression of Malaga is to hop on
the Official Malaga Tour Bus. The whole tour takes under one and a
half hours and is well worth it at around 15 euros per adult. The
Tour Bus ticket not only allows the enjoyment of taking in all the
sights of the city, but it also offers a free voucher for bust
transport to the beautiful botanical gardens on the outskirts of
Malaga, Jardines de la Concepcion, on the main road to Antequera.
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