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The guide
and comparison for car hire in
Malaga
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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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