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Climate: Sea breezes from the Mediterranean coastline regulate the summer heat to a more comfortable level than the inland Andalucían towns and the Málaga Mountains form the perfect barrier to protect the city from the colder weather in winter. Temperatures range from highs of more than 30°C in July and August to a low of 12°C between December and February (often with a daytime high of up to 20°C). Málaga receives 325 days of sunshine annually on average while the much needed rainfall occurs during the winter months. The rain may be torrential at times, but rarely lasts more than three or four days at a time.
Activities and Attractions: Shopping, Festivities, Golf, Beaches and more - Beyond history and climate, Málaga is a wonderful shopping center. Running perpendicular to the stunning tree-lined avenue - the Alameda - is the Calle Marqués de Larios (often simply Larios) - a chic area with many boutiques, designer shops and classy cafes - all surrounded by beautifully restored buildings.
Málaga also boasts several indoor shopping malls which are open all day and extended hours around holidays. This has |
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made it much more difficult for the smaller shops in Málaga centre to live up to the southern tradition of keeping the siesta time sacred.
At the top of the Larios is the main square, Plaza de la Constitución, which is the centre of attention during the many cultural, traditional and religious festivals celebrated throughout the year in Málaga. In December, a huge Christmas tree and decorations are the focal point. During Semana Santa (Easter Holy Week), Málaga is taken over by incredible religious processions. The International Jazz Festival takes place the beginning of November and the Film Festival is held early in March. (More about Málaga Festivals) |
Golf:Andalucía has become the European destination for golfers over the past few decades due to its fine weather that makes it possible to play golf the whole year around. Andalucía boasts in excess of 85 golf courses with dozens on the Costa del Sol alone - leading to its unofficial nickname - the Costa del Golf.
- Alhaurin Golf Club, Alhaurin Grande
- Miraflores Golf Club, Mijas C.
- La Cala Golf Club, Cala de Mijas
- Lauro Golf, Alhaurin de la Torre
- Torrequebrada Golf, Benalmadena
- Guadalhorce Golf Club, Málaga
- Parador Malaga de Golf, Málaga
- Baviera Golf Club, Caleta de Valez
- Anoreta Golf Club, Rincon de la Victoria
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Beaches: Andalucia has over 800 Km of coastline most of which is sandy beach. Wide open golden sandy beaches backed by sand dunes are typical of the Costa de la Luz. Popular bathing beaches with showers and beach bars are typical of the Costa del Sol. Hidden coves reached by paths or tracks down from the cliffs, excellent for snorkeling and diving are typical of the Costa Tropical. Open beaches and hidden coves, some of the quietest around are typical of the Costa de Almeria.
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Málaga Cuisine : Typical cuisine in Málaga is like throughout Andalucía - light, healthy and always prepared with fresh Mediterranean ingredients - and available from top-notch Michelin rated restaurants to the most humble tapas bars - and everything in between. The Mediterranean influence includes a great variety of seafood, including shrimps, fried fish (Pescaito Frito), Chanquetes (a small fish in the anchovy family), boquerones in vinagre (a small fish marinated in vinegar for a day) or if you find yourself in a chiringuito (beach bar), try the traditional espeto - sardines cooked outside on a skewer.
Apart from seafood, Málaga, and the rest of Andalucía, are probably best known for Gaspacho - a refreshing, cold, vegetable soup served during the summer. Many excellent chicken dishes are also available next to specialties such as Rabo de Toro (Bull's tail). |
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Travelling to Málaga: Pablo Ruiz Picasso Málaga International Airport is one of the most modern airports in Spain with over 16 million passengers annually, serving Andalucía and the Costa del Sol. Málaga's airport is a modern airport with daily flights from 26 airports in the UK.
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| History The strategic location, proximate to the Mediterranean Sea, has historically made Málaga an attractive target for foreign invaders. |
Málaga was established by Phoenician traders more than 3000 years ago. The town, Malaka at the time (probably from the word malac - to salt - as the port was an important center for salting fish), was used as a commerce center for the region and exploited for its rich deposits of copper and silver. The fortress overlooking Málaga today was originally constructed by the Phoenicians.
The Greeks followed the Phoenicians in the 6th century B.C. Málaga was further developed by the Romans, who colonized |
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Spain in 218 B.C. and remained more than six centuries. During this period, the Romans enlarged the fortress and built the Roman theatre - now excavated and open to the public.
In 711 A.D., the Moors invaded Spain and named her Al-Andalus. Málaga became a major Moorish city and port - famed for figs and wine. Two of the most important monuments in Málaga, the fortress Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, were built during the Moorish era.
Málaga was one of the last Moorish cities to fall to the Christian conquerors, Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487.
More recent history, pays homage to Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas who were born in Málaga. |
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