Flights to Malaga
For many years, Malaga was merely the name of an airport where millions of tourists arrived every year seeking the golden sands of the Costa del Sol . Yet Malaga has become an attractive destination based on its own merits. Birthplace of Picasso, Antonio Banderas and their famous pescadito frito , it offers a wide variety of attractions like museums (the Picasso Museum is truly spectacular) and sights. For this reason we thought Malaga deserved to be a Vueling destination.
Weather in MalagaAirport de Malaga Malaga Airport is located eight kilometres from the city. If you want to head into Malaga city centre, you have several options. Buses leave every half hour from Terminals 1 and 2. The ticket costs 1 euro. Trains leave from the Cargo Terminal and stop in front of Terminal 2 every half hour from 7.00am to 11.45pm for just over a euro. By taxi the route will cost you more or less €14. There are also public transport services between Marbella and Fuengirola.
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 Restaurants in MalagaIn Malaga , eating out constitutes a real pleasure, not only for the balmy climate that will assuredly accompany your meal, but also because of Malaga 's wide gastronomic variety. We'll give you a few suggestions here.Los EspigonesNaturally, we're going to start by recommending a spot... the spot... to try “pescaíto frito”! This chiringuito or beach bar situated on El Pedregalejo Beach, 2km from the city centre, is a favourite destination for Malaga residents to enjoy typical regional cuisine.c/ Cenachero 18 El PimpiAlthough we admit it's a little touristy, a trip to Malaga wouldn't be complete without experiencing this establishment. Occupying several stories right in calle Granada , it offers you the opportunity to taste traditional Malaga sweet wine (of their own creation). Numerous celebrities from the entertainment, political and literary spheres have carved their initials on the restaurant's barrels while taking a draught. The autograph they treasure more than any other is, naturally, the great Lola Flores. c/ Granada, 68 Café de ParisThe imaginative cuisine concocted in this establishment recovers traditional Andalusian flavours. A delicacy not to be missed is their sardines marinated in angel's hair (strands of gelatine of courgette) and ajo-blanco (white garlic) ice-cream. The atmosphere in this family restaurant is warmed by silver, copper and wood tones. c/ Vélez Málaga 8 ClandestinoThis restaurant right in the heart of Malaga is cosmopolitan and full of contrasts, incorporating influences from Belgian, Dutch, Mexican, Venezuelan and Spanish chefs. Among their special recipes, you'll find everything from black Nordic pasta to prawn ,leek and carrot rolls. Moreover, their opening hours let you sample their wares any time of the day because the kitchen is working continuously from 1pm to 1am. Niño de Guevara, 3 Business hours in MalagaAlmost all shops open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 5.00pm to 8.00pm, although the majority close on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. In tourist areas and during peak season, many shops open until very late every day of the week.Don't miss... in MalagaIf the city of Malaga offers multiple attractions, exploring out of town promises even greater treasures. The easiest option is hiring a car for a couple of days. This would be a good way of getting to the locations we recommend below.Picasso MuseumThis museum, promoted with the support of the Andalusian painter's inheritors, Christine and Bernard Picasso, is the culmination of a dream conceived during his lifetime. As the great painter said: “To be a Cubist you need to have been born in Malaga ” and that love for his native city also explains the fervour of the people of Malaga for the artist. To reward this relationship, both inheritors decided to donate or grant part of their collection to the gallery, a total of 204 works covering all the creative periods of the artist's life.Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 8pm; Fridays and Saturdays till 9pm. Closed on Mondays. Gibralfaro HillDominating the city, this hill is the site of several of Malaga 's most emblematic historic monuments. First stop, La Alcazaba 's fortified walls are suitably striking. This fortification dates from 700CE. From several terraces here, you can admire magnificent views of the city and port. A small palace within the fortification itself today houses the Archaeological Museum . Just below the entrance to La Alcazaba are the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre dating from the 2 nd century CE, which is being restored. From there, a trail leads you to the Castle that crowns Gibralfaro Hill. This imposing edifice dates from the early 14 th century, when it was built over an ancient Phoenician enclosure that also contained a beacon, which is where the Castle's name comes from: Gebel-Faro means the Rock of the Beacon.Puerto BanúsA few kilometres from Malaga centre, Puerto Banús is synonymous with wealth, fashion, glamour, parties and beautiful people. It is the place to see and be seen, where the rich, the famous and the hopeful meet and rub shoulders. The area is packed with renowned designer boutiques stocking the most prestigious trademarks such as Gianni Versace, Hermes, Ralph Lauren and DKNY. Restaurants are equally stylish, including such well known venues as Trader Vic's and Saldaba or clubs like Marbella Club Hotel and Oliviá Valère's. Yet what is perhaps most entertaining is to amble through the port and watch Rolls Royce and Ferrari purringly disgorging their eminent clientele into a numberless fleet of spectacular yachts.RondaAlthough it is a bit of a hike, 100km from Malaga , Ronda is definitely the most beautiful Andalusian city in terms of its location, balanced on the edge of a rocky mesa, split down the middle by the vertiginous canyon of the Guadalevín River . Since it was a buoyant market during the Roman era, the capital of a Taifa kingdom and one of the last Muslim bastions on the Iberian peninsula, it is not surprising that it enamoured Romantic travellers in the 19 th century, who were drawn by its dramatic location as well as the sinister infamy of its mountain range, for it was one of the principal nests of banditry in Andalusia.SealifeTo try something refreshing without getting wet, visit Sealife in Benalmádena (about 15 km from Malaga), an interactive submarine park where you'll find yourself surrounded by 500,000 litres of water and get to know 30,000 startling marine creatures -some native, others imported from exotic climes. Their latest attraction is an exhibition of over 20 shark species from all around the world. Opening hours: Every day from 10am. Closing time depends on the season. In summer, as late as 12 midnight. Online guides de MalagaOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GUIDESIn Spanish: http://www.malagaes.com http://www.malagavirtual.com In English: http://www.timeout.com/travel/malaga http://www.malagaweb.com http://uk.holidaysguide.yahoo.com/ Back More Vueling Cities |
