Malaga travel guide

Malaga and Costa del Sol guide

Málaga is situated in the south of Spain and on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It's the capital of the Costa del Sol (the Sunny Coast), one of the eight regional capitals of Andalucia and the biggest southern coastal city with approximately 570,000 inhabitants. The town is located near Seville and Granada; and the strategically good position in the Mediterranean Sea makes it easily accessible.

The famous bull ring in Malaga.

The most important industrial sectors in Málaga are the agriculture and tourism. The climate, with over 300 days of sun and an average temperature of 23ºC (73ºF), makes Málaga a perfect location to grow olives, and fruits like lemons and oranges. The perfect weather in Málaga, together with the large amount of beautiful beaches, make this province one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in Spain. Apart from the above mentioned sectors, the city of Málaga has the second largest industrial port in Spain and also an important production of textile and alimentary products.

Malaga is one of the 8 regional capitals of Andalucia.

Málaga is an incredible city with a rich and unique history that offers the visitor a wide range of interesting things to see and do.

As well as all the cultural attractions, Málaga is the perfect place to enjoy life. The relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and the perfect climate have attracted both tourists and foreigners settling down in Spain for nearly half a decade.

The people in Málaga, called Malagueños, are well known for going out at night for a chat, dinner or a drink. The city, therefore, has a great variety of restaurants, bars and bodegas that are normally quite busy seven days a week. The Malagueños are also known for loving everything about their town and are particularly proud of their two world famous citizens, the painter Pablo Picasso and the actor Antonio Banderas.

Antonio Banderas is one of Malaga's most famous sons.