Málaga is located in southern Spain. Founded in the 8th century BC, it is one of the oldest Mediterranean seaports. It is the heart of the Costa del Sol tourist region. Malaga will enchant you with the atmosphere of its old town, beaches, sea, and beautiful landscapes.

Málaga Beaches
Málaga is world famous for its beaches, which total approximately 14 km.

• Baños del Carmen – with stunning views of the bay, is 550 m long and 15 m wide.
• Campo de Golf San Julián – is Malaga’s largest beach, stretching over 2 km.
• El Palo – is 1,200 meters long and 25 meters wide.
• El Dedo – is 550 m long and 25 m wide.
• La Caleta – located near the historic center, is approximately 1 km long.
• La Araña is a beach in the eastern part of Malaga.
• La Malagueta is one of the most popular beaches, located near the port.

Food and Drink
Málaga boasts a cuisine that blends the riches of the Spanish land and sea. The main ingredients in local dishes are vegetables, meat, fish, seafood, and fruits. The most traditional dish in Malaga is espetos (fried sardines). Also be sure to try coquinas (shellfish in wine), tapas, ham, and sweet wine.

Malaga Attractions
Cathedral
The Cathedral is located on the site of an ancient Muslim mosque. Construction began in 1530 and continued until the 17th century. The cathedral’s interior is impressive and contains several valuable works of art.

Alcazaba
The Alcazaba is an ancient Moorish fortress and one of the main attractions of Malaga. It was designed with three circuits of defensive walls and 110 towers. Construction of the fortress began in the 11th century, at the foot of Mount Gibralfaro.

Roman Theatre
The Roman Theatre is a legacy of Málaga’s Roman past. It was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century AD. The stands have a 31-meter radius and reach a height of 16 meters.

Picasso Museum
The Picasso Museum is the birthplace of the famous genius and a museum housing 233 of his paintings.

Basilica of Our Lady of Victoria
The Basilica of Our Lady of Victoria was built in the 17th century in the Baroque style. The basilica is located on the site where the Catholics besieged Málaga during the Reconquista.

Church of Santiago
The Church of Santiago is considered the oldest in Málaga. It was built in 1490 on the site of a mosque. The square tower, originally intended as a minaret, was added in the 16th century. Calle Sant’Agostino

Calle Sant’Agostino
Calle Sant’Agostino is one of the oldest streets in Málaga. After the Christian conquest of the city, palaces and knights’ houses were built here on the foundations of older Muslim buildings. The Moorish quarter is also located here.

Plaza Episcopal
Plaza Episcopal is the city’s main square. It is home to the 18th-century Bishops’ Palace and a stone fountain dating from the same period.