Malaga
The heart of Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) is Malaga, Spain. This city filled with rich culture , warm sun, history, and the Mediterranean Sea is the perfect place to plan a holiday anytime of the year. With the summer months lasting for eight months and the winter months still being mild, Malaga does not have a bad time to visit. This vibrant city is nestled with mountains bordering one side and the Mediterranean on the other. A history spanning more than 2,700 years, Malaga is one of the oldest cities in the world. Many archaeological ruins and monuments from the Phoenician (the city was founded by the Phoenicians about 770 BC), Roman, Arabian, and Christian eras can be found here. Spend the day visiting the many historical sites such as the Cathedral, the Church of Santiago, or Alcazaba, a military fortress built by the Moors in the 11th century.
Malaga is home to miles of beautiful sandy beaches and 39 world class golf courses. Many famous holiday resorts are here for booking that perfect getaway. Malaga offers a wealth of water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving. For those that like to stay on dry land, hiking, rock climbing, beautiful scenery, and nature in the mountains. Tivoli World is here along with a good many other water and theme parks, karting, and safaris. Malaga has great shopping areas and a very trendy, chic pub and bar scene. Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga so do not miss seeing the Museum of Picasso. Malaga's cuisine carries the traditional flavors of the "Mediterranean diet," food cooked with simplicity, using excellent preparation to enhance the natural flavors of local seafood, vegetables, olive oil, and wines. Come visit Malaga and lose your heart to the famous Costa Del Sol.
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