Malaga is the second largest city in Southern Spain, after Sevilla, and the Capital of the Costa Del Sol. With a population of around 650.000 inhabitants it is recognised as having the best climate for any city of its size in Europe.

Of the many hundreds of thousands of visitors to the province of Malaga each year many will not venture into Malaga itself, which is a great shame as the city has been transformed over the past few years, specially the historic quarter. 

Malaga is also the grand father to the popular surrounding holiday resorts which lay east of the city, including Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Fuengirola and the chic resort of Marbella.

The cultural heritage of Malaga can now take centre stage and is home to the Picasso Museum which is housed in the beautiful old Palacio de la Bellavista. Picasso is probably Malagas most famous son and the impressive Picasso museum is testament to that fact. Around 150 pieces of Picassos are exhibited on two floors and include paintings, drawings, sculptures and lithographs.

The house where Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born is located on the Plaza de la Merced, 3 minutes walk from the museum. There you can see things relating to the life and work from all the different periods of his exceptional life and is an interesting stop over even if art is not your thing.

Proudly watching over this cosmopolitan capital is the Castillo de Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba ( Moorish fortress ). The castle dates back to the 14th century and has pretty fountains and fine manicured gardens whilst the origins of the Alcazaba date to the 11th century, both have impressive views over Malaga, the port area and the Mediterranean sea.

The historic Malaga Cathedral is affectionately known as La Manguita the one armed lady, as only one of the two planned towers where ever finished.
The old part of Malaga is the most interesting area and is located two minutes walk from the new port all around the Cathedral. The narrow streets which wind off in all directions from Larios Street ooze Andalucian charm, the area is perfect for afternoon walks, specially in the in spring and summer months where you will come across some of the best restaurants and Tapas bars in the area which sit alide historic buildings such as the Picasso Museum and charming old Andalucian plazas.