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The Old Quarter - Malaga
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.
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.
Malaga is the second largest city in Southern Spain, after Sevilla, and the Capital of the Costa Del Sol. With a population of ar...
Malaga Cathedral - " La Manquita "
Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, one of Spain`s most important and top tourism hot spots.
It is also home to an impressive Cathedral, visible from all over Malaga. It is located in the old quarter in central Malaga near the old port area.
It is also home to an impressive Cathedral, visible from all over Malaga. It is located in the old quarter in central Malaga near the old port area.
Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, one of Spain`s most importatmnt and top tourism hot spots. It was built between 1525 and 1782 on the site of a former mosque. Two towers where to be built originally however lack of funds meant that only one was completed giving rise to the its name of La Manquita , roughly translated meaning the one armed women.
The interior has influences of the Renaissance and baroque styles. The 17th century mahogany and cedar wood choir stalls where designed by Luis Ortiz. After his death Pedro de Mena completed them by carving 40 statues of the saints behind each stall who was one of Spain's most celebrated wood-carvers of the time and who had spent many years living in the city.
Adjacent to the the cathedral is the Iglesia del Sagrano which was founded in the 15th century on the site of a mosque. The church has an unusual rectangular shape, its Isabelline-Gothic portal is the only remaining part of the original structure which was rebuilt in 1714.
On a side note, the Cathedral is located in one of Malagas prettiest and historical areas. Close there a lots of old streets to explore, and in quite a few you will find some of the best tapas bars in all of Malaga. The area continues to go through quite a face lift over the post 5 years with many of the old properties being converted into fine little tapas bars, small restaurants and fun bars.
I would recommend the following eateries as must visits when in Malaga: Bar LoGueno, Las Chinitas, Bodega la Quitape�as and the Rincon de Mata.
Best of all the local architecture has not suffered from this face lift, in fact it has benefited as local building laws mean that the facade of the old buildings remain intact.
Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol , one of Spain`s most important and top tourism hot spots. It is also home to an impressive Cath...
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