Málaga – here we land,
when we come to Andalusia by plane.
The huge airport, one of the largest in Spain, is the reason why Málaga has now become the 6th largest city in Spain.
The port has been modernized in recent years and the huge jetty for cruise ships brings the city a high number of visitors.
From time to time, there is also a replica of historic ships on the quay, from the time when Spain had world domination over the seas. A visit is not uninteresting.
The painter Pablo Picasso was born here. A museum honors his work and he still sits on the park bench at the Plaza de la Merced . The Picasso Tapas Bar is always busy.
One of the largest Arab fortresses in Andalusia, the Alcazaba
or Gibralfaro Castle, offer a great view over the whole city.
On the outskirts of the city there is a large beach promenade with a big name:
Paseo Marítimo Antonio Banderas, about 2.5 km long.
The most expensive shopping street that you just have to walk up and down,
is Calle Marqués de Larios.
Especially during the Advent season, a visit to Calle Larios is a must.
The Christmas lights start annually on the 1st of Advent and last until January 6th.
A spectacular light show & music performance is offered several times a day.
Málaga has much more to offer.
Just take a look here : www.spain.info/de/reiseziel/malaga/
Málaga will become the Expo City in 2027.
Everywhere there is construction and modernization. A drop of bitterness is already emerging:
The famous horse-drawn carriages will disappear from the cityscape in 2026.
Again a piece of “culture” and nostalgia disappears,
due to the high volume of traffic and mass tourism.
