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| Residents | 578.460 (2020) | |
| height | 11 m | |
| Tourist info | 34 951 92 60 20 Malaga Turismo (de.) | |
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Málaga is a provincial capital in the autonomous region Andalusia.
background
Málaga was founded in the 8th century BC. Founded by the Phoenicians as "Malaka". They built a settlement near the hill on which the Alcazaba is now located. During the second punic war the city or the trading center at that time fell to Rome. That still tells of the development and importance of the city in Roman times Amphitheater. During the time of the Great Migration, Rome was followed by an epoch under the changing rule of the Vandals, Alans, Visigoths and Byzantines. Around 711 the conquered Umayyads large parts of the Iberian Peninsula. Al-Andalus was the name of this Muslim-ruled part of Iberia. Umayyads is another spelling of this dynasty, which refers to the residence in Damascus. It was followed by changing Arab dynasties, the rule of the city was important Tamīm ibn Buluggīn, who was defeated in the civil war, but the Alcazaba and parts of his empire remained. With the reconquest of Malaga on August 18, 1487 by the Reyes catholicos (the Catholic kings) the fate of the last Moorish bastion of Granada, at the time under the rule of the Nasrid rulers, was finally sealed. The period after the Reconquista is often referred to as the golden age of Spain, and impressive evidence such as this can be found from this period cathedralIn retrospect, it was also a time of artistic, intellectual and thus economic stagnation.
At the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century, a large bourgeoisie emerged, which was supported by the two families Larios and Heredia. They made Malaga the second largest industrial center in Spain. The city continues to prosper in the 21st century. It has become something of a world capital of tourism. It is mainly through its airport that many of the twenty million tourists who visit Andalusia each year know the name of the city. But Málaga owns the Catedral Nuestra Sra. de la Encarnación, the Castillo de Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba (fortress) of the Moors are some sights. Not to be forgotten Pablo Picassowho was born in the port city and spent the first fifteen years of his life here. A museum is dedicated to him.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Almeria | 218 km |
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| Cordoba | 170 km |
| Seville | 199 km |
| Gibraltar | 131 km |
By plane
(IATA: AGP). 
Malaga Airport is located a few kilometers southwest of Malaga. There are many flight connections from scheduled and charter airlines from German-speaking countries. More information about how to get there, airlines and airlines can be found in the Airport items.By train
Malaga is the end point of the high-speed line that runs in Cordoba branches off the Madrid - Seville line. There are several AVE's every day Barcelonawho travel between 6 and 6.30 hours on this route as well as from Madrid, Travel time 2:45. The AVE only needs 49 from Malaga to Cordoba or with a stop in Antequera 59 minutes. The Avant, which runs from Malaga via Cordoba to Seville, is only slightly slower. "Turista" fare for the Cordoba - Seville route in the AVE € 41.60, in the Avant € 27.50 (Sept 2017).
There is also a direct connection from Malaga to Seville. While the drive via Cordoba takes just under two hours, with the Avant you only need a little more than an hour and a half. Connections to Seville are hourly. A direct connection to Ronda there is also, but this only runs once a day and not every day. Here you have to switch to the bus, because Ronda is easier to reach by bus. The route in the mountains is worth seeing.
It is located west of the old town and the port on Avenue de las Américas and consists of two levels. The above-ground part is developed as a terminus station and serves as the terminus for the trains mentioned above. It has six tracks with platforms. For the high-speed trains, new tracks have been laid parallel to the old cast-iron hall. Before entering, the luggage is x-rayed here. The underground part is a through station with two tracks. The "S-Bahn" stops here (cercanias) Malaga. The long-distance train station and the central El Perchel underground station are right next to the train station.Feature: parking space.The S-Bahn network or Malaga Cercanias has two lines. The 
runs from Málaga-Centro Alameda near the city center via Victoria Kent, Malaga airport, Torremolinos, Benalmadena to Fuengirola. The first train leaves at 05:20, the last at 11.30 from Malaga to Fuengirolea in the other direction, the first at 06:20 and the last at 00:20. Every 20 minutes during the day.
The line 
runs from Central Station via Victoria Kent to Álora. The first train leaves at 6 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. in the morning, the last at 10:45 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. out of town. The trains run every hour. The prices are based on the zones crossed, of which there are 5. From Fuengirola to Málaga it costs 3.60 euros, from Benalmádena 2.70 euros and from Torremolinos 2.05 euros.
By bus
In the street
Today Malaga is very well connected to the national long-distance traffic. The toll one AP-7 runs along the coast from Algeciras in the north past Malaga to continue to Almeria, although not all sections are finished by a long way. Alternatively, you can drive on the motorway A-7, from Almería then possibly again on the AP-7 to the French border.
Go north on the A-45 or the A-46 direction Cordoba. This motorway meets the A-92. If you follow this to the west, you will follow Sevilleif you follow it to the east you will follow Granada.
It's quite cheap to rent a car in southern Spain. Due to the large number of providers, a customer-friendly price war has developed. The important thing is that you make sure that the car you have rented is properly insured. In any case, the best option is fully comprehensive insurance with no excess, which almost every car rental company also offers for a surcharge. Almost all known car rental companies have a counter at the airport. Pretty much any car can be rented here. But there are also well-known car rental companies in the holiday areas. Cars are often cheaper here than at the airport. And you can also return the car at your holiday destination. If you rented at the airport, you have the advantage that you save yourself the transit from the hotel to the airport.
Taxis are quite expensive in Malaga. For longer journeys, however, you should definitely avoid a taxi, as public transport is well developed in Malaga.
By boat
The port of Malaga was already known to the Phoenicians. They built a settlement here in order to moor their ships and do business here. That was 3000 years ago. The 4 Malaga Cruise Terminal(Cruise port) is one of the most important of its kind in the Mediterranean. Malaga is often the beginning or the end of a cruise.
There is also a ferry pier. The only line ferry is the daily served route to Melilla in operation. The fishing port may still be of interest to the holidaymaker, even if Spain’s fishing fleet has hardly caught any fish in the Mediterranean for a long time, as it has been hopelessly overfished for many years.
A visit to the port is definitely nice and sensible. The beaches of Malaga are connected to the port in the east. There is always something going on here when the weather is nice and that is almost always the case here. There are also numerous restaurants and bars at the harbor where you can linger and relax. Rent a car in Malaga
mobility
The city's sights are too good on foot to reach. When arriving by car, the lack of parking spaces should be noted, so it is better to go to a parking garage, which costs around € 2 per hour. A suitable parking garage is located directly at the Alcazaba.
Malaga also lends itself to Cyclist at. The Pedregalejo and El Palo in the east and the Miserecordia beach in the west are very easy to reach.
Bicycles are available from bike rental Bike2Malagawhich is at 9 Calle Hoyo de Esparteros. Here also bike tours from € 10 (children), € 20 normal price for a 3-hour tour.
The City buses the EMT (Line overview) in Malaga usually run from 6:45 a.m. to 11 p.m., some also run later. There are also night bus routes in Malaga. A trip costs 1.35 euros, which can also be paid for on the bus if necessary. A ticket of ten costs 6.50 euros, so it's worth it. The main bus station of the city buses is the Alameda Principal bus station, almost directly at the port. The Tarjeta Monedero Consorcio de Transportes is a prepaid card that is also valid on the subway.
The Subway infrastructure the Málaga Metro is still being expanded in 2018. Central stop is El Perchel right in front of the RENFE train station.
The single trip costs € 1.35. If you buy a prepaid card and top it up with a maximum of € 25, the price is reduced to € 0.82.
Be in Malaga City tours offered. The cards are valid for 24 hours, so you can get off whenever you want and continue your journey later. Information about the city is also provided in various languages. The buses run every half hour. A complete tour takes eighty minutes.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Gibralfaro Castle (Bus No. 35 from Paseo del Parque).
- Fortress located on a mountain above the Alcazaba, which can be climbed on foot. There is a parking garage at the foot of the Gibralfaro.
- Alternatively, you can reach the Gibralfaro with the. The word Gibralfaro is made up of the Arabic word Yahal (Mountain) and the Greek Pharos - derived from it Faro (Lighthouse) together. The Castillo was built in the 14th century under Yussuf I to protect the Alcazaba in order to defend it against the surrounding heights. The latest defense techniques were used in the construction of the fortress, such as forward towers, defensive walls in zigzag lines and angular entrances. A paved road called Carocha was built between the Castillo and the Alcazaba. This is an original zigzag construction that made forward towers superfluous. Inside the castle you can also see armor, swords and other weapons from different times. You can also join a guided tour at this exhibition. It is also worth taking a look at the walls from the outside. Here, descriptions have been set up at all important points that explain the structure and its creation. There is a parking garage at the entrance to the castle. The castle is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (October to March from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.), admission to one of the two sights is € 2.20, the combination ticket (with the Alcazaba) costs € 3.55. Children and seniors pay € 0.60 (as of January 2014).
- At the entrance to Castillo Gibralfaro there are signs that Gibralfaro and Alcazaba are not connected. The footpath from Gibralfaro down towards the city ends at the entrance to the Alcazaba, so that the visits can be easily combined.
- 2 La Alcazaba.Moorish fortress built in the 11th century. It was originally connected to the fort. The connection served to bring water from the fort to the higher castle. The word Alcazaba means something like citadel, a small, self-contained fortress. Visiting the Alcazaba is free from 2 p.m. on Sundays.Open: Summer: Mon 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tue - Sun 9:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. Winter: Mon 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Tue - Sun 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Price: adults: € 3.50, reduced: 0.60. Combination ticket with Gibralfaro € 5.50.
- The fortress is located on a hill above the old town and rises to the east. With the Alcazaba you also rule the city. The gardens are particularly worth seeing; unfortunately, the small museum within the walls can only be explored by people who speak Spanish. If you want to save yourself a bit of walking, you can take the elevator to the upper area of the Alcazaba and then walk down (or go down again). Access to the elevator is behind the town hall (Ayuntamiento) on Calle Guillen Sotelo.
- 3 Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación.After the reconquest in August 1487, the main mosque standing here became Aljama immediately consecrated to Christianity and used as a church. It was rebuilt and expanded and finally, in 1588, it became a Catholic cathedral.Price: (free of charge during the trade fairs).
- It is particularly worth seeing Reredos the Chapel of St. 0 Barbara. The Gothic altarpiece is the oldest and most valuable part of the cathedral. It was created in 1524 by Nicolás Tiller for the mosque-cathedral. The cathedral has only one steeple, the second tower was never finished due to lack of money. That gave her the nickname Lan Manquita a what translated means little one-armed lady. The building is one of the most important buildings of the Andalusian Renaissance.
- 4 Casa Natal de Picasso (Birthplace), Plaza de la Merced, 15. The simple building with is located on the northeast corner of the Plaza de la Merced. The house was acquired by a foundation and converted into a documentation center. In addition, some of the artist's exhibits are shown and there are also small exhibitions by other artists. In addition, some of the rooms have been returned to their original state, allowing insights into how the artist lived as the son of well-off parents in his childhood. Everyday objects that belong to the Picasso family can also be seen in these rooms.Open: daily 9.30am-8pm.Price: € 3, reduced € 2.
- 5 Picasso Museum, calle San Agustín 8 (To find in the beautiful Palacio de los Condes (Palace of the Counts). It is located on Calle San Agustín 8 in the middle of the old town).There you can see 207 works by Picasso from all periods of his creativity. Christine and Bernhard Ruiz-Picasso, Picasso's daughter-in-law and grandson, gave them to the museum, which opened in 2003, and added them later. Also worth seeing is the palace, which was built in the middle of the 16th century and, as is very often the case in Andalusia, elements of the Renaissance and the Moorish architecture connects. The museum has a library with works from and about the time of Pablo Picasso and his work, a small bookstore where you can buy literature about the artist and also a café where you can take a short break.Open: daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., summer until 8 p.m.Price: € 8, reduced € 6.50; Special exhibitions extra.
- 6 Carmen Thyssen Museum, Calle Compañía 10 (near the Plaza de la Costitutión).The museum only opened in 2011. The permanent exhibition shows paintings that were created in the early 19th century. They were donated by the namesake Thyssen-Bornemiszma and can now be seen here. Of course, the main focus is on Spanish artists.Open: Tue-Sun 10.00-20.00 restricted 24.-31. Dec.) Sun. from 5 p.m. free of charge; Guided tours Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 13.00.Price: € 6 special exhibitions € 4.50; Guided tours € 12.
- 7 Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga, Plazuela Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre, 2 (in front of the main entrance of the Church of San Felipe Neri). The glass museum shows over 3000 exhibits from a private glass collection.Open: Tue-Sun 11 am-7pm with guided tour. Closed at Christmas and in August.Price: € 6, reduced € 4.
- 8 Museo Automovilístico de Málaga (Automobile museum), Avd. Sor Teresa Prat 15 (The street runs parallel to the coastal road (M-22) Calle Pacifico. Bus 7, 15, 40. Metro 2: El Perchel). Tel.: 34 951 13 70 01.The museum shows vintage cars from different eras and styles. You can find many a dream car here. There is also an exhibition of around 200 dresses by famous designers. The museum also offers guided tours.
- Of the 9 Plaza des Parque, the most beautiful square in the city, you come directly to the old bullring 1 Plaza de Toros Vieja. It has since been closed permanently. This arena was built in 1848 and has a 16-sided basic shape. Like many bullring, the building is built in the style of Neomudejar, a style of historicism, the classical forms of antiquity with stylistic elements of the Moors. This type of construction can often be found in public buildings in southern Spain, but the bullrings in particular use this type of construction. There was space for 14,000 people in the arena. In a small museum you can discover the history of bullfighting in Spain. Torreros suits form the main part of the collection, but other historical exhibits from the Malaga area are also housed here.
- Bullfights only take place in the 2 Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Paseo Reding (Bus 3, 11, 32, 33, 34, 35). Tel.: 34 952 22 22 33. Open: especially in August. Start 7.30 p.m.Price: depending on the space: € 8-125.
- 10 Plaza de la Constitución (Constitution Square) is a square with beautiful town houses. The Constitution of Spain was approved by the Cortes in the plenary sessions of the Congress of Deputies and Senate held on October 31, 1978, ratified by the Spanish people by referendum with a large majority on December 6, 1978 and by His Majesty the King before the Cortes on December 27 Sanctioned December 1978. The front pages of Spanish newspapers of December 7, 1978, which report on the adoption of the new constitution by the people, are embedded in the floor as large-format metal plates.
- 11 Santuario de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria (Antiguo Convento de Nuestra Señora de la Victoria), Plaza Santuario, 8.Andalusian baroque, Mudejar influences. Worth seeing: crypt and tomb of the Counts of Buenavista.
Malaga is a city with the highest density of museums in Spain: You can find a good overview of all museums here: Malaga museum overview
- 12 Roman theater, Calle Alcazabilla, 8, 29015 Malaga. The Roman Theater is located at the entrance to the Alcazaba and dates from the time of Augustus (1st century). It was discovered by accident in 1951. It was in operation until the 3rd century, after which it was used as a quarry for materials to redesign the Alcazaba. The theater is used again today as a performance venue. Admission is free. In 2010 a newly built visitor center was opened.Open: Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. / 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (November-March) and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (April-October), Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. : Open at 30 o'clock.
- 13 Botanical Garden Jardin La Conception, Camino del Jardín Botánico 3, 29014 Málaga. The botanical garden of Malaga "Jardin La Conception" is worth a visit at any time of the year. Created by an Englishman in the 19th century, it is one of the most beautiful gardens in Spain. It's a tropical / subtropical paradise. The garden is located outside of the center. Make sure you bring enough time. Among the more than 3,000 species that can be found here, the huge grove of the garden should be highlighted, in which there are several hundred year old specimens of ficus (Ficus microcarpa and F. macrophylla), araucarias (Araucaria heterophylla and Araucaria bidwillii). , Casuarinas, magnolias, pines, cypresses and cedars.Open: 09: 30-17: 30 low season or 09: 90-20: 30 high season.Price: 5.20.
activities
- 14 Museo Interactivo de la Música de Málaga (MIMMA), Muralla Plaza de la Marina s / n 29005 Málaga (In the center of the city on the Plaza Marina). Tel.: 34 952 21 04 40, Email: [email protected]. The Museo Interactivo de la Música is primarily characterized by its scientific, but at the same time entertaining character, as it encourages visitors of all ages to interact with the help of simple physical experiments and various multimedia modules. It also offers a permanent exhibition of over 400 musical instruments, many of which can be tried out and played by visitors.Price: € 5, reduced € 3.
Malaga is developing more and more into a cultural metropolis. Every month there are some cultural highlights, be it the Carnival in February, the Spanish Film Festival in March, the Semana Santa at Easter, or the August Feria, the Christmas light show or the Verdiales just before New Year's Eve.
Holy Week (Easter)
The Semana Santa or Holy Week at Easter is one of the most impressive in Andalusia. The processions in the city center, especially in the evenings, are gorgeous. You have to go a little earlier to get a good spot. The processions go on for a week. There are day and night processions. Next to Seville, the Semana Santa in Malaga is probably the largest and most impressive.
Feria (August)
The Feria in August is the largest folk festival in Spain and is comparable to the Oktoberfest in Munich. Over a million people come every year. The day holiday is in the city center and the night holiday on the holiday area (huge) a little outside. At the fair, people dance, drink and listen to music for 10 days. It is the main attraction in hot August.
Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales (after Christmas)
After Christmas, the "Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales" takes place in Malaga on December 28th on the holiday area. The holiday area is located in Venta San Cayetano del Puerto de la Torre just outside the city. This is a competition between different folk groups from the villages around Malaga. Andalusian songs are sung and danced into the night. Each participating village receives a number of points from the jury, which is written down on a board. It's very Andalusian here. Of course, the Malaga wine also flows freely ...
Malaga is decorated with a sea of lights at Christmas. For a few years now, switching on the Christmas lighting has been an event. The lighting on Calle Larios, in particular, is redesigned every year. At Paeso Maritimo there are many small stalls where you can buy Christmas and non-Christmas things. In addition, you can visit Christian nativity scenes (Belén in Spanish) in many places.
Hammam Al Ándalus - Arab bath in Malaga: In May 2013, after a long construction period, the new Hammam Al Andalus was opened in the heart of the old town of Malaga. It is already the 2nd Hamman in Malaga and another building block in health tourism. Located in the old historical Medina (old town) of Malaga, completely in the Moorish style, it has 1,300 m² of space to relax and was adapted to the style of the Nazari. The water is obtained from 16 wells from a depth of 150m and heated by geothermal energy. There are different programs, from just bathing to a combination of bath and various massages.
El Hammam SPA: The El Hammam is the oldest hammam in Malaga and is located not far from the Picasso Museum, somewhat hidden in the old Jewish quarter. It offers, in addition to the Turkish bath, various massages. The beautiful panorama roof terrace invites you to relax with a glass of tea after the bath.
shop
Although the city has kept part of its tradition of small retailers, another part has been placed in the hands of modern corporations that opened shops, boutiques and department stores. There are two major shopping centers in Malaga:
- 1 Centro Comercial Malaga Plaza. The shopping center can be found on Calle Armengual de la Mota 12. There are a large number of boutiques, shops and service providers on 6,000 square meters of retail space. Many fashion brands have a shop here, and you will also find all the popular brands for sporting goods. The mall has a central square that is closed by a glass roof. Various events such as concerts or theater performances offer variety and the opportunity to take a nice break. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The parking spaces are available until 11.30 p.m.
- 2 El Corte Inglés. also has a branch in Malaga, a very large department store where you can buy pretty much everything you would expect in a department store. Located on Avenida de Andalucia, the city's main street. The parking spaces are quite expensive. In addition to the range of different goods, there are also some services on the house's program, you shouldn't eat here, but you shouldn't eat in a department store restaurant anyway. If you have missed something on your trip, the department store is the best address.
The Shopping mile is the pedestrian zone 3 Calle Larios where you can find everything that is typical for a city of this size. There are also cafes and restaurants here.
There are a few Markets in Málaga. But one has to be seen, that is the market hall. It was built at the end of the 19th century on the ruins of a shipyard from the Moorish era. The market hall 4 Mercado central de Málaga - Mercado Municipal de Atarazanas is open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here you can get pretty much everything that is produced in the Malaga area, but also products that are unloaded in the port of Malaga. The market is known for its fish, seafood, but also meat and sausage products. The barkers try to loudly sell their products to men and women. There's something special about that. Incidentally, many articles are traded in quarter-kilo increments. You buy “Un Quarto”, for example, 250 g of goods. Fresh produce is cheapest in kilo steps. Of course, you can also get the well-known pickled olives or peppers here. Here, however, it is billed in grams.
- 5 Malaga port Muelle 1 y 2, Paseo de Muelle 1, 29016 Malaga. One of the attractions of Malaga - Muelle Uno and Dos (Pier 1 2) After more than 7 years of construction, the new nightlife district in the port of Malaga - Muelle Uno - opened in spring 2012. Numerous shops (open 11: 00-23: 00) and restaurants (open until at least midnight) invite you to linger.Open: 11: 00-23: 00.
- 6 Plaza Mayor, Calle Alfonso Ponce de León, 3, 29004 Málaga. Plaza Mayor "is the largest shopping center in the province of Málaga. In the shopping center, which is located in the west of the city of Málaga opposite the Parador de Golf on the N-340, residents of Málaga and the surrounding area can enjoy more than just their hearts content on an area of 28,000 square meters shopping or eating out. An IKEA has also opened in the neighborhood. The large leisure offer "Plaza Mayor" is designed as an amusement park and the construction is laid out like an Andalusian village with whitewashed houses, terraces, fountains and palm trees Bowling alleys, a discotheque and a fitness center are to ensure that customers are also attracted to the shopping center for leisure activities. 108 shops and restaurants in total are housed in the "Plaza Mayor" 73 retail stores and 35 restaurants, bars and cafeterias The extension opens. There is an additional luxury designer outlet that is located directly on the Plaza Mayour closes. Here you will find over 100 international brands at low prices (up to 70% cheaper).Open: 10: 00-22: 00.
kitchen
The Spaniards take lunch (almuerzo) generally between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The dinner (cena) does not start until after 8.30 p.m. or 9 p.m. In tourist areas, however, northern European meal times also apply.
Cheap
There are inexpensive restaurants behind the cathedral and in the old town around the Picasso Museum.
- Pizza Queen, Avda. Canovas Castillo 8.
The rustic bar La Campana (The Bell) is located on Calle Granada near the Picasso Museum. It's called that because the bartender rings the bell every time someone tips. The specialty are rustic fish and mussel tapas. A cold beer goes well with it. At lunchtime, people stand there except for the street.
- La Campana, Calle Granada 35.
medium
- Alea. The Alea restaurant is located in the middle of the old town (Calle Fajardo) and offers Mediterranean cuisine that mixes influences from Italy and Spain. There is also a large bodega with a large selection of wines. A cocktail bar can also be found in this restaurant.
- Marisqueria Godoy. The Marisqueria Godoy restaurant in the east of the city on Carretera Almería 2 is completely dedicated to fish and seafood, all of which are said to come from local catches. If you want a special taste experience in the field of fish, you are sure to be well served here.
- Garvm. In the Garvm restaurant you get more home-style cooking, but in a wonderful ambience with a view of the Roman amphitheater. All of this in a style that can only be described as very modern. The restaurant is on Calle Alcazabilla and you should try the specialty tuna.
- Café Lepanto, on Calle Larios. A good place for a coffee or something sweet or to see and be seen.
- Meson El Trillo, in the side street of the Larios opposite the Café Lepanto. Good tapas outside of main meal times. Otherwise Spanish cuisine.
- Restaurante Strachan. In the Calle Strachan, a side street of the Larios, El Trillo is recommended. There is a mix of traditional and modern Mediterranean cuisine. It has a very nice terrace on which you can enjoy the old town of Malaga very nicely.
Upscale
All of the following restaurants have been rated 3 forks by the Guia de Restaurantes:
- Maria, Avenida Pries, 10. Andalusian cuisine.
- Restaurant Antonio Martin, Plaza de la Malagueta. Local of Málaga.
- Ele Refectórium, Cervantes 8. Andalusian cuisine.
nightlife
As usual in Spain, the nightlife starts very late. Many bars, clubs and discos do not open until midnight. But you celebrate until the next morning. It is also common not to stay in a bar all night, but to wander from bar to bar. And at the end of the night you meet for breakfast in one of the numerous restaurants that are also geared towards such customers. It is also interesting that in many discotheques entry is free for women, but men have to pay. In front of the discotheque, you actually always go to a bar to have a drink in peace before you hit the dance floor. This also opened a little earlier. They are available from rustic to modern. Many are also based on classic Spanish bodegas. Here you can get wine from the area around Malaga, often sweet wine and sherry. A good start to the night. Die Bar machen in der Regel um 04.00 Uhr zu, dann muss man spätestens in die Diskothek ausweichen.
Ein Ort um zu Feiern liegt im Osten des Hafens und heißt La Malagueta. Hier treffen sich Spanier aus Malaga und Umgebung aber auch zahlreiche Touristen, die eine Nacht in der Stadt durchfeiern möchten. Hier findet man alle möglichen Lokale, Bars, Clubs und Diskotheken, hier sollte für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei sein. Hier kann man die Nacht sehr schön verbringen und das Nachtleben Malagas genießen.
Das Nachtleben von Malaga ist berüchtigt und spricht sich langsam in Europa herum. Dabei kommt Malaga das Klima (wärmste Großstadt Europas) und die Größe (Einwohnerzahl) zu Gute. Obwohl eine Touristenstadt, sind sie doch in der Minderzahl, da sich tausende Einheimische in Malaga vergnügen. Freitags und Samstags ist am meisten los. Diese Kombination macht Malaga einzigartig, und zwar 360 Tage im Jahr. Man sollte beachten, dass das Nachleben nicht vor 24:00 Uhr los geht. Da sich die meisten Lokationen im Zentrum befinden, und Malagas Altstadt kompakt ist, kann man ein "Nachtklubhopping" veranstalten. Eine kleine Übersicht von Live Musik, Nachtklubs und Diskotheken finden Die hier: Übersicht Nachtleben in Malaga
Rooftop-Bars
Malaga hat inzwischen mindestens 10 Rooftopbars, von denen man eine schöne Aussicht hat. Die 11. soll in kürze eröffnet werden. Die Rooftopbars sind ein heißer Treffpunkt für Lokale und Touristen. Die Bars sind auf Grund des Klimas das ganze Jahr geöffnet.
Hier sind die 3 Highlights:
Alcazaba Premium Hotel: Spectakulare Aussicht auf die Burg Alcazaba, Antonio Banderas Apartment und das römische Theater
Hotel Molina Lario: Panorama Sicht über die gesamte Stadt, den Hafen, die Kathedrale und die Berge
La Terraza De Valeria: Aussicht auf den Hafen und den Plaza de Marina. Hat eine große Chillterrasse mit großen Liegen.
Mehr für Touristen, die in Malaga und Umgebung Urlaub machen ist sind die Viertel El Palo und Pedregalejo im Osten der Stadt. Hier befinden sich auch eine Reihe von Hotels, so dass die Urlauber es nicht weit haben. Man findet hier aber auch Spanier aus Malaga und Studenten.
Die Preise in beiden Vierteln sind moderat, wahrscheinlich kommt man in La Malagueta noch billiger davon. Man kann sagen, dass es hier auch billiger ist als in den Urlaubsorten Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola.
Bars (Bodegas und Cerveserias)
- El Pimpi, Calle Granada 62, 29015 Malaga. Tel.: 34 952 228 990. Das El Pimpi liegt in der Nähe der Alcazaba und des Picasso Museums. Es ist eine typische Bodega in der man im schönen Ambiente Süßwein trinken kann, um den Abend einzuleiten. Sie ist rustikal mit Weinfässern und alten Plakaten eingerichtet. Die Bar ist recht bekannt und daher meistens sehr voll. in the El Pimpi gibt es auch günstige Menü del Dia (Mittagsmenüs), bestehend aus Vor- und Hauptspeise, für 11,90 €. Im Preis sind ein Getränk und ein Kaffee sowie Brot inbegriffen.
- Cheers Malaga. Interessant ist das Cheers Malaga, das der bekannten Kneipe aus der gleichnamigen Fernsehserie nachempfunden ist. Man findet es ganz in der Nähe der Kathedrale, westlich von ihrem Haupteingang.
- 1 Antigua Casa de Guardia, Alameda Principal nº 18. Die Bodega "Antigua Casa de Guardia" ist eine Institution in Malaga ist. Hier gibt es nur Weine aus Andalusien und Malaga. Die Atmosphäre sollte man hier genießen, denn sie gibt es nur hier. In der 1840 gegründeten Bodega kann man den Malagawein genießen. Die Einrichtung ist über 100 Jahre alt. Die Preise sind sehr günstig (weniger als 3€).
Clubs und Diskotheken
- To the. Eine der angesagtesten Diskotheken Malagas ist das Anden. Man findet es an der Plaza Uncibay im Norden der Altstadt.
- El Liceo
accommodation
In der Großstadt Málaga findet man Hotels aller Luxus- und Preisklassen. Es ist zu empfehlen, sich im Internet einen Überblick zu verschaffen:
- Übersicht an Hostels und Pensionen.
- Malaga Turismo bietet eine nach Kategorien getrennte Übersicht.
- Trasteros Plus. Gepäckaufbewahrung und Schließfachvermietung für Reisende und Besucher. Sie können Ihre Sachen an einem sicheren Ort aufbewahren, während Sie die Stadt besuchen. Wifi zur Verfügung und Parkservice. Verfügbar für längere und kurze Aufenthalte.
Cheap
- Albergue Inturjoven, Plaza Pío XII, 6. Tel.: 34 955 181 181. Von der Provinzregierung betriebene gepflegte Jugendherberge.Geöffnet: Winterpause vom Wochenende vor Weihnachten bis Dreikönig.Preis: ab € 15.
Einen Campingplatz gibt es erst in Torremolinos.
Work
Malaga entwickelt sich immer mehr zum europäischen IT und Technologiehub. Der Technologiepark ist voll und soll verdreifacht werden, um die Nachfrage zu bedienen. Google und Dekra haben gerade veröffentlicht, dass Sie globale Hubs in Malaga errichten wollen. Malaga ist seit 2 Jahren das ökonomische Herz Andalusien und hat Sevilla in der Rangfolge abgelöst.Die Stadt Malaga hat auch eine Initiative gestartet, um Europäer in Malaga anzusiedeln und bietet Unterstützung bei der Umsiedlung an. Es werden also gezielt IT und Spitzenkräfte angeworben und Málaga ist als Arbeitsort begehrt.
Auf der andern Seite sind die Jobmöglichkeiten für weniger qualifizierte geringer, bzw. nur im Tourismussektor zu finden.Gerade unter jungen, weniger qualifizierten Leuten liegt die Arbeitslosenquote bei über 15% Prozent. Ein Problem ist, dass es oft nur befristete Arbeitsverträge für gering qualifizierte gibt. So steht dem Arbeitsmarkt eine riesige Menge an Menschen zur Verfügung, die vermittelt werden wollen. Das geht durch alle sozialen Schichten und auch gut ausgebildete Leute sind ohne Job. So ist es für Leute aus dem Ausland hier zunächst einmal enorm schwierig, einen Job zu bekommen. Die sind, wenn es überhaupt welche gibt, im Fremdenverkehr zu finden. Das nutzen dem Bewerber vor allen Dingen Sprachkenntnisse in möglichst vielen verschiedenen Sprachen. Aushilfsjobs dürften sehr sehr schwer zu bekommen sein.
security
So gehört Malaga auch zu den Städten mit den ärmsten Leuten in Spanien, eine Tatsache die in einem Gegensatz zu dem Tourismus in der Stadt steht, denn der bringt eigentlich Geld in die Stadt. In den Vorstädten sind die Leute doch oftmals sehr, sehr arm. Diese Vororte sollten nicht unbedingt das Ziel der Ausflüge sein. Natürlich gelten insbesondere in Malaga wie auch in zahlreichen anderen Städten der Costa del Sol alle gängigen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen. Wertsachen gehören in den Safe im Hotel, man sollte nur so viel Geld mit sich führen, wie man auch wirklich benötigt. Ein Brustbeutel ist zwar unbequem und scheußlich, aber immer noch der beste Platz für alle wichtigen Papiere und Bargeld. Wertsachen sollte man möglichst nicht offen zur Schau stellen, Taschen möglichst dicht am Körper tragen, am besten durch eine stabile Trageschlaufe gesichert. In der Gesäßtasche ist nichts sicher. Zimmerschlüssel gibt man am besten an der Rezeption ab.
Die Polizeistruktur in Spanien ist nicht so einfach wie die in Deutschland. So ist das auch in Malaga. Wichtigste Behörde in Malaga ist die Cuerpo Nacional de Policía (meist einfach Policia National genannt), eine Polizei, die in allen Städten Spaniens eingesetzt wird und sich um allgemeine Kriminalität kümmert. Ist Ihnen etwa etwas gestohlen worden, ist die Policia National der richtige Ansprechpartner.
health
- Notarzt ☎ 112
Die Nummern sind 24 Stunden besetzt und man spricht neben spanisch auch englisch, deutsch und französisch. Die Struktur, die dann zu den Notfällen kommt, ist teilweise privat und teilweise auch staatlich. Je nach Standort des Notfalls kommt der nächst-gelegene Rettungswagen zur Notfallstelle.
Malaga als Provinzhauptstadt hat mehrere Krankenhäuser, die auch für überregionale Fälle zuständig sind.
Practical advice
In der Hafen- und Tourismusstadt Málaga spricht man in den Restaurants und Läden meistens außer spanisch auch englisch.
- 2 Waschsalon KWL-Aqua, Calle Benjamín Palencia, 16-24.
trips
- Cordoba. 160 km.
- Seville. 200 km.
- Ronda. 100 km.
- Gibraltar. 140 km.
- El Torcal. Parque Natural (Naturschutzgebiet) ca. 1 Autostunde nördlich.
- Nerja. 60 km, zu den Höhlen von Nerja.
- Mijas. Weißes Gebirgsdorf.
- Marbella. 65 km.
- Rincón de la Victoria. hat eine der längsten Strandpromenaden an der Costa del Sol.
literature
Hilbrecht, Brigitte; Málaga - die Hauptstadt der Sonnenküste, ²2015, Reisebuch.de, ISBN 978-1508921646
Web links
- Portal der City administration Malaga und deutschsprachiges Tourism portal the city
- eines der ältesten deutschsprachigen website über Malaga
