Malaga — Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Tour Highlights
- To artsy types, Malaga will be best known as the birthplace of Pablo Picasso — so it should come as no surprise that the city houses an entire museum dedicated to this renowned artist. Museo Picasso houses a valuable collection of over 250 works created by the Spanish painter.
- The astonishing Alcazaba is a historic fortress built during the rule of Hammudid dynasty. This impressive Moorish feat is perched at the foot of Gibralfaro hill, overlooking the entire city.
- Málaga Cathedral, an eye-catching Renaissance-era construction, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Sitting at the heart of historical center, the Malaga Cathedral boasts an opulent façade and an even more impressing interior.
- Centre Pompidou Malaga is a smaller version of its older Parisian sibling. Here, you will find some of the finest works of contemporary art, all placed within an intriguing cube-shaped construction.
Travel Tips
- If you need to take a breather from the city’s scorching summer weather, seek shelter at the nearby beach of La Malagueta, where all the locals go to swim and catch some rays.
- Malaga’s landscape is pretty flat, which makes it great for cycling. The city is abundant with bike rental stores, so be sure to hire one if cycling is your preferred mode of sightseeing.
- High season in Malaga runs from June to September, when the city comes alive with bars and nightclubs. However, if you prefer to stay away from heat and hordes of tourists, it’s best to visit Malaga in mid-season, during the months of April and May.
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