Málaga
TownMálaga is the vibrant capital of the Costa del Sol — Picasso’s birthplace, with a Moorish Alcazaba fortress, a buzzing old town and a long city beach.
Why visit Málaga
Málaga is the lively capital of the Costa del Sol and far more than an airport gateway. The hilltop Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress, looks down over a buzzing old town of tapas bars, plazas and museums, including those devoted to Picasso, who was born in the city. A long city beach runs right beside the centre, so culture and sea sit side by side. It makes an easy, energetic base for the whole western coast.
Costa del Sol
The vibrant capital of the Costa del Sol, lively year-round and well connected.
Born here
Picasso was born in Málaga, and the city celebrates him with dedicated museums.
Moorish fortress
The hilltop Alcazaba is a Moorish fortress overlooking the old town.
Buzzing centre
A buzzing old town of tapas bars, plazas and museums fills the centre.
By the centre
A long city beach runs right beside the old town, so sea and culture meet.
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Practical information
- Getting there: the capital of the Costa del Sol in Málaga province; Málaga airport (AGP) is just outside the city.
- What to see: the Alcazaba fortress, the old town and Picasso museums, and the long city beach.
- Good to know: the centre is walkable and lively year-round, an easy base for the western coast.
- Best time to visit: spring or autumn for comfortable sightseeing; summer for the city beach.
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