Saturday, 10 April 2010

A Walk Through Malaga - a simple guide

A walk through Malaga shows the rich history of the city, which was founded more than 3000 years. Romans and Moors left monuments of their work and the remains are part of the charm of this city of destination. On a hill above the harbor is the Alcazaba, an ancient fortress, built by the Moors, just above the ruins of a Roman amphitheater. On the way up the hill and stopped behind the stunning views looking over the city. Even higher Castillode Gibralfaro, another Moorish castle,which escape the view of the city and the port can not.

Malaga is more than just sun and quiet beaches. There are more than twenty museums of Malaga, many close together in the old town. Do not miss the bullring and bullfighting museum, the Cathedral of Malaga with its magnificent sculptures and the Cathedral, the Museum of the Brotherhood of La Esperanza, popular arts and traditions of the Historical Museum, which portrays the daily life and contemporary MalagaArt Centre.

Surrounded by catering establishments, the Plaza de la Merced, where to find the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. A few minutes walk away is the Museo Picasso with twelve rooms and several permanent exhibitions, temporary exhibitions. At the end of the 15th Century Plaza de la Merced and hosted on a public market for the end of the 19th century had become a place where the bourgeoisie, to be dedicated to pleasure and leisure.

tropical gardens and parksAbundance near Malaga. The Jardin Botanico de la Concepcion has over 3,000 plants in the gardens dotted with fountains and statues. Puerta Oscura Gardens, Malaga Park, Pedro Luis Alonso Gardens, Summer Garden and San Jose are each a relaxing oasis of tropical beauty in Malaga.

The people in Malaga could be more conservative in dress and want visitors to follow the example of the premises. Revealing clothes should be left for the beach and dress up to go to the most beautifulRestaurants. English is not spoken more often in other parts of Europe, so take along a book language. Tapas bars are everywhere in Malaga and seafood at its best. Grilled sardines, octopus and fresh anchovies, gazpacho, and local sweet wines are definitely worth tasting. Walking through the streets of the historic district, hidden tapas bar and dining you find in cafes.

Malaga Central Market is where locals shop for fresh fruit, meat and seafood. Walking the Calle Marques de Lariosfor beautiful shops and boutiques, but also expect that the family shops where the goods are cheaper and better quality can be found. Malaga airport is one of the largest in Spain and often are train and bus from Malaga airport. In cities, bicycles, buses, taxis and rental cars are available, but walking is the best way to view the websites.

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