Malaga, Spain Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels Worldwide

The center of Costa del Sol, Malaga is a seaport and wolrd famous holiday resort in southern Spain, on the Mediterranean Sea. Malaga boasts unique charm and character, combining a long and fascinating history with modern amenities and facilities. This is a city that enjoys a thriving tourist trade yet still manages to retain its heritage.

It is an attractive, cosmopolitan city which lies on a beautiful sweep of bay in Andalucia. There is plenty of year-round sunshine and a spectacular quality of light. Malaga is a city of wide boulevards, swaying palm trees, lively nightlife, good museums and excellent seafood restaurants.

Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso and there are several galleries showing his work, including the 16th century Museum of Fine Arts, adjacent to the Cathedral. His birthplace in Plaza Merced is today an archive of his life and works and open to the public, and admission is free. Museo Picasso Malaga openned a few years ago and is a moving experience of Picasso's lifetime of works. This has become one of Malagas prime attractions. The museum is located in an old palace converted into an amazing art experience.

Malaga boasts one of the highest concentrations of world class golf courses, to the extent that it is often dubbed "The Costa del Golf". For families there are theme parks, including water parks, go-karting, safari parks and many beautiful public gardens.

Staff's pick: Hotel Molina Lario. An excelent choice located within Malaga City's fashionable old town district. It has an intimate ambience, despite boasting over 100 rooms. Many rooms have excellent views of the cathedral and the hotel is within walking distance of the old town, Alcazaba, Picasso Museum, and the pedestrian mall.