Malaga

Beaches

Given their proximity to the resort centre, the beaches of Málaga are some of the most well-maintained in Spain! The Playa Malagueta and Playa Caleta are no more than 10 minutes away from the city centre, and yet have a surprising sense of peace and tranquility. Both are friendly friendly, with Playa Caleta also offering a wonderful range of watersports to take part in!

The wonderful thing about staying in Málaga is that you’re never far away from the top rated beaches further along the Costa del Sol! This includes:

• Playa Burriana in Nerja
• Playa Malapesquera in Benalmadena
• Playa de Cabopino in Marbella

Attractions

• Museo Picasso Málaga: Perhaps one of the best examples of community spirit in Málaga is the museum that was built to celebrate the city’s most famous former resident, Pablo Picasso. The museum, located only 200m from the Plaza de la Merced (Picasso’s birthplace), holds close to 300 drawings, engravings, ceramics, documents, and photographs which once belonged to the artist. These items were donated by Picasso’s family members so all why visit Málaga can get to know the mind of one of the most notable artists of the 20th century.


• Museo Carmen Thyssen: The Museo Carmen Thyssen is one of the most popular museums in Málaga, with a wonderful collection of 19th century, Spanish art. This collection includes a number of notable works, including ‘Saint Marina’, Francisco de Zurbarán (1640-1650), ‘Leaving the Masked Ball’, Raimundo Madrazo (1885), and ‘Ladies in the Garden’, Cecilio Plá y Gallardo (1910).


• Castle of Gibralfaro: Looming over the city of Málaga, on top of the mighty Mount Gibralfaro, is the stunning Castillo de Gibralfaro. This beautiful Moorish castle is a major draw for tourists in the area, and is easily one of the most recognisable landmarks of the city. The castle was built in 929 AD, and yet has been remarkably well preserved, with visitors able to climb the building’s ramparts and famous lookout tower for wonderful views of the bustling city and port below.

Where to Eat

To help set your holiday off on the right foot, we here at Best4Travel have compiled a list of the top cafés and restaurants in and around Málaga, divided by price to cater to all budget types.

• Low Cost
• Da Saveria, Calle Ancha del Carmen n 30, 29002
• La Recova, Pasaje Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de San Juan, 5, 29005
• La Tranca, Calle Carreteria 93, 29008


• Moderately Priced
• Trattoria Mamma Franca, Avenida Imperio Argentina 7, 29004
• La Alacena de Francis, Calle Montalban 1, 29002
• La Barra de Zapata, Calle Salinas 10, Local 1, 29015


• Expensive
• Beluga Malaga, Plaza Las Flores 3, 29005
• Marisqueria Jacinto, Avenida Obispo Angel Herrera Oria 7, 29007
• Restaurante Amador, Calle Bananeira 6, Urb. El Atabal, 29190

Transfers

With Best4Travel you can have a transfer arranged for you from Malaga Airport straight to your accommodation of choice! The approximate transfer time from the airport to Málaga is 25 minutes.

For more information or for a tailored quotation on transfers to any of the resorts in Costa del Sol featured on our website, please call our expert Irish call centre today FREE on 1800 814 000.

Best4Travel Tips

• Currency: Euro (€)


• Language: Spanish


• Time Difference to Ireland: +1 hour


• Flight Time: Approx. 3 hours


• Local Phrases:
• Hello: Hola
• Good morning: Buenos días
• How are you?: ¿Cómo estás?
• Good afternoon: Buenas tardes
• Good night: Buenas noches
• Goodbye: Adiós
• Please: Por Favor
• Thank you: Gracias
• You’re welcome: De nada
• Where is...?: ¿Dondé está...?
• Do you speak English?: ¿Habla usted Inglés?
• I am from Ireland: Soy de Irlanda


• Public Holidays:
• 1 January: New Year’s Day
• 6 January: Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day)
• 28 February: Andalucia Day
• March/April:
• Holy Thursday
• Good Friday
• Easter Monday
• 1 May: Labour Day
• 15 August: Assumption Day
• 12 October Hispanic Day
• 1 November: All Saints Day
• 6 December: Constitution Day
• 8 December: Immaculate Conception Day
• 25 December: Christmas Day