Malaga

About Malaga
At least 2 days

At least 2 days

A nice city on the highly popular Andalusian Costa del Sol with its fine beaches and resorts, year-round sunshine, and warm weather. The city combines Roman and Moorish architecture and palaces, with the vibrant Port of Malaga and the artistic Soho Quarter, together with a few beautiful urban beaches.

Stroll the narrow streets of the charming Old Town, admire its plazas and impressive architecture, and enjoy the numerous cafes, restaurants, and small local shops.

Visit the impressive 16^th century Cathedral, the 11^th century Alcazaba, and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, a fortress built to protect the Alcazaba. Explore the Gothic Church of Santiago with its combination of decoration elements from both Christian and Islamic traditions, and the Iglesia del Sagrario, boasting rich ornamented portal in the Isabeline-Gothic style.

Stroll the streets of the Soho Quarter and enjoy the Murals and Graffiti covered buildings, and at night, party in the Port of Malaga with its numerous bars, restaurants, and clubs.

Visit the Picasso Museum, and window shop the luxurious Calle Marques de Larios high end brands shops.

In between attractions visits, spend leisure time in one of many beaches, such as the central La Malagueta Beach,and the small neighborhood sandy beach of Pedregalejo Beach, or spend half a day enjoying a Catamaran cruise or a Dolphin watch cruise.

Malaga has more than 300 sunny days a year, hot summers, and moderate winters. The city has an international airport, and great land transportation with complete network of highways, train and public transportation systems enabling convenient travel to all parts of Spain.

Visit Malaga for at least 1-2 days to enjoy the city attractions, beaches, and vibrant atmosphere.
Malaga can also serve as a base for exploring Andalusia, Thetjoy.com recommends few beautiful 1-4 days tour routes exploring the city surroundings.

Travel to Nerja in the east
Visit and enjoy Marbella in the south part of the Costa del Sol
Enjoy a circular route west to Antequera, El Caminito Del Rey and El Chorro, and Ronda.
Head southwest through Marbella to the famous rock of Gibraltar at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea and consider additional 2 Days Tour to Tangier and to the exotic port city of Ceuta in Morocco.
Head north part of 1-3 Days Tour to the must see Granada and the Alhambra Palaces, to the Sierra Nevada National Park, and west to the beautiful Seville and Cordoba.