Malaga is a brisk modern city, yet historic. It has the swagger and atmosphere of a Mediterranean port. The initial impressions may be discouraging like it always happens with most Spanish cities. But, the historic city is charming.
Attractions
There are several attractions that visitors will be mesmerized. There are unfinished Gothic cathedral enveloped by balconied traditional buildings, narrow pedestrian streets and best tapas bars. The city has invested in culture and heritage that it is dotted with new museums, brand new port and extensive restoration.
Malaga is also a lovely place to stroll around. It reflects eclectic character of the city, the lofty apartment buildings with russet-red tiled roofs and church is worth seeing. There is the Gibralfaro castle of the 11th century sitting grandly and offering the best view of all. Going to the countryside of the south takes you to endless fields of olive.
Right time to Visit
May and June is hot, but the mountainous terrain remains pleasant due to occasional rain. Early November there is winter and Spain is warmer. During winter it is cold that you need a good overcoat and boots in the south of Spain.
The right time to visit the south of Spain (Granada, Almeria, Huelva, Jaen, Andulusia) is from September to early November, after the summer. This is the time when autumn paints the countryside into magical colors. Visiting the north of Spain (Cantabria, Galicia, Basque Country and Asturia) between May and July is the right time in the summer months.
Travelling in Malaga
Malaga airport is rightly connected to the city by train, buses and taxis. Malaga airport is 5 km north of Torremolinos and 8 km southwest of city. It has flight connections to countries worldwide.
A commuter rail service, Cercanias Malaga, is a direct train service to the city centre from the airport. The public transport buses run to the city centre and to Malaga bus station from the airport. These buses depart right from the arrival sections terminals from 6 am to 12 midnight.
Major airline companies include Air Transat, Lufthansa, Thomas Cook Airlines, British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryan air, Swiss International Air Lines, and more.
Attractions
There are several attractions that visitors will be mesmerized. There are unfinished Gothic cathedral enveloped by balconied traditional buildings, narrow pedestrian streets and best tapas bars. The city has invested in culture and heritage that it is dotted with new museums, brand new port and extensive restoration.
Malaga is also a lovely place to stroll around. It reflects eclectic character of the city, the lofty apartment buildings with russet-red tiled roofs and church is worth seeing. There is the Gibralfaro castle of the 11th century sitting grandly and offering the best view of all. Going to the countryside of the south takes you to endless fields of olive.
Right time to Visit
May and June is hot, but the mountainous terrain remains pleasant due to occasional rain. Early November there is winter and Spain is warmer. During winter it is cold that you need a good overcoat and boots in the south of Spain.
The right time to visit the south of Spain (Granada, Almeria, Huelva, Jaen, Andulusia) is from September to early November, after the summer. This is the time when autumn paints the countryside into magical colors. Visiting the north of Spain (Cantabria, Galicia, Basque Country and Asturia) between May and July is the right time in the summer months.
Travelling in Malaga
Malaga airport is rightly connected to the city by train, buses and taxis. Malaga airport is 5 km north of Torremolinos and 8 km southwest of city. It has flight connections to countries worldwide.
A commuter rail service, Cercanias Malaga, is a direct train service to the city centre from the airport. The public transport buses run to the city centre and to Malaga bus station from the airport. These buses depart right from the arrival sections terminals from 6 am to 12 midnight.
Major airline companies include Air Transat, Lufthansa, Thomas Cook Airlines, British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Ryan air, Swiss International Air Lines, and more.