This place Malaga in Spain is a modern city, but is having a lot of historical value related to the city.
In the southern Spanish area of the Andalucia, this place Malaga is the largest city and is also the capital city of Malaga Province.
This city is having a history of more than 2800 years and is considered one among the oldest cities in the world.
Originally this place Malaga was founded in the 770 C by the Phoenician and it was then called as Malaka.
This place was initially occupied by the Arabs and the Romans until 1987 and now it is a place of Christians.
The population of this place is 600,000 people and this place is more popular for tourists.
You will be able to see thousands of tourists coming to this place to enjoy a lot of things and you will have great fun on your vacation if you are planning it to this place. This place has got many things to do and see and hence very popular place in Spain for many tourists.
This place is not just for tourists but also a good for business as well. The main business sectors in this place Malaga are technology services and construction services as well.
In the recent years, you can also see the growth of logistics and transportation also in this place Magala.
You will find a huge collection of museums in this place which are definitely going to grab your attention.
Best time to visit Malaga ?
Now, Holiday is something that you plan with your family or friends to get out of the busy life that you are having now and enjoy a pleasant trip to some beautiful place where you have never been.
Choosing the place where you want to go is very important for making the holiday more entertaining and exciting.
But along with the selection of the place, there is something else that you need to concentrate on before you go for your trip. That is the right time to visit the place where you are planning to go.
Malaga has the subtropical Mediterranean climate and this is the place which has the warmest winters in the entire Europe.
This place is having very good temperature during the entire year. The Summer is between the months of April to November and the winter is between December to February. You should the time when you want to visit this place.
If you like traveling in winter, then you can plan it during winter and if you like travelling during the summer, then you can plan it in summer, but you should make sure that you do your advance booking for accommodation in advance.
You will be able to find tourist all around the year and plan in advance.
Best things to do in Malaga
These are my favorite things to do and beautiful places to visit on your next holiday to Malaga .
Museum of Glass and Crystal
This is a fantastic place where you will be able to spend hours together.
This place Museum of Glass and Crystal is a museum in Malaga which was opened in the year 2009. This place exhibits more than 7 hundred different kinds of glass work which belong to the Pheonician period to the 20th century.
You will find the entire collection has been divided into two different parts. Each part is displaying two different areas of the history of this place.
You will be guided by the owner of the place and he will help you with everything related to the glass and crystal items present at that place.
You will be taken inside the building in groups and the trip in the house is going to be very informative and interesting as well.
It is not just the glasses that you will love in this place. You will also fall in love with the building as well. You will already start exploring this before you enter into the building.
If you are going along with your kids then you need to be very careful and make sure that nothing is damaged at that place. If anything is damaged, then you will have to pay the extra cost for the damage that happened at the Museum and the reason behind it is they are all beautiful and look awesome.
My favorite stuff to do in Malaga
Museo Automovilistico De Malaga
There are many museums that you get to see in this place Malaga but this museum is definitely a gem of all things that you get to see in Malaga.
The place is very easy to reach from the center of the town. The cars that are displayed in this place are really fantastic and you will fall in love with every car that is kept for display at this place. There is no car that you will not like.
Many women who do not like car shows may not like this place and feel that this place is just for men or for those who love automobiles, but you will also find the display of women’s clothing in this place.
So now this is an ideal place for both women and men. People who like cars and automobiles will enjoy watching them and people who love clothes will enjoy that. If you are going with your kids then they are definitely going to enjoy both.
You will find the complete information about each and every car displayed at that place in both English and Spanish as well. You will be able to know more about each car or the car you love the most.
You would feel that this place is having the best car collection. The only drawback about this place is there is no café at all and you will have to plan it in advance if you want one. But overall this place is fantastic.
Fun things to do in Malaga
Bike Tours
Something which is very popular in this place. You can hire the bikes and take a tour yourself on the bikes without hiring four wheeler or any travels and tours company. You will be provided complete information about how to use the bike and also gear.
There are many companies in that place which provide the bikes for rent and you can take complete advantage of it.
You will have a guide along with you who is going to guide you throughout the trip. You will be able to see many of the places in Malaga and you will be taken through the best routes, so that you will be able to cover all the places in very short time.
As you start your bike tour, you will be able to find many interesting and delighting things on your trip.
Make sure that you have followed all the instructions given by the tourist guide. You can go in group or even single if your family is not interested in biking. You will always have a guide with you so you need not have to worry about anything.
Once you start your trip, then you are definitely going to feel that this is the best way to see Malaga. This is a different way but full of fun.
Is Malaga worth visiting?
The answer is Yes. Malaga is worth visiting. This is because it is such a magical place
full of beauty and adventours.
Make sure you visit the following stunning place:
Alcazaba
One of the most important and very exciting place for tourists in Malaga is Alcazaba.
This place is fantastic and can be one of the best memories of your trip.
This building looks like a Roman theater, but once you enter into the place then you will realize the real importance of the place. This place will have a Moorish look as this is one among the most popular Moorish forts in Malaga.
You will enjoy an excellent view of the city from this place. If you can start your trip with this place, then you will definitely fall in love with Malaga.
You will want to visit this place once again before you leave Malaga.
This building Alcazaba is really huge and you will just keep going up as you can see many things as you go up. You will feel that this is a never ending place in Malaga and you should not miss this place at all.
Do mark the place as one of the most beautiful places in Malaga. You will be astonished by the inside view of this place. You will also have elevators inside the building for those who cannot walk for a longer time.
Popular Malaga tourist attractions
Puerto de Malaga
This place Puerto de Malaga is a port area in Malaga. You should take a tour in this place and enjoy the view of the Marina and the huge boats in the harbor. If possible, try to spend a little time at that place so that you can see a boat or ship leaving from the harbor that is going to be very interesting.
Do not forget to carry sunglasses when you are visiting this beautiful white marble floored harbor. This place is a great port area where you have a lot of things to see and also do.
You have a nice playground for the kids and you also have a few shops for shopping and restaurants as well for a nice lunch. You can take a walk along the harbor side or if you wish to then you can take a tourist boat ride as well.
This boat ride is going to be very interesting in your entire trip. The place starts looking and feeling different from what you saw till that day. You should not miss this fantastic ride on the boat and try to click as many pictures as possible while you are on a ride.
What else to do in Malaga ?
Malaga Cathedral
You will be amazed by this very beautiful Malaga Cathedral.
This place or this church was built during 1528 and 1782. It was built near the mosque area, but the mosque does not exist anymore. Initially the church was supposed to be built with two towers and the plan was also designed accordingly.
But later due to lack of funds as the funds were transferred to the American Independence donation, they ended up constructing just one tower. Just because of this reason that it is finished with one tower, this place is also known as La Manquita which one armed women.
The internal architecture of this place is so amazing that you will simply fall in love with the place and you will spend hours at the place. You don’t have to spend too much of amount for visiting this place, so it is always better not to miss this place.
The building is very attractive from outside, but it is more attractive and amazing from inside. You must definitely see it from inside.
Things to do in Malaga with kids
Castillo de Gibralfaro
This building Castillo de Gibralfaro belongs to the 10th century and is located on the top of a hill. When you reach the place, then you will be able to enjoy a very pleasant view of the entire city. It would be a great experience when you are walking to the top of the hill.
Try to reach the place in the afternoon so that you can even enjoy the sunset before you leave the place.
This is a historical building with a lot of value in it. The place is also maintained very well and you would be stunned by the look of the place.
The every step that you are climbing up is worth watching the city. You will be quite happy when you reach this place and with every penny that you spent. If kids are also traveling with you then you will enjoy climbing the hill along with your kids.
Your kids will have more fun than you. Make sure that you are carrying food and drinks along with you as they will not be available at the top of the hill and that would be a problem for your kids. Take enough care when you are traveling along with your kids.
What else to see in Malaga ?
Segway Tours
You can hire these and go for a tour along with one guide. When you are going to any place, then you should not miss to know more about the place.
There cannot be a great way to explore about the place than going for the Segway tour.
You can go in closed groups along with the guide or you can choose to go with the open group if you are just one or two.
There are many companies where you can hire them and they provide you the complete information about the safety and how to operate. Do not miss this Segway tour when you visit Malaga.
Popular places to visit in Malaga
La Concepcion – Jardín Botanico-Historico de Malaga
A botanical garden in Malaga. This beautiful garden belongs to the 19th century, but you will find many beautiful and special flowers in this place.
Along with the flowers you can also enjoy the Roman statues present in the botanical garden and also many paintings are available in this place. You should visit this place in the rainy season and it is going to be really fantastic to look at it.
Basilica of Santa Maria de la Victoria
A museum and you will be surprised by what you get to see inside the place. This church is beautifully constructed and attracts many tourists from this place.
You should make sure that you are visiting this place in working days and also in the morning time else there would be a big queue which is going to be boring and kills a lot of time of yours.
This place is very small compared to the other things that you get to see in this place but this place Basilica of Santa Maria de la Victoria is very impressive and you are going to occupy the best place.
Things to do around Malaga
Caminata por el rio Chillar
Last but not the least, Caminata por el rio Chillar is one of the top places in Malaga or Spain. This is an extraordinary hike and you can walk as long as you can and there is no one who is going to stop you.
You should get into your best shoes and make sure that you have no problem in getting wet. This walk along with your entire family or friends is going to be funny and exciting as well.
Even kids will also love the walk in this place. Caminata por el rio Chillar is a favorite destination for many tourists who come from many parts of the world.
You have a huge list of things to see and do in this place. You have a very huge collection of museums and many places to shop for the best things of Malaga.
There are many top restaurants of Spain in Malaga and you should definitely taste food at that place. Try some of the most popular and signature of Malaga which can add more spice and punch to your trip in Malaga.
Plan the trip well and trust me this is going to be the best trip in Spain. You will like this place more than any other place in Spain. Go for the different kinds of bike rides as well in this place.