| Malaga Airport is the first point of contact | | | | excellent views over the city. Malaga offers |
| that holidaymakers have with the Costa Del | | | | some of the most diverse travel experiences |
| Sol. It's also where smart tourists pick up | | | | anywhere in the Costa Del Sol. Wherever you |
| their rental car. Renting a car in Malaga | | | | end up visiting, you're sure to find fun and |
| Airport is an excellent idea and the reasons | | | | adventure. Eating Out in Malaga: Given |
| are manifold. Not only will you have the | | | | Malaga's coastal location, fish makes for an |
| freedom to get to your accommodation without | | | | excellent menu choice. It's worth sampling |
| waiting on other travellers at airport | | | | the local seafood on at least one occasion. |
| coaches or being overcharged by airport taxi | | | | Local specialities worth sampling include |
| drivers, you'll also have the independence to | | | | 'pescadito frito' (a dish of fried red mullet |
| travel from beach to city whenever you like. | | | | sardines, tuna and hake). If fish isn't for |
| The following is a guide to the best ways to | | | | you, there are plenty of other tasty options |
| spend your time in Malaga. Malaga Airport | | | | on offer. Be sure to try 'patatas en |
| Mini Guide: Malaga Airport is situated 8km | | | | ajopelo', a traditional potato dish, |
| southwest of Malaga and 5km to the north of | | | | 'ajoblanco' a type of Almond and grape |
| Torremolinos. The airport is an important | | | | gazpacho and 'embutidos de la sierra', (tasty |
| base for major carriers such as Spanair and | | | | mountain sausages). Day Trips/Events in |
| Iberia, as well as budget airlines Ryanair | | | | Malaga: Take advantage of Malaga's excellent |
| and easyJet. Things To See/Do in Malaga: | | | | location by making a car hire day-trip to any |
| There's a lot more to Malaga than its | | | | number of the fantastic nearby towns and |
| airport. Often regarded as a mere gateway to | | | | villages. Worthy excursions include Ronda, a |
| the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a vibrant, | | | | typically beautiful Pueblos Blancos (white |
| cultured city that makes for an exciting | | | | town) which sits atop a spectacular gorge. |
| destination in itself. The birthplace of | | | | Malaga is also convenient to major resorts |
| artistic genius Pablo Picasso offers much in | | | | such as Torremolinos, Nerja and Marbella. |
| the way of things to see and do. Brimming | | | | With careful planning, it's possible to fit |
| with Andalucian charms, visitors to Malaga | | | | in all the cultural charms of the city as |
| can glean both the best aspects of a beach | | | | well as the laid-back attractions found on |
| holiday and a city break. The nearby La | | | | its beaches. Don't forget tio bring a camera |
| Malagueta is paradise for sun worshippers, | | | | along to capture the stunning beauty of this |
| while two museums, Malaga Picasso Museum and | | | | region. Malaga's events calendar is teeming |
| Fundacion Picasso are dedicated to the city's | | | | with bright and vibrant festivals. Annual |
| most famous surrealist. Both are must-sees. | | | | highlights include the religious celebrations |
| Other interesting sights include the | | | | during January's Noche de Reyes and Easter's |
| elaborate Moorish Alcazaba palace and the | | | | week long Semana Santa activities. |
| Castillo de Gibralfaro, which provides | | | | |