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