THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALAGA
THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALAGA
INTRODUCTION: THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALAGA
THE 10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN MALAGA: Have you been considering a beach vacation to Spain and spend time on the Mediterranean Coast? Are you considering Malaga on the Costa del Sol but you need some more information before you make your final decision? Then you’ve come to the right place. This post will outline some of the highlights and points of interest of Malaga to help you plan your best vacation ever. As someone who has lived in the area for over a decade and explored a lot of the region, I’m glad to share my insider knowledge of this town on the Mediterranean.
(To find out more about this region see our related posts: Costa Del Sol, Guide to the Coast of Spain, and Guide to the Mediterranean Coast)
Location
Malaga is located on the south coast of Spain about 100km east of Gibraltar. Malaga has a population of almost 600000 making it the 6th most populous city in Spain. This is a port city with a long history and has been home to several different cultures. Even after all of this time, the influence of all of these cultures can still be seen to this day. Tourism has played an important role in the development of the city during the 20th century and to this day. With the Mediterranean climate, over 300 days of sun a year, and being the largest city on the Costa del Sol, Malaga is a major tourist destination in Spain.
History
Malaga first began as a Phoenician colony named