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Málaga (/ ˈmæləɡə / ⓘ; Spanish: [ˈmalaɣa] ⓘ) is a municipality of Spain, capital of the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. With a population of 578,460 in 2020, [5] it is the second-most populous city in Andalusia and the sixth most populous in the country.
It has all the charm and history of a southern European city—a Roman amphitheater, a baroque cathedral, a Moorish castle. But it’s also bursting with modern art and culture, with over 30 museums dedicated to everything from decorative glass to automobiles to—of course—Picasso, who was born here.
Malaga is a city full of historic spots, like the Alcazaba, one of the largest Arab fortresses in Andalusia, or Gibralfaro Castle, which offers the best views over the whole city. At the foot of the castle there is a Roman theatre and an old town to stroll around.
Known to many as the capital of the Costa del Sol, Málaga is more than a seaside city. You can learn about Spain’s Islamic past at the majestic Alcazaba fortress palace, while Pablo Picasso was born here, so there are museums that shed light on his early years.
Malaga the Beautiful, as the city is known, stands at the centre of the basin of the same name, between the mountains, the River Guadalhorce and the coastal strip which leads to the Axarquia region.
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Málaga is an excellent destination on the Costa del Sol and the main jumping-off point for visiting the area. Enjoy captivating art, cheap tapas, fascinating history, and the charm of old-town laneways with our guide to visiting Málaga.
Málaga, Spain is a sun-seeker's paradise. The city along the nation's southern coast is the sunniest place in Europe, getting more than 280 sunshine hours a month, which works out to more than...
Discover the best places to visit with our list of the top tourist attractions and things to do in Málaga. Stronghold of the historic Kingdom of Granada, this ancient Moorish castle was built in the 11th century on the ruins of a Roman bastion and renovated in the 13th century.