Travel to Malaga

Popular with European tourists, particularly Brits, Malaga is a lively city with a rich and unique history, great beaches and consistently good weather, fine dining and vibrant nightlife. It is a charming town with a fascinating history, stunning fortresses, palaces, cathedrals and well-established tourist facilities. Added to these attractions, Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. More on Malaga tourist attractions

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Hotels in Malaga

As one of the most popular holiday spots in Europe Malaga is filled with plenty of hotels. Malaga hotels vary from budget hotels to luxurious 5 star resorts. Further there is also the option to book self catering lodging facilities. The main hotels in Malaga can easily be booked on-line.

The main hotels are situated in Malaga. Along the Costa del Sol are several quieter, charming Spanish coastal towns having hotels suiting all budgets. For the most economic rates on Malaga hotels it is recommendable to reserve hotel accommodation on-line in advance.

Highlights

  • Visit the dramatic cathedral, known as La Manquita boastsing a stunning Renaissance and Baroque influenced interior.
  • The Picasso Foundation exhibits many of the painter’s drawings, works and material and also fosters and promotes contemporary art.
  • La Alcazaba is a military fortress build by the Moors in the 11th century on the remains of a Romans fortress.
  • Exploring the picturesque coastline is without a doubt rewarding.
  • Other sights include: the incomplete cathedral and museum, the Dioxesal Museum (dedicated to religious art)

Day trips by hire car

Located in the heart of the Costa-del-sol, Malaga is within easy car driving distance of numerous places of interest. Hiring a car gives you the opportunity to explore this lovely region. Hiring a car in Malaga is definitely a must for those who wish to discover the numerous stunning sites along the coast line.

Worth visiting are Torremolinos, Benalmadena and Fungiola. These three charming town to the southwest of Malaga are easy to reach by hire car. Other interesting trips by car are Nerja and Mijas. Both town are situated east from Malaga and offer some fascinating historical attractions.

A car can be hired at Malaga International Airport right after your arrival but there’s always the option to rent a car from one of the major car hire companies which have depots in Malaga. Malaga car hire can be arranged on-line by clicking here.