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548km (340 miles) S of Madrid, 132km (82 miles) E of Algeciras Málaga is a bustling commercial and residential center with an economy that doesn't depend exclusively on tourism. With a population of 560,000, Málaga is not only the capital of the Costa del Sol but also Andalusia's largest coastal city. It was the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, and a museum devoted to the artist is its chief attraction today. In spite of its crime, noise, pollution, and traffic, it is also the cultural capital of the coast, with more museums and historic monuments than any other resort in this chapter. For most rail and air passengers, Málaga is the gateway to the Costa del Sol, but most visitors move on to other resorts in the east or west before nightfall. However, those who linger in Málaga find much to reward them, including the city's casco antiguo , the cultural heart of the Old Town. Linger at least long enough to taste the sweet Málaga wine, famous since antiquity and served from 500-liter barrels in little tascas and bodegas. Paseo del Parque is the center of town. It begins at Plaza de la Marina (you'll find underground parking here) and curves to the east. This is a palm-lined pedestrian promenade filled with banana trees and fountains, even duck-filled ponds. The beaches, for the most part, are popular for their bars, not their gritty, grayish sands. Paseo Marítimo runs along La Malagueta Beach, but even better are the beaches lying to the east of Baños de
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| History (Source: WCities) | Top | Although the founding of Málaga is attributed to the Phoenicians, archaeological remains in various parts of the province indicate that prehistoric man had already left his mark on the area. Later on, the Carthaginians and Romans would come. The latter bestowed upon the city the status of a confederate city of Rome, a privilege enjoyed by only three cities in Andalusia. The Roman Theatre and Lex Flavia Malacitana, the remains of which were found in the 19th century, date back to this era, the first century CE. Three centuries later the Christians arrived, and the Visigoths made their presence felt. Their might was definitively established in the 7th century. The Arabic invasion occurred in 711 and with it the capture of Málaga. During the time of the taifas (small Spanish kingdoms), Muslims from the kingdom of Granada established themselves in the city. From 1057 this had a positive effect on the city’s growth, and was the period during which the Alcazaba (Citadel) was built. Five centuries after this, on the 18th of August 1487, Málaga surrendered to Castilian troops after a cruel battle in which Ferdinand the Catholic King acted without compromise in dealing to the Arabs. Any survivors were sold as slaves, or exiled. The void left by the Arabs was filled by Christians from all parts of the country. The 17th century was a tragic time for the city. Added to the poor harvests, famine and epidemics were the huge floods in the years 1580, 1621 and 1661, and the earth
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| How To Get There (Source: WCities) | Top | Getting There Air Malaga Airport ( 952 048 838 / http//www.aena.es/ ) is Andalucia's main international airport and is located 8 km ( 5 mi ) west of the city center. Some of the major airlines serving the airport include: Aerlingus ( +952 105 488 / http://www.aerlingus.com/ ) Air Berlin ( +45 30 41 47 75 10 / http://www.airberlin.com/ ) Air France ( +952 048 194 / http://www.airfrance.com/ ) BMI Baby ( +0890 710 081 ( France ) / http://www.bmibaby.com/ ) Condor ( +1 800 524 6975 / http://www7.condor.com/ ) Easy Jet ( +33 ( 0 )8 25 08 25 08 / http://www.easyjet.com/ ) Flybe ( +952 105 488 / http://www.flybe.com/ ) Fly Me ( +46 770 790 790 / http://www.flyme.com/ ) Iberworld Airlines ( http://www.iberworld.com/ ) Jet 2 ( +44 207 1700737 / http://www.jet2.com/ ) Norwegian ( +47 21 49 00 15 / http://www.norwegian.no/ ) Ryanair ( +952 048 350 / http://www.ryanair.com/ ) Scandinavian Airlines ( 902 117 192 / http://www.scandinavian.net/ ) Spanair ( 902 131 415 / http://www.spanair.com/ ) Virgin Express ( +0821 2230 202 / http://www.virgin-express.com/ ) From the Airport Bus: There are two bus stops at the Malaga Airport, one at Terminal 1 arrivals and the second at Terminal 2 departures. Bus Line 19 offers service every half hour during peak times between the airport and Malaga city center and surrounding areas. There is also a Marbella-Aiport Line that runs daily regular sc
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| What To Do (Source: WCities) | Top | Málaga has a lot to offer at night. There is plenty to do for the young as well as for the young at heart. Whether you go dancing, drinking or looking for a good time, you can be assured that each time will always be a new experience. Open-minded and Modern Spots The city has always been ahead of its time in terms of gay bars and discotheques, but the ambiance is also a mix of ultra-modern heterosexuals, rich kids and gay people. Start off an entertaining night by having your first drink in the Calle de Bruselas, and the second and third in Flor de Lys . Don't miss out on meeting Carmen, the owner. After this, put on your dancing shoes and go to the craziest spot in the city, Varsovia, where you will dance to the rhythm of kitsch music like that of Camilo Sesto, Alaska and Rafaela Carrá. When you've had enough, it's time for Torero-Torero. The last drinks of the night, or early morning, could be in Sodoma. The decor and music are the best. For salsa lovers Habana Café offers entertainment as well as dance classes. Don't think twice about taking to the dance floor. If you prefer funk, your night-spot is Dr. Funk, with its young and multi-racial ambiance. Liceo , for real night owls, and Medievo are perfect spots for the more traditional. For the younger set there is Warner , and for those who like the most up-to-date alternative music the places to go are Jack Daniel´s and ZZ Pub . ZZ Pub has concerts on Thursday nights that are always packed out. I
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