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The Carnival centres on Shrove Tuesday ( February 28th 2006). March - Easter Semana Santa or "Holy Week".
Atypical example of a side street in Los Boliches and Fuengirola with it's many tapas bars, restaurants, markets and many types of shops to satisfy the hardened shopper! 
Torreblanca promenade stretches as
far as Fuengirola, which is about a 20 minute walk. There are plenty of shops,
bars, restaurants along the promenade. Sun loungers and parasols can be hired
cheaply on
the beaches for the day.
Visit the Pablo Picasso museum, Malaga|
Museums in the province of Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain |
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Name |
Type |
Address |
City/Town |
Tel: |
Opening times |
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Museo Municipal |
Archaeology, paintings, sculpture and ethnology | Palacio Nájera | Antequera | +34 9 52 841827 | 10-14 hrs |
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Museo Arqueológico Municipal |
Local, Mexican and Meso-American archaeology |
Avda. J L Peralta, 43 |
Antequera |
+34 9 52 448593 |
10-14 hrs + 16-19 hrs |
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Museo Catedralicio |
Religious art, paintings, sculpture and manuscripts |
Catedral |
Malaga |
+34 9 52 215917 |
10-13 hrs & 16.30-19 hrs |
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Museo de Málaga |
Archaeology, sculpture, paintings and Picasso library |
Palacio de Buenavista |
Malaga |
+34 9 52 218382 |
Winter, 10-13.30 hrs & 16-19 hrs, Summer, 10-13.30 hrs & 17-20 |
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Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro |
Sculpture, paintings, Religious Art |
Palacio Episcopal |
Malaga |
+34 9 52 222552 |
10-13.00 hrs & 16-19 hrs |
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Museo Mesón de la Victoria |
Local ethnology, popular arts and traditions |
Pasillo Santa Isabel, 10 |
Malaga |
+34 952 217137 |
Winter, 10-13.30 hrs & 16-19 hrs, Summer, 10-13.30 hrs & 17-20 hrs. Open Sundays, 10-13 hrs |
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Museo-Tesoro Cofradía de la Expiración |
Gold and silver work. Robes of the images |
Plaza San Pedro |
Malaga |
+34 9 52 360271 |
Thursdays, 18-20 hrs |
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Museo Arqueológico |
Local archaeology |
Cueva en Maro, Ctra. Málaga-Almería |
Nerja |
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9-13 hrs & 16-20 hrs |
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Museo Taurino |
Bullfighting art and history. Costume and posters |
Plaza de Toros |
Ronda |
+34 95 2874132 |
Winter 10.30-18 hrs & 10-20 summer |
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Museo Taurino |
Bullfighting art and history. Costume and posters |
Plaza de Toros |
Estepona |
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Museo Pablo Picasso |
An exhibition of Picasso paintings |
Palacio de Buenavista c/ San Agustín, 8 29015 |
Malaga | +34 952 127600 |
Tue-Thur: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Fri-Sat: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Sundays and Holidays: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Dec 24th and 31th: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Closed Mondays, Dec 25th, and January 1st |
SPANISH GASTRONOMY
In Spain, tapas means small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelette, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and Spanish sausage(chorizo).
They can be very elaborate, and people often order several of them to make a meal.
Tapas are a part of the Spanish lifestyle and the social aspect is very important.
Here are some suggestions of where to eat locally:
Typical Spanish Cuisine in Fuengirola
La Puerta, Paseo Marítimo. Doña Sofía, 5 L-6.
Andalucian style food Tel. 952585496
Martín
Playa, Paseo Marítimo de Torreblanca
Typical Fuengirola cuisine Tel. 952660589
Mesón De Bravo, Calle Francisco Cano 34, Los Boliches.
Home cooked food Tel: 952585417
La Salina, Avda Las Salinas, 28. Los Boliches.
Very popular restaurant Tel. 952471806, Reservation recommended
Tapas Bars
Tipi Tapa, a large selection of Tapas, Calle Malaga, Fuengirola (has
a terrace)
Tomaquet, Calle Palangreros, Fuengirola (behind the main post office
in Fuengirola)
Bar Guerra, Avenida Los Boliches, Los Boliches (Near Unicaja Bank,
very popular)
Bar Pepe, Los Boliches (next to the Church in Los Boliches)
Mumtaz, Calle Jaén, Los Boliches
International Cuisine
Strawberries Bistro, Calle Orquideas, Torreblanca
(Just a 10 minute walk )
Reservations recommended Tel. 952582382
Pimientos, Fuengirola Marina, Tel. 952468223 (Good selection of food)
Don Paco Meson, Paseo Maritimo, Los Boliches, (next to Hotel Yaramar),
Tel. 952199352
Vegetalia, Calle Santa Isabel, Los Boliches, Vegetarian Cuisine,
Tel. 952586031
El Entrecote, Avenida Los Boliches,8 (Corner of Lope de Vega), Tel.
952461764
Seafood
Los Marinos, José Paseo Maritimo, Caravajal, Mediterranean Cuisine
Tel. 952661012
La Langosta, Calle Francisco Cano, Los Boliches, Tel. 952475059
Bar Paco y Tere, Fuengirola Port (opposite Linekers Bar, Fuengirola
marina)
NIGHTLIFE ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Throughout
the Costa del Sol there are a variety of venues to choose from for a
lively night out. From night clubs that stay open to the early parts
of the morning, to boisterous karaoke bars, casinos, clubs,
'Chiringuitos', English pubs, Spanish bars, discos, flamenco shows
and more. Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Torremolinos have a thriving
nightlife for tourists.
More upmarket (and obviously more expensive) are the classy venues
in Marbella's Golden Mile, illuminated with a glittering tiara of
star-studded restaurants, discos and night clubs.
Fuengirola has undergone huge improvements over the past years.
People who last visited Fuengirola 10 years ago would probably not
recognise it. Palm trees planted in several areas, roads improved,
pavements,widened and improved, better beaches and beach facilities,
tourist information and facilities to name but a few.
ACTIVITIES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
If you want to cool off and have some fun at the same time, there is
the Mijas Aquatic Park, a family water park where you'll find a
wonderful world of wild water, whirling rides and waterslides. For
the little ones there is the colourful water play area "Aqualandia",
specially designed for them.
Mijas Aqua Park is less than 10 minutes drive.
Torremolinos Aqua
Park is 15 minutes.
www.aquamijas.com
Tivoli World
is
in Arroyo de la Miel (Benalmadena).
The Show and Amusement Park of the Costa del Sol:
Just a 15 minute drive from Fuengirola.
Open from 6pm - 2am during July and August.
For other opening times please visit their web site.
Tivoli
World website which shows opening times
The Cable cars at Arroyo de la Miel(Benalmadena)Situated opposite Tivoli World is well worth trying.
You can get off at the top where there is a bar, restaurant and picnic tables.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Malaga, Benalmadena and Fuengirola Marinas.
Fuengirola Zoo.
Thankfully zoos are not what they used to be. You won't find miserable animals pacing up and down shoebox cages at Fuengirola Zoo.
Open from 10.00am to midnight during July and August, giving a chance to see nocturnal animals by moonlight. All other months open from 10.00am to sunset.
Fuengirola
Zoo
Selwo Adventure Park is just off the A7 (formally the N340) highway, close to
Estepona and is one of the world's most unique nature parks. The park is based on the African safari theme and
houses 2000 animals in semi-wild conditions. So far to date the park
has been funded by 5.000 million pesetas.
The Selwo Marina has shows throughout the day featuring Dolphins, Sea Lions and Penguins, as well as virtual reality shows and simulators.
Parque de la Paloma, Benalmadena
Open 10am to 6pm
Tel: 902 190 482
Selwo Adventure park
Selwo Marina
La
Paloma Park. The beautiful gardens of La Paloma Park, which
covers over 200,000 square meters with a central lake where you can
see many different types of birds, which are well cared for in these
very beautiful surroundings. Inside the park is the Benalmadena
Auditorium where many events are run throughout the year, including
the Summer Music, Theatre and Dance Festival, which runs from the
middle to the end of July. The Park also houses the Benalmadena
Library, as well little bars, where you can rest and enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere.
Take
a picnic and relax in the beautiful surroundings and if you have
children then there is also an adventure play area to keep them
occupied.
Tourist Information Office
The Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), Antonio Machado, 10
29630. Benalmádena Costa
Tel (+34): 952 442 494
If
you fancy a flutter, then visit the Hipodromo, Mijas Costa. Situated in the
urbanisation El Chaparral in Mijas Costa, the largest tourist
complex on the Costa del Sol.
Mijas has 12km of Coast, where you can find clean and well kept
beaches and coves. During the summer months, all the beaches have
life saving facilities.
A choice of fine beaches including, Calahonda Beach, Cabo Rocoso
Beach, El Bombo Beach, Butiplaya Beach , La Cala Beach, El Charcón
Beach, El Faro Beach, Piedra del Cura Beach, and El Egido Beach
Mijas
pueblo - One of the prettiest villages in Spain, this
traditional village has breathtaking views. Tour this charming
village on the famous Donkey taxis & lookout for the Mineral water
spring at the entrance to the village.
The beaches at La Cala have been awarded the "Blue Flag" as among
the best in the province and are geared to provide action: jet skis,
water skiing & parascending are all on the go.
Paragliding
For more information, contact the Club-Escuela Parapente Aventura,
at Calle Tulipan 6, Fuengirola (Tel: 952 664722), or the Escuela de
Parapente Abdelajis, at Calle Sevilla 2, Fuengirola (Tel: 92 489
180).
Mountain Biking
For information about clubs and competitions throughout the country,
including Andalucía contact the Spanish Cycling Federation, C/de
Ferraz, 16-5, 28008 Madrid. Tel: +34 91 242 04334.
Climbing
Information about mountaineering clubs may be obtained from the
Spanish Mountaineering Federation, (Federación Español de Montanísmo)
Calle Alberto Aguilar, 3-4 iz, Madrid 28015. This society will also
provide maps for mountain areas.
Micro lighting
For more information, contact the Federacion Andaluza de Deportes at
Arenal 9, Malaga Tel: 952 21 69 48/60 13 61.
Motor biking
There are a number of places where you can hire motorbikes and
scooters.
Motomercado is one of the largest rental companies on the coast and
has offices in Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Marbella.
Scuba Diving
Costa del Sol. For those who want to learn how to scuba dive, there are many clubs
up and down the coast. A diving permit is obligatory in Spanish
waters. They cost approximately 7 Euros and are available from clubs
and schools.
Scuba
Med Fuengirola
Sea Fishing
The Atlantic and Mediterranean shorelines are ideal for fishing.
Many of the marinas provide everything required for a day of open
sea fishing.
A maritime recreational fishing licence (1st and 3rd Class) is
required for fishing from the shore or from a boat near the coast.
Once obtained it can also be used in other regions of Spain. It is
obtainable from the offices of the 'Delegación Provincial de la
Conserjeria de Agricultura y Pesca'. There is one office in each of
the provincial capital cities.
You can also take advantage of organised fishing trips, costs may
vary. There is a booking office at Fuengirola port for fishing
trips.
Parascending
Tickets are available at the Marina in Fuengirola.
Benalmadena - Fuengirola
- Benalmadena
Daily boat trips on the Starfish dos between Benalmadena
Marina and Fuengirola Marina.
Sailing times from Benalmadena: 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16:30.
Sailing times from Fuengirola: 11.30, 13.30,
15.30, 17:30
Prices: Adults single,8 euros, return 13 euros. Children single 5
euros, return 8 euros.
Benalmadena - Torremolinos - Benalmadena
Puerto Marina, Benalmadena to Torremolinos round trip, sailings
daily. Take the boat to Fuengirola or Benalmadena and stop off and
visit their street markets and explore the towns or relax on an
evening boat trip from Benalmadena along the coast towards
Torremolinos and back.
Also trips to see the dolphins and other attractions
Avda. Antonio Machado,30
Edf. Mariola 1 - 1º Of 2
Benalmádena Costa
29630 - Málaga
Benalmadena office:
Tel: 952 444 881, Fax: 952447680
Costasol Cruceros boat trips for Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Torremolinos
MINI HOLLYWOOD - ALMERIA
The stunning landscape provided by the arid regions in the
province of Almeria has attracted filmmakers working within
the 'Wild West' genre to southern Spain for decades. The
Tabernas Dessert in particular has maintained world interest
in the Spanish film industry providing impressive locations
for a number of powerful spaghetti westerns throughout the
1960s and 70s.
In more recent years the studios have responded to the
growth in the tourist industry throughout Andalusia by
adapting the most famous film sets in the area to facilitate
public interest and access. The most popular of these themed
attractions is located approximately 24 kilometres north of
the gorgeous provincial capital city on the N-340, and is
known in Spanish as Poblado Del Oeste, or Mini Hollywood.
Over one hundred films have been shot at the Mini Hollywood
location during it's time as a film set, including the
Sergio Leone classics A Fistful of Dollars, The Magnificent
Seven; and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The
characteristic, artificial western towns of Mini Hollywood
were originally erected in the heart of the Tabernas desert
landscape in the spring of 1965. The location is currently
maintained in it's original conditions complete with an
authentic, working saloon.
Visitors to Mini Hollywood are provided with a variety of thrilling entertainments, which include a simulation of a wild west style bank robbery with spectacular staged gunfights twice daily in the centre of town at noon, and again at 5pm. Shows include the Can Can at the saloon bar (functional). The Parrot show which the kids will love. Mini Hollywood also boasts an excellent range of themed facilities and services designed to suit any taste and budget.
Mini Hollywood has recently been
extended to house a rare white Tiger. There are also other
Tigers, Black Panthers, Leopards. There is also a reptile
and snake house, monkeys and much more.
The price for an adult's entry to this superb Spanish
attraction is 17 euros, for children between the ages of 4
and 11 entry is 9 euros and children under the age of 4
enter Mini Hollywood for free. Gates for the theme park are
open in the high season, between 10am and 8pm, and during
the low season between 10am and 7pm.
Visitors planning a trip to this inspired destination should
be aware that Mini Hollywood does not open on a Monday and
is entirely closed between November 1st and December 14th.
For further information Mini Hollywood can be contacted
directly on 00 34 950 36 52 36.
BULL FIGHTING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Thereare about 70 bullrings in Andalucia. Seville is the most important.
Ronda has the oldest bullring in Spain ( Ronda is worth a visit,
about 1.5 hrs drive from Fuengirola.). It hosts the famous Goyesque
Fair in early September. Some bullrings house bullfighting museums.
They can also be used for other events such as pop concerts.
PLACES OF INTEREST ON THE COSTA DEL SOL
Ronda. Situated
on a towering plateau in the mountains thirty miles (48km) inland from Marbella
stands Ronda, one of the loveliest and most historic towns in the region. Ronda
is a popular day-trip for holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol wanting to escape
the beach and soak up some culture in one of the many cafés and restaurants. It
is famous for the plunging river gorge that divides the medieval from the
18th-century parts of the town. Known as El Tajo, the gorge is spanned by a
stone bridge, which once housed a prison and now acts as a dramatic viewpoint
for visitors. There is a spectacular walkway, El Parador, along the river gorge,
which offers superb views of the surrounding countryside. Ronda is also well
known for its bullring - the oldest and largest in Spain. When there are no
fights, the bullring is open to visitors, and has a fascinating museum.
Journey time from Fuengirola is app: 1.5 hrs. Day-trips by coach or Train.
Mijas
Pueblo.The
Village of Mijas, aptly named 'Villa Blanca', or 'white town' can be found
perched high on the hillside alongside the N340 (now the A7) highway near Fuengirola on the
Costa del Sol, Andalucia. If there were ever a typical Spanish village worthy of
a visit then this is the one.
Make your way up the winding, narrow road towards the village and see the
white-washed houses arranged in tiers, clinging to the hillside. The road
narrows as you enter the village that, despite it's popularity with the
tourists, has managed to retain it's Spanish individualism and character. The
town council have used the village's charm to it's full and exploited it's
attractive character by providing for the thousands of tourists who flock here
in the summer. All over the village are view-points and resting places, one of
the best being the Muralla Gardens, cleverly designed so that flowers are in
bloom all year round. The Plaza de la Virgen de la Pena is another such place to
sit, with the bandstand in the centre.
Journey time from Fuengirola is 15 minutes. Day-trips by coach.
Fuengirola
Marina. Fuengirola has one of the best Marinas in the Mediterranean
situated in the centre of the recently remodelled Paseo Marítimo Rey de España,
its location makes it one of the best spots on the Andalusian coast.
This allows both visitors and users all the comforts and facilities afforded by
its special location, with many businesses, services and possibilities of
enjoying the leisure activities that are just a few metres from the Marina.
This Marina also houses many restaurants and of course, all the necessary
professional services for the maintenance and conservation of the boats berthed
in its waters.
Fuengirola
Sunday Market. There is also a Sunday market held at the Fuengirola Marina
car park, which is behind the marina. With it's bars situated all around. Pick
up those bargains to take back and then relax outside one of the bars and watch
all the goings on in the market. A truly great atmosphere with music playing.
Open during winter - day time and night-time during the summer. The marina and
Sunday market is really not to be missed.
Benalmadena Marina constitutes the most amazing Port and Residential Complex in
Europe, with its artificial islands give a special attractiveness. This
impressive Marina has on two occasions been awarded the Prize for The Best
Marina in the World. It has available 1014 moorings for boats ranging in length
from 6 to 40 metres.
Is situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol, since it is only 8 km from the
airport and 15 km from Malaga.
The European Union, through the A.D.E.A.C. has awarded the Benalmadena Marina
the Blue Flag for Clean European Waters, for the quality of its services and of
its waters. This has been awarded uninterruptedly since 1987 until today.
Journey time from Fuengirola is 15 minutes. Regular bus and train
service.
Puerto
Banus Marina. One of the first pleasure crafts harbours in the Mediterranean,
a pioneer in Spain, which contributed to spreading the name of Marbella, all
through the planet. It was established in 1970 by the famous Mr. José Banús. The
commercial centre, bringing you the latest fashion in Europe, has increased now
with the establishment of a El Corte Ingles Department Store. The gastronomy,
ranges from the most genuine
Malaguenan cuisine, with its tasty fishes, to that of remote countries,
including French, Mexican and Indian. There are numerous night bars, and the
typical Spanish bodegas where you can taste famous Spanish wines.
Journey time from Fuengirola is app: 20-30 minutes. Day-trips by
coach.
ABOUT MALAGA
Malaga was founded in around the 8th century by the Phoenicians, who called it Malaga.
It was under the control of the Carthaginians, but it was the Romans who made Malaga into a city.
The Arabs captured it in 711 and following the conquest of the Catholic
Monarchs, reforms were begun to adopt the Arab city to the new Christian
dominance.
Today, Malaga is a modern city, with an important commercial port, airport and
university. Capital of the Coast of the Sun, it is one of the main tourist
regions in the Spanish peninsula and it enjoys an exceptional climate throughout
the year.
Malaga has a lot of monuments, truly works of art, that you must see
.......starting with the Alcazaba and ending up in the house where Picasso was
born.. what you will find in this city are many unexpected things regardless of
how many pages you visit, these monuments you have to live them and feel them,
so that way you can capture Malaga's essence.
THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN MALAGA
The
Cathederal & Cathedral Museum
Molina Lario Street.
Telephone: 952 215917
Visiting hours: 10.00a.m.-12.45p.m. & 4.00p.m.-5.30p.m.. Closed on
Sundays.
Renaissance interior (17th c.) Baroque main entrance (18th c.)
It is called the Cathedral of the Incarnation, built in 1528, in the
gothic style above a former Muslim mosque.
Contains almost all the architectural styles from the 16th to the
18th century since a lot of different architects participated in
it's construction.
Still, it maintains an impressive uniformity taking under
consideration that it wasn't completely finished one of the towers
was never completed, for this reason and in an affectionate way,
people in Malaga call their Cathedral " The One-armed ".
In the interior of the Cathedral there are many works of art,
beautiful representations of the Virgin as imagined by great artists
and next door in the Cathedral's Museum this art display is expanded
in a marvellous way.
The
Virgin of the Victoria Sanctuary
Telephone: 952 252647
8.00a.m.-12:.00p.m. mornings & 4.30p.m.-8.00p.m.evenings.
approximately. closed on Mondays.
Bus #1 that leaves from the rear side of the Malaga Palacio hotel
will take you there.
In the interior you will find the Pantheon of the Counts of
Buenavista. Plaza of the Sanctuary. 15th to 17th centuries.
Plaza del Santuario. 15th c.-17th c.
This church took the place of the old hermitage built to worship the
Virgin and Child who were considered to be the cause of the victory
during the times of the Recon quest of the city, that is the reason
why the name of Virgin of Victory was given, this Virgin is also the
patron saint of Malaga.
The
Virgin of the Victoria Sanctuary
Telephone: 952 252647
8.00a.m.-12:.00p.m. mornings & 4.30p.m.-8.00p.m.evenings.
approximately. closed on Mondays.
Bus #1 that leaves from the rear side of the Malaga Palacio hotel
will take you there.
In the interior you will find the Pantheon of the Counts of
Buenavista. Plaza of the Sanctuary. 15th to 17th centuries.
Plaza del Santuario. 15th c.-17th c.
This church took the place of the old hermitage built to worship the
Virgin and Child who were considered to be the cause of the victory
during the times of the Recon quest of the city, that is the reason
why the name of Virgin of Victory was given, this Virgin is also the
patron saint of Malaga.
Alcazabilla street.
Information Tourist office: 952 213 445
Winter hours: (10/01 to 4/30): Monday thru Friday (9.30 a.m.-8.00
p.m..) Saturdays (10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) Sundays & Holidays (10:00
a.m.-2:00 p.m.) Closed on Tuesdays.
Admission is free.
Arab monument, it was built as a fortress in the 11th century, by
King Badis of Granada.
As you walk through the Alcazaba with it's stone paths and as you go
under those arches while you go up, you feel you are being
transported into another world, you start feeling the Arab presence
of Malaga.
Each turn you take you notice unique details and the fortress
suddenly takes on a singular elegance, is like taking a distant and
exotic trip, while still being in the heart of Malaga.
Mountain of Gibralfaro
Panoramic views of the city.
11th & 14th centuries- Telephone: 952 220043.
Bus # 35 that leaves from the Paseo del Parque takes you there.
This fortress located in the mountain of Gibralfaro dominates the
city in a spectacular way, from there you can enjoy views of the
harbour, the cathedral and the bullfighting ring.
It is said that on this hillside there was a lighthouse built by the
Phoenicians, although this fortress was built in the 15th century by
a Muslim King, it is the reason for the name, Mountain of the
Lighthouse.
At the time a passage way surrounded by walls was built that
connected the fortress with the Alcazaba, although it slowly
disappeared since the the castle became the focal defensive point of
the city.
Cervantes Theatre
Ramos Marín street, Malaga.
Teléfono: 952 2224109
Opening in 1870 the theatre suffered a great fire that practically
destroyed it, as time went by, because of abandonment and
indifference, the building was almost in ruins.
In the middle eighties, the city of Malaga started the renovations
and nowadays the Miguel de Cervantes theatre is to be celebrated for
the wide range of performances that it presents to the public.
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
Monday thru Sunday, from 8,00a.m. to 12,00a.m.at the phone
number listed above.
Opening in 1870 the theatre suffered a great fire that practically
destroyed it, as time went by, because of abandonment and
indifference, the building was almost in ruins.
In the middle eighties, the city of Malaga started the renovations
and nowadays the Miguel de Cervantes theatre is to be celebrated for
the wide range of performances that it presents to the public.
Bullring
Paseo de Reding
Telephone: 952 219482.Hours: 9.00a.m.-2.00p.m.
Built in 1874.
Even though this ring, we have to admit, may not be one of the most
famous bullrings in Spain, it does have it's charm, even if you
don't like bullfights, this plaza is part of the life in Malaga.
Situated in the residential area of the Malagueta and very near
downtown, this ring is not just for bullfights, they also hold
concerts in which very famous artists have performed
Malaga's Seaport
Located right in the heart of the city, Malaga's port has always
been a very important seaport, ever since the Phoenicians arrived on
these shores up until today.
Malaga's port has welcomed ships arriving here from every corner of
the world.
Video of Malaga. Provided by TVSpain - Spain on Video
El CHORRO - BEAUTIFUL LAKES, GORGE AND LANDSCAPE
There are three stunningly beautiful turquoise coloured lakes created by a dam that was built across the 200m high Guadalhorce River Gorge
known as "La Garganta El Chorro". The lakes are bordered by pine forests.
Climbing, hiking, mountain biking for the most active, and bird watching, photographing nature, swimming or fishing for the easy
going. Scan the cliffs for eagles and falcons... and don't forget to take picnic!
El Chorro is approximately 45 minutes from Malaga.
The
impressive El Chorro Gorge. Cut through the vast limestone cliffs
over millennia by the Guadalhorce River is stunning and well worth
driving through at the very least. Famous for its concrete catwalk,
which hangs precariously along its length, the Camino del Rey is now
in grave disrepair. This is Malaga´s Lake District.
The municipality extends over an ample territory in which there are
the great formations of the Malaga relief. To the north of the Arco
Calizo Central (the Antequera range), there is a spectacular
landscape of the Sierra de Huma (1,191 m.) and the Desfiladero de
los Gaitanes (shared with the neighbouring municipalities of
Antequera and Ardales).
To the west of the Sierra de Aguas (949 m.) the lands extend to the
mountain complex of Serrania de Ronda, with a landscape of pine
groves
which goes from the Guadalhorce river to the road which joins Alora with Carratraca.
It
is no longer possible to walk along the "Camino del Rey" (The King's
Path), as it has been closed, pending repairs. However it can still
be found by driving across the lower dam into the village of El Chorro, take the track on the left before the railway station,
continue past the camp site until you can drive no further. Walk the
last few hundred metres.
The
path drops down and skirts the iron girder railway bridge. Care must
be taken when crossing the line. The classic Holywood
movie, Von Ryans Express was filmed here.
CASTLES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL - MALAGA PROVINCE
The Costa del Sol is extremely rich in history and tradition. With many Castles,
fortifications and buildings of interest throughout. Below are some of the
Castles in the Malaga province.
 Castillo de
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The castle has become the towns
symbol, situated outside the town on a hill it
commands an impressive view over Fuengirola and the
sea. The castle is most likely of Roman origin
although it was restored in the Tenth Century by
Abderrajman III under the Moorish reign of Andalusia.
'Paseo Marítimo' (beach front promenade). The paseo is a focal point with locals and tourists alike who use the area as a meeting point and to enjoy the sea air. Some of the beaches have been awarded the 'Blue Flag' by the European Community, signifying their cleanliness and the high standard of services provided. Along the beaches you will find 'Chiringuitos' - a mix between a beach bar and a seafood restaurant. On the menu you will find a host of different fish and seafood dishes, including many local specialities. There are special areas
designated for Windsurfing, beach volleyball and
other water sports Fuengirola Marina is home to some impressive yachts and leisure craft, while not of the same scale as Puerto Banus in Marbella, it is a relaxing stroll were you can enjoy seeing the fishing boats going out to sea. Tuesday is market day ( El Mercadillo), open in the morning, it is the biggest outdoor market on the coast and attracts visitors from nearby resorts as well as the locals. It is well worth going down to browse at the wide range of wares for sale, from fake designer clothes and watches to more traditional Andalusian produce. The many complexes in the surrounding area of Mijas Costa are home to many of the areas ex-patriot population, composed mainly of British, Germans and Scandinavians. Everyday life continues on in Fuengirola and the fisherman still go out to sea, reminding one of the small fishing village it once was. |
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Castillo de Casares Province: Malaga |
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Castillo de Monda Province: Malaga Archaeological remains found in the castle date it as a Roman construction of the 3rd century B.C. It was conquered by Saib Ibn Al-Mundir in 920 A.D., and restored in the 11th century by the Hammudíes, as a refuge for Gomeres de Hamet el Zegrí. The forces of the Catholic Monarchs took it in 1485, and it was partially demolished in 1498. Now restored as a luxury hotel, it conserves part of the original walls from Moorish times. Its one-time importance can be confirmed by a royal order praising the Christian leadership for having captured the castle, and another complaining that the reforms ordered were not being done as well as expected. |
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Castillo de Benadalid Province: Malaga |
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 Castillo de la Estrella / Castillo de Teba Province: Malaga |
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Travel Information, Costa del Sol (Trains, Buses & Boats/Ferries) |
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