Malaga

Birthplace of Picasso, the attractive, cosmopolitan city of Malaga lies on a beautiful sweep of bay in Andalucia, southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean. Blessed with sunshine and a spectacular quality of light, Malaga is a city of wide boulevards, swaying palm trees, lively nightlife, good museums and excellent seafood restaurants. Malaga is the capital of the Costa del Sol, a major tourist region.

It is 50 nautical miles from the Straits of Gibraltar and 520 kilometres from Madrid. It's surface area is 385.5 km². It has a population greater than 600,000 with fast urban and economic growth.

As one of Spain's largest cities, Malaga has always played a prominent role in national affairs. As one of Europe's premier tourist destinations - capital of the Costa del Sol/Costa del Golf - its international status rivals that of Madrid and Barcelona.

Getting there:

From any point on either the eastern or western Costa del Sol take the A-7 (N-340) expressway, where Malaga exits are perfectly marked. If coming from the interior of Andalusia, first follow the signs to Antequera, and there get onto the A-45 (N-331) expressway, which leads to Malaga.

Sightseeing:

Picasso Museum
Alcazaba (Walled city) - Archaeological Museum
Gibralfaro Castle
Chapel of the Port (Capilla del Puerto)
Consulate House
Cathedral Museum
The Bishop's Palace
Convent of San Agustin
Church of Santos Martires
Church of Santiago
Church of Santo Cristo de la Salud
Palace of Aduana
Parish Church of the Sagrario
Roman Theatre
Parque de Malaga - 30,000 square metres in the middle of the city where numerous species of tropical plants grow.

There are many beautifully kept gardens in Malaga also worth seeing.


Tourist Office:

Address: Pasaje de Chinitas, 4 - 29015, Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 21 34 45 Fax: 34 - 952 22 94 21
Web: www.malaga.es

Important Telephone Nos:

Ambulance: 34 - 952 303 034
Carlos Haya Hospital: 34 - 952 390 400
Civil Hospital: 34 - 952 307 700
Hospital Clinico: 34 - 952 649 400
Emergency Doctor: 061
Local Police: 34 - 952 126 500
Guardia Civil: 34 - 952 391 900
National Police: 34 - 952 046 200
Emergency Police: 091
Fire Brigade: 34 - 952 306 060
Taxis: 34 - 952 327 950
Bus Station: 34 - 952 227 300
Railway Station: 34 - 952 360 202
Water Supply: 34 - 952 135 013
Marina: 34 - 952 216 311
Port Authority: 34 - 952 125 000
Town Council: 34 - 952 135 000
University: 34 - 952 131 000