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Malaga Airport, Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport
Avenida García Morato
29004 Malaga
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IATA: AGP
ICAO: LEMG
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Transport, Getting There And Getting Around
The airport is situated around 12km southwest of central Malaga. Once you arrive, there are plenty of transport options to reach your destination of choice, whether it is Malaga city centre of a little further afield.
Taxis are easy to find outside the airport, plus there’s an express bus service between the airport and Malaga, with only seven intermediate stops in-between, and takes about 20 to 25 minutes and costs 2 Euros.
There is also a train connection from the terminal to the city centre which takes around 8 minutes.
Discover Malaga
Malaga is a beautiful city and one that should not be missed. There is a lot to do and see without Malaga as well as in the entire Costa del Sol region. You will find the nightlife to be supreme as is the shopping, the historical sites and museums as well as the luxurious accommodations. For the tourist, it is a true paradise lurking here.
History is not all that you will find in the city, though. The Calle Marques de Larios is the main street in the city and anyone that enjoys shopping will appreciate it. There are some of the world’s best boutiques located here. Also visit the Plaza de la Constitucion where you will find more bargains and some great souvenirs here. You will find more affordable purchases down the side alleys in the area too.
Malaga city was at one time occupied by the Moors. It quickly became a center of trade on the Iberian Peninsula. For this reason, there were a number of fortresses erected throughout. In fact, you can still see many of these wonderful locations today as they mark the victory over the invasion by Isabella and Ferdinand in the later part of 1400’s. Still, there is much more to see here in terms of history as there have been many cultures that have played a role in this country’s history including the Romans, the Greeks and the Phoenicians. You can find much of the old historical sites that play homage to this area.
There is quite a bit to see when you arrive in Malaga City. One of the most ideal locations to visit includes the vast number of cathedrals and churches that are located throughout the region.
Malaga Cathedral
Located in the heart of the city, Malaga’s cathedral dates back to the 16th century. The Gothic style of the Cathedral is utterly breathtaking and explains why it actually took 200 years to complete! The domed ceiling is 40 metres high and there is a total of 15 chapels which house a vast amount of 18th century religious art. It is also worth visiting the Cathedral’s museum to have a look at the religious items on display, of which many date back 500 years.
Gibralfaro Castle
It is very hard to miss Gibralfaro Castle as it stands tall above the city of Malaga. The 14th century building offers some of the best views of Malaga and the way in which it almost blends into the hill that begins to form the mountain range that creates the backdrop of the city.
Museo Picasso
Opened in 2003, the Museo Picasso is one of the most exciting places to visit in Malaga and it is the perfect way to honour the work of Spain’s most famous artist. Whether or not you are a long-time fan of Picasso’s work or not, you will undoubtedly be impressed by the collection which offers 204 pieces of work.
Pompidou Centre
The first Pompidou museum established in the world outside France. Modern art from the Georges Pompidou Centre in Paris exhibited in Malaga as permanent museum, located in the new Muelle Uno, a stylish promenade full of boutiques and elegant restaurants.
Did you know?
• Artist Pablo Picasso and actor Antonio Banderas were born in Malaga. You can visit Picasso’s birthplace at his natal house located in the historical city centre.
• While other Andalucian cities have their Alcazars, Malaga boasts not one but two Moorish castles.
• The favourite local food is fritura malagueña (fried fish), lots of seafood, fresh fruits and salads and honey-based desserts.
Surrounding Areas
Marbella is only a very short distance away and you can get there within minutes on a local bus. Make sure to visit the Old Quarter of Marbella and, in particular, the Plaza De Los Naranjas (Orange Square) which houses the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) and the Capilla de Santiago Apóstol (Chapel of Saint James the Apostle), both of which are spectacular buildings and definitely worth seeing. Hire a car and head up the mountains towards Ronda, which is one of the most breathtaking villages, particularly due to the 18th Century Puente Nuevo ‘new’ bridge, which spans across the 100 metre canyon below
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