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Car Hire San Pedro De Alcantara Downtown Malaga InformationMalaga is located in the southern part of Spain on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, known as Costa del Sol. The perfect weather in Malaga together with the many beautiful beaches in the area make the province one of the most popular holiday spots in Europe.
The climate aside, this is a fascinating area with a rich and unique history and the town has a great variety of restaurants, bars and bodegas, which are normally are busy throughout the week.
The towns most famous son is the painter Pablo Picasso and the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Public Foundation is located in the house were the painter was born in 1895. The museum contains drawings and other works and material about the artist's life and work.
For those interested in architectural history, the Cathedral was built on the top of a former Mosque, which was destroyed when the Moors lost the town. In the Cathedral museum you can find religious paintings, sculptures and manuscripts.
The Dioxesal Museum is situated just next to the Cathedral and is dedicated exclusively to religious art.
La Alcazaba is a military fortress build by the Moors in the 11th century on the remains of a Romans fortress. The fortress lies on a hill top with an amazing view back over the town and the sea.
The Roman Theatre, first discovered in the 1950s, is located just below La Alcazaba. It hasn't been used since the 3rd century and is another sight not to be missed.
Malagas international airport is the one of the busiest in Spain with around 9000 flights a year. Most major European destinations can be reached, and access to the city is convenient. From the airport to Malaga, take the trainto Fuengirola then grab a taxi, or wait for a bus. This is much cheaper than taking a taxi all the way from the airport.
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