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Study Spanish in Malaga
Malaga
The province of Malaga, ideally situated on the Mediterranean, is
distinguished by its wonderful climate and first class facilities.
Thanks to its gentle climate, with 320 days of sun a year, this stretch of
Mediterranean coast in southern Andalusia has for years been an ideal
holiday spot. Apart from its broad beaches, there are magnificent tourist
facilities, and
a strong feeling of
history.
The capital, Málaga, was first a Phoenician colony and
later came under the control of the Greeks, Carthaginians, Visigoths, Arabs
and Christians.
Today it is a maritime city rich in culture. The friendly
people and wonderful climate also encourage a stroll through the old walls
and the remains of the Muslim palaces of the Alcazaba fortress; through its
gardens next to the sea - they are adorned with palm and orange trees and
jacaranda - and on to discover the house where Picasso was born, there on
the wide, lively Plaza de la Merced. Or take in the view of the city from
the top of the Gibralfaro Castle.
Must See’s
The great beaches of Costa del Sol a have made Málaga the most
visited regions of Spain. But this town has more to offer than just seaside
and sunshine!
Málaga's-old-town is charming, with narrow streets that
still have a Moorish air, Baroque facades and little squares, and the hidden
corners that preserve a nineteenth century air. There is plenty to see in
both the old part of the city and in its more populated neighbourhoods, next
to the port or the beach at El Palo.
The Alcazaba.
The
kings' palace was built starting in 11th century ands Málaga's most
important Moorish building. Inside is a very interesting
Archaeological Museum. There are beautiful gardens with several fountains, and the
impressive ruins being restored of a Roman theatre.
Castillo de Gibralfaro.
Originally it was palace built probably by Phoenicians, but in 14th century
Moorish Caliph Yasuf I had built over it the fortress which is conserved
until today. Two of its towers are connected by ducts with the Alcazaba.
The Cathedral.
After
conquering Málaga from the Moors, the Catholic Kings ordered in 1528 to
build a cathedral over the original mosque. Construction was not finished
until 1728, and the façade is mainly of this later period. Among the
highlights are the chapels, Capilla Mayor and Capilla del Sagrado Corazón,
and the beautiful choir-stalls.
Picasso Museum
- Palacio de Buena Vista, Calle San Agustín. New museum with works from all
periods in its permanent collection. This museum is very close to the house
were Picasso was born, in Plaza de la Merced.
Torremolinos.
More than
any other seaside city, represents the tourist boom along Málaga's coast. It
consists of more than eight kilometres of beaches with fine
white sand.
  
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