Has any1 been to Malaga before? What is it like?

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Has any1 been to Malaga before? What is it like?

Answer 1

was there last year - its ok but not brilliant.

Answer 2

Oh I simply love Malaga. I was there this spring break. Wasn't there for that long but the placed just charmed be with it's beauty. It's so laid back, quickly accesible to the Mediterranean sea and the people are okay I guess. Didn't see much of em. PIcasso Museum is a highlight actually he was born there. It's great! I suggest you go there or maybe even live there. I don't know if it was just me and the experiences I had but i felt like the place was magical. It didn't feel strange but like home. I'd love to go back.

Answer 3

We used to live outside of Malaga, which we enjoyed very much. One great point, because the airport is next to the beach, you can get out of the hotel and be on the beach in minutes (if you stay at the Guadal Tryp!) However, it is best to use Malaga as a jumping off point.  Stay a few days on the beach, anywhere along the costa, visit Granada, the Sierra Grande, Cordoba (the Mezquite is our personal favorite), Seville, the caves outside Seville, Gibraltar.  Great food, generally safe, nice hot weather, wonderous sites of antiquity, natural beauty. What more could you ask for.

Answer 4

it's a dump and full of spaniards

Answer 5

Ignore those who know no better.  If you have a desire to really take in all that Malaga, the City, and Malaga, the Province has to offer, you are in for a treat.  I would imagine, if you are on a booked holiday, that you will be staying in one of the resorts of the Costa del Sol, as Malaga Province stretches from Nerja to Gibraltar.  Whatever you enjoy doing you are sure to find, and it might be a good idea to have a plan before you go, as there really is so much choice.  Ronda, Mijas, Antequera and El Chorro & the lakes are among many places worth seeing.  Tivoli World & the Cable Car in Arroyo,  the Marina, Sea life centre & Paloma Park, all in Benalmadena would make an enjoyable day.  Torremolinos hosts the greatest horse show on the Costa Del Sol at El Ranchito, and also has an aquapark.  Then there's Marbella, Puerto Banus, Gibraltar & Malaga itself, all with their own attractions.  Getting around is so easy and very cheap, with a very efficient transport system of buses & trains.  Excursions are many and varied, but you need to compare prices.  Whatever your taste in food and drink, you will find it and, in most places, at far better value for money than in the U.K.  There's a good selection of beaches with better facilities and water sports than we are used to, all to be enjoyed in the wonderful weather this region has to offer.  If it's entertainment you like the list of good bars, disco's, clubs etc. is endless.  Whatever you like, it's available.  Just by  typing  in Malaga Province or any of the individual town names you will obtain all you need to know.  Hope you find what you want, I did and have been returning every year for 17 years.

Answer 6

I live in the mountains above Velez-Malaga. I've been here permanently for two years but I have relatives in Marbella and have been coming for 30 years.

Malaga is a wondrous diverse city. There is the cathedral, the Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gibralfaro just to mention a few, but do remember one thing, Malaga like any large city in Spain, it is very busy and like any modern city it has it's traffic problems. Public transport is good and anyone coming from the UK will be astounded just how cheap it is.

If you intend just visiting Malaga please  try and venture out to the other historic cities close by. Antequera is within easy reach. Granada is a little further away, but hiring a car and taking the route via Motril is awesome. At Granada there is the "must see" Alhambra Palace & Generalife. You will need to prebook your visit on the Internet before you go to avoid disappointment. Slightly further afield is Cordoba.

If you want a beach holiday and nightlife then there is plenty on offer in Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella or the expensive Puerto Banus. If I was to choose a favourite resort I would go to the east of Malaga to Nerja. This resort town still retains the feel of a typical Andalucian town. The whole area is wonderful.

Whatever, I hope you enjoy this part of Spain. This place is now my home. I love it.

Answer 7

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.

See http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/malaga.... for more details

Answer 8

I was there last year.  I had read it wasn't much worth the time, but it was a convenient departure point for us to return to London after visiting the Costal del Sol (Marbella/Mijas/Gibraltar).  

We stayed in Málaga two nights before renting a car to explore the coastal area, then returned again for our flight a week later.  We spent most of our time in the downtown commercial and historical area and we found it very nice.  

I wish we had more time to visit some of the surrounding places, but it didn't fit our schedule.

It was very hot there, and the people were pleasant.  There were many British tourists at the time (early August), so they must like it!

I wouldn't go out of my way to visit if you have to choose between some other place you really want to go, but I certainly wouldn't avoid it because of what others say.  

The only small annoyance we had was that we opted not to visit the Picasso museum.  I was looking forward to that but they would not let us enter because my daughter and I each had digital cameras - they do not allow cameras.  They promised to hold it at their counter for us, but being from California where it "not responsible for personal property" is the norm, I was unwilling to trust them on that.  The cameras were valuable and the photos in them were priceless to us.  So we chose not to enter.  We could taken our cameras back to our hotel safe, but we just didn't bother, due to the heat and the time constraints.

Answer 9

it's ok and brill if you're into art and architecture,

Answer 10

Very nice.

As are surrounding areas.

Answer 11

Yes its full of Spaniard's. Its in Spain....

Sue g is right, take no notice. I live in same area as sue did. Yes, malaga is quite industrial but plenty of places to see as others have said. Most of motorway is up and running now so its easy to take trips to places like nerja and almunecar, if you do, come visit me!

Answer 12

I have i diddnt like it beacuse its over run with old danish and british people. Sure its sunny but if you want real spain you should go to tarifa or rhonda or cadiz

Answer 13

take no notice of the others, up until last feb i lived near malaga, about 30kms away, malaga is very laid back as is most of spain, the beach isnt too bad, there are better places close by as malaga is a city. the best place around there is nerja which is about an hours drive from malaga, but there are lots of places around it is all according what your looking for, fuengirola isnt bad either, good beach, have fun

Answer 14

Hi, malaga is a lovely city, would recommend the Cathedral and Picasso museum.  There is  fantastic city walk that will take you to all the places of interest, particularly, the old palace on the hill from where you will get fantastic views of the harbour and city.  there is a tourist information kiosk by the railway station.

Enjoy.

Answer 15

I spent a few days there about 10 years ago. It is a nice town but I prefer Tormolinas(?). It is a short ride south and the beaches and clubs are a lot better.