Situated in the heart of Andalusia on the Costa Del Sol, it's a place which has a relaxing atmosphere and is packed with several things to see/do. It's not a huge place by any means, therefore, most of the major landmarks are all within close proximity (walking distance) to one another.
You'll most probably arrive at Malaga Airport; the fourth-busiest in Spain behind Madrid, Barcelona and Palma, from where it takes about 20-30 minutes to get to the city centre by the metro which seemed reliable, efficient and cheap when I visited in December 2018.
One of Malaga's most picturesque attractions is the Alcazaba de Málaga - an old Moorish castle built upon the ruins of a Roman bastion nearly 1,000 years ago. It has plenty of greenery around it and offers some remarkable views of the city below, overlooking the nearby Plaza De Toros (La Malagueta) where bullfighting still takes place to this day. Also located nearby is the impressive 'Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga' which, you probably wouldn't be able to say if you walked 5-10 minutes in-land and got p*ssed in one of the many tapas bars/restaurants around the main square. Venture a few minutes from there and there are plenty of museums to visit, should you be that way inclined and want to learn more about the city's past.
If you're just wanting to soak up the sunshine, however, then you'll love Playa la Malagueta - a long and sweeping golden beach which certainly wasn't particularly crowded on my visit. Or, if you fancy doing some shopping, then the city has plenty to whet the appetite in that respect too.
Football fans might be aware that Malaga CF, the city's football team play at the Estadio La Roseleda. It's a stadium that was used in the Spain '82 World Cup and has decent facilities compared to many others in the country. On matchdays, you can freely wander around the stands to get different views as security is lackadaisical to say the least. Whilst the team did reach the Quarter-Finals of the Champions League less than a decade ago, they've since fallen on hard-times and currently find themselves languishing in the nether regions of the Second Division. Nevertheless, it does mean ticket prices are slightly cheaper (around €10-€20) than what they would be if they were back in La Liga.
There's so much more I could write about Malaga and it's somewhere you should definitely consider visiting - even if it's just to escape the winter blues in the UK. However, the photos will tell the story of how great this place is. Enjoy!
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