The three Most Beautiful Villages of Malaga
August 7, 2023
Today we will focus on the very centre of Malaga. A good time to stroll around and get to know it is in spring or autumn, thus avoiding exposure to the high temperatures of summer.
Based on our experience and recommendations from our guides, these are the 10 places we recommend to visit in Malaga:
2. Marques de Larios Street. It is undoubtedly the most famous street in Malaga. The family Larios It was inaugurated in 1891 and is now a transit point for tourists, visitors and parades during events such as Carnival and the Christmas lights ceremony.
3. Constitution Square. It is located at one end of Calle Larios and is one of the most important squares in the province, being the nerve centre during the 15th century. In its centre is the Genoa Fountain built in marble in the 16th century. It is the ideal place to shop, eat or have tapas in the variety of terraces along the square.
4. Malaga Cathedral. The Cathedral Basilica of the Incarnation is one of the essential renaissance wonders to see in Malaga. Its construction lasted around 2 centuries (1525-1782) and, due to lack of funding, it was left with an unfinished roof and, above all, without a tower. It is this characteristic fact that makes it commonly known as "La Manquita".
So much so, in fact, that the Malaga residents themselves are already reluctant to finish it, as it is the essence and peculiarity of its construction that makes it unique.
Visiting hours are from 10am to 8pm from L to V, 10h-18h Saturdays and 14h-18h Sundays.
5. Roman Theatre. Located in the lower part of the Alcazaba, it is the best preserved Roman monument. It was built in the 1st century by the Emperor Augustus and remained hidden until 1951, as it was the construction of a new building that uncovered it and it became a landmark in the province. The visit is free of charge and in it we can appreciate the stands and several marble slabs. In addition, it is in an exceptional location where you can find the best restaurants with the best reviews to recharge your batteries.
6. Plaza de la Merced. This is the old market square and is the birthplace of Pablo Ruiz Picasso, where he lived until 1884. We can take a tour of the interior and remember his figure, learning details about his early years and appreciating family objects. This is why this square has become a place of homage, not only to him, but also to General Torrijos.
In the middle of the square, next to a monument to the painter, we find an Obelisk dedicated to this general and the almost 50 comrades who were shot in 1831. As a curiosity, it is the epicentre and starting point for many guided tours of the city, some of which are full of legends and mysticism.
7. Atarazanas Market. Named after a Nasrid naval workshop that once stood in the same location, it is a beautiful, slender building that houses the central market with quality local produce and pays homage to gastronomy.
8. Pompidou Centre. It is one of the most relevant and important museums and the headquarters of the Pompidou National Centre for Art and Culture in Paris. It is a striking transparent glass cube with some coloured decorations that indicates the access to the museum.
It is accessed by a staircase and inside the museum you can see paintings and works by Picasso, Miro, Dalí and ..... It is open non-stop from 9.30 am to 8 pm.
9. Port of Malaga. Strolling around the port is one of the best ways to visit and get a panoramic view of this bay. Not only because of the maritime traffic of cruise ships, boats and sailing boats, but also because of the wide range of restaurants and leisure activities on offer. Connected to the Farola promenade, it has become an ideal icon for watching the sunset. It is possible to hire a catamaran trip to make sure you don't miss anything.
10. Paseo de Reding. It connects Mount Gibralfaro with the sea and is named after the military man Theodore Reding, who won the Battle of Bailén against France in the Spanish War of Independence.
You will find imposing bourgeois buildings from the 19th century, next to the English Cemetery and the Municipal Heritage Museum.
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