Tourism in Spanish Malaga combines the nobility of the past and the modernity of the present, where tourists will find many museums, castles, luxury hotels, and picturesque beaches. In this article, we will learn about a tourism guide in Malaga that you can rely on.
Kasbah de Malaga
The Alcazaba de Malaga is a stronghold of the historic Kingdom of Granada, built on the ruins of a Roman stronghold in the 11th century and renovated in the 13th century. Designed with 3 circles of defensive walls and 110 main towers, there are pleasant garden courtyards with balconies with refreshing fountains and decorative basins.
La Malagueta Beach
La Malagueta Beach is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Malaga for families, thanks to its moderate waves, and the recreational water and beach activities it offers for the family during the summer, such as boating, hammocks, and parachute rental.
Malaga Cathedral
The opulent cathedral was built in the 16th and 17th centuries, the Cappella del Rosario in the cathedral, the third church in the south aisle, is decorated with a painting of the Virgin with Saints by Alonso Cano, and there are kneeling figures of Catholic Kings by Pedro de Mina in the Capilla de Los Reyes.
The modern altarpiece of the Capilla Mayor features scenes of the Passion from 1580, and the cathedral surrounds the old town, a maze of medieval footpaths and quiet squares.
Jardin Botanico Historico La Concepcion
It features the vibrant Mediterranean, tropical and subtropical flora. This distinctive park also contains fountains, waterfalls, and new classics such as the “Around the World in 80 Trees” path and the “scenic stop” route.
Castillo de Gibralfaro
It is one of the Moroccan castles in the region, built in the tenth century on the site of a Phoenician lighthouse. Among the remains of the castle are the enormous ancient walls that rise above the forests, and the effects of Islamic buildings.
Picasso Museum Malaga
The Picasso Museum in Malaga in the old city is a must-visit attraction for lovers of modern art, displaying a wide range of Picasso’s works; From his early studies to his revolutionary artistic innovations as well as the variety of styles he introduced such as Cubism. Highlights of the museum’s holdings include paintings of a woman with raised arms, a still life with a skull and three sea urchins, and a bath.
Pompidou Center
Malaga is proud to have the first Pompidou Center outside France. The Center Pompidou is one of the best museums in Paris famous for its modern and contemporary art collection. The Museum of Pompidou Malacca displays about 80 paintings and photographs, most notably the works of Picasso, Max Ernst, and Frida Kahlo.
Contemporary Arts Center
The Contemporary Arts Center displays an exceptional collection of art from the 20th and 21st centuries, from the 1950s to the present. The collection features pieces from different art movements and has regularly changing exhibitions. The museum has a particular focus on Spanish art created since the 1980s and displays work by famous artists of the era such as Juan Muñoz and José María Cecilia.
