Monday, January 17, 2011

Picasso, Pastries and the beautiful Malaga city

To the south of Spain lies its fifth biggest and perhaps the most beautiful city, Malaga city.

So very scenic

Malaga city is famous for its scenic view and picture postcard beauty.
It has an abundance of rich natural resources as is quite clearly visible from all its rivers, hills and mountains. The mild weather and the scenic beauty of the place make it a perfect destination for a vacation for tourists from all across the planet.

Anytime is a good time to be here

The best part about the place, unlike most other places, is that you do not have to check to see the best time of the year for a vacation down in Malaga.
This is because the weather over here is extremely “tourist-friendly” all round the year.


Shopping, wining and Picasso


You will find that there are some awesome places for you to shop at, drink some good wine, eat some great cuisine and look up the art of the great master Pablo Picasso. Indeed, the great master was born right here and there is even a museum named after him - the Museum of Picasso where you can see his great masterpieces – over 200 of them.


Divine dining and awesome sightseeing

The cuisine you will find in the city is of a great variety and includes shellfish, and other seafood. Plus, there are great wines and delicious pastries too. Never ever make the mistake of not having Mantecados or Alfajor!


Truly there is so much in Malaga City

Amazing religious architecture can be seen at churches like Bishop's Palace, St. James Church, Cathedral of the Encarnation, to name a few. Astounding castles at Gibralfaro! The city really has so much on offer for anyone from any part of the world.

About Marbella Spain

Marbella Spain is a small touristic city(aprox. 124 000 inhabitants), in the southern Spain. It's on the well known Costa del Sol 200 kilometers coastline on the Mediterranean Sea.

Marbella Spain is one of those destinations that overdelivers. You don't think much about it at first. But the more you stay there, the more you feel at home. This is why Marbella Spain is the perfect place to spend your holidays.

It's like when you buy different types of products. The first product is hyped, marketed well, everyone around you swears for it but when you actually get it home it doesn't work the way you'd like. The second product doesn't promise a lot but it's useful, simple and it does its job well.

Travel to Marbella and you will experience the equivalent of the second product. Spend your holidays in Marbella and you will easily be able to forget your home and every other distraction. You will be able to relax and enjoy yourself.

When talking about Marbella Spain you need to mention its famous by now destinations. Marbella Spain has dozens of sights. The most important Marbella tourist information and Marbella Spain places are:

#1: Beaches
Playa de la Bajadilla and Playa de Fontanilla are its 2 main beaches. Playa means beach in Spanish. They are huge, full of sand and people.

#2: Old city center
Encarnation's Church (Iglesia de la Encarnación) is one of the main objectives of the old city center. Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo is a museum where you can explore and learn more about Marbella and its past.

#4:Puerto Banús
Puerto José Banús is a marina port. It was specially built in 70s for the super rich. The marina has 915 boats which are its main attraction. King of Saudi Arabia and other super rich people have their expensive yachts and boats anchored there. Close to the harbor you can find many nightclubs, bars and boutiques.

You can travel to Marbella in many ways. Here's how to arrive in Marbella Spain:

#1: Airplane.
Fly first to the Malega international airport and then drive by car from there.

#2: Car.
Marbella Spain is about 30 minutes from the main city Malaga. You can drive on A7 or AP-7.

#3: Bus.
There are lots of buses that travel around Costa del Sol.

#4:Taxi.
It costs about 65 Euros to go by taxi from Malaga's airport to Marbella Spain.

#5: Train.
You can go by train only to Malaga. From Malaga to Marbella Spain use other means of transportation.

After you get there by using any of the above means you will not have anything else to worry about. The weather is excellent and mild. The summers are warm to hot. And the winters are usually mild to cool and sometimes wet. You will not find extreme temperature differences.

You will like the food. This is because you will find a variety of restaurants. You will find Italian restaurants, Chinese, Indian and more. The specific Marbella Spain foods are: Tapas, Paella and fried fish. Tapas is a snack served with alcohol. Paella is a nice variety of rice.

Marbella Spain has a rich medieval and ancient history. About Marbella we know that it was called Salduba or Salt city in roman times. It was conquered multiple times by moor and Christians. Its past influence are still present.

Marbella Spain is one of the top Mediterranean destinations. It has everything you need for a relaxing holiday: huge beaches, ancient buildings, a mix of cultures and tourists all coming from the entire world.

The best way to experience its beauty is to actually visit the city. You will like it and you will come back for more.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Why Malaga city is now considered a dream destination for tourists from all over the globe

Not many people are even aware of the fact that the Malaga city, a place where the Moors once resided, is currently the Iberian Peninsula trade center. Yes, there were Moors over here in ancient days. In this city you will find various symbols marking the conquests of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Besides this, there are also many forts here, all going to prove that the Moors actually lived here, once upon a time. Built way back in 1497, the city still stands tall and mighty as ever!


Great architecture on display!

You will see art by Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans as well as astounding arabesque and Christian Gothic architecture spread all across the city. And it is because of this uniqueness in the styles that are present in the city that makes tourists come from all over the globe.

Not a disappointing moment ever

Malaga has a past that is extremely rich and there are so many places to see here. In fact, if you want to explore them all, you have to carefully plan your visit here, so that you do not miss out on something special. A must for you would definitely be a visit to Costa del sol.


There is just so much for you to explore

Malaga city has so much on offer for tourists. Churches, cathedral, other religious buildings, architecture, museums, shopping markets – and of course hotels for you that are not only luxurious, but absolutely affordable too! Indeed, Malaga city has everything that any tourist longs for on a dream vacation.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Getting to Malaga

If you have never been to Spain, you should know this fact that Malaga is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Not just that it is also a hub for intense commercial activity. For someone making plans to travel to Malaga to spend vacation, the first step ideally should be to know a thing or two about Malaga travel, and then clinch travel deals.

Malaga air travel guide

No matter from which part of the world you are, there are plenty of air travel options for you to travel to Malaga. Mind you, Malaga has the Spain’s largest airport, and you could well imagine the stream of visitors who hop in and out of the city.

You would find numerous airlines run their planes to this fabulous city. Since the number of tourist remain high for most part of the year because of Malaga’s bustling port and industries, the airlines offer incredible discount and deals for you to avail cheap airfare.


Travel Malaga by train

All those who had toured Malaga say that travelling by train is one of the cheapest forms of travel in Malaga. It is also the most convenient form of travel.
The city of Malaga has two local train lines. The first line takes you to the west of Malaga, in fact that’s the line, which would carry you from the airport to places like Costa Del Sol. The second line would take you to Alora.

The first line is more busy with majority of the travellers prefer to take it. As it runs through the centre of the city and it also touches the airport. Train lines are cheaper in Malaga, and more importantly, cities like Seville, Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia are connected by train.


Travel Malaga by bus

Bus transportation in Malaga is hassle free. You get buses to every location in the city. It is also the most frequent mode of transportation. However, you should make sure that you buy tickets cheap.

Bus travel in rather expensive, you could choose to buy monthly passes, or a 10 journey pass, and make it substantially cheaper.


Travel Malaga by car

Car rentals are for those who prefer privacy while travelling. There are numerous car rental firms, and importantly, car rental is cheap in Malaga, probably due to the presence of numerous car rental firms.

Malaga in Andalucia




Malaga is in Andalucia, Spain and is one of the oldest cities in the world. As the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas, Malaga is one of the most visited cities in Spain. Malaga is in southern Spain along the Costa del Sol on the northern side of the Mediterranean Sea and is near the Strait of Gibraltar, Tarifa, Mijas, and Marbella.


The weather in Malaga and in this region is warm with mild winters. It has one of the warmest winters in all of Europe with temperatures averaging 63 degrees Fahrenheit during December, January, and February. As one of the oldest cities, it has an extensive history and culture. Popular places to visit include the Cathedral of Malaga, the Castle of Gibralfaro, Constitution Square, a bullring, and various other art museums, architecture, palaces, and Gothic churches. Malaga also celebrates two festivals: August Malaga Fair and Holy Week.