Weekend in Malga
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Weekend in Malga
We're 8 ladies planning a "girls-weekend" in Malaga in middle of October. None of us have been there before (we've had similar weekends in Barcelona and Palma) so I'd love to get some tips as to what to see, where to eat (important!), what to avoid etc...
We're planning on staying at Hotel Molina Lario. Does anyone know this hotel?
We're planning on staying at Hotel Molina Lario. Does anyone know this hotel?
Feb 10th, 2010, 11:21 PM
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Molina Lario is a recently-built hotel: a refurbished old building, and a new one. Is in the center of Malaga, right in front of AC Malaga Palacio.
I have a document ready prepared which I'll paste below; Come back for an update and restaurants, when time is closer.
MÁLAGA: WHAT TO DO
Main itinerary: From the Plaza de la Marina: Calle LariosàPlaza de la ConstituciónàCalle GranadaàPlaza de la Merced. Most things/sites are along this route.
The main tourist office is in Plaza de la Marina
The basic link is www.malagaturismo.com, do not miss the horse-carriage rides (I think you can take one to the Parador).
In the middle of the Alameda there is the Casa del Guardia, a Tavern for drinking Malaga wine (sweet mostly). It goes fast to the head. I rec. Malaga dorado, or a “pintao”, i.e. Muscatel with soda. Exit to calle Pastora and walk to Atarazanas, to see the Main Market. The façade is the authentic front of the muslim shipyards, rest of the building is XIX cent. Then calle Arriola, reach the river and walk some meters to Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Popular Arts and Customs Museum), to know and understand our ways of living in these past two centuries. Exit to the right, calle CisnerosàEspecerías (trad. Architecture) and reach Plaza Constitucion, and its Genoese marble fountain.
Another choice is walk to Plaza Marina and then Calle Larios (the main street) to Plaza de la Constitucion.
From here, take calle Santa Maria, and on the first corner on the left (calle Sanchez Pastor) there is Quitapenas, another trad. bar-tavern. It was located nearby, in an old building that fell down, so they had to build new (presently under renovations). Continue Santa Maria to the corner of the Cathedral at Molina Lario street.
If you see the map, this street cuts north with Granada st. (which is long and winding). Now you have two possibilities, go the full round the Cathedral, and side visit to Convento Santa Ana and its museum, and head calle San Agustin to the Picasso Museum; or go north to Granada, pass on the left La Posada de Antonio (good food, especially meats) and another Quitapenas (this one old), continue walking to end up the same place, corner with San Agustin and the Picasso Museum. In the narrow part of Granada, to the right, there is Bodega El Pimpi , a must. It is a big place, with another door to Alcazabilla and the Roman Theatre.
Continuing C/. Granada you reach the Plaza de la Merced, our second most beautiful square, with many places to dine/drink in the evenings.
This is the basics, but you can take any detour you like, of course.
There are many good bars and restaurants; those I mention are my personal choice.
Tapas bars: from Calle Larios entrance, walking to Plaza Constitucion. On the left, calle Marin Garcia you’ll find Lo Güeno. And a bit further up Larios, to the right, calleMoreno Monroy, the Orellana (for me the best, but I’ve been told it’s decayed a lot lately), and a short walk via calle Fresca to the Cathedral, Plaza del Obispo, to sit and have a drink in our best square.
Restaurants.
There are many along this route, most of them are good,: El Trillo, La Cepa, Strachan…for tapas, raciones (bigger than tapas) or sitting formally at the table.
I have a document ready prepared which I'll paste below; Come back for an update and restaurants, when time is closer.
MÁLAGA: WHAT TO DO
Main itinerary: From the Plaza de la Marina: Calle LariosàPlaza de la ConstituciónàCalle GranadaàPlaza de la Merced. Most things/sites are along this route.
The main tourist office is in Plaza de la Marina
The basic link is www.malagaturismo.com, do not miss the horse-carriage rides (I think you can take one to the Parador).
In the middle of the Alameda there is the Casa del Guardia, a Tavern for drinking Malaga wine (sweet mostly). It goes fast to the head. I rec. Malaga dorado, or a “pintao”, i.e. Muscatel with soda. Exit to calle Pastora and walk to Atarazanas, to see the Main Market. The façade is the authentic front of the muslim shipyards, rest of the building is XIX cent. Then calle Arriola, reach the river and walk some meters to Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Popular Arts and Customs Museum), to know and understand our ways of living in these past two centuries. Exit to the right, calle CisnerosàEspecerías (trad. Architecture) and reach Plaza Constitucion, and its Genoese marble fountain.
Another choice is walk to Plaza Marina and then Calle Larios (the main street) to Plaza de la Constitucion.
From here, take calle Santa Maria, and on the first corner on the left (calle Sanchez Pastor) there is Quitapenas, another trad. bar-tavern. It was located nearby, in an old building that fell down, so they had to build new (presently under renovations). Continue Santa Maria to the corner of the Cathedral at Molina Lario street.
If you see the map, this street cuts north with Granada st. (which is long and winding). Now you have two possibilities, go the full round the Cathedral, and side visit to Convento Santa Ana and its museum, and head calle San Agustin to the Picasso Museum; or go north to Granada, pass on the left La Posada de Antonio (good food, especially meats) and another Quitapenas (this one old), continue walking to end up the same place, corner with San Agustin and the Picasso Museum. In the narrow part of Granada, to the right, there is Bodega El Pimpi , a must. It is a big place, with another door to Alcazabilla and the Roman Theatre.
Continuing C/. Granada you reach the Plaza de la Merced, our second most beautiful square, with many places to dine/drink in the evenings.
This is the basics, but you can take any detour you like, of course.
There are many good bars and restaurants; those I mention are my personal choice.
Tapas bars: from Calle Larios entrance, walking to Plaza Constitucion. On the left, calle Marin Garcia you’ll find Lo Güeno. And a bit further up Larios, to the right, calleMoreno Monroy, the Orellana (for me the best, but I’ve been told it’s decayed a lot lately), and a short walk via calle Fresca to the Cathedral, Plaza del Obispo, to sit and have a drink in our best square.
Restaurants.
There are many along this route, most of them are good,: El Trillo, La Cepa, Strachan…for tapas, raciones (bigger than tapas) or sitting formally at the table.
Feb 11th, 2010, 06:46 AM
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Just adding a copy of a previous posting to josele's great info.
About Málaga ("Authentic charm of an overlooked treasure"): http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ci...-treasure.html
Casa Aranda, just in the heart of the city, is probably the best café/churros con chocolate place that I've ever found in all of Spain during more than twenty years of intensive travelling in the country.
http://www.casa-aranda.net/
Many good tapas bars in the same area, but I would recommend El Tapeo de Cervantes (C/ Carcér, 8), close to the Teatro Cervantes, some 300 metres further north.
http://www.eltapeodecervantes.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Andalusia.html
For great seafood restaurants, go to Pedregalejo a bit east of the city center (try "El Caleño" in Paseo Maritimo de Pedregalejo, tel. 952299148, book ahead) or go to Torre del Mar some 20 miles east along the coast (buses from the bus station or Plaza Marina in the center every 15 mins, about 4€ and 40 mins travel). This predominantly Spanish vacational seaside resort can rightfully boast a range of top notch and no frills seafood places. Last year I had a terrific meal at La Cueva, close to some of the most emblematic cafés/bars in town: http://www.freidurialacueva.es/
About Málaga ("Authentic charm of an overlooked treasure"): http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ci...-treasure.html
Casa Aranda, just in the heart of the city, is probably the best café/churros con chocolate place that I've ever found in all of Spain during more than twenty years of intensive travelling in the country.
http://www.casa-aranda.net/
Many good tapas bars in the same area, but I would recommend El Tapeo de Cervantes (C/ Carcér, 8), close to the Teatro Cervantes, some 300 metres further north.
http://www.eltapeodecervantes.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Andalusia.html
For great seafood restaurants, go to Pedregalejo a bit east of the city center (try "El Caleño" in Paseo Maritimo de Pedregalejo, tel. 952299148, book ahead) or go to Torre del Mar some 20 miles east along the coast (buses from the bus station or Plaza Marina in the center every 15 mins, about 4€ and 40 mins travel). This predominantly Spanish vacational seaside resort can rightfully boast a range of top notch and no frills seafood places. Last year I had a terrific meal at La Cueva, close to some of the most emblematic cafés/bars in town: http://www.freidurialacueva.es/
Feb 11th, 2010, 08:08 AM
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Fully agree with Kimhe. Casa Aranda is #11 in chocolate and churros (and a good shoeshine occasionally, but ask the price first).
About Caleño, is my rec #1 for fish and seafood, do not forget booking and say I rec. you. I have another doc. with a list of restaurants, but I have to update it, and I am planning visiting new ones.
About El Tapeo de Cervantes, it opened recently after been closed for a long time. I'd already noticed is top in tripadvisor, but still have to go myself to rec. it. I'll go there in ten days and shall write about it here.
About Caleño, is my rec #1 for fish and seafood, do not forget booking and say I rec. you. I have another doc. with a list of restaurants, but I have to update it, and I am planning visiting new ones.
About El Tapeo de Cervantes, it opened recently after been closed for a long time. I'd already noticed is top in tripadvisor, but still have to go myself to rec. it. I'll go there in ten days and shall write about it here.
Feb 15th, 2010, 01:19 AM
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After reading the guidebooks I was determined to go to Pedregalejo for the seafood but it is quite a journey out especially if you are only there for the weekend. Whilst I thought the area was fantastic and full of atmposphere, my partner hated it. We went in early October when it was very quiet. My advice would be to stick to the City Centre - there is more than enough choice of restaurants.
Feb 17th, 2010, 12:44 AM
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Pedregalejo is a neighborhood east of Malaga, 7km (less than 5 miles) from the city center, it is not far, and a good option for the seafood and fried fish. You can take a taxi and be there in 10 min. or you can take the bus no. 11 and it'll take under 20min.
I'll be back with the restaurants list, am presently abroad on a borrowed PC.
I'll be back with the restaurants list, am presently abroad on a borrowed PC.
Feb 17th, 2010, 04:48 AM
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Also from the Daily Telegraph (think Casa del Angel rest is no longer open)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...d-Picasso.html
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/de...d-Picasso.html
Feb 21st, 2010, 11:16 AM
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Here I am back home, and am pasting the restaurants list as promised.
Really I have to add several more things when I try them.
MALAGA: EATING RECOMMENDATIONS.
There are many good bars and restaurants; those I mention are my personal choice. If you get a map, you’ll have no trouble finding the places. Besides, these are places well-known by locals, just ask. Time to begin with Tapas is about 1,00 or 1,30 PM. Lunch from 2,30PM. Try to be local and avoid having lunch at 12,30PM.
Tapas bars walking Larios street towards the harbour, on the right, calle Marin Garcia you’ll find LO GÜENO and LA TASCA.
From Plaza Constitucion, take calle Santa Maria, and on the first corner on the left (calle Sanchez Pastor) there is QUITAPENAS, another trad. bar-tavern (TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS) Another similar is in Calle Granada: La Campana. They serve mostly fried fish and octopus, squids, shrimps.
In the narrow part of Calle Granada, to the right, (past corner with San Agustin and the Picasso Museum) there is BODEGA EL PIMPI, a must. It is a big place, with another door to Alcazabilla and the Roman Theatre. Another place similar to this is Las Garrafas, in calle Tejón y Rodríguez. These are big old busy places, full of locals and well-adviced visitors.
In the Alameda Principal you have CASA DEL GUARDIA, a traditional tavern you simply cannot miss, for a drink of our local sweet wines. Beware, it goes fast to the head. Only food there are cold shellfish. Open all day long.
If you are for ham and pork products, I usually go to La Dehesa, in Alameda Principal, oposite Larios street entrance.
Restaurants: Chances are you’ll eat well any place you choose, but I’ll recommend my choices, with local cuisine.:
Parador de Gibralfaro restaurant, great view. You’ll have to take a taxi. Reservations at 952221902.
For a fish restaurant my choice is EL CALEÑO, at Playas de Pedregalejo. It is about 5 miles to the east. It is a pleasant walk by the seaside, especially if the weather is sunny; if you are not for walking, take a taxi to the Carreterita (Calle Bolivia) corner with Arroyo de los Pilones. There you walk to the beach (10 mtrs. and 50 mtrs left. All stuff is first class. Not to miss Malaga shrimps if available, or Cigalas (these shall raise your bill; do not be afraid to ask if budget is a problem, better avoid surprises). Another dish I like is Fish cooked under a salt crust: pescado a la sal. Tell the man (Chico is his name) I am sending you. Make your reservation (or ask the Hotel clerk do it in your name, they don’t speak fluent English) for the terrace at 952299148.
In the corner of the Arroyo de los Pilones is SOCARRAT, the paella place I recommend. Phone 952293312.
In Malaga center there are many restaurants, most of them good. In most of them you can a formal lunch/dinner or order some specialities dishes to share. I usually go to Meson La Cepa at C/. Strachan; And if you want a Japanese with local fusion dishes as well, your place (and mine) is ASAKO, C/. Carretería, 96, phone 952214060.
Really I have to add several more things when I try them.
MALAGA: EATING RECOMMENDATIONS.
There are many good bars and restaurants; those I mention are my personal choice. If you get a map, you’ll have no trouble finding the places. Besides, these are places well-known by locals, just ask. Time to begin with Tapas is about 1,00 or 1,30 PM. Lunch from 2,30PM. Try to be local and avoid having lunch at 12,30PM.
Tapas bars walking Larios street towards the harbour, on the right, calle Marin Garcia you’ll find LO GÜENO and LA TASCA.
From Plaza Constitucion, take calle Santa Maria, and on the first corner on the left (calle Sanchez Pastor) there is QUITAPENAS, another trad. bar-tavern (TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS) Another similar is in Calle Granada: La Campana. They serve mostly fried fish and octopus, squids, shrimps.
In the narrow part of Calle Granada, to the right, (past corner with San Agustin and the Picasso Museum) there is BODEGA EL PIMPI, a must. It is a big place, with another door to Alcazabilla and the Roman Theatre. Another place similar to this is Las Garrafas, in calle Tejón y Rodríguez. These are big old busy places, full of locals and well-adviced visitors.
In the Alameda Principal you have CASA DEL GUARDIA, a traditional tavern you simply cannot miss, for a drink of our local sweet wines. Beware, it goes fast to the head. Only food there are cold shellfish. Open all day long.
If you are for ham and pork products, I usually go to La Dehesa, in Alameda Principal, oposite Larios street entrance.
Restaurants: Chances are you’ll eat well any place you choose, but I’ll recommend my choices, with local cuisine.:
Parador de Gibralfaro restaurant, great view. You’ll have to take a taxi. Reservations at 952221902.
For a fish restaurant my choice is EL CALEÑO, at Playas de Pedregalejo. It is about 5 miles to the east. It is a pleasant walk by the seaside, especially if the weather is sunny; if you are not for walking, take a taxi to the Carreterita (Calle Bolivia) corner with Arroyo de los Pilones. There you walk to the beach (10 mtrs. and 50 mtrs left. All stuff is first class. Not to miss Malaga shrimps if available, or Cigalas (these shall raise your bill; do not be afraid to ask if budget is a problem, better avoid surprises). Another dish I like is Fish cooked under a salt crust: pescado a la sal. Tell the man (Chico is his name) I am sending you. Make your reservation (or ask the Hotel clerk do it in your name, they don’t speak fluent English) for the terrace at 952299148.
In the corner of the Arroyo de los Pilones is SOCARRAT, the paella place I recommend. Phone 952293312.
In Malaga center there are many restaurants, most of them good. In most of them you can a formal lunch/dinner or order some specialities dishes to share. I usually go to Meson La Cepa at C/. Strachan; And if you want a Japanese with local fusion dishes as well, your place (and mine) is ASAKO, C/. Carretería, 96, phone 952214060.
Feb 21st, 2010, 12:09 PM
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hi raggy,
little I can add to josele's encyclopaedic knowledge. but can I put in a plea for the market?
if you do not have "continental style" markets where you come from, give it at least half an hour one morning. more bits of things you won't recognise than you can imagine.
and don't miss the cathedral.
have a great trip,
regards, ann
little I can add to josele's encyclopaedic knowledge. but can I put in a plea for the market?
if you do not have "continental style" markets where you come from, give it at least half an hour one morning. more bits of things you won't recognise than you can imagine.
and don't miss the cathedral.
have a great trip,
regards, ann
Feb 22nd, 2010, 11:26 AM
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Portuense, cannot tell you about nightlife places for young people, only that there is some activity everyday, and Thu to Sun streets are really busy with people till late at night (or early in the morning).
The market is a nice idea, annhig, I believe the Central Market shall be open soon, works are almost finished. There are other markets (El Carmen, La Merced), but are not the same.
The market is a nice idea, annhig, I believe the Central Market shall be open soon, works are almost finished. There are other markets (El Carmen, La Merced), but are not the same.
Feb 23rd, 2010, 06:04 AM
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The market is a nice idea, annhig, I believe the Central Market shall be open soon, works are almost finished. There are other markets (El Carmen, La Merced), but are not the same.>>
josele - when did it close? we went to the market on our trip to Granada about 3 1/2 years ago. I loved the sheeps' heads!
josele - when did it close? we went to the market on our trip to Granada about 3 1/2 years ago. I loved the sheeps' heads!
Feb 24th, 2010, 12:32 PM
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Annhig, it's been closed for about one year, I think.
Mikelg, el Tintero is not a rip-off, it is ok, I go there sometimes during the summer, and it is a place you have to see. Anyway, I do not recomend it here because it is almost the last one in the city limits, and you have to know a little what is about.
Mikelg, el Tintero is not a rip-off, it is ok, I go there sometimes during the summer, and it is a place you have to see. Anyway, I do not recomend it here because it is almost the last one in the city limits, and you have to know a little what is about.
Feb 26th, 2010, 09:49 AM
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Actually, parking is not as difficult as in other places, for there is a big expanse past the place, and lots of places in the streets in front. Of course, in the sumer it is packed.
I have been reviewing Tintero's prices, and it seems they have been increased to 8 eur per plate (they bill per plate, there are several sizes and shapes, but I refer to the most common one), which I find high, especially depending of what fish is in it. Sardines you can find next door for 4,5 to 5 eur.
I want to recommend a restaurant I went to dine last evening which I found very pleasant and reasonably priced, name RÚCULA, www.rucula.es, a good selection of entrées you can have as tapas, and main courses too.
I have been reviewing Tintero's prices, and it seems they have been increased to 8 eur per plate (they bill per plate, there are several sizes and shapes, but I refer to the most common one), which I find high, especially depending of what fish is in it. Sardines you can find next door for 4,5 to 5 eur.
I want to recommend a restaurant I went to dine last evening which I found very pleasant and reasonably priced, name RÚCULA, www.rucula.es, a good selection of entrées you can have as tapas, and main courses too.
