Malaga & area sites
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We will be in Malaga, May 25 - 29. While there we will likely rent a vehicle for a day or two, to do some touring around. Places we have considered are Cordobra/Granad & Ronda. Is it feasible to expect to get to these destinations? Are there some "NOT TO MISS" things we should consider? Any advice, tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Málaga itself is a wonderful city, genuine Andalusian atmosphere, great cafés, tapas bars, restaurants, culture, theaters, nightlife and sights. Within 300 meters in the city center you'll find the newly excavated Roman theater, the 8-11th century Moorish Alcazaba, the 16th century cathedral, Picasso's birth-place and the Picasso museum and the brand new Carmen Thyssen Museum. http://www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/home.htm
A couple of articles about Málaga, one of my absolute favourite cities in Spain after 25 years of intensive travelling in the country:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalis...pleasures.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/200...el?INTCMP=SRCH
Just north of Málaga, you find the spectacular Torcal limestone rock formations: http://www.andalucia.com/antequera/torcal/home.htm
Just east of Málaga (and on the way to Granada), you find the famous prehistoric Nerja caves. http://www.cuevadenerja.es/index.php?lenguaje=en
If you plan to go to Córdoba, the high speed AVE train is much faster than going by car (55 mins vs. more than 2 hours).
A couple of articles about Málaga, one of my absolute favourite cities in Spain after 25 years of intensive travelling in the country:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalis...pleasures.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/200...el?INTCMP=SRCH
Just north of Málaga, you find the spectacular Torcal limestone rock formations: http://www.andalucia.com/antequera/torcal/home.htm
Just east of Málaga (and on the way to Granada), you find the famous prehistoric Nerja caves. http://www.cuevadenerja.es/index.php?lenguaje=en
If you plan to go to Córdoba, the high speed AVE train is much faster than going by car (55 mins vs. more than 2 hours).
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A little more detailed about some sites in the heart of Málaga:
The Moorish Alcazaba: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/alcazaba.htm
Photo: http://www.pbase.com/dav4184/image/43031360
The Roman theater: http://www.spain.info/en/conoce/monu...de_malaga.html
The Cathedral: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/cathedral.htm
The Picasso museum: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...assomuseum.htm
Picasso's birthplace: http://www.andalucia.com/province/museums/casanatal.htm
The Carmen Thyssen art museum: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...ms/thyssen.htm
Art and Popular Customs Museum:
http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...-populares.htm
Lots of fabulous tapas bars and restaurants in the center of the city (where all the above sights are), but here are two suggestions:
Both traditional and innovative tapas at Tapeo de Cervantes, just by the Cervantes theater: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Andalucia.html
Excllent seafood and great Málaga atmosphere at La Campana in C/Granada, 35: http://11870.com/pro/la-campana-malaga/media
Don't leave Málaga without tasting the fantastic Conchas finas! http://guiamlg.com/comer-en-malaga-conchas-finas/
The Moorish Alcazaba: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/alcazaba.htm
Photo: http://www.pbase.com/dav4184/image/43031360
The Roman theater: http://www.spain.info/en/conoce/monu...de_malaga.html
The Cathedral: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga/cathedral.htm
The Picasso museum: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...assomuseum.htm
Picasso's birthplace: http://www.andalucia.com/province/museums/casanatal.htm
The Carmen Thyssen art museum: http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...ms/thyssen.htm
Art and Popular Customs Museum:
http://www.andalucia.com/cities/mala...-populares.htm
Lots of fabulous tapas bars and restaurants in the center of the city (where all the above sights are), but here are two suggestions:
Both traditional and innovative tapas at Tapeo de Cervantes, just by the Cervantes theater: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Andalucia.html
Excllent seafood and great Málaga atmosphere at La Campana in C/Granada, 35: http://11870.com/pro/la-campana-malaga/media
Don't leave Málaga without tasting the fantastic Conchas finas! http://guiamlg.com/comer-en-malaga-conchas-finas/
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I wouldn't miss taking a daytrip to Granada and visiting the Alhambra - be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. Cordoba is another place I wouldn't miss but you don't mention if you're going to Sevilla. If so then you could do an easy daytrip to Cordoba from Sevilla. Ronda, with it's spectacular gorge, is another popular daytrip from Malaga.
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You do not need a car to go to any of those places, take the bus,comfortable and reliable.
Kimhe, the Cathedral is XVI (1504) to XVIII (1775), though is still unfinished...I am presntly guiding some friends and we've been to Pimpi, Central Market, Museo de Costumbres populares, Casa del Guardia, a Venta in the hills, and we are getting ready for a white night (everything open tonight till 2 or 3, plus extra activities).
Kimhe, the Cathedral is XVI (1504) to XVIII (1775), though is still unfinished...I am presntly guiding some friends and we've been to Pimpi, Central Market, Museo de Costumbres populares, Casa del Guardia, a Venta in the hills, and we are getting ready for a white night (everything open tonight till 2 or 3, plus extra activities).
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Hi Kimhe, the Noche en Blanco worked perfectly, every museum was open till 2,00 (at least) with extra activities or concerts, even the Cathedral; it was difficult (but not impossible) to get a place for a drink (or two), and then the tapas (No hunger after lunch in a Venta...), our friends were delighted.
Now Malaga football club was playing a decisive match and has WON. Besides, today was a real summer day, heat arrived all of a sudden, lots of peiople at the beaches, and the Tintero.
Now Malaga football club was playing a decisive match and has WON. Besides, today was a real summer day, heat arrived all of a sudden, lots of peiople at the beaches, and the Tintero.
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