Malaga Spain distance airport to cruise ship harbor?
Oct 12th, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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It is easy to get a taxi (take always the official ones, white with a blu stripe), and it is a 15 to 20 min. drive, some more with jams on peak hours. Fares and info at http://www.unitaxi.org/
Oct 13th, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Thanks for the reply, we are going on a cruise from the Malaga port and when we return we have to make it to the airport by 11am, I believe we can start disembarking at around 8:30 but we have to clear customs I think. Any tips on what to see in Malaga the day before we cruise? We won't have a car? Thanks!
Oct 13th, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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You mean the cruise departs from and then arrives in Malaga?
You'll have time enough to get to the airport in time, as I believe customs won't bother you much. And taxis are waiting for you at the terminal. Though you'll find out pretty soon, it is a long walk from the harbour entrance to the cruise docks. Make sure to arrive to the moorings by taxi.
Exiting the harbour there is a big open square (Plaza de la Marina)with the tourist office, where you can get maps and advise.
About what to do, I'll paste here some docs I have ready prepare, though I'll edit a little for you. In any case I'll add that having limited time, unless you are a Picasso fanatic, better skip the Picasso museum.
MÁLAGA: WHAT TO DO
Main itinerary: From the Plaza de la Marina: Calle Larios to Plaza de la Constitución to Calle Granada to Plaza 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 am not sure if you can take one to/from the ship, check fares first, as they are fixed).
Once with your map, facing Larios street, to the left there is the Alameda, to the right the Park. 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. Good idea to begin your visit with only a glass of the real thing in a real place. No chance to visit the Main Market (Atarazanas) as it is under renovations.
Now go to Calle Larios (the main street) entrance and walk 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 (I think presently under renovations too and closed, but the street is nice to walk). 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 another Quitapenas (this one old and open), 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), 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.
In the evening you can have a drink or meal at Plaza del Obispo, facing the Cathedral, as the last rays of the sun illuminate the façade.
You'll have time enough to get to the airport in time, as I believe customs won't bother you much. And taxis are waiting for you at the terminal. Though you'll find out pretty soon, it is a long walk from the harbour entrance to the cruise docks. Make sure to arrive to the moorings by taxi.
Exiting the harbour there is a big open square (Plaza de la Marina)with the tourist office, where you can get maps and advise.
About what to do, I'll paste here some docs I have ready prepare, though I'll edit a little for you. In any case I'll add that having limited time, unless you are a Picasso fanatic, better skip the Picasso museum.
MÁLAGA: WHAT TO DO
Main itinerary: From the Plaza de la Marina: Calle Larios to Plaza de la Constitución to Calle Granada to Plaza 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 am not sure if you can take one to/from the ship, check fares first, as they are fixed).
Once with your map, facing Larios street, to the left there is the Alameda, to the right the Park. 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. Good idea to begin your visit with only a glass of the real thing in a real place. No chance to visit the Main Market (Atarazanas) as it is under renovations.
Now go to Calle Larios (the main street) entrance and walk 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 (I think presently under renovations too and closed, but the street is nice to walk). 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 another Quitapenas (this one old and open), 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), 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.
In the evening you can have a drink or meal at Plaza del Obispo, facing the Cathedral, as the last rays of the sun illuminate the façade.
Oct 14th, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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josele-
Do you know when the renovation of the Atarazanas is scheduled to be completed? I spent 4 nights in Malaga last spring and loved this city! I may fly out of Malaga (stay my final night) next Spring versus Madrid. I'd love to visit the market if the restoration is completed by April 2010.
Do you know when the renovation of the Atarazanas is scheduled to be completed? I spent 4 nights in Malaga last spring and loved this city! I may fly out of Malaga (stay my final night) next Spring versus Madrid. I'd love to visit the market if the restoration is completed by April 2010.
