Karen’s Malaga Moments
Malaga is a fabulous city if you want a bit of beach, a bit of culture and plenty of good food and drink. Here’s some highlights I loved!
The botanical gardens of Malaga are about 3 miles from the city centre on the 91 special bus service from the bus station (or about €12-15 each way in a taxi). The gardens are huge, offering plenty of shade from the sun and are a tranquil oasis from the bustling city centre. The onsite cafe allows you to make a day of it.
Take a taxi up to the Castillo Gibralfaro and save yourself the hot slog up the hill! The ruins are fun to explore and the views are beautiful. The walk down the hill to the Alcazaba is much nicer than the walk up! You can get a combination ticket for the castle and the Alcazaba that is valid for 48 hours so you can visit them on consecutive days.
Get out of town and experience Spain’s ‘Most Dangerous Hike’. The 8.7km Caminito Del Rey is a spectacular day trip and since they refurbished the boardwalk in 2015 it’s no longer hazardous, though you are supplied with a hard hat to wear while walking to protect against rockfall. While a reasonable level of fitness is required, it’s not a difficult hike and the scenery is incredible. Day trips with transportation from Malaga can be arranged.
Bring your appetite: Enjoy authentic Andalucian tapas and locally made sherry: My favourite bars were La Campana (speciality is fried fish) and La Rubia where local vermouth and sherry are served straight from the barrel. The Atarazanas market is a hub for visitors and locals and is busy, but well worth jostling with the crowd for the freshest fish, meat, fruit and veg, as well as tapas and beer.
The Alcazaba and Castillo Gibralfaro are lit up at night and the views are stunning. The Jardines de Pedro Luis Alfonso is a great place to get a good view from – and the roses and jasmine smell amazing in the evenings.
If you’re debating whether you want a beach break or a city break, save yourself the headache and head for Malaga – I loved it!
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