Introduction to the top Malaga Tourist Spots

May 5, 2010 by Admin  
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The Malaga airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe. However, there is more to Malaga than just the airport. Malaga is an ancient city located between the axarquia hills and the Mediterranean Sea. There are two major rivers in this city, the Guadalamedina and Guadalhorce and fabulous beaches that are perfect for sun loving tourists. Malaga vacations provide access to different tourist spots for different types of vacationing. Whether you are a golfer, shopper, yachtsman or just a general tourist, Malaga travel will have something unique for you.

First, the mix provided by the Moorish and Spanish architecture provides a rewarding site in the Andalusia region. The moors have been in the region from the fifteenth century and a short drive from Malaga will get you in touch with this illustrious past. The la alcazaba provides a specific spot for tourist in their Malaga travel. This is an archaeological museum housed in a Moorish fortress and will provide you with easy access to a fascinating commentary on the depths of Malaga attractions.

For those who enjoy driving in the open country, Malaga vacation will provide such opportunities. You can go on a self drive to the west of Malaga will provide an insight into different faces of Spain with a coastal landscape that varies. If you head east to the town of Granada you will experience the impressive Alhambra and the meandering narrow streets. Apart from the drives there are other major tourist spots you can include in your Malaga vacation.

The city being the birth place of renowned artist, Picasso, many tourists are therefore looking for something unique from this icon of history. Instead of providing his paintings only, the city of Malaga is lucky to have his house which acts as a major tourist spot. Another popular tourist spot in Malaga is the Gibralfaro castle at the top of Axarquia hills. This provides the tourists with a panoramic view of the city of Malaga.

This has gained a lot of popularity in Malaga vacations due to its combination with a walking tour from the city to the hills. It’s also located close to the Alcazaba fortress therefore tourists have the advantage of visiting both spots at the same time. From these two, the tourists can visit the Paseo del Parque during their Malaga vacation where a collection of statues and palm trees form a beautiful scene. From this point the streets converge into the main commercial district and finally into the harbor.

Other major tourist spots that you can visit during your Malaga vacations include the caves of Nerja. These caves have finest cave structures in the whole Europe. The Puerto banus which is also referred to as the millionaire playground is a great tourist spot for those who want to sample the lifestyles of the rich. This spot provides a spectacular harbour view with lavish yachts. There are also celebrities styled bars and cafes to complete the picture. For those who would love to have a general view of Malaga you can opt for sky diving. This will allow you to have a view most tourist spots in Malaga including the mountains and beaches.

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