Birthplace of Picasso, the attractive, cosmopolitan city of Malaga lies on a beautiful sweep of bay in Andalucia.
Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine each year, this spectacular city with its wide boulevards, swaying palm trees, lively nightlife, good museums, and excellent seafood restaurants is a huge tourist magnet.
The city of Malaga is the centre on the popular Costa del Sol, and has a population of approximately 548,500. Occupied by the Moors until the mid fifteenth century, Malaga grew to become one of the foremost merchant centres in the entire Iberian Peninsula.
This illustrious past has left its imprint on the historic centre, particularly around La Alcazaba, a fortress, which dates back to 1065, and is now a fascinating archaeological museum.