About the Area

Malaga can be called the capital of the Costa del Sol. It is the second largest city in the province of Andalusia after the city of Seville and Spain's 6th largest city with approximately 600,000 inhabitants. At Malaga airport you land when you want to visit the sunny coast, and there is a train directly from the airport to the city center which takes about 15 minutes. In Malaga there is rich history, museums, an old cozy city center, modern shopping areas and lots of bars and cafes.

The most famous beach in Malaga is called Playa de la Malagueta, and is both nice and long but several beach restaurants.

In Malaga, the easiest way to get around is on foot. The core itself is the oldest quarter of Malaga where the river Rio Guadalmedina is the border to the west and the port to the south and the mountain to the east. West of the river are the train and bus stations. In the middle of the old town is the famous pedestrian street Marquéz de Larios, on this street there are many shops, such as Mango, Massimo Dutti, Desigual etc. Furthermore, you will find lots of restaurants and bars around the small alleys in the old town.

An area that has become one of the most popular in recent years is the SoHo Art District, which is located between the old town and the sea. Soho is a vibrant and creative area of alternative culture and has emerged largely thanks to the CAC (Centro de Arte Contemporáneo). The area is full of cafes, restaurants, galleries and is known for its graffiti and street art.

It takes about 15 minutes by car to Malaga airport.