Malaga is a great destination to spend a few days when you visit the Costa Del Sol. There are lots of reasons why you shouldn’t just treat Malaga as another place to pass through as you land at the airport and make your way to your next destination.

Malaga is the birthplace of Picasso, one of the worlds greatest ever painters. Although he left early on in his life, this is still for many his spiritual home. Accordingly his birthplace is a museum and there is a separate Picasso museum which contains around two hundred original pieces. The Picasso foundation is also based here.

It’s not only Picasso who has been a famous resident here, as Antonio Banderas was also born here. There are more than famous sons to see. Malaga has a charming historical centre, with plenty of big name shops as well as lovely little boutiques and cafes. The sprawling development of Malaga can be quite ugly in places, but the centre makes the trip worth a visit.

Malaga is and has been for centuries an important port town. Such a location is full of diverse cultures and restaurants and it makes an interesting place to visit all year round with its great climate.

There are plenty of hotels in Malaga, ranging from cheap pensiones, to exclusive hotels. As the airport gets larger and busier each year and the high speed rail links add more destinations, the hotel developers keep coming. Choosing a hotel Malaga style means finding a comfortable and trendy place at a reasonable price and then heading out for tapas in the warm evening air.

Malaga is the gateway to the Costa Del Sol and Andalucía. With places for beach bums, party animals and culture vultures this entire region has something for everyone and there are plenty of holiday hotels and villas for your to stay in. Enjoy it, there aren’t many places with so much to offer within such as short distance.