{"id":68270,"date":"2018-03-16T17:02:31","date_gmt":"2018-03-16T22:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=68270"},"modified":"2018-03-19T10:35:51","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T15:35:51","slug":"make-way-to-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/make-way-to-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"The underrated Spanish city you need to visit now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to Spain, cities like Madrid and Barcelona may first come to mind, but a formerly overlooked city, situated on the Costa del Sol, is now commanding the attention of tourists and Spaniards alike. Neatly framed by the Mediterranean Sea on one side and the M\u00e1laga Mountains on the other, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Malaga-Hotels.d312.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sun-drenched M\u00e1laga<\/a> has become a destination well worth a place on any itinerary. First established by the Phoenicians more than 3,000 years ago, M\u00e1laga reflects the influence of Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors and Christians. Here are ten reasons you must pay it a visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/regions-of-spain-what-to-see-do-and-eat-in-each\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: Four great regions of Spain\u2014what to see, do and eat in each<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-69569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/La-Malagueta-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Magnificent beaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The mild climate makes any time of year the perfect time to catch some rays. In winter, hearty northern Europeans and other cold-weather folk can be seen on the sand, even in 60-degree weather. M\u00e1laga boasts more than 8 miles of coastline composed of 16 beaches, separated in most places from busy city streets by a wide esplanade on which to stroll, jog or bike. Beaches like La Malagueta, Pedregalejo and San Andres afford sun bathers places to stretch out or grab libations and a meal at one of the many beach bars and restaurants along the promenade where seafood such as fried anchovy and sardine skewers are menu staples.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69564\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69564\" class=\"wp-image-69564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Atarazanas-Market-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Atarazanas Market<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>2. Delectable gastronomy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Though seafood reigns supreme, you\u2019ll find any number of local delicacies in restaurants, taverns and city markets. Stroll the Atarazanas Market, opened in 1879 at the site of the 14<sup>th-<\/sup>century Nasrid shipyards (only the main door from the shipyards remains), and shop for fresh produce, local products and a quick bite. Sample local olive oil, <em>jamon<\/em> and wine at one of nearly 300 restaurants, or grab tapas while enjoying the terraces with several wine bars and taverns (it\u2019s common to hop between several during the course of one night).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69561\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum-600x445.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/auto-museum-459x340.jpg 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jorbasa\/12154795404\/\">Jorbasa Fotografie<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>3. All kinds of museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga is home to 37 museums, many easily accessible in the historic center of town. From the Pompidou Center, the Carmen Thyssen Museum and the Picasso Museum to the Russian State Museum Collection, Saint Petersburg\/M\u00e1laga and even the Automobile and Fashion Museum M\u00e1laga, there is something to suit everyone\u2019s tastes. The latter contains almost 100 restored vehicles and more than 200 <em>haute couture<\/em> pieces of clothing artfully displayed under one roof.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69571\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69571\" class=\"wp-image-69571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/port-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterfront of Palmeral de Las Sorpresa promenade at port in Malaga.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>4. A lively port<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga\u2019s port made the city a popular trade route for centuries. Today the recently renovated port is the second most important on the Iberian Peninsula, affording cruise ship passengers access to tourist attractions, as well as entertainment, shops, restaurants and sunset sails directly from the wharf.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69560\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/high-speed-AVE-523x340.jpg 523w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cristinavalencia\/5927922009\/\">Cristina Valencia<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>5. Easy access<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga sits near an international airport; travelers can connect to international flights through Madrid or travel by train to Spain\u2019s capital city on the <a href=\"http:\/\/avexperience.es\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-speed AVE<\/a> (14 daily trips in either direction). <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Iberia-Flights.cIB.Travel-Guide-Airlines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spain\u2019s Iberia Airlines<\/a> celebrated 90 years of commercial flight in 2017 by adding a premium economy class to long-haul flights, making it more comfortable to fly to Spain from the U.S. while enjoying Spanish gastronomy in advance of arrival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Save on your Malaga hotel and earn toward your next trip with Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69572\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69572\" class=\"wp-image-69572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/ronda-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The village of Ronda in Andalusia, Spain.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>6. Stellar day trips<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>After exploring the city venture out into more of the Costa del Sol and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Marbella-Hotels.d5776.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marbella<\/a>, golf capital of the region; take a drive to nearby Antequera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (its Dolmens were erected 6,000 years ago, dating from the Neolithic period to the Bronze Age); experience Andalusia\u2019s white villages; or stop in Ronda to see the bullring frequented by Ernest Hemingway.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69568\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69568\" class=\"wp-image-69568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/la-Malagueta-bullring-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69568\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malaga, Spain cityscape at the bullring.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>7. Picasso pieces<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga is the birthplace of the most important artist of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century. In addition to visiting museums showcasing a wealth of the artist\u2019s work, stop at Plaza de la Merced, the location of the home where Picasso was born. The artist\u2019s enthusiasts can also visit the Church of Santiago where he was baptized and the la Malagueta bullring he visited with his father.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69566\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69566\" class=\"wp-image-69566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/cathedral-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69566\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interior of the Cathedral of Malaga.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>8. A charming historic quarter<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Shop along Calle Larios, the pedestrian-friendly main shopping street with many well established merchants. Stroll through Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n, the social center of M\u00e1laga, or visit the Cathedral, built between the 16<sup>th<\/sup> and 18<sup>th<\/sup> centuries and one of the city\u2019s most important landmarks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69562\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gran-hotel-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of the Gran Hotel<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>9. The grand Gran Hotel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Perched along the Mediterranean Sea, in the La Caleta area of M\u00e1laga and close to local attractions, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Malaga-Province-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Miramar.h16885459.Hotel-Information?chkin=2%2F14%2F2018&amp;chkout=2%2F16%2F2018&amp;rm1=a1&amp;regionId=0&amp;hwrqCacheKey=99feb58d-a844-4db7-8ae9-f92ba3bef128HWRQ1518628932384&amp;vip=false&amp;c=b488b17d-49a3-4921-953e-14021240ec73&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gran Hotel Miramar Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> is the city\u2019s only five-star property to date. The hotel opened in January 2017 in a regal building, that was formerly a hotel, field hospital during the Spanish Civil War, hotel again, then a courthouse. Today guests will find a full-service spa complete with a thermal circuit, two swimming pools, a fitness center, a rooftop terrace bar and lounge, two restaurants and a snack bar, a seasonal kids\u2019 club, and ample meeting and event space.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69575\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69575\" class=\"wp-image-69575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Alcazaba-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ancient Roman theatre and Alcazaba palace, a main touristic landmark in M\u00e1laga.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>10. A trove of architectural treasures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>M\u00e1laga contains several important architectural sites that are a must-see for visitors. The Alcazaba is a fortress palace dating from the Muslim period, built in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> century by King Badis of Granada. It is located near the ruins of the Roman Theater (built in the 1<sup>st<\/sup> century) and the Aduana Customs Building at the foot of the Gibralfaro hill. Atop the hill, the Gibralfaro Castle, built in the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century to protect the Alcazaba, affords visitors an impressive view of M\u00e1laga and the Mediterranean Sea, best seen by walking its walls. Learn about the site\u2019s history in the interpretive center.<\/p>\n<p>M\u00e1laga, no longer a city that travelers pass through <em>en route<\/em> to other destinations, is quickly becoming a desirable Spanish destination. Whether it\u2019s your first visit or your fifth, don\u2019t miss the chance to explore this sunny southern city. For more information on M\u00e1laga, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.malagaturismo.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.malagaturismo.com\/en<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg\" alt=\"Orbitz, app, iPhone, travel, deals\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-300x50.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/OrbitzApp-400x67.jpeg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Andalusian gem will not 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