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Málaga is a port city in Andalusia, southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean. According to the 2007 census the population is 561,250.
The population of the urban area was 814,000 as of 2005 estimates. The population of the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite towns) was 1,074,074 as of 2005 estimates, ranking as the fifth largest metropolitan area in Spain. Málaga is surrounded by mountains, lying in the southern base of the Axarquía hills, and two rivers, the Guadalmedina - the historic center is located on its left bank - and the Guadalhorce, which flows west of the city into the Mediterranean.
The climate is mild and equable, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F). For its broad sky and wide bay the city has been compared to Naples.
The inner city of Málaga is just behind the harbour. The quarters of El Perchel, La Trinidad and Lagunillas surround this centre. The city has much revenue from the agricultural sector and from tourism.
The Holy Week, and the Málaga Fair ("Feria de Málaga") are the two most well-known of Málaga's festivals.
History
The Phoenicians from Tyre founded the city Malaka here, in about 1000 BC. The name Malaka is probably derived from the Phoenician word for salt because fish was salted near the harbour.
In the 8th century, Spain was conquered by the Moors, and the city became an important centre of trade. Málaga was first a possession of the Caliphate of Cordoba. After the fall of the Umayyad dynasty, it became the capital of a distinct kingdom, dependent on Granada.
Nowadays in Málaga there is a wide spectrum of religions from the Occident and Orient: Most of the citizens declare themselves to be Catholics. One of the most beautiful churches is the "Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria". Islam is also represented with the construction of a new mosque. The Evangelic are also making themselves known through a variety of different activities and social works. The Jewish Community in Málaga is represented by its synagogue and the Jewish Association. It is also possible to visit the Hindi Temple and Buddhist Stupa in Benalmadena, only 12 miles from Málaga. This Buddhist Stupa is the biggest in Europe.
Tourism
The city is a popular tourist destination, due mainly to its proximity to the Costa del Sol. Many tourists also visit here to see the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. There are very cheap flights to Málaga from countries in Northern Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany.
From Málaga, other cities like Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, and Jaén can be reached by train, bus or car.
A popular walk leads up the hill to the Gibralfaro castle (a Parador), offering extensive views over the city. The castle is next to the Alcazaba, which in turn is next to the inner city of Málaga. By taking the Paseo del Parque, a promenade that runs alongside a park with many palm trees and statues, one can walk to the harbour, finishing in Calle Larios the main commercial street of the city.
Sights in Málaga:
Gibralfaro Castle
Malaga Walls (Phoenician, Roman, Visigothic, Arab and Spanish remains of the defensive compounds of the city)
Flavian Roman Theater
Flavian Roman Amphitheatre (Underneath "Plaza de la Merced" Picasso's birthplace), under the former cinemas "Victoria", "Astoria" and "Andalucia").
Alcazaba (Arabic for fortress)
The cathedral, in the Græco-Roman style, on the site of an ancient Moorish mosque, was begun in 1528 and completed in 1719
Harbour, one of the most important in Spain.
The Picasso Foundation - Native Home Museum of Picasso
Museo del Patrimonio Municipal de Málaga
Museo Picasso Málaga
CAC Málaga (museum of modern art)
Museo Interactivo de la Música (MIMMA)
Museo Municipal (city museum).
Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares (Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions)
Cathedral of the Encarnation (neoclasical).
Palacio Episcopal (Bishop's Palace)
Iglesia del Sagrario (church)
Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago (St James's church)
Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista
Plaza de Toros (bullring)
Transport
The city is served by Málaga Airport. The Port of Málaga is the city's seaport.
The main rail station is Málaga-Renfe which is connected with Madrid Atocha by Talgo 200. On December 23rd, 2007, the high-speed train AVE came into service, reducing travel time to Madrid to just two and a half hours. The city has two Cercanías (commuter train) lines and a metro system is under construction.
Buses are the main form of transport around the city. Málaga's bus station is connected with the city by the bus line number 4, although it is only 10 minutes walk to the Alameda from there.
The A45 road leads north to Antequera and Cordoba.
The population of the urban area was 814,000 as of 2005 estimates. The population of the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite towns) was 1,074,074 as of 2005 estimates, ranking as the fifth largest metropolitan area in Spain. Málaga is surrounded by mountains, lying in the southern base of the Axarquía hills, and two rivers, the Guadalmedina - the historic center is located on its left bank - and the Guadalhorce, which flows west of the city into the Mediterranean.
The climate is mild and equable, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F). For its broad sky and wide bay the city has been compared to Naples.
The inner city of Málaga is just behind the harbour. The quarters of El Perchel, La Trinidad and Lagunillas surround this centre. The city has much revenue from the agricultural sector and from tourism.
The Holy Week, and the Málaga Fair ("Feria de Málaga") are the two most well-known of Málaga's festivals.
History
The Phoenicians from Tyre founded the city Malaka here, in about 1000 BC. The name Malaka is probably derived from the Phoenician word for salt because fish was salted near the harbour.
In the 8th century, Spain was conquered by the Moors, and the city became an important centre of trade. Málaga was first a possession of the Caliphate of Cordoba. After the fall of the Umayyad dynasty, it became the capital of a distinct kingdom, dependent on Granada.
Nowadays in Málaga there is a wide spectrum of religions from the Occident and Orient: Most of the citizens declare themselves to be Catholics. One of the most beautiful churches is the "Santuario de la Virgen de la Victoria". Islam is also represented with the construction of a new mosque. The Evangelic are also making themselves known through a variety of different activities and social works. The Jewish Community in Málaga is represented by its synagogue and the Jewish Association. It is also possible to visit the Hindi Temple and Buddhist Stupa in Benalmadena, only 12 miles from Málaga. This Buddhist Stupa is the biggest in Europe.
Tourism
The city is a popular tourist destination, due mainly to its proximity to the Costa del Sol. Many tourists also visit here to see the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. There are very cheap flights to Málaga from countries in Northern Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany.
From Málaga, other cities like Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, and Jaén can be reached by train, bus or car.
A popular walk leads up the hill to the Gibralfaro castle (a Parador), offering extensive views over the city. The castle is next to the Alcazaba, which in turn is next to the inner city of Málaga. By taking the Paseo del Parque, a promenade that runs alongside a park with many palm trees and statues, one can walk to the harbour, finishing in Calle Larios the main commercial street of the city.
Sights in Málaga:
Gibralfaro Castle
Malaga Walls (Phoenician, Roman, Visigothic, Arab and Spanish remains of the defensive compounds of the city)
Flavian Roman Theater
Flavian Roman Amphitheatre (Underneath "Plaza de la Merced" Picasso's birthplace), under the former cinemas "Victoria", "Astoria" and "Andalucia").
Alcazaba (Arabic for fortress)
The cathedral, in the Græco-Roman style, on the site of an ancient Moorish mosque, was begun in 1528 and completed in 1719
Harbour, one of the most important in Spain.
The Picasso Foundation - Native Home Museum of Picasso
Museo del Patrimonio Municipal de Málaga
Museo Picasso Málaga
CAC Málaga (museum of modern art)
Museo Interactivo de la Música (MIMMA)
Museo Municipal (city museum).
Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares (Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions)
Cathedral of the Encarnation (neoclasical).
Palacio Episcopal (Bishop's Palace)
Iglesia del Sagrario (church)
Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago (St James's church)
Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista
Plaza de Toros (bullring)
Transport
The city is served by Málaga Airport. The Port of Málaga is the city's seaport.
The main rail station is Málaga-Renfe which is connected with Madrid Atocha by Talgo 200. On December 23rd, 2007, the high-speed train AVE came into service, reducing travel time to Madrid to just two and a half hours. The city has two Cercanías (commuter train) lines and a metro system is under construction.
Buses are the main form of transport around the city. Málaga's bus station is connected with the city by the bus line number 4, although it is only 10 minutes walk to the Alameda from there.
The A45 road leads north to Antequera and Cordoba.
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