Malaga, the mediterranean paradise of Spain – The Reporter

With its long coastline bathed by the Mediterranean and its strategic proximity to north Africa, Malaga has long been a privileged enclave and a booty coveted by the conquerors. The first to arrive were the phoenicians, and later followed the greeks, romans, byzantines, visigoths and arabs, until finally the area became part of the dominions of the Catholic Monarchs. So that historical and cultural heritage is what’s left over in this area of the south of Spain, both as abound in her beautiful landscapes which stretch between the mountains and the sea. Add to that a nice summer weather for almost six months a year, reason for which the so-called Costa del Sol has become one of the most conveners of the Iberian Peninsula.
Also then understands t he fact that for decades, millionaires and powerful have built their lavish mansions, giving it to small ports such as puerto Banus, Marbella and Estepona and an aristocratic profile and distinguished.
luckily, the beaches that stretch to the west of the city of Malaga and that before were reserved only for the rich and powerful have developed, without losing its charm, tourism offers for all budgets. Golf, spa, boating, nightlife, luxury, and white villages hanging from the mountains are part of this region unfolds before the charmed eyes of the visitor.
Malaga, with its vocation of seafaring and its mixture of races and styles, finds a worthy post in its historic centre, which combines the aesthetic sense andalusian with traces of the ancient as the Roman Theatre or the Spanish Cathedral built by the Catholic Kings. Also not to be missed is the Citadel and the castle of Gibralfaro, two of the buildings arab country’s best preserved.
But if the city offers count less attractions, much more so do the coasts, from the famous The Stick to Manilva, without forgetting Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona.
step-by-Torremolinos, 12 kilometers from Malaga, don’t miss a visit to the district of La Carihuela with its typical restaurants specializing in “pescaíto frito”. The nearby beach of Benalmadena is less crowded and even more interesting, with a lively nightlife and the presence of the casino of Torrequebrada. Continuing to the West, Fuengirola is another example of a city bustling and open. Here are not to miss the castle of Soahyl next to the thermal baths and the villa of the roman.
He continues to Marbella, the tourist capital of the area, located at the foot of the Sierra Blanca. The old town gives the perfect image of buildings from other centuries, between curves, arabesques and white walls dotted with geraniums and carnations. The Promenade, runs along seven miles of marble floors to Puerto Banus, a mecca for luxuries and extravagances. On the Quay of the river, colourful yachts bobbing gently, waiting to go sailing in the Mediterranean, while on the opposite side of the street bars and restaurants are vying for prominence with shops from the likes of Hermes, Prada, Jaguar, or Versace.
finally, Estepona makes standing in their major sports centre and unfolds its endless coast of fine sand to Manilva, the sentinel of the west Coast Sun. Up to here, the journey involves less than 100 kilometres from Málaga, but without a doubt, is a walk a must-see for those in a destination they are looking for something more than good beaches.

useful information

- Air from Buenos Aires to Malaga: from u$ s 1.310.
- In Malaga there are accommodations for all budgets; from hotels of three stars (from 45 euros) up to five-star luxury (over € 200).
- To travel the coast, it is best to rent a car (around 30 euros per day).