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Malaga is situated in southern in Spain right on the mediterranean coast. The city offers visitors a varied program of beach holiday, attractions and culture. Malaga is the sixth largest city in Andalucia and the capital of the Costa del Sol; the city is surrounded by high mountains, the Sierra de Mijas and Montes de Malaga with dense mediterranean pine forests. The climate is mild all year round and therefore are recommended flights to Malaga which last about 2 hours and are therefore also suitable for families.
Many airports offer flights to Malaga. Upon arrival at Malaga airport – Costa del Sol most probably you will be welcomed by sunny weather and blue skies. The airport is a hub for many travelers to the Costa del Sol. If you stay in the city, you can reach downtown Malaga directly with the public transport after the short flight to Malaga. Those who don´t want to travel in public transport, can get a car hire at Malaga airport, which is best booked before the journey. Some hotels also offer a free bus transfer from Malaga airport.
Malaga offers tourists a varied program. Because there are many attractions, particularly noteworthy is the Picasso Museum and birthplace. There you can admire more than 200 works from the Malaga-born artist. But there are also fantastic and buildings, such as the cathedral, a remodeled mosque or the Alcazaba, an ancient Moorish palace from the 11th century.
Of course, a big city like Malaga also has a large bullring, inaugurated 1876. In the building is also situated la bull fighting museum. If you will like relaxing a little bit then you sure will enjoy a cozy restaurant and the famous wine from Malaga. Who lives so close to the sea, also has the tastiest fish dishes, so just try “Pescaito frito“. The fried fish are available in many varieties. The cuisine in Malaga is very varied and you should definitely try it.
Costa del Sol, even more beautiful in the after season
Because of its subtropical climate that prevails there, you’re surrounded by the pleasant temperatures all the year round and about 320 sunny days per year; in addition mountains protect it from winds from the north.
For this reason, we are able to “warmly” recommend touring the region as well outside the summer months, when the life on the coast returns to a gentle pace. In low season it is much quieter and hotels and car rentals in Malaga are cheaper and relaxation on the 160 km of beaches is even more enjoyable.
In Malaga you can stroll along the beautiful promenade along the sandy beach or visit the Moorish fortress, which lies on a hill overlooking the city and enjoys wonderful views over the bay of Malaga.
A fantastic destination for a day trip with a rental car is for example, Ronda, an ancient town in the mountains of Malaga. You can stroll through the beautiful historical towns and relax in small cafes, while you look out over the ocean. Such a holiday on the Costa del Sol in the off season is a unique experience which you will keep in good memory.
A cheap flight to Malaga is really recommendable. Many companies offer cheap flights to Malaga airport including a hotel or apartment; In November and December we can find also very interesting deals for cheap car hire Malaga, just remember to make your bookings ahead of time for getting the cheapest prices.
If you still want to do a little more during your holiday, then you can explore with your rental car the towns on the Costa del Sol or the charming white villages inland from Malaga….Malaga is a great holiday destination all the year. Try it and let me know back your experience!