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Málaga is a port city in Andalusia, southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean. The climate is mild and equable, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F). For its broad sky and broad expanse of bay the city has been compared to Naples.

The city is a popular tourist destination, due mainly to its proximity to the Costa del Sol. There are very cheap flights to Málaga from countries in Northern Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and Germany.

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From Málaga, other cities of Andalucia, like Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, and Jaén can be reached by train, bus or car.

Málaga Airport is the main airport for the Costa del Sol of Spain. It is 8km southwest of Málaga and 5km north of Torremolinos. The airport has flight connections to over 60 countries worldwide, and almost 13 million passengers passed through it in 2005. The airport currently operates with two terminals. A third terminal adjacent to the previous two, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in 2008.

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Malaga is blessed with exceptional road and motorway links, making it an unrivalled base for exploring the nearby villages and towns. Wonderful drives inland reveal the real gems of the region, with small restaurants nestling in the hills where you can experience a truly authentic taste of Andalucia. There are numerous agents and companies specialising in car hire in Malaga, although it may be prudent to organise it from home before you arrive to avoid disappointment during peak periods.

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The Costa del Sol stretches for over 150 km, for 54 km east of Malaga, and as far as the provincial border of Cadiz, some 100 km west of the city. The Costa del Sol is on the Mediterranean sea, and the average water temperature is 18ºC (24ºC in August).

To See

• Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba. Moorish castles which are interesting to see, the former giving the visitor an incredible view of the city and neighbouring suburbs. Together, these two attractions will cost an adult about €3. If you only have time for one, make it the easier to access and more decorated Alcazaba; the Castillo is a hefty hike up the mountain (or take bus number 35). Free Sunday afternoons, Closed on Mondays.
• Interactive Museum of Music. Has one of the largest collections of musical instruments in Europe.
• Picasso's birthplace, Plaza de la Merced, City Centre with loads of objects and some paintings that the most famous artist of the 20th century used during his childhood. Entrance €1.
• Picasso Museum Maximum cost €8. Exclusive paintings, and exhibitions.
• Centro de Arte Contemporáneo located in a former wholesale trade market, it houses a good collection of works of art and installations. Guided visits. Free entrance. Closed on Mondays.

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What to Eat ?

Along the coast there are dozens of restaurants and chiringuitos (beach restaurants) where you can have fish, seafood, paella, sangria, etc. One of the most famous chiringuitos is El Tintero, at the east end, where there is no menu: the waiters sing out what they are carrying and they leave you a plate at your signal. From time to time one of them offers to give you the bill.

The most typical thing to eat in Malaga is espetos, sardines in a stick grilled over a fire; and pescaíto frito: all types of deep-fried fish from anchovies to squid. Try also the coquinas (small clams cooked in white wine). Simply delicious!

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