Malaga Travel Guide
Overview: The lively city of Malaga, on the coast about 80 miles (129km)
southeast of Seville, is the gateway to Spain's popular Costa del
Sol holiday resort region. The city was also the birthplace of
Pablo Picasso, and features several galleries displaying his work.
Most notable is the 16th-century Museum of Fine Arts, alongside the
Cathedral. Picasso's birthplace in Plaza Merced is open to the
public and showcases his life and works. Like most Andalusian
cities Malaga has Moorish roots, and its illustrious past has left
an imprint on the historic centre, particularly around the fortress
of La Alcazaba, dating from 1065, which is now an archaeological
museum. The Moorish castle nearby is now a state hotel. The city's
famous botanical garden sited on the Calle Alameda, dates from the
days when Malaga was a popular winter resort for the rich and
famous, and is also worth a visit.