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Flights to Malaga

    * 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 after 2PM, 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 created during his childhood. Entrance €1. 

    * Picasso Museum Maximum cost €8. Exclusive paintings, and exhibitions. Check the opening times stated by its website, which are sometimes 'economical with the truth.' 

    * 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. 

    * Catedral de Malaga. This is located right in the heart of the city centre and is well worth visiting. It's free to enter. Opening times: M-F 10AM-5:30PM, Sa 10AM-5PM, Closed on Sundays and Holidays. 

    * Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta, Paseo de Reding. Malaga's bullring. Opening times: 10AM-1PM and 5-8PM, closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.  edit 

    * La Conception Botanical&Historical Garden (Botanical Garden), Camino del Jardín Botánico, nº 3 - 29014 Málaga, ? +34 95 225-2148, [2]. 9:30AM - 8:30PM. Botanical and historical garden located in Malaga city. €4 is the basic price, but there are also guided visits and special prices for children. Beautiful contrast into the city from this garden and worth a visit. 4€

What to eat in Malaga 

 * Bodeguita El Gallo, Calle San Agustin (Opposite to Picasso's museum's door). Typical andalusian tavern evironment, Sweet Malaga wines and the most traditional tapas.  edit

    * Cafetería Córdoba 7, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices. 

    * 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 squewered on a bamboo stick and grilled over a fire (typically driftwood); and pescaíto frito: all types of deep-fried fish from anchovies to squid. A speciality of Andalucia is fish (most commonly dogfish "cazon", although sometimes other fish such as tuna, "atun") marinated in a garlic and vinegar preparation - look on the menu for "Cazon en adobo". Try also the coquinas (small clams cooked in white wine). Simply delicious! 

Jamon is a regional specialty, and is an aged, salted ham, from acorn-fed pork, similar to prosciutto.

    * Famous sweet Malaga wine can be tasted in popular pubs in the city center, like the famous old La Casa del Guardia (Avenue Alameda Principal) or the very typical El Pimpi where everyone, from celebrities to local teens meet. 

    * Restaurante Gallego Candamil. Cuarteles 15. Tel.:+34 95 232-3907. On the street leading from the train station to the centre, this Galician restaurant is very popular with the locals. This is understandable when you see the great range of quality tapas at fantastic prices, e.g. tapa of empanada €1.25, glass of cider €1.15. 

    * A Casa Gallega. Fernán Núñez 2. Tel.: +34 95 204-2332. Another Galician haunt a little further towards, although still outside, the center, this one does not have any menu but relies on the clientele knowing what they want. Good empanada, pimientos de Padrón. Atmospheric. 

    * Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Tel.: +34 95 222-1902, [9]. Some report being disappointed by the restaurant at the Parador. The food was sub par, but the service by contrast was exemplary, together with all the nice little free appetizers, aperitifs, etc. Wine list tended towards the expensive but with the excellent idea of a monthly wine choice 'balancing quality and value', for example a very palatable Ribera del Duero Crianza at €10. Set menu €27 pp (plus VAT). Fantastic view of the city, especially from the terrace. 

    * Las Garrafas. Calle Méndez Núñez 6. Tel.: +34 95 222-3589. Winery and "taperia". Typical Málaga cuisine in a large and clean locale. Delicious and reasonably-priced food. Especially recommended are the mouth-watering "albondigones," large meatballs served alongside french fries.

(source : wikitravel)