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Saturday - 31st Jul
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Light Rain
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29°C (84°F) |
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22°C (72°F) |
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Sunday - 1st Aug
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Sunny
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31°C (88°F) |
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21°C (70°F) |
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Monday - 2nd Aug
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Sunny
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30°C (86°F) |
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22°C (72°F) |
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The strategic importance of Malaga's harbor at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea is evidenced by the succession of peoples who have occupied the city, from the Phoenicians and Romans to the Visigoths and Moors. It is the Moors who have left the largest impression on the remarkable city of Malaga and dominant example of this is the Arabic fortress, or Alcazaba, which sits on a hill in the heart of the city. The remains of a Roman amphitheatre sit in the foreground of the fortress and together they make an impressive and popular visitor attraction.
Other notable architectural attractions in the city include Gibralfaro Castle and the city cathedral but there are also many cultural sites which form the basis for modern visitor activities and attractions. These include the bull ring and a selection of excellent museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Interactive Music Museum, and the Picasso Museum, just one of the local facilities dedicated to Malaga's most famous artistic son. The harbor is also a popular starting point for Mediterranean cruises.
Within the city and surrounds are found some of the best hotels Malaga, Spain and Europe possesses. Some occupy the most stunning local architecture and buildings while others occupy ultra-modern spaces. The more modern hotels of the city generally have a range of facilities and services for visitors who have business to conduct during their stay in Malaga. An important Spanish commercial city and port, the business oriented Malaga hotels may be equipped with dedicated business centers, and often executive rooms, suites and floors in which corporate travelers can enjoy a range of business oriented services such as express check-in, access to board and meeting rooms and a host of other features to enable efficient work in the city.
Boutique hotels are a popular way for a certain clientele to spend some luxury recreational time in Spain and Malaga has some exquisite hotel properties which rely on the very highest levels of personal service combined with wonderful environments, typifying the Boutique hotel experience. Very often Malaga hotels will have additional facilities for recreation such as fitness suites and spa services and most will have excellent dining environments in which to enjoy the very best of local and wider flavors. In all of the hotels, Malaga, Spain and the surrounds will be made available at the guests' convenience through dedicated concierge services or efficient tourist information.
As well as a city of great historical and cultural delights, Malaga has thriving shopping, café, bar and club cultures, with some excellent restaurants too and a range of nightly entertainment options. The city also has two well known festivals which are richly celebrated. One of these is Holy Week and the other the Malaga Fair, held each year in August transforming the city with the sounds and colors of Spain. Tapas and wine accompanied by live flamenco and music culminates in a night time of revelry which incorporates an entire fairground of attractions.
Malaga is the main city and capital of the Malaga province, an area which includes the Costa del Sol, which comprises some of the most popular beach resort locations in the world. The most popular resorts include Torremolinos, Fuengirola, and Marbella and each is heavily concentrated with the kind of resort hotels and facilities typical of Spain's sunshine coasts. Beach life and activities are of course the main focus for much of the leisure time spent in the Costa del Sol, with a range of water-sports, beachfront cafes, bars, and hotel amenities.
Some of the hotels in the Costa del Sol form part of large luxury resorts in which everything is laid on, allowing guests and families to relax and simply enjoy the sunshine and surrounds. For those looking for more activity on holiday there is generally a range of sporting facilities such as tennis, swimming, golf, and sailing. Many resort hotels will also have a selection of dining environments, from poolside cafes to elegant evening restaurants. The food of Spain is a main feature of any Spanish adventure and guests will be able to sample the best of local and wider Spanish flavors in addition to continental and world foods. The Costa del Sol hotels and resorts will also have a wide selection of nightly entertainment options, pubs, clubs and cafes.
Malaga is a city well placed for visitors to tour the wider delights of Andalusia and other cities such as Granada, Cordoba, and Seville, all of which can be reached by bus, train or car. The coastal road is a popular driving route, offering some spectacular scenery and the best parts of Andalusia are never far away. Within the hotels, Malaga, Spain and Andalusia welcome you to their cultural and historic riches and any time spent in the region will form an unforgettable Spanish adventure.
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