Are you planning your trip to Malaga and don't know which places to visit? Malaga has so many charming corners, and sometimes it can be difficult to visit all of them, so in this article we show you the places you can not forget to include in your travel planning.

 

OBLIGATORY STOPS YOU MUST INCLUDE IN YOUR VISIT TO MALAGA CITY CENTRE

THE CENTRAL MARKET OF ATARAZANAS

Originally, Malaga's central market was a military barracks and hospital in neo-Arabic style with Nasrid and Caliphate elements. Over the years, the state of the building was decaying until 1822, when petitions for its demolition began. The towers were demolished in 1840 and the walls in 1868. After these demolitions, the construction of a market was decreed in order to centralise the sale of groceries. Today, the market still conserves the main marble door, from which it takes its name: Atarazana.

QUAY ONE

The history of the port of Malaga dates back to the time of the Phoenicians (9th century BC). Different peoples have conquered Malaga throughout its history, leaving their mark on the city: Carthaginians (6th century BC), Romans (1st century BC) and after the fall of Rome; the Vandals and Visigoths, the Muslims in the 1st century and finally the Reconquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487. Nowadays, it is one of the most beautiful ports on the peninsula and is undergoing a process of remodelling and modernisation. Quay 1, better known as Ricardo Gross quay, is the most emblematic as it is where the leisure and restaurant area is located.

THE ALCAZABA AND GIBRALFARO CASTLE

The Alcazaba of Malaga is a palatial fortification from the Islamic period, in which Christian influences from the time of the Reconquest can also be observed. It is located on the slopes of Mount Gibralfaro, a strategic position for military defence and which houses the Gibralfaro Castle on its summit. The Alcazaba of Malaga is one of the best preserved fortifications on the peninsula.

ROMAN THEATRE

One of the main vestiges of the Roman presence in Malaga is the Roman Theatre, located right in the centre of the city. At the foot of the Alcazaba hill, we can find a medium-sized Roman Theatre of which a large part of the stands, the orchestra and an ornamental façade decorated with openings, columns and sculptures are still preserved.

THE CATHEDRAL OF THE ENCARNACIÓN

The Cathedral of the Incarnation is one of the main jewels of the Spanish Renaissance. Its origins date back to the time of the Reconquest, when in 1487 the Castilian troops recovered Malaga. The Cathedral was built over the Aljama Mosque, the main place of worship during the Islamic presence in the province.

MUSEUMS

Malaga's cultural offer is unbeatable. Malaga is home to several museums where art is the main protagonist; the Revello de Toro Museum, the Picasso Museum, the Carmen Thyssen Museum and the Centre Pompidou, among others.

 

These are some of the obligatory visits that you should include in your travel planning, although without a doubt, the most important stop is the one of the espetos in front of the beach. Contact us to organise your trip now.