Malaga holidays

You can, of course, enjoy the traditional Spanish dish, paella – with vegetables, chicken or seafood. While the most popular tapas dish in Malaga is patatas alioli. The port city’s location on the Meditteranean Sea means that fresh, tasty seafood is readily available. If you like fish make sure you visit the chiringuitos along the beaches – here you can sample espeto which is grilled fish on skewers. Make sure you order olives alongside your meal or drink – they are particularly tasty here and there are various different types grown in the region. If you fancy something sweet, churros – a fried-dough pastry is eaten alongside hot chocolate here. Make sure you dip the churro into the chocolate – it is delicious. You won’t want to dip your churros in this hot beverage but coffee is incredibly popular in Malaga and served in various different ways. For the evening, sweet wines and sangria are traditional but the most popular is tinto de verano – red wine served with sprite and ice.

Malaga is conveniently located on the Coast of the Sun which offers the perfect conditions to enjoy some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. One of the most popular beaches among tourists is La Malagueta. The 1000 metre stretch of coastline is situated just a short distance from the city centre. You’ll know when you arrive, there is a sculpture of its name at the beginning of the beach. Right next to this beach you’ll find Playa de la Caleta. There is nothing to separate the two but this one is the furthest from the city centre and attracts fewer tourists than its neighbour. This section of sand is just over half a mile long, offering plenty of space to lay your towel down and soak up the sun. Slightly further out you’ll find Pedregalejo – where the beaches are split into u-shaped coves. These are ideal for families, especially those with younger children.

When you aren’t relaxing on Malaga’s sun-drenched shoreline, this city has a rich history that is just waiting to be discovered.

Explore the Alcazaba: You can’t miss the Alcazaba – it is situated high up on a hill and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. This is one of two Moorish fortresses in Malaga alongside Castillo de Gibralfaro. The skyline may have been modernised but this is the best-preserved alcazaba in the country and a tangible legacy to the city’s Islamic period. Slightly further down the hill you’ll find Roman Theater Alcazaba which dates back to the first century AD.

Visit the Picasso Museum: From the decorated city walls to the abundance of art galleries, Malaga is fast becoming a leading cultural hub. This is, in no small part, thanks to the fact it is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. You’ll find the artist’s museum in Buenavista Palace in the Old Town, not far from where the painter was born. Here you can see more than 230 pieces of work that date from the 19th century up until his death in 1973. It is open daily from 10am until 7pm.