About

Europe's southernmost city, Malaga is located in Andalusia on the Costa del Sol. Malaga's subtropical climate means it has hot summers and mild winters, and locals enjoy around 300 days of sunshine per year. Malaga has its roots in antiquity, and the walls of the Phoenician city are part of the cellar in the Museo Picasso Malaga. There is a Roman theater from the 1st century B.C., and the Moors left their mark as well, building the Alcazaba in the 11th century to defend the city against pirates. Malaga has 28 museums, including the Picasso Birthplace Museum and a Fine Arts and Archeology Museum. The main beach in Malaga is La Malagueta.

Getting to and from

Malaga Airport is about 9 miles southwest of Malaga. At arrivals, Floor 0, you can catch A Express Airport Bus, Line 75, into town. It is a 15-minute journey, and you can buy your ticket on the bus. A local Renfe train, Line C1, takes about 12 minutes to get you to the city center. You can also rent a car or take a taxi.