The city of Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians and passed through the hands of the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Visigoths and the Moors when it prospered as a major seaport for the kingdom. It finally fell to the Christian forces in 1487 Malaga is situated on the bay of Malaga and is a major port. Exports include the local wine, almonds, dried fruits, olives and iron ore. It’s beaches, luxurious vegitation and mild climate make it one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Picasso was born in here and you will find a museum of his works.
Malaga is located in Andalucia, a Spanish province synonymous to golden sand, sun bathing, beautiful beaches, great weather and perfect holiday. English and German are widely spoken and used in Malaga, besides the native Spanish, due to the vast number of tourists speaking English and German. It is easy to get by in Malaga as most tourist information and tourist-related activities like restaurants and services, are in English and German.
Malaga city shares the province with Benalmadena, Estepona, Torremolinos, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Ronda, Nerja, Torrox, Ista, Benehavis, Antequera, Fuengirola and Costa del Sol.
Early Phoenician settlers in 700BC named Malaga as Malaka. Later, the Greeks as well as the Carthaginians came conquering Malaga but it was the Romans who developed Malaga in 200BC which set it as an important Roman Empire entity.
Then the Visigoths came, followed by the Moorish in 8th century to conquer the Iberian Peninsula and developed Malaga as a significant port for trading.
The Arabs came and conquered Malaga when it was first part of Caliphate of Cordoba, and later when it was part of Caliphate of Granada. The southern cities were the last to be re-conquered by the Reconquista, comprising Christians who fought to take back the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Moorish only managed to take back Malaga around 15th century.
Under King Fernando and Queen Isabel, Christians destroyed a lot of Moorish buildings to build Christian churches. However, the Arabic influence could not be totally wiped out and Arabic heritage and constructions remain in Malaga until today, as can be observed on the streets, structures and parts of the city.
For about 2 centuries, Malaga was beset by floods, earthquakes and illnesses from the 17th century, before rebuilding itself as an influential and rich region to become a popular tourist resort in the 20th century.
Malaga is considered the second biggest harbor in Spain with good connections to an international airport to cater to its tourism affluence, being one of the biggest cities in Spain. Tourists will find Malaga charming with not just the spirit of Andalusia, but also with the traditions, monuments and Flamenco imprints as well as the warmness of its locals.
Malaga developed its rich history from the varied cultures that have passed by it. It opens the door to Africa as an important communication point. This charming city connects well with other Andalusia cities. It is a wonderful place to start your tour of Andalusia with all the right Northern African ports and Madrid just close by. Malaga exudes with artistic culture as it was Picasso’s hometown; it boasts of a museum housing the artworks of the famous artist.
The city is alive with its busy port and streets, bars, eateries and shops. Its beaches are a popular spot for meet ups by young tourists; even the rich and famous in Spain can be spotted here. You will enjoy the calmer ambiance in the old city centre where awesome historic structures and churches will take your breath away. While exploring the city, discover its delicious local fare such as fried fish, and its local Andalusia white wines like manzanilla or fino, for a refreshing taste.
Golf Courses in Malaga
Malaga offers over 30 world class golf courses.
Valderrama Golf Course in Malaga is renowned as one of the most excellent golf courses of Europe. The Valderrama golf course was formed in order to check the shooting style and skill of the enthusiastic golf players. Planned in the year 1974, this golf course is situated around one and a half hours from the Malaga region. This course was the official host to the ‘Ryder Cup’ in the year 1997.
It is an expensive affair to participate here as the green fee to be paid is approximately 320. The reason for this high amount is the great style and the manner in which this golf course has been designed. Although this is sound value if one is a seasoned golfer however, one should be equipped to reserve well before time!
Alcaidesa Golf Course
The Alcaidesa golf course is the only golf course in Spain which meets the International standards. The exteriors of the golf course are magnificent as one can view the celebrated Rock of ‘Gibraltar’ and Atlas Mountains. It is situated just over a hundred kilometers from the Airport of Malaga, all along the ‘A7′.
This course has been improvised during the course of time with fairways being widened. It runs besides ‘Cadiz’ shoreline along with undulating holes. One can also enjoy the sea breezes from the ‘Mediterranean sea’. The characteristic Green Fees vary up to approximately 80€ for each round per person.
Guadalhorce Golf Club
Being the nearest golf club from the Malaga airport, ‘Guadalhorce’ Golf Club is a perfect destination for the players who cannot wait to play their favorite game. Situated just seven kilometers from the Malaga Airport, and with the car rental and accommodation booking service being available at the resort facilitates that the players can start to enjoy the game at the earliest.
This eighteen hole golf course is separated into 2 different parts, the first one is a parkland with nine holes with smooth fairways and the other one also has nine fairways which are has uneven fairways though. Characteristic Green Fees vary up to about 60€ for each round for every person.
Anoreta Golf Course
This beautiful golf club designed by José María Cañizares , is surrounded by water on three sides and provides spectacular sea view. It was started as a 9 hole club and has been converted to 18 holes golf course. It is located twenty kilometers away from the Malaga airport and is the only 18 holes golf course in the east. With exhaustive and tapered fairways, this golf course offers a grand test for all the golf players.
Santa Maria Golf Course
Santa Maria golf course is amongst the most accepted golf courses all along the ‘Costa del Sol’ region, and is located between Marbella and Fuengirola Malaga region. It will be matched to medium and high handicap players. The lake and waterfall besides the eleventh the goal in the golf course add to the memories and thrill while playing the game.
One must be prepared as the and the sixth holes have quite difficult sheer walks, so one should be prepared. It is located fifty kilometers from the Malaga region near Cadiz.
In short there are number of golf courses in the Malaga region which provide a wonderful opportunity to the budding golf players who want to make carrier in this field. These golf courses are preferred by a lot many players of golf all across the globe.
Nerja
Nerja is found at the eastern tip of the Costa del Sol, approximately 50 km from Malaga, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Granada and the infamous Alhambra Palace and from there just another half an hour to reach the skiing regions of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Nerja is steeped in history and is well known for the primitive paintings in the Nerja Caves, which were discovered in the late 1950′s and which have now become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain. The caves are also home to the world’s longest stalactite. Nerja is also famous for the Balcon de Europa, ‘the balcony of Europe’. A wonderful promenade which sits between two small coves on the edge of a towering cliff which was once the sight of a great Moorish castle. It offers magnificent views across the Mediterranean as well as numerous bars and cafes where one can sit sipping refreshments while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
Nerja has some lovely beaches which are mostly rocky coves with sharp sand and there are some good restaurants along the beaches which specialise in local fish dishes. The old town of Nerja has small, narrow streets which are busy in the summer and the weekly market is held on a Tuesday.
Nerja is also becoming a popular destination for walkers exploring the mountainous areas of the Sierra Almijar and the Sierra Tejeda.
Nerja has a wide range of good hotels as well as many private apartments and villas to choose from where you can enjoy your holiday and the surrounding area.
Ronda
Ronda is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Andalucia and is part of the province of Malaga. Ronda can be found approximately 50 kilometers from the coastal town of San Pedro de Alcantara along a very winding road through the mountains, the Serrania de Ronda and it is 113km from Malaga. Ronda has a population of approximately 35,000 people and it is 739m above sea level. The average year round temperature is 15C and has around 2700 hours of sunshine per year.
There is lots to do and see in Ronda. It is famous for having the oldest bullring in Spain and together with the New Bridge, the Puente Nuevo, these are two of the symbols of Ronda. The New Bridge is, in fact, over 200 years old and took more than 40 year to complete. The masonry stones were brought up from the depths of the Tajo gorge. The Bullring, The Plaza de Toros, is recognized as one of the oldest in Spain and one of the most monumental in design. It took 6 years to build and opened in 1785. The City Museum and the Bullfighting Museum are also very popular sights to visit. The Sierra de las Nieves natural park is within the province and has the most important forest of Spanish firs.
The fair and festival of Pedro Romero is uusally held at the beginning of September and is a good time of year for tourists to visit.
Ronda is a wonderful place to visit, but an even better place to stay. There are many lovely villas, apartments or townhouses available to rent or maybe choose to stay in one of the picturesque surrounding villages such as Montejaque or Gaucin.
Malaga
The city of Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians and passed through the hands of the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Visigoths and the Moors when it prospered as a major seaport for the kingdom. It finally fell to the Christian forces in 1487 Malaga is situated on the bay of Malaga and is a major port. Exports include the local wine, almonds, dried fruits, olives and iron ore. It’s beaches, luxurious vegitation and mild climate make it one of the world’s leading tourist destinations. Picasso was born in here and you will find a museum of his works.
Malaga is located in Andalucia, a Spanish province synonymous to golden sand, sun bathing, beautiful beaches, great weather and perfect holiday. English and German are widely spoken and used in Malaga, besides the native Spanish, due to the vast number of tourists speaking English and German. It is easy to get by in Malaga as most tourist information and tourist-related activities like restaurants and services, are in English and German.
Malaga city shares the province with Benalmadena, Estepona, Torremolinos, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Ronda, Nerja, Torrox, Ista, Benehavis, Antequera, Fuengirola and Costa del Sol.
Early Phoenician settlers in 700BC named Malaga as Malaka. Later, the Greeks as well as the Carthaginians came conquering Malaga but it was the Romans who developed Malaga in 200BC which set it as an important Roman Empire entity.
Then the Visigoths came, followed by the Moorish in 8th century to conquer the Iberian Peninsula and developed Malaga as a significant port for trading.
The Arabs came and conquered Malaga when it was first part of Caliphate of Cordoba, and later when it was part of Caliphate of Granada. The southern cities were the last to be re-conquered by the Reconquista, comprising Christians who fought to take back the Iberian Peninsula. However, the Moorish only managed to take back Malaga around 15th century.
Under King Fernando and Queen Isabel, Christians destroyed a lot of Moorish buildings to build Christian churches. However, the Arabic influence could not be totally wiped out and Arabic heritage and constructions remain in Malaga until today, as can be observed on the streets, structures and parts of the city.
For about 2 centuries, Malaga was beset by floods, earthquakes and illnesses from the 17th century, before rebuilding itself as an influential and rich region to become a popular tourist resort in the 20th century.
Malaga is considered the second biggest harbor in Spain with good connections to an international airport to cater to its tourism affluence, being one of the biggest cities in Spain. Tourists will find Malaga charming with not just the spirit of Andalusia, but also with the traditions, monuments and Flamenco imprints as well as the warmness of its locals.
Malaga developed its rich history from the varied cultures that have passed by it. It opens the door to Africa as an important communication point. This charming city connects well with other Andalusia cities. It is a wonderful place to start your tour of Andalusia with all the right Northern African ports and Madrid just close by. Malaga exudes with artistic culture as it was Picasso’s hometown; it boasts of a museum housing the artworks of the famous artist.
The city is alive with its busy port and streets, bars, eateries and shops. Its beaches are a popular spot for meet ups by young tourists; even the rich and famous in Spain can be spotted here. You will enjoy the calmer ambiance in the old city centre where awesome historic structures and churches will take your breath away. While exploring the city, discover its delicious local fare such as fried fish, and its local Andalusia white wines like manzanilla or fino, for a refreshing taste.
Golf Courses in Malaga
Malaga offers over 30 world class golf courses.
Valderrama Golf Course in Malaga is renowned as one of the most excellent golf courses of Europe. The Valderrama golf course was formed in order to check the shooting style and skill of the enthusiastic golf players. Planned in the year 1974, this golf course is situated around one and a half hours from the Malaga region. This course was the official host to the ‘Ryder Cup’ in the year 1997.
It is an expensive affair to participate here as the green fee to be paid is approximately 320. The reason for this high amount is the great style and the manner in which this golf course has been designed. Although this is sound value if one is a seasoned golfer however, one should be equipped to reserve well before time!
Alcaidesa Golf Course
The Alcaidesa golf course is the only golf course in Spain which meets the International standards. The exteriors of the golf course are magnificent as one can view the celebrated Rock of ‘Gibraltar’ and Atlas Mountains. It is situated just over a hundred kilometers from the Airport of Malaga, all along the ‘A7′.
This course has been improvised during the course of time with fairways being widened. It runs besides ‘Cadiz’ shoreline along with undulating holes. One can also enjoy the sea breezes from the ‘Mediterranean sea’. The characteristic Green Fees vary up to approximately 80€ for each round per person.
Guadalhorce Golf Club
Being the nearest golf club from the Malaga airport, ‘Guadalhorce’ Golf Club is a perfect destination for the players who cannot wait to play their favorite game. Situated just seven kilometers from the Malaga Airport, and with the car rental and accommodation booking service being available at the resort facilitates that the players can start to enjoy the game at the earliest.
This eighteen hole golf course is separated into 2 different parts, the first one is a parkland with nine holes with smooth fairways and the other one also has nine fairways which are has uneven fairways though. Characteristic Green Fees vary up to about 60€ for each round for every person.
Anoreta Golf Course
This beautiful golf club designed by José María Cañizares , is surrounded by water on three sides and provides spectacular sea view. It was started as a 9 hole club and has been converted to 18 holes golf course. It is located twenty kilometers away from the Malaga airport and is the only 18 holes golf course in the east. With exhaustive and tapered fairways, this golf course offers a grand test for all the golf players.
Santa Maria Golf Course
Santa Maria golf course is amongst the most accepted golf courses all along the ‘Costa del Sol’ region, and is located between Marbella and Fuengirola Malaga region. It will be matched to medium and high handicap players. The lake and waterfall besides the eleventh the goal in the golf course add to the memories and thrill while playing the game.
One must be prepared as the and the sixth holes have quite difficult sheer walks, so one should be prepared. It is located fifty kilometers from the Malaga region near Cadiz.
In short there are number of golf courses in the Malaga region which provide a wonderful opportunity to the budding golf players who want to make carrier in this field. These golf courses are preferred by a lot many players of golf all across the globe.
Nerja
Nerja is found at the eastern tip of the Costa del Sol, approximately 50 km from Malaga, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Granada and the infamous Alhambra Palace and from there just another half an hour to reach the skiing regions of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Nerja is steeped in history and is well known for the primitive paintings in the Nerja Caves, which were discovered in the late 1950′s and which have now become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain. The caves are also home to the world’s longest stalactite. Nerja is also famous for the Balcon de Europa, ‘the balcony of Europe’. A wonderful promenade which sits between two small coves on the edge of a towering cliff which was once the sight of a great Moorish castle. It offers magnificent views across the Mediterranean as well as numerous bars and cafes where one can sit sipping refreshments while enjoying the scenic surroundings.
Nerja has some lovely beaches which are mostly rocky coves with sharp sand and there are some good restaurants along the beaches which specialise in local fish dishes. The old town of Nerja has small, narrow streets which are busy in the summer and the weekly market is held on a Tuesday.
Nerja is also becoming a popular destination for walkers exploring the mountainous areas of the Sierra Almijar and the Sierra Tejeda.
Nerja has a wide range of good hotels as well as many private apartments and villas to choose from where you can enjoy your holiday and the surrounding area.
Ronda
Ronda is one of the most beautiful historic towns in Andalucia and is part of the province of Malaga. Ronda can be found approximately 50 kilometers from the coastal town of San Pedro de Alcantara along a very winding road through the mountains, the Serrania de Ronda and it is 113km from Malaga. Ronda has a population of approximately 35,000 people and it is 739m above sea level. The average year round temperature is 15C and has around 2700 hours of sunshine per year.
There is lots to do and see in Ronda. It is famous for having the oldest bullring in Spain and together with the New Bridge, the Puente Nuevo, these are two of the symbols of Ronda. The New Bridge is, in fact, over 200 years old and took more than 40 year to complete. The masonry stones were brought up from the depths of the Tajo gorge. The Bullring, The Plaza de Toros, is recognized as one of the oldest in Spain and one of the most monumental in design. It took 6 years to build and opened in 1785. The City Museum and the Bullfighting Museum are also very popular sights to visit. The Sierra de las Nieves natural park is within the province and has the most important forest of Spanish firs.
The fair and festival of Pedro Romero is uusally held at the beginning of September and is a good time of year for tourists to visit.
Ronda is a wonderful place to visit, but an even better place to stay. There are many lovely villas, apartments or townhouses available to rent or maybe choose to stay in one of the picturesque surrounding villages such as Montejaque or Gaucin.