September, 2010: GET ARCHITECTS

Malaga Airport in the Costa del Sol region of Spain is served by all of the major the low cost airlines such as RyanAir, EasyJet and FlyBe. In the quieter months (October to March) it is often possible to pick up a return flight for a weekend in Malaga for a very reasonable price. Malaga has a sub-tropical climate, and in the winter the daytime maximum temperature typically ranges from 14-20 degrees Celsius, with many clear sunny days.

The city of Malaga was created by the Romans, but much of the architecture is influenced by the Moors. The spectacular Gibralfaro Castle which overlooks the city was built by the Moors in the 14th century and is situated on a hill above the old town. It is about a 15 minute walk from the old town to the castle at the top of the hill (there is also a bus). A number of paths lead up to the castle from the edge of the old town. Admission is around 2€, and there is a small museum and a cafe within the castle grounds where you can enjoy the stunning views of Malaga town including the harbour, coastline and Malaga bull ring.

Malaga Old Town is a maze of streets centred around Malaga Cathedral which was constructed between 1528 and 1782 is open to the public Mon – Sat 10am – 6:30pm. Admission cost is around 2.50. Located close to the cathedral is the Picasso museum. Malaga was the birthplace of the Picasso, and many of his paintings are on exhibit in the museum.

The old town itself has an array of shops (many catering for tourists), tapas bars and restaurants. One of the most popular bars is Bodega Bar El Pimpi or “El Pimpi’s” which has pictures of its many famous visitors on the walls.

Within an hours drive of Malaga are the busy resorts of Marbella, Fuengirola and Torremolinos, both are very busy in the summer months, but much quieter in the spring, autumn and winter months. There are many shops, restaurants and bars in all 3 locations. Marbella is more expensive and is a popular destination for the rich and famous. There is a regular train and bus service from Malaga to all 3 towns.

For a quieter location, the picturesque white village of Mijas located in the hills behind Marbella is a popular destination with visitors.

Within a couple of hours drive of Malaga is the spectacular Alhambra Palace in Granada, built by the Moors in the 14th century. The palace is a very popular tourist attraction and can be very busy in the summer. Granada is also inland, so the temperature can be hotter than on the coast in the summer months and can also be cold in the middle of winter. Be prepared to queue or alternatively you can book tickets in advance from the Alhambra Palace website. In addition to the architecture the palace has large gardens with ponds and fruit trees.

Malaga Airport in the Costa del Sol region of Spain is served by all of the major the low cost airlines such as RyanAir, EasyJet and FlyBe. In the quieter months (October to March) it is often possible to pick up a return flight for a weekend in Malaga for a very reasonable price. Malaga has a sub-tropical climate, and in the winter the daytime maximum temperature typically ranges from 14-20 degrees Celsius, with many clear sunny days.

The city of Malaga was created by the Romans, but much of the architecture is influenced by the Moors. The spectacular Gibralfaro Castle which overlooks the city was built by the Moors in the 14th century and is situated on a hill above the old town. It is about a 15 minute walk from the old town to the castle at the top of the hill (there is also a bus). A number of paths lead up to the castle from the edge of the old town. Admission is around 2€, and there is a small museum and a cafe within the castle grounds where you can enjoy the stunning views of Malaga town including the harbour, coastline and Malaga bull ring.

Malaga Old Town is a maze of streets centred around Malaga Cathedral which was constructed between 1528 and 1782 is open to the public Mon – Sat 10am – 6:30pm. Admission cost is around 2.50. Located close to the cathedral is the Picasso museum. Malaga was the birthplace of the Picasso, and many of his paintings are on exhibit in the museum.

The old town itself has an array of shops (many catering for tourists), tapas bars and restaurants. One of the most popular bars is Bodega Bar El Pimpi or “El Pimpi’s” which has pictures of its many famous visitors on the walls.

Within an hours drive of Malaga are the busy resorts of Marbella, Fuengirola and Torremolinos, both are very busy in the summer months, but much quieter in the spring, autumn and winter months. There are many shops, restaurants and bars in all 3 locations. Marbella is more expensive and is a popular destination for the rich and famous. There is a regular train and bus service from Malaga to all 3 towns.

For a quieter location, the picturesque white village of Mijas located in the hills behind Marbella is a popular destination with visitors.

Within a couple of hours drive of Malaga is the spectacular Alhambra Palace in Granada, built by the Moors in the 14th century. The palace is a very popular tourist attraction and can be very busy in the summer. Granada is also inland, so the temperature can be hotter than on the coast in the summer months and can also be cold in the middle of winter. Be prepared to queue or alternatively you can book tickets in advance from the Alhambra Palace website. In addition to the architecture the palace has large gardens with ponds and fruit trees.