MALAGA, ANDALUCIA, SPAIN
While SEVILLE the capital city of Andalucia, and GRANADA, the erstwhile seat of power of the Nasrid Dynasty from Syria that ruled Spain and built the magnificent ALHAMBRA Palace and Citadel are well known, the newly emerging star on the horizon is MALAGA, which is now first amongst equals, and is yet to be discovered by most tourists who follow the time honored tradition of making a beeline for MADRID and BARCELONA, then GRANADA, TOLEDO and SEVILLE!
Given my wayfarer’s penchant for “going off the beaten track”, I was truly delighted to commence our voyage in Spain in this happening metropolis. MALAGA with its remarkable architecture and museums, its cultural and gastronomical excellence! MALAGA is vibrant, chic, sexy, and sophisticated to a degree that took us by surprise! From the panoramic and spectacular perspectives from the ALCAZABA and GIBRALFARO castles , the majesty of the MALAGA CATHEDRAL, and the serenity of the LA CONCEPTION BOTANICAL GARDENS, to romantic couples making it out in the TAPAS CAFES and BARS that lends to its vibe, this city truly manifests the Spanish passion for living they call ‘LA DOLCE VITA’ with a gleam in their eyes!:-)
Just as VIENNA is the "City of MOZART", MALAGA is the 'City of PABLO PICASSO', its most celebrated prodigal son, who was born and attained fame and fortune in this very city.
MALAGA also offers easy access to GRANADA, CORDOBA, SEVILLE, and the magical ‘BLANCO PUEBLOS’ or the iconic “White Villages” of MIJAS, MERJE and FRIGILIANA , that would evoke fond memories of the GREEK ISLES of Argos, Helios, Mykonos and Santorini, and should be de-rigueur for visitors to this amazing country!
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A Panoramic perspective of Malaga's skyline from the Castillo de Gibralfaro, especially the Bull Ring at the center, designed and built by José Ruiz y Blasco, Pablo Picasso's father. The bull ring hosts two bull fights each year, both dedicated to the memory of Malaga's celebrated prodigal son, Senor Pablo Picasso!
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".
Malaga´s cathedral was built between 1528 and 1782 on or the site of a former mosque. While original plans had allowed for two towers, both lack of funds those donated to American Independence resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, La Manquita, loosely interpreted as "one armed woman".