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OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO IN MALAGA, SPAIN

Malaga, on the Costa del Sol,  is a vibrant port city with  a 2,700-year history, offering beautiful palaces, churches, and buildings to explore.

#1 Tour the Alcazaba

Malaga’s Alcazaba, a 11th-century Moorish palace built under Berber king Badis-al-Ziri, is a must-visit and a prime example of Moorish palace in the world.

#2 Gibralfaro Castle

This is the proper defensive part of the citadel, built in the 14th century to garrison the troops protecting the Alcazaba under the foothill.

#3 See the Roman Theater

Built in the first century CE, it is considered among Europe’s oldest theaters. Erected under Roman Emperor Augustus, it was used as  a theater until the third century AD.

#4 Malaga Cathedral

This striking church is one of the tallest in the Andalusia region, and you will spot it from many angles around the city.

#5 Shop at the Atarazanas  Food Market

This lively market’s architecture is peculiar since it mixes the original Moorish style with modern cast iron elements. 

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