 Málaga attracts international students and travelers because of its beautiful location on the Costa del Sol, its unique blend of cultural heritage and history, delightful food an wine, great nightlife, and relaxed atmosphere. Also known as the birthplace of actor Antonio Banderas and artist Pablo Picasso, Málaga is the perfect location to relax on the beach, or for the travel bound student with its proximity to Sevilla, Cadiz, Granada, and Morocco. With a seemingly endless national and international cultural events all year round, Málaga is most famous for the intense procession during the ¨Passion Week¨ every Spring, in which the city laments on the Passion of the Christ. The assortment of cultural activities and exquisite Mediterranean beaches provide the ideal atmosphere to learn Spanish in Málaga whilst broadening the application of one’s new found language skills.
Things to do on a visit to Málaga:
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- The city is very proud of its famous “son”, artist Pablo Picasso, who was born in Málaga. There is a museum built in his honor, filled with his work.
- Visit the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress from the 15th century and Gibralfaro Castle, which is located in the same hill, giving a great view over the surrounding city and one of the most important harbors in Spain.
- Visit La Malagueta, the closest beach to Málaga, so you can hit the beach and have fun in the sun. There are also numerous chiringuitos (beach restaurants) that offer typical Spanish foods like paella and drinks and sangria.
- Take a weekend trip to by ferry and to North Africa and get to know the Moroccan roots of Spain.
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- Be sure to get a taste of the
famous local wine while hanging out with the locals of all ages in the
tavern of El Pimpi, located on Calle Granada.
- Málaga
is also the birth place of the famous actor Antonio Banderas; be sure
to grab a meal at his restaurant, La posada de Antonio, serving local
delicacies with at economical prices.
- Many of the bars and discos give free salsa lessons, so put on your dancing shoes and learn to dance!
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thirty minute train ride will get you to the popular party town of
Torremolinos, where you can party at the beach with tourists from all
over the globe.
- Go shopping for souvenirs as well as clothing along the street Calle de Marques Larios.
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History of Málaga
Málaga’s history stretches as far back as 1000 B.C., originally founded by the Phoenicians as a fishing town. The city remained as such with varying rulers until about the eighth century AD when Spain was conquered by the Moors and the city then transformed into a trading hub. The Reconquista of Spanish Christians brought Málaga back under Christian rule during the mid-1400s. Even though 20th century began with a sluggish economy and political unrest after the Civil War in 1936-1939, Málaga’s prosperity began to steadily increase with a significant boom as the popularity of the Costa Del Sol tourism industry exploded in the 1960s.
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5. The City
