Right above the city center of Málaga rises an old Moorish fortress. The Alcazaba de Málaga lies on the slope of the mountain Gibralfaro located between the center and the city’s harbour. People enter the sight in the outer area of the fortress, where they need to mount Alcazaba over rocky paths and old stone […]
The Alcazaba de Málaga: A Historical Oasis Right in the City’s Center Read More »
Málaga’s streets are never as busy as during the holy week of Semana Santa every spring. In the days bevor Easter, thousands of tourists are flooding into the center. Besides the locals, crowds of visitors from anywhere around the globe block the allies and streets of the city’s center just to try to catch a
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Málaga is magnetic to visitors for its bright culture, food and surroundings. A city between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains is a geographical treasure for holidays. But beside popular sights in the city’s center, there is one highly underrated thing about Málaga: Its urban art scene. To quote the streetart blog “Graffitiartist.de”: “Streetart in
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Explore Centre Pompidou Málaga under the colorful cube. See modern art by Picasso, Kahlo, Bacon & many more. Find out more about free Sundays, ticket info & what to expect. Contemporary Culture under the colourful Cube One of Málaga’s most striking modern landmarks, the Centre Pompidou Málaga stands out not just for its bold architecture,
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A wide variety of culinary treasures hide in the alleys of Málaga’s historical center. One of them to explore is the café La Recova. If you are expecting fancy menus or restaurant classics like paella, pasta or pizza this might be the wrong place. Instead, at La Recova, you will find light traditional meals in
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Two weeks on from Malaga’s film festival, it’s time we take a look at one of their iconic screenings; Lapönia. It was shown in preview on the last day of the festival, and was just released across Spain on the 1st April 2026. For those who are wondering if they should go see it, do
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When it comes to Spanish Easter traditions, we’ve all heard about the processions of the Semana Santa, but how else do Spaniards celebrate? Of course with food! Here are five traditions, that you should definitely have heard about when living in Spain. Easter Lunch As is the case with most holidays, culinary traditions are hugely important
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Life as a digital nomad can sometimes feel a little lonely. You work on your own projects, your colleagues — if you have any — are often far away, and a traditional office is nowhere in sight. Days can easily blur into one another when you spend them alone behind a screen. Luckily, Málaga offers
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Discover the origins of the Almonds of Málaga, the local recipes, and find out where to buy the best Turrón of the city! You’ve been in Málaga for a few days now, and everywhere you look, you see almond stands at every corner of the historical centre, and Turrón shops that offer you free samples
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El Hospital de Santo Tomás is not just another abandoned building, but a profound piece of Málaga history, and now a symbol of the city’s deepest wound. If you pass through Calle de Santa María, on your right you’ll find the astonishing Iglesia del Sagrario, one of the most beautiful churches in Málaga (and the
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