Málaga is a city full of sunshine all around the year. Historical buildings characterize the city and its unique charm. In the alleys of the maze-like Centro Histórico lie hundreds of opportunities to explore Andalusian tradition. One of these traditional experiences is the visit to a local wine bar. There, it is mandatory to try […]
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It is a hot sunny Sunday as I leave Málaga’s city center. To escape the accumulated heat in the Centro Histórico, I long to be in nature. Fortunately, a green escape awaits only a bus ride away. In the north of Málaga lies the Historical Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico-Histórico La Concepción). The journey to the
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For months, the train route between Málaga and Spain’s capital, Madird, was impassable. Hundreds of thousands of passengers were affected by the closure and had to face delays, late arrivals and transfers to buses. Now finally, since the 30th of April, trains are running again from Málaga straight to Madrid, as confirmed by the state-owned
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A new week in Málaga brings a diverse programme of cultural events, live music, film screenings, creative workshops and city-wide experiences. From Monday to Sunday, the calendar moves between intimate concerts, independent cinema nights, social game and music events, and one of the city’s biggest cultural highlights of the year. What stands out this week
The war in Iran does not seem to come to an end any soon. The Strait of Hormuz is closed. And the blockade of the strait that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman has a a great impact on international oil and gas markets. This directly affects the economies of countries all
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As you go on a walk around Málaga, you may have noticed small trees with orange fruits embellishing the streets of Centro Histórico. You can find them nearly everywhere. From the gardens of Alcazaba to Paseo del Parque and throughout the whole city center. These orange trees, whose fruits taste anything beside sweet, are typical
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The region around Málaga is called the Costa del Sol for a reason. On average, the sun shines here around 300 days a year. Yet the past few days have painted a different picture: grey clouds drift over the city and rain falls again and again, sometimes lightly, sometimes more heavily. The locals are familiar
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The Spanish government just introduced a new law to reduce food waste. Only a year ago, the law was published and has now come into force. It applies to the entire supply chain, from the producers to the supermarkets. Food waste in Spain European countries produce a great amount of food waste. In Spain alone,
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Semana Santa in Málaga. Around 9000 people fit in the almost 150-years-old bullfighting arena in Malagueta. The stadium is loud, visitors cheer on the bullfighters. Dressed in elaborate costumes and a red cloth in their hands, they bask in the limelight. Over hundreds of years, bullfighting was a courageous tradition. However, in reality, this deathly
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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
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