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Tour of the Old Town in Malaga The tour of the Old Town should begin at the Santuario de la Victoria and stroll around Calle Victoria, where you will pass the San Lazaro Church and the Monkeys Garden that was once full of monkey back in the 1950s. One arrives at the Plaza de la Merced. By the way Victoria is the patron saint of Malaga. On the north side of the square you can find the casas de Campos (country houses). On the left corner is the house where Picasso was born. Relax at the terrace of Flor de Lys and enjoy its great coffee. Stroll through the Calle San Juan Letran where the Market of Mercy is on the right hand side and around here is the Cervantes Theatre. Head back to the middle of the square and you will notice the winding Calle Granada, which has lots of small shops selling all sorts of wares, silver and gifts. Continue walking and you will arrive at the Constitution Square, which is the most significant square in Malaga. Call in to see the building known as the Sociedad Economica de Amigos del Pals and you will see some great Baroque facade of the Church of Salvation (Iglesia de la Salud). Left of the great Square is the Pasaje Chinitas, the scene of great legends about flamenco singers and famous bullfighters who have inspired many poets and writers. The Square will lead you down the Calle Larios, which is the main thoroughfare of the Old Town and is full of shops and cafes to keep you rambling. Take a relaxing break at La Cosmopolita for some light refreshments. Keep walking down Calle Larios and you will arrive at the Marina Square and walkway. The view of the port is magnificent. The building that is known as the Estudios Portuarios, is especially worth a look and has lovely olive trees in the patio. Tour maritime Malaga and its museums Begin your tour at the Plaza del Obispo, where you can visit the Religious Art Museum. Across the street is the Cathedral, La Manquita and its lovely gardens. Continue your stroll along Calle Cister and you will come across a diverse mix of culture, from the Moorish Alcazaba, the Old Jewish quarter and of course the Roman Theatre. Experience the gardens around the Alcazaba and head along the Coracha, which is a lovely walled walkway that will bring you towards the botanical gardens of Paseo del Parque. At the end is the Fuente de las Tres Gracias and is worth a look. Behind this fountain is the Malagueta, which is the bullring that has been providing great entertainment for over 100 years. Across from the Bullring is the famous Campana tavern, which is famous among the locals. Taste one of the local wines. On the right side of the square is the Malagueta district where the Municipal museum is situated. Across from the museum is a Botero sculpture. Crossing the square, you will come to the Paseo de la Farola, which has great views of the port of Malaga. You can also see the bronze statue of Cenachero, which symbolises Malaga, and depicts a young fisherman back at the turn of the last century carrying two baskets full of fresh anchovies. Keep walking to the Glorieta de Jorge Guillen, where the Square is dedicated to the famous poet Jorge Guillen and the statue of him is located here. You will come along the Antonio Machado Boardwalk where you will feel the warm breeze of the Mediterranean and the sand of the Malagueta beaches on your toes. The area has lots of great cafes, but make sure you experience the great Antonio Martin restaurant where you will enjoy exquisite cuisine with the best views of the Mediterranean sea. |