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Most visitors to the Costa del Sol see no more of Malaga than the
airport, which is a shame as Malaga is one of Spain's most fascinating,
historic and atmospheric cities, its people, architecture, Malaga hotels and entertainment strongly infused with the Arabic influences
that underpin Southern Spanish culture.
La Alcazaba fortress overlooking Malaga is a particularly dramatic reminder of the city's Moorish history. Nearby is the 14th century Gibralfaro castle, the site of a three month siege between the Malaga people and the Catholic monarchs. The Malagueños eventually had to concede defeat as starvation beckoned.
Now, however, you can eat like a king around here as nearby is a beautiful historic parador (state hotel) with panoramic views of the town and surrounding coastline.
The historic centre is particularly attractive, set around the unfinished Gothic Cathedral. The narrow backstreets conceal some beautiful old buildings among the bars and shops. The most salubrious areas are east of the centre, such as Limonar, Pedregalejo and El Palo, with small pretty beaches and great seafood restaurants. Alternatively, the places to eat are the many tapas bars dotted around the town.
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