On the 18th August 1487 Malaga was re-conquered by the catholic troops. Initially the Aljama mosque was converted into a cathedral. Soon the construction of a new cathedral was proposed on a north south axis. The main facade door was constructed in gothic style about 1510 and this is the sacristy door that today leads into the gardens.

The guide leads the party up one of the XVIII century tower staircase (where the bell ringer  lived until thirty years ago)  and onto a terrace before continuing up the XVI tower to the main roof.  In the two stages you will climb 50m in 200 steps.

This is not really a museum as such but in the Malaga Cathedral Gardens there is  a small collections of rusting iron sculptures by Jorge Rando called Museo al Aire libre de la Catedral de Málaga (Malaga Cathedral Open Air Museum)

Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga still known locally by its former name Carlos Haya Hospital. It consists of four hospitals and one specialist clinic.

Malaga city has one of the best combined offerings for visitors: great beaches, excellent tapas bars, good shopping, superb museums - so what better way to round off a day of culture, eating out and walks along the seafront than with a "gintonic" on a rooftop terrace?

Many hotels and hostels in the city now boast these wonderful bars with fabulous views and lively atmosphere, and you can even find one in a museum. Most have a contemporary feel, with sleek furniture, wooden decking and glass walls, for optimum vistas of the city.

Over 1,500 people braved the scorching Malaga summer on Sunday 19 July 2015 to watch the world's most influential skateboarder, Tony Hawk, perform live in the city's new skatepark. Malaga was chosen as one of just six stops on the acclaimed Birdhouse European Vacation tour (Birdhouse is Hawk's own skateboarding brand, named for his surname).

Here is a selection of 'shore based' excursions ideal for for cruise passengers to Malaga. The tours in Malaga and excursions are also suitable for tourists staying in the city of Malaga.

Golf courses in Malaga are challenging yet fun for even the least experienced of golfers. Play at one or all of the three Malaga Golf clubs during the day and experience the Malaga city nightlife on the Costa del Sol.

Check in at Málaga Airport takes place in both Terminal 2 (T2) and Terminal 3 (T3) which are adjoining building.

Check your flight's arrival times with our handy flight checker. Keeping you up to date with flight arrivals in Malaga Airport. Malaga airport is the entry point for many to discover Andalucía.

Málaga Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (FYCMA) is a conference centre situated to the west of Malaga city. The building itself is a modern architectural marvel, designed by Angel Asenjo, with a maritime theme. The roof represents waves with a giant fish swimming in them. Its mish-mash of colours, shapes and materials, including Guggenheim Bilbao-style metal pannelling, make it a spectacular sight. The building was commissioned, and is now run, by Málaga Town Hall.

Málaga University is the Institute of Higher Education in Málaga. It is a relatively modern university set on two campuses. It is one of the most popular Universities in Spain, and especially Andalucía, famous for its affiliation with the Andalucía Technology Park (PTA). As a relatively new establishment, it is constantly growing and improving.

3.000 years ago the Phoenicians landed in Málaga, they called it MALACA (probably from the word malac - to salt) and they used the harbour as an important centre for salting fish. They built the fortress overlooking Málaga - now replaced by the Alcazaba, the interesting archaeological museum housed in the Moorish Castle, beneath this fortress contains Phoenician pottery excavated from the fortress and nearby burial grounds.

Lost your passport? You need to speak to your consulate in Andalucia. Malaga has many Consulate offices for the Costa de Sol and the South of Spain, the majority are in Malaga City or Fuengirola.

Consul: Charmaine Arbouin
Vice Consul: Rosslyn Crotty

The consulate is open to visitors Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13.00pm, excluding public holidays ( as Malaga plus Easter Monday and Boxing day).

Edificio Eurocom, Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2, Málaga 29006
Tel: 952 35 23 00 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs)
Email:  [email protected]

Sunland International School opened in September 2001 on a spacious countryside campus close to Cartama Estacion, near Málaga University and the Scientific and Technological Park of Andalucia. The School is no more than 25 minutes from eastern and central Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena-Costa, Churriana, Alhaurin, Pizarra or Coin.