Discover the lively capital of the Costa del Sol.

MÁLAGA
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SPAIN
Discover the lively capital of the Costa del Sol.
Explore the sunny gateway to Andalusia. Málaga is an intricately
beautiful city built around the splendor of Spain’s Moorish heritage.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the northern African coast,
the city cherishes its palatial wealth. Alhambra, a complex of palaces,
sits high atop a hilltop, affording panoramic views and a detailed
study of incredible architecture, art and history.
Malagueños are both proud of their spectacular home and tend to
have a more relaxed attitude than the people in other nearby cities.
Look for welcoming faces in shops, cafes and along boulevards.
LOCAL CUISINE
SHOPPING
Shops in Málaga are
often run by families,
many of whom work
together and thrive by
focusing on a specialty
or selling just a few
types of items.
Tapas are a way of life in Málaga.
Trending internationally, these
little plates have always served
as a meal here.
While hundreds of tapas exist,
popular in Málaga are albondigones or large meatballs,
espetos, grilled sardines on a stick, coquinas or clams
in white wine and jamon, which translates as ham, but
specifically means an aged, salted meat here.
For a full, sit-down meal, try any sort of pescaíto frito.
This may refer to dogfish, tuna, anchovies or even squid,
usually fried in garlic and vinegar.
The favorite wine here is Mosto, a sweet wine made from
Muscat grapes. Drink it at or between meals or with
dessert. Be sure to have the local sangria, too, served
traditionally with red wine, brandy, fruit and spices.
CURRENCY
Spain uses the euro.
Some major banks’
ATMs exchange money.
Particularly beautiful crafts here include
fans, which are folded, assembled and
painted by hand with garden or folk scenes.
Local ceramics are also handcrafted,
painted and glazed. Look for functional
and decorative dishes, tiles, wall art and
religious icons.
For swanky fashion, walk Marqués de
Larios, a traffic-free promenade of luxurious
national and international designers.
Tipping is not
common.
Most stores accept
major credit cards.
MÁLAGA
SPAIN
PLACES OF INTEREST
TOP 3 LAND DISCOVERIES
1. MÁLAGA CATHEDRAL
ALHAMBRA PALACE AND GARDENS
See the Baroque exterior and Renaissance altar
of this incredible cathedral.
Delve into a world of Moorish wonders.
Journey through Andalusia’s mountains
and olive groves from Granada to Alhambra.
See the Generalife Palace’s terraces,
grottos, gardens and fountains before
touring the magnificence of the Alhambra
Palace, the Red Castle, atop a hillside.
2. MUSEO PICASSO
Look at over 155 paintings by the master Pablo
Picasso, donated by his family.
3. ALCAZABA
Step into the oldest part of Alhambra, a Moorish
fortress high above the city.
TAPAS TASTING IN MALAGA
Sample the delights of Spanish cuisine with
tapas. These small plates are a delicious
alternative to a sit-down meal. A guide
leads a tour of Málaga, highlighting history
and architecture, with stops at three or
more tascas or tapas restaurants. Explore
delectable new tastes and combos.
4. EL CASTILLO DE GIBRALFARO
Take in all of Málaga from the highest point of
this Muslim fortress on a hill.
b eyond city center
ALHAMBRA
Tour this beautiful summer home complex, its
palaces, gardens and outer buildings.
INTRODUCING NEW NIGHTS AND COOL PLACESTM
PICASSO MUSEUM AFTER HOURS
GENERALIFE
Tour the museum dedicated to Pablo
Picasso with an art historian as your
guide. Some 60 years in the planning, the
Museo Picasso Málaga features the artist’s
works in the Palacio de Buenavista, a 16th
century mansion. The tour showcases
both Picasso’s art, the Mudéjar design
and elements of the building and
visiting areas of the museum not open
to the public, like the terraces. The visit
concludes with a drink and snack in the
gardens or courtyard of the palacio.
Visit the summer home of sultans in Alhambra,
now a place of contemplation.
RONDA
View the panoramas atop a dramatic cliff from
one of Spain’s oldest cities.
MARBELLA
Mix modern and historic in this gorgeous seaside
resort town’s cafes and boutiques.
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Visit the
Land Discoveries Desk
on Deck 4 to reserve
these and other
exciting experiences.
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