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gibralfaro malaga
right above the alcazaba stands the castillo de gibralfaro, crowning the hill of the same name. it was built by yusef i of granada at the beginning of the 14th century on a formerly phoenician site and lighthouse from which its name was derived. gibralfaro signifies the beacon that served to guide ships into the harbor....
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malaga cathedral
malaga's cathedral is large and has a somewhat sombre exterior it was built between 1528 and 1782 on or near the site of a former mosque. while original plans had allowed for two towers, lack of funds resulted in the completion of only one, giving rise to the name by which the cathedral is affectionately referred to, la manquita, loosely interpreted as 'the little one-armed woman'....
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iglesia de los martires malaga
the church was founded in 1487 by the catholic monarchs and dedicated to the martyrs of the town. it features a striking mudejar tower which was added later and a richly decorated baroquestyle interior, which includes a notable sculpture by francisco ortiz of jesus praying on the mount of olives....
santiago church malaga
founded in 1490, the church is noted for its tall, mudejar-style steeple and baroque interior which contain some notable chapels. pablo picasso's baptismal certificate is stored here....
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st john the baptist church malaga
founded in 1490, the church's baroque-style tower above the main entrance was added in 1770. inside are several fine chapels and a rich altarpiece. the 17th century figure of san juan is the work of francisco ortiz....
santuario de la victoria malaga
the church was erected in 1487 on the site where the catholic monarchs pitched their tents during the siege of that year. a major feature is the magnificent retable which rises above the main altar. high up, amidst a flourish of exuberant ornamentation, is a small camerin (chapel) containing a statue of the madonna and child (reached by stairs at the far end of the church). in the crypt is the family vault of the counts of buenavista, who were responsible for the rebuilding of the church in the 17th century....
malaga city park
malaga's city park, which runs alongside the paseo del parque, was created at the end of the 19th century making use of land reclaimed from the sea. the park contains beautiful tropical flowering trees and shrubs. many of the unusual and exotic species to be seen here were brought from overseas when malaga was an important world trading centre....
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el retiro park malaga
the ei retiro park is an old botanic garden and bird sanctuary, where monks once came to find peace and to meditate. recently opened to the public, its ornithological park contains hundreds of birds, many of them endangered species. a peaceful stroll can be enjoyed amongst its trees, ponds and fountains....
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almunecar
almunecar, situated in the province of granada, within the coastline now designated as the costa tropical, lies amidst orchards of tropical fruits. it presents a very picturesque scene, typical of so many villages to be found in southern spain, with a cluster of whitewashed houses rising up the hillside, crowned by an old castle its history goes back to the time of the phoenicians, with subsequent occupation by the romans and the moors....
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antequera malaga
antequera is known for its convents, churches and elegant mansions, which show various architectural influences. it is easily reached by means of the good motorway from malaga and can be visited in a day. the town is dominated by the old castle, which offers excellent...
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