Malaga, the second largest city in Andalusia, is located on the Mediterranean Sea. It is very developed and competes with the capital (Seville) for dominance in this part of Spain. One of its advantages is the larger airport, which offers a wide range of destinations. For example, the well-known low-cost company Ryanair flies from my home city of Wrocław to Malaga. Flights from Poland to Malaga are quite popular and cheap, especially from Wrocław, Kraków and Warsaw, which is why Polish voices are often heard on the streets of the city center. It is a great airport operating from Malaga international city.
An international city
When I was visiting the city, I saw countless tourists from all over the world who came there for the same purpose as me. I was not surprised, the city seems to be very attractive to foreigners. The climate is much milder there, due to its coastal location. Many Spaniards from Seville whom I have met told me that during July and August they are outside their city because they cannot withstand 50 degrees of heat. They often have holiday homes by the sea, in the area of Málaga.
Studies
The city offers a wide range of education. It has a respected university and technical college. When I chose the Spanish university where I wanted to study, Malaga was my second choice. My friends from the faculty, on the other hand, chose this city and were delighted. According to them, architectural studies were demanding and taught them a lot.
Malagueta
In Málaga itself, I did not like the beach, as in most port cities, it was quite polluted and uninteresting. However, it does the job and many residents use it on hot days, which are abundant throughout the year. However, to really taste the beautiful beaches, Spaniards go about half an hour outside the city to the beaches of Benalmadena.
Harbor
A modern boulevard with a Californian atmosphere has recently been built next to the city beach. A row of tall palm trees, harbor lights, large ships, small yachts, and in the background a medieval castle on the hill is a breathtaking sight. The whole center is quite refurbished. However, what attracts tourists the most is the Old Town. This is where we find the ruins of the Roman theater built in the 1st century BC, the ruins of the Alcazaba fortress, the 14th century Gibralfaro Castle, the Renaissance cathedral and beautiful baroque churches. It is a place with an extraordinary history, which is so reflected in its architecture. Also to visit while in Malaga is the Museum of Fine Arts and the birthplace of one of the most famous artists – Pablo Picasso.
Free tours
Very often, when I travel to new cities, I use free tours. There are companies that offer “free” guided city tours. After the tour, the guide asks for a small donation. There is no fixed rate, everyone decides whether and how much to pay for the service. This makes the guides always try to explain the atmosphere of the city to us in the best and most interesting way and tell us about the most important monuments. It is much more pleasant to decide on the valuation of someone’s work and give exactly as much as we want. Such free tours are held every day in almost every historic city in the world. You only need to look for it on the Internet. They are usually implemented in the language of the site, in this case Spanish, and in English. Each of my experiences with this way of sightseeing was successful and I will definitely use this opportunity as often as possible.
Nightlife
Although Málaga defines itself as a student city compared to Seville, its nightlife has let me down. Most of the pubs and discos were in one place and it was empty. It was a weekday, but despite everything, I expected a greater life and activity of the young inhabitants.
Source: erasmusu.com