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Malaga is both a city and a province. Malaga the province stretches all the way along the Costa Del Sol from Nerja to the east of Malaga and Gibraltar in the west. Over the last few years a huge number of British, Swedish, Dutch and Germans have made Malaga their home, although many do not live in Malaga city itself.
Malaga is the fifth largest city in Spain, and the city has become a sought after destination for many tourists. Malaga is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and is home to a museum honoring his lfe and work. Malaga has 20 museums, 15 of which are grouped together in the same vicinity. Malaga has over 3,000 years of history with the first inhabitants being the Phoenicans. In the 8th century B.C they founded a settlement at the foot of the Guadalhorce river and called it Malaka, meaning fish salting place. The Greeks also settled into the area and founded a colony which they called Mainake. However, this colony was later destroyed by the Carthaginions.
The most important industrial sectors in Malaga are the agricultural and the tourism industry. The climate, with more than 300 days of sun and a year around average temperature of 23ºC (73ºF), makes Malaga a perfect location to grow olives and fruits like lemons and oranges. The perfect weather in Malaga together with the many beautiful beaches in the area make the province one of the most popular places for tourists to visit in Spain. Apart from the above sectors Malaga town has the second largest industrial port in Spain and it also has an important production of textile and alimentary products.
The city is served by Málaga Airport. The Port of Málaga is the cities seaport. The main rail station is Málaga-Renfe which is connected with Madrid Atocha by Talgo 200. Later in 2007, the high-speed train AVE will come into service, reducing travel time to Madrid to just two and a half hours. The city has two Cercanías (commuter train) lines and a metro system is under construction. Buses are the main form of transport around the city. Málaga's bus station is connected with the city by the bus line number 4, although it is only 10 minutes walk to the Alameda from there. From Málaga, other cities like Sevilla, Córdoba, Granada, and Jaén can be reached by train, bus or car.
Do you live in this area? We can cater for all types of local moves in and around Malaga and the Costa Del Sol region. Based in Malaga, we have transport and storage facilities in the area for all types of removals from a full house or villa to single items such as pianos or pool tables.
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Shopping in Malaga
Malaga city is a haven for shoppers with several indoor shopping malls. The most famous department store in Spain is El Corte Ingles, and is located in the centre of Malaga. The most famous shopping street in Malaga is Calle Larios. It is a fascinating blend of the old and the new. It is lined with modern fashion boutiques standing side by side with shops that sell unique handicraft and souvenirs, as well a shops that have been in Malaga for several Generations.
Malaga Info
Size Malaga Province: 7,276 square meters.
Population Malaga Province: 1.141.000.
Population Malaga Capital: 561.565.
Mean Altitude: 9 m above sea level.
Average Temperature: 23ºC (73ºF).
Sunny Days a Year: 310 days.
Rainy Days a Year: Less than 40 days a year.
Annual Rainfall: 59.7 cm a year.
Tourism: Over 8.5 million tourists visit Malaga Province each year.
Distances To:
Granada: 129 km.
Seville : 219 km.
Madrid: 558 km.
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