| About Málaga |
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Málaga
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| Overview |
- Málaga province that covers 7,276 square kilometers and has a population of 1,491,287
- Málaga municipal district covers 398.25 square kilometers and has a population of 560,631
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Details about Málaga
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- Málaga was founded in around the 8th century B.C.E. by the Phoenicians, who called it Malaka. It was under the control of the Carthaginians, but it was the Romans who made Málaga into a city.
- The Arabs captured Málaga in 711, but following the conquest of the Catholic Monarchs, the city took on a more European flair.
- Today, Málaga is a modern city with an important commercial port, airport, and university. Referred to as the "Capital of the Coast of the Sun," it is one of the main tourist regions in the Spanish peninsula and enjoys an exceptional climate throughout the year.
- Málaga is a city of monuments that capture its true essence. These works of art include the Alcazaba and the house where Picasso was born. In fact, regardless of which part of the city you visit, you will always be treated to something completely unexpected.
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| Travel Tips |
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| Weather |
- Málaga temperature trends
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- Proven! 34 degrees from 3. to 5. September 2007
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| Flight tips |
- EU Wide Hand Baggage Restrictions
European Union hand baggage security restrictions took effect on all flights to and from EU/EEA airports from the 6th November 2006 onwards. Consequently, from this date, passenger hand baggage containing any liquids, gels, pastes, lotions or liquid cosmetics MUST be presented at the airport passenger security point in a transparent re-sealable bag of no more than one litre capacity (e.g. 20cm x 20cm ziplock freezer bag). Only gels, pastes, lotions and liquid cosmetics in containers of 100mls or less will be permitted through the passenger security screening points at all EU/EEA Airports, please note there is a limit of one transparent resealable plastic bag per person*.
Liquids include: Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams, water and other drinks, soups, syrups, deodorants, creams, lotions and oils pastes - including toothpaste, perfumes, liquid-solid mixtures, sprays, mascara, gels - including hair and shower gels, any other item of similar consistency
We strongly recommend that if you must carry any liquids, gels, pastes, lotions or liquid cosmetics (up to 100ml max per item) in your hand baggage that they should be packed in the required transparent, re-sealable bag...BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE AIRPORT.
You can still: *Carry in hand baggage - baby food or medicines needed during the flight. These items should be packed in a separate resealable plastic bag and presented at the airport passenger security point.
Pack liquids, creams, gels, pastes etc. into checked in bags that are carried in the hold of the aircraft. These new rules only apply to hand baggage. 
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| Visa advice |
- EU citizens do not need visas, nor do many other country residents - including USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, for visits up to 90 days.
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| Health |
- Spanish pharmacists usually speak good English and have wide powers to prescribe medicines. i.e. try them first for small medical problems. The sign is a fat illuminated green or red cross.
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| Electricity |
- standard round two-pin plug
- Time Zone: GMT + 1
- Country Dialing Code: 34
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| Entertainment |
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| Sightseeing |
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| Málaga attractions |
- Alcazaba - Built in the 11th century as a fortified palace for Moorish kings, this impressive structure has 10 major towers within concentric walls. Inside the walls are the ruins of a Roman theatre and a museum displaying Moroccan art.
- Cathedral - Nicknamed 'La Manquita' (One-Armed Lady), because the second tower was never completed. Málaga's cathedral is an amalgam of Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance styles of architecture.
- Castillo de Gibralfaro - This Phoenician castle offers magnificent sweeping views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea from its ramparts. The lighthouse is of Arabic design.
- Picasso Foundation - The birthplace of that somewhat confused fellow, Pablo Picasso, now houses the Picasso Foundation, and holds exhibitions, lectures, and concerts annually in October, and at odd times through the year.
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| Eating |
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| Málaga restaurants |
- Vegetarian Canadu - Pl. de la Merced, 21. This restaurant serves an enormous variety of imaginative, healthy, and meatless dishes, and gives the vegetarian a real meal that can be thoroughly enjoyed with a clear conscious.
- Eco Dulces - C. Compania. This fabulous bakery offers excellent breakfasts, or a range of snacks and delicious foods for a picnic, lunch, or secret midnight pig-out.
- La Acacias - Playa Las Acacias, El Pedregalejo. Located on the waterfront this lively place offers cheap meals while fresh sea breezes blow away any cobwebs from your consciousness. The waiters are a hoot as well, frantically trying to cope with the hungry hordes and keep everyone content at the same time.
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| Shops & Night life |
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- Shops are open in Málaga from 9 through 9.
- There's an extensive nightlife downtown, gipsy flamenco, jazz, theatre, dancing ... they do not have curfew, usual closing time around 4:30.
- Spanish kitchen is famous around the world for tapas, fresh seafood and vegetables – and red wine.
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| Bars & Clubs |
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| Málaga bars & clubs |
- La Tortuga - El Pedragalejo. Mix with the lively bunch of Spanish language students trying out their new lingo on each other, whilst knocking back drinks until 10pm.
- O'Neill's - C. Luis de Velazquez, 3. Celtic music, Guinness, and jovial Irish bartenders, make for an evening that can only be matched in the Emerald Isles.
- Donde Bolivia 41 - C. Bolivia, 41. Pillows and greenery give this bar an ambience all of its own. There is a pool table available as well, if the mood takes you to hustle a few free drinks.
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| Social Programs |
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| The costa del sol has a number of attractions suitable for families |
- Crocodile Park, Torremolinos
- Benalmadena Tivoli World
- Sea Life, Benalmadena Dolphinarium and Aquarium
- Magic Palace, Torremolinos
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| More for adults |
- Science Museum (Centro de Ciencia)
- The Castle, Málaga (Alcazaba)
- Parador de Golf, Torremolinos/ Málaga
- Málaga Concerts in the Teatro Cervantes
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Activities |
- During Easter week, July, August and Christmas, our mini-club and children's play area will be open to welcome the smaller family members. Our children entertainment team will organize an array of activities for them.
In the evenings, at our entertainment bar, our guests will enjoy, several times a week different shows.
- Every night you can enjoy live piano music in the lobby bar.
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Relaxation |
- One of best offers is the range of HEALTH, BEAUTY and WELLBEING services that you will find in Thalassotherapy Center where you can experience the most relaxing moments in the dynamic hydrothermal pool with jets, waterfalls, swan-neck jets, as well as a Vichy shower, high pressure jets, thermal showers, hydro-massage tubs, Jacuzzi, sauna, thermal sauna, Turkish bath, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, therapeutic massages, pressotherapy, mud treatments, wraps, flotarium…
- For safety reasons, persons under the age of 18 years old will not be permitted access to the SPA
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Note that Moxa will not cover the expense of SPA visits and other similar services.
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Sports |
- The Hotel Beatriz Palace & Spa is situated in the heart of the Golf Valley. You can choose from more than 50 courses to practice your favorite sport. We have special agreements with the best golf courses near our hotel.
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Restaurants |
- The Hotel Beatriz Palace & Spa, has two fantastic à la carte restaurants, the Beach Club and La Alacena del Beatriz, in which you can taste a great variety of Mediterranean, national and international dishes.
- In La Alacena del Beatriz you will find a menu based on a fusion of traditional and contemporary cuisines with rice, fish, meat and game meat dishes. Throughout the year we offer our different gastronomic food seasons. During the month of November, we have days dedicated to the cuisine of Galicia and seafood, and in February dedicated to game meats.
- In September enjoy our program featuring rice dishes. In the pool area during the summer you will find our Beach Club restaurant where, without having to give up the sun and sea, you can savor the best rice dishes. And in the Buffet Restaurant Doña Lola, you will find our varied live Show Cooking Buffet at breakfast as well as at dinner.
- During the Buffet Restaurant's dinner service, shorts, Bermudas, tracksuits, and swimwear are not permitted.
- And for those who wish to have an aperitif or tapas, our tapas bar La Taurina is an excellent choice.
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Moxa will cover the cost of room and board for summit attendees and their guests. Summit attendees and their guests must pay for optional items, such as room service, phone calls, using the in-room mini-bar, extra drinks at meals, SPA service, golf course, etc. |
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| Useful Holiday Links |
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| An informative guide to Málaga |
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| Vital information for tourists from someone who loves Málaga |
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