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Alameda Principal
The Alameda Principal, now a busy thoroughfare, was created in the late 18th century as a boulevard on what were then the sands of the Guadalmedina estuary. It's adorned with old trees from the Americas and lined with 18th- and 19th-century buildings.
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Alcazaba
In the shadow of the Gibralfaro, the 11th-century Alcazaba was the sumptuous palace-fortress of the Muslim governors. Its multifaceted construction, meandering waterways and leafy terraces, with their rising sequence of viewpoints, are a pleasure to visit, especially in the summer heat.
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Baños Árabes
A most welcome activity in Málaga is the Baños Árabes, a perfect place to sit back and sweat it out amid the steamy semidarkness to the sound of soothing music. Unlike some Arabic baths in Andalucía, there are no pools to bathe in here. Book your visit in advance. Specialist massages, including Ayurvedic and aromatherapy treatments, are by appointment only.
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Casa Natal de Picasso
Picasso's birthplace is a centre for exhibitions and research on contemporary art, with a few compelling personal memorabilia.
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Castilo de Gibralfaro
One remnant of Malaga's Islamic past is the craggy ramparts of the Castillo de Gibralfaro spectacularly located high on the hill overlooking the city. It was built by Abd ar-Rahman I, the 8th-century Cordoban emir, and later rebuilt in the 14th century when Malaga was the main port for the Emirate of Granada.
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Cathedral
Málaga's cathedral was begun in the 16th century, on the former site of the main mosque. Building continued for two centuries, so while the northern door, Portada de la Iglesia del Sagrario, is Gothic, and the interior, with a soaring 40m dome, is Gothic and Renaissance, the façade is 18th-century baroque. The cathedral is known as La Manquita (The One-Armed), since its southern tower was never completed.
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Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
This new museum consolidates Málaga's reputation as cultural hub. Housed in a skilfully converted market, the permanent collection of about 400 works dates back as far as Spanish Impressionism, with a strong emphasis on North American art of 1950s and Spanish painting of the 1980s.
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Jardín Botánico La Concepción
These largely tropical gardens, 4km north of the city centre, feature towering trees (including hundreds of palms), 5000 tropical plants, waterfalls, lakes and spectacular seasonal blooms - especially the purple wisteria in spring. You can visit solo, or by 1½-hour guided tour in English. By car, take the N331 Antequera road north from the Málaga ring road (A7) to Km166 and follow the signs. Alternatively, the MálagaTour bus stops here.
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La Catedral de la Encarnación
The cathedral was begun in the 16th century on the former site of the main mosque, and building continued for two centuries. It's known locally as La Manquita (the One-Armed) since its southern tower was never completed. The cathedral has an 18th-century baroque facade but the inside, with a fabulous domed ceiling, is Gothic and Renaissance.
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Mercado Atarazanas
North of the Alameda, in what's now the commercial district, you will find the neo-Islamic Mercado Atarazanas, entered through its huge horseshoe-shaped arch. The daily market in here is pleasantly noisy and animated and there is a whole host of food on sale. You can choose from swaying legs of ham and rolls of sausages or cheese, fruit, fish and sweets. Nearby are plenty of cafés on pedestrian Calle Herredería del Rey.
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Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares
The Museum of Popular Arts & Customs, which is situated in an old inn, is a fun place to visit, especially with children. The collection focuses on everyday life and includes items connected with farming and fishing. The cabinets containing barros (painted clay figures) of the highwayman and other folkloric characters are especially intriguing.
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Palacio de la Aduana
Temporary exhibitions from the good Museo de Málaga art collection, formerly housed in the Buenavista palace now taken over by Picasso, are shown here. The collection includes great baroque artists such as Zurbarán and Murillo. The Aduana building is to become the permanent home of the city's museum.
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Palacio Episcopal
In front of the cathedral spreads the sumptuous Plaza del Obispo, where the blood-red Bishop's Palace, the Palacio Episcopal, now forms an exhibition space. The square provided an atmospheric set for Inquisition burnings in the filming of The Bridge of San Luis Rey, starring Robert de Niro.
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Playa de la Malagueta beach
Playa de la Malagueta beach is a sandy city beach that is handy to the city centre, has some excellent bars and restaurants close by, and stretches several kilometres from the port.
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Playa de Pedregalejo beach
Playa de Pedregalejo beach is a popular sandy city beach. Catch bus 11 from Paseo del Parque.
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Playa del Palo
East of Playa de la Malagueta, sandy beaches continue to line most of the waterfront for several kilometres. Next along from Playa de la Malagueta are two man-made beaches, Playa de Pedregalejo and Playa del Palo, El Palo being the city's original, salt-of-the-earth fishing neighbourhood. This is a great place to bring children and an even better place to while away an afternoon with a cold beer and a plate of fantastic, sizzling seafood.
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Playa del Palo beach
Playa del Palo beach is a popular beach and reachable by bus 11 from Paseo del Parque.
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Plaza de Toros
Take a walk along Playa de la Malagueta before visiting the museum of the Plaza de Toros, the busiest bullring on the coast. The museum is OK if you want to see some stuff on bullfighting, but the museum in Ronda is much better.
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