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What's it like?Long known as the gateway to the Costa del Sol, Málaga has come into its own in recent years, quickly becoming a sought-after destination in its own right, thanks to a wave of financial and cultural investment from across the continent. As the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, Málaga now competes for Andalusian prominence with Sevilla thanks to a regional effort to promote interest in the city’s rich history and the provincial capital’s future. Within its charming old town, this has meant a movement to refurbish many of the city’s buildings, some dating back to the mid-1800s. Meanwhile, a number of shops and eateries have opened catering to those looking for local fare as well as international products and cuisine. Pedestrian malls such as the chic Calle Larios hosts a variety of boutiques and cafes in an elegantly well-kept environment, accented by street performers and sculptures. Throughout the city, architectural evidence of Málaga’s past inhabitants combines with the city’s increasingly cosmopolitan side to paint an eclectic portrait of this southern Spanish metropolis, and offer an exciting glimpse of what it has to offer in the coming years. From the city’s new Contemporary Art Museum to the busy Plaza de la Constitución to the 14th century Gilbrafaro Castle that overlooks the city from high above, Malága provides a thorough view of Andalucía’s past, present and future.
Healthy, wealthy & wiseAs the provincial capital and fifth largest city in Spain, Málaga expectedly possesses all the financial, medical and educational services one might need. Offices of national and international financial and commercial centres are spread throughout Málaga, including several branches of the famous "El Corte Inglés" department store, offering an enormous selection of products. Large malls, such as the newly opened Málaga Nostrum Centre, can be found on the north end of town, not far from the city’s sprawling convention centre. Dentists and small clinics can be easily located to tend to your medical needs, while more serious concerns can be addressed at the fully equipped Carlos Haya Regional Hospital or the Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital. On the educational front, Málaga hosts international schools accommodating every level, including the St. George International School and the city’s public university. In addition to the soon-to-be completed metro system, Málaga is home to regional bus and train stations, providing direct routes to the cultural capitals of Madrid, Granada and Córdoba as well as quick access to Malaga's international airport. The entry point for millions of visitors each year, the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport is undergoing a dramatic expansion in order to better serve the increased number of travellers to the city. Improvements can also be seen in the Málaga's busy port, where work is underway to increase commercial and tourist traffic by remodeling the area’s existing business and leisure facilities as well as construct a new passenger centre and complete a 650-vessel marina. Málaga is also scheduled to welcome the high-speed AVE train line in late 2007, cutting the travel time to Madrid in half. Stepping OutMuch of Málaga city’s social scene is concentrated around the winding streets of the Málaga Old Town. Home to a wave of new trendy cafes and bistros, the maze of Old Town streets are also lined with an abundance of more traditional bars and restaurants specialising in exceptional local seafood, tapas and wines. Providing an endless tour for students of cultural and architectural history, Málaga’s streets and plazas are filled with monuments to its exciting history. Museums honouring Pablo Picasso’s life and work sit side by side with monuments to the religious celebration that grips the city each Holy Week during Easter. Málaga’s cultural renaissance has meant the city’s venues, such as the classic Cervantes Theatre, have been able to attract an impressive roster of famous international acts, providing the city with a busy calendar of concerts and performances. The city welcomes acts from every genre to its stages, hosting small, personal performances in its many clubs as well as large-scale concerts in the recently remodeled La Rosaleda Stadium, also home to Málaga Football Club. For further information on Málaga and the properties we have available there, use the form below to let us know what you're looking for and we will be in touch with a selection of our best properties in the area!  
  
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