Malaga was founded in around 8 B.C. by the seafaring Phoenicians. Today, Malaga is a modern city with an important trading port, an airport and a university. It also has an excellent climate all year round, making it one of the most important holiday destinations on the Iberian peninsula. Sights include: The King's Palace, "Alcazaba", built in the 11th century and featuring an archaeological museum; the city cathedral, built around 1528 with the pretty chapels "Capilla Mayor" and "Capilla del Sagrado Corazón"; various churches; the house in which Pablo Picasso was born; buildings dating from the 18th century - "Casa del Cosulado", "Palacio de la Aduana", "Casa Palacio del Marques de Valdeflores"; the parks "Puerta Oscura", "de Ricasso", "de Pedro Luis Alonso".

Tips for excursions

Tour of Malaga

The excursion begins with a visit to the Gibralfaro fortress, built in the Phoenician era. The fortress offers a marvellous view of Malaga and the surrounding area. The trip then continues to the cathedral, built on the foundation of an old mosque. Last point on the programme is a visit to the city centre with its typical boulevards and winding lanes.

Marbella

The excursion programme firstly takes in a visit to the holiday destination which reflects both modernism and the Andalusian tradition. There is then free time to admire the typical, whitewashed houses and the winding lanes with charming restaurants, bars and shops.

The stalagmite caves of Nerja

The main item on the programme of excursion is a visit to the stalagmite caves, discovered in 1959, close to the little village of Nerja at the foot of the Sierra de Almijara. There will then be free time to go for walks.