Malaga Spain

29-11-2007

 A Midwinter Night’s Dream in Malaga

MALAGA is that part of Spain with abundant beauty because it lies on the Mediterranean coastline. The fishing villages here are so beautiful and there is always fresh catch. In fact, when you stroll along the eateries of Malaga, you can even order lobsters and groupers in their large aquariums. These fish are hauled off into the kitchen where they will be cooked to whatever menu you like. Then you have to eat them the Malaga way. In other words, you have to blend with the locals.

As winter approaches, the number of tourists in Malaga diminishes. Everybody is going to spend the holidays back home. Yet again, there are a few who have already lived here. This group is composed of British and Danish expatriates who have made some extra money by buying a dozen vacation homes in the place and then transforming them and leasing them to other vacationers as well. These vacation homes have been sold to these entrepreneurial foreigners because there is a very sound tax policy in Spain when it comes to owning real estate individually.

If you have gone here during summer, then come back here in Malaga during winter and observe. There’s a slight difference in terms of activities here. During winter, people tend to be choosier when it comes to their attire. The coldness seeps in and the Mediterranean wind makes sure that it’s a little shivery out here. However, it must be emphasized that Malaga is warmer than the rest of Spain. There are no snowfalls here. One can even go swimming in the Mediterranean by the beaches and one can even go skinny dipping at night. It’s really ideal to swim naked at night especially if it is a moonless night. The only glow that lights up your golden body will be the planktons around you.

But never ever fish the planktons out of the water and bring it as a souvenir back home in Britain or wherever country you come from. The Spaniards and especially the people here in Malaga are very keen when it comes to environmental awareness. That’s definitely foremost in their priorities here so their tourism industry will continue to flourish. And the tourists too are remarkably cooperating. For example, aside from the usual income tax associated to any property, expatriates who have been living here are being collected garbage collection tax every month which goes directly to the coffers of the Malaga city government.

Another point to ponder here in Malaga – if you are renting an off-road vehicle here, you can definitely not park that vehicle at Malaga’s beach resorts’ parking spots. Why? Simply because they do not want their pavements to be tainted with mud from your off-road vehicle. Although that rarely happens because there are no rain showers here in Malaga and your vehicle can only get muddy if you choose to cross a stream intentionally instead of going the conventional way. Also here in Malaga, beach resorts are constantly inspected by the government on whether they conform to quality standards. Those that have passed the inspections are given blue flag accreditation.


04-11-2007

 Wander around the beauty of Malaga

Malaga is considered as the largest city particularly in the Spanish region of Andalucia. It has a good and tempting hot temperature all year round and the place known as the birthplace of Picasso. When visiting the city, you will discover the place full of inviting panoramic sceneries. The events you see and witness is captivating enough to let the tourists coming in here again and again. There are many things to do and explore about Malaga, and you will find it quite exciting and full of fun. While in Malaga, you will love the taste of the cuisines they served you. Most of their foods being served for you is all coming from the Mediterranean ocean freshly cook upon serving, in addition to that most of their foods are mixed with the olive oil which loves the foreigners most since olive oils contains a high presence of nutrients.

If you are quite excited to hop through the place, you can get in here as easy as you can. You can drive your car and pave the way of A-7 E-15 motorways that run the coast to from Gibraltar to Almeria as well as through Murcia. Aside from that you can also take the road of A-45 motorway runs from Cordoba to Malaga. Perhaps you can also flock the place through their third biggest international airport located in Spain. Easily from the airport you can ride from their train, bus or taxi in a town, or maybe you can hire for a car for your own convenience. However, if you choose to ride with the taxi you will never regret the idea of choosing it since most of their taxes are very comfortable and convenient to ride with. There are also available ferry boat which in between to Malaga and Mililla particularly in North Africa. You can take a ride with it also when you think it is quite cool to voyage.

When you are already set foot on the city of Malaga, don’t waste time of visiting and wandering around Malaga’s significant views as well as historical treasure they hide. Within Andalucia which is still part of Malaga, discover interesting panoramic sceneries which lay particularly in the places of Granada, Cadiz and Ronda that can easily be found through riding by coach, however the place of Seville can easily be in touch by riding with the train. Aside from that, don’t miss the time of exploring Malaga’s Castillo de Gibralfaro and Alcazaba; a façade of Moorish castle which gives interests to whomever visits here and take time to view. Also hop to the area of Interactive Museum of Music; which is known to have the largest collections of musical instruments through whole Europe. Try also to visit the birthplace of Picasso particularly in the Plaza de la Merced, City Center which has a number of objects and paintings are found. Tour around the Picasso Museum where you will witness and discover its exclusive paintings and exhibitions; or else amazed with their Catedral de Malaga nestled at the core of the city and quite captivating for every tourist that comes along Malaga.