Malaga is located in the southern
part of Spain on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea,
known as Costa del Sol (the Sunny Coast). It is one
of the eight regional capitals of Andalusia and the
biggest coastal city in the south with approximately
600,000 inhabitants. The town is located near Sevilla
and Granada and the strategically good position in
the Mediterranean Sea makes it easy accessible from
the Sea.
The most important industrial sectors
in Malaga are the agricultural and the tourism industry.
The climate, with more than 300 days of sun and a
year around average temperature of 23ºC (73ºF),
makes Malaga a perfect location to grow olives and
fruits like lemons and oranges. The perfect weather
in Malaga together with the many beautiful beaches
in the area make the province one of the most popular
places for tourists to visit in Spain. Apart from
the above sectors Malaga town has the second largest
industrial port in Spain and it also has an important
production of textile and alimentary products.
The town of Malaga is a very fascinating
town with a rich and unique history , which gives
visitors a great variety of interesting things to
do and see.
Apart from all the cultural attractions,
Malaga is a perfect location to enjoy life. The relaxed
Mediterranean atmosphere and the perfect climate have
during nearly half a decade attracted many foreigners
(both tourists and foreigners settling down in Spain).
The people in Malaga, called Malagueños, are
known for going out a lot at night for a chat, a drink
or to eat out. The town therefore has a great variation
of restaurants, bars and bodegas, which normally are
busy throughout the week. The Malagueños are
also known for loving everything about their town
and they are particularly proud of their two world
famous citizens, the painter Pablo Picasso and the
actor Antonio Banderas.
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