Malaga Attractions
Picasso Artwork
As well as Malaga’s extensive range of beaches, there are also many other attractions worth a visit. This enables you to explore Malaga’s past as well as soak up the culture of the area. If you are looking for a family day out there are also many activities on offer for everyone to enjoy.
Picasso’s Art and Museums
As Malaga was the native home of Picasso, the town celebrates this through displaying the artist’s work as well as providing tourists with plenty of information about his life. The Museo Picasso Malaga in Palacio de Buenavista is an essential trip to make if you wish to discover some of his unknown pieces and draft books. The museum also provides you with plenty of information on the artist as a short film reviews Picasso’s life and his work. The reasonable prices and helpful tour guides make the museum an excellent place to spend a morning or a rainy day. It is advisory to arrive early as the museum will be quiet which will give you time to enjoy the work and make the most of the guides.
Another attraction celebrating Pablo Picasso is the Picasso Foundation – Native Home Museum (Fundacion Picasso). Its placement in the same Plaza as the Museo Picasso Malaga enables you to spend the day enjoying one of Spain’s finest artists. This building allows you to explore Picasso’s home from his early life and provides artefacts from his
Flamenco Dancer
younger years such as furniture and even his baby clothes. There are also other sections which display Picasso’s art as well as photos of the artist; the range of offer gives you a full exploration into Picasso’s life.
Children’s Attractions
To provide the children with a day out to remember, the theme park Tivoli World in Benalmadena has activities which will keep all the family entertained throughout the day. There are rides for all ages as well as family friendly shows such as Wild Westerns and Andalusian Flamenco dancers. Other attractions include the open-air theatre which boasts excellent performances of ballet, live music and children’s shows. Another great area of the park is the gardens which contains excellent plants and offers a great place to sit and relax for a few hours.
Historical Attractions
If you wish to explore Malaga’s vast historical past, the Roman theatre found just below the fortress La Alcazaba is an excellent place to gain insight into the ancient settlements which existed in the area. As the 3rd Century theatre was not discovered until 1951, the unearthing has added to the historical resonance which is present throughout Malaga. Another popular Malaga attraction is the Malaga Bullfighting Ring. The great capacity of
Tower Tinel Alcazaba
the Ring which holds 14000 people means it is an exceptional sight to see.
There are plenty of activities on offer in Malaga to suit all types of holidays. There are many sights close-by which are suitable an afternoon’s break from the beach. Yet the multitude of attractions means there is plenty if you desire a sightseeing holiday.
