Málaga: Costa del sol
I was so excited about experiencing London that I didn’t take any photos. However, I took plenty in Málaga! This is part two of the photoblog (part one is here). Some of the photos are a bit low-fi, since our internet here is slow. Flickr coming soon :)
Málaga is a beachfront city along Spain’s southern coast, in the region of Andalucia.
We arrived at the airport, and took a train downtown to our Airbnb. Most businesses were closed for the night, behind cute garage doors.
The Spanish usually eat dinner late, but only a few places were open on a Sunday. We found an adorable seafood restaurant.
The seafood in Málaga is intense. They serve entire fish, head and gills included. After dinner, we had some gelato.
Málaga is a port city, with a gorgeous harbor and lighthouse. We walked its length.
Then, we explored the city park. Some handsome buildings stand in the city center. Also pictured: Jason.
The next day, we tried a local menú del día. This tradition dates back to the Franco regime, and includes plentiful food at a fixed (low) price.
Public statues line the streets.
We visited the Picasso museum, but they wouldn’t allow photos inside the building. After the museum, we wandered past more public art, and into the cathedral.
The towering organ was sublime, as was the ornate stained glass.
Detailed statues dotted the inside of the cathedral, including cherubs and nativity scenes. Did I mention that Spain is a very Catholic country? It’s evident here.
We left the Cathedral, and ascended the Alcazaba, an ancient Moorish (Arabic) fortification, which dates back to Arab dominion over Southern Spain.
The alcazaba is filled with waterworks: fountains, tubs, streams, etc.
Eventually we reached the top, and were rewarded with tremendous views.
The architecture itself is ornate.
Besides the incredible views, they have shelves of ancient Moorish pottery.
From the city’s courtyard, the Alcazaba is juxtaposed with stunningly modern architecture.
At dusk, we went to ride the harbour ferris wheel. Ostensibly, it’s the largest in continental Europe.
The views from the top were stunning.
We wandered the city a bit more after dark.
We had a late dinner, in the Spanish tradition (most Spaniards eat around 10pm). On the way home, we met a street musician.
Up next: Ronda! I already took the photos; blog post coming soon!
