There are many things to see in Malaga, so tourism in Malaga is much more than enjoying its fabulous coastline and beautiful landscapes. Malaga is a city full of traditions and facts that have shaped both its history and its people, so despite having a millenarian and urban nature still continues to protect and promote the traditions and history of its ancestors to this day. The Mediterranean culture persists in its customs.

Malaga is the city of fashion and it must be said that there is no lack of reasons for this. After all it is rich in natural and cultural heritage and it also has very unique customs and a past full of surprising stories. That is why we present you 30 interesting facts about Malaga that we hope will help you understand a bit better a Malaga that waits for you with open arms.

Malaga’s Cathedral is one of those essential places to visit in a tour through the city of Malaga. It is called Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación but it is popularly known as “La Manquita”. Its construction began in 1528 and its works lasted 250 years. However, the Cathedral remained unfinished, the most significant being the lack of the South Tower.

Looking at the Malaga’s Cathedral facades, which began with Gothic style and ended mixing Renaissance and Baroque styles, we can see the complex construction process that it had until the end of the 18th century.

MALAGA AND ITS ROMAN THEATER AT THE FOOT OF THE ALCAZABA (CITADEL)

Also in this, Malaga is unique in the world and the capital is so rich in historical remains that the three most important cultures – Jewish, Arabic and Roman – have left in it a phenomenal imprint.

El Pimpi, one of the most unique places in Malaga. In its origins was probably the first dancing bar of Costa del Sol, also a convent. Today is a magnificent restaurant, where you can enjoy local gastronomy and wines. You can also meet part of the history of the place and of beautiful Malaga.

“Pimpi” refers to a very popular character for tourism in Malaga, which helped the crews and passengers of various vessels arriving to the port.

ASK FOR A COFFEE IN MALAGA
It is usual that when a Malaga citizen leaves its province suffers since no one can understand it. It is typical to ask for a Cloud, shadow, half, short, semi-short, long, semi-long, it’s nothing more than the proportion of coffee or milk that you put in your cup. Today, asking for a coffee is a sign of Malaga identity.

WHY MALAGA CITIZENS ARE CALLED ANCHOVIES

MICHELIN STARS
In Malaga, there are 5 Michelin stars distributed by 4 restaurants. Dani García has 2 stars in his restaurant in the hotel Puente Romano in Marbella. Diego del Rio with “El Lago”. Jose Carlos García in his restaurant in the capital’s Pier 1 and Jaume Puigdengolas with the restaurant Skina in Marbella.

MALAGA’S POMPIDOU, THE FIRST LOCATION OUTSIDE FRANCE

Over than 100,000 visitors passed by this avant-garde museum this last month of August and that’s no surprise because “The Cube” houses a collection so ambitious as varied, from Leger, Magritte and Frida Kahlo to Brancusi, Giacometti, Tàpies or Miró.

Plus much much more please come and explore!!!