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Spain : Malaga - August 2008

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August sees Malaga take to the streets. During the Malaga Fair (16 to 24 August), the city congregates in the historic centre by day and at the fairground by night. The rest of the month, everyone’s either at the beach or hanging out at sidewalk cafés. Theresa O’Shea leads the charge

Getting around

Malaga Airport is 9km south-west of the city centre.

Bus: The No.19 leaves from outside arrivals every 30 minutes, from 6.25am to 11.30pm. Tickets cost €1.
Taxi: A journey from the airport to the city centre costs approximately €15 to €18.
Tourist information: The main office is at 1 Plaza de la Marina (tel. , malagaturismo.com).

THE CENTRE

Head to the historic centre for a mix of tourist sites and modern luxury.

Sleep soundly – The sleek minimalist Hotel Molina Lario has a great cental location and large, light rooms. The four-star Sallés Hotel Málaga Centro (6 Mármoles, tel. , salleshotels.com, rooms from €70) is excellent value for money.

Culture vultures – Soak up panoramic city views from the top of Castillo de Gibralfaro (11 Camino Gibralfaro), then meander through the castle’s gardens to the Moorish Alcazaba.

Must eat – La Quesería (6 Calle Sánchez Pastor, tel. ) does dozens of melt-in-the-mouth cheese dishes, while Comoloco (17 Calle José Denis Belgrano) has a mean menu of salads and pitta sandwiches.

Must drink – With unbeatable views of the cathedral, Cheers (1 Plaza de Obispo) and the 5th floor Terraza Larios (2 Calle Marqués de Larios) are two great spots for a sundowner.

Dance the night away – Treinta y Tantos (12 Calle Beatas) spins Spanish pop and house. It gets busy later on, so get there before 1am to nail your spot.

Shop til you drop – Pick up a bargain in the summer sales at Pinsapo (5 Marqués de Larios) and Massimo Dutti (7 Marqués de Larios), both located on Malaga’s most polished shopping street.

LA MALAGUETA

The streets around the bullring and along the beach are packed with terrace bars and restaurants.

Sleep soundly – Hotel California does a nice line in cool comfort

Culture vultures – Take a look inside the grandiose Plaza de Toros bullring (8 Paseo de Reding) and its museum.

Must eat – O Mamma Mía (13 Avenida Priés, tel. ) serves robust Italian food, such as tricolour pasta and four seasons pizza, in a verdant setting.

Must drink – Further east, the old fishing district of Pedregalejo is home to lots of lively bars, such as La Tortuga (49 Paseo Marítimo El Pedregal).

HUELIN (MALAGA WEST)

The area around the train station has smartened up since the opening of the Vialia shopping centre.

Sleep soundly – Pamper yourself at Hotel Puerta Málaga, which does some fabulous spa treatments.

Must eat – Lizarrán (7 Plaza de la Solidaridad, tel. ) has a long menu of pintxos (Basque tapas), while El Gran Poder (Plaza de la Misericordia s/n) is one of the best no-frills fish restaurants in town.

Shop til you drop – The Vialia shopping centre (Explanada de la Estación s/n) has it all – 56,000m² of bars, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, a bowling alley and gymnasium – as well as big European retail chains such as Zara and Imaginarium.

RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA

Situated 12km east of Malaga, this seaside suburb has a fine promenade lined with bars, restaurants and stalls.

Sleep soundly – Breathe in the sea air at Hotel Rincón-Sol, which is right on the beach. Or head inland to Hotel Molino de Santillán. Tucked away on a hillside, this converted farmhouse is the last word in rustic luxury.

Culture vultures – Between 4 and 8 August, you can catch an international music festival held in the marine cave Cuevas del Tesoro (Urbanización el Cantal Alto).

Must eat – Don’t miss the locally caught boquerón vitoriano (fresh fried anchovies) at one of the many beachfront fish restaurants here. Otherwise, sample authentic Greek cuisine at Katogui (122 Avenida del Mediterráneo, tel. ).

Compiled by Theresa O’Shea