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Spain : Malaga - February 2009

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Brussels Airlines b.there! magazine February 2 February is the month of romance – and the Malága Carnival, when bands, parades and parties fill the streets. Malagueños know how to enjoy themselves and, at this time of year, the traditional bars make warm, inviting spots to start your evening. Josephine Quintero hits the town

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).

HISTORIC CENTRE

The evocative heart of the city has sun-bleached ochre buildings, narrow cobbled streets and a beguiling combination of sophisticated culture and stuck-in-a-time-warp charm.

Sleep soundly – The Hotel Don Curro has a comfortable, old-fashioned air.

Culture vultures – Andalucía’s feria (fair) season is a few months off, but you can get into the polka-dot spirit at the Museo de Arte Flamenco (4 Calle Marqués de Guadiano) with its exhibition of all things flamenco, plus weekly flamenco shows.

Must eat – Vegetarian (or not), check out Lechuga (1 Plaza de la Merced, tel. ). It has more salad choices than you can shake a carrot stick at.

Must drink – Also located on the cosmopolitan Plaza de la Merced, Calle de Bruselas is a congenial old timer, with tables on the square and draught ale on the menu.

Dance the night away – Liceo (21 Calle Beatas) is a late-night winner, with plenty of space to dance.

Shop til you drop – Viva La Feria! (Calle Cisneros) is a traditional shop selling wonderful flamenco dresses.

MALAGA EAST

It’s a different scene altogether east of the centre. Bars and restaurants flank a swathe of beach reminiscent of the Costa del Sol, but it’s still intrinsically Spanish.

Sleep soundly – Hotel Los Naranjos has modern rooms decorated in relaxing muted tones.

Culture vultures – The Museo del Patrimonio Municipal (1 Paseo de Reding) has superb exhibitions of Spanish paintings and sculpture.

Must eat – El Tintero II (99 Carretera Almería, tel. ) is a seafood restaurant where the dishes are circulated by waiters and you call out for whatever takes your fancy.

Must drink – Café by day, cocktail bar by night, La Tortuga (48 Paseo Maritimo El Pedregal) is fashionable and friendly.

MALAGA WEST

The port is being rebuilt and the surrounding area has been revitalised. The area around the station has already undergone its metamorphosis into a slick business and shopping centre.

Sleep soundly – Shiny and modern, Hotel Astoria is well situated for the city’s commercial centre.

Culture vultures – For cutting-edge modern art, visit the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo (CAC) in Calle Alemania. Miguel Barceló and Tracy Emin have shows here this month.

Must eat – Sample traditional cuisine at La Ménsula (28 Calle Trinidad Grund, tel. ), in an elegant, yet cosy, atmosphere.

Dance the night away – For the greatest concentration of clubs, head 7km further west to Torremolinos and Avenida Palma de Mallorca, where Fun Beach (7 Avenida Palma de Mallorca) and the Palladium (36 Avenida Palma de Mallorca) vie for punters.

Shop til you drop – Spain’s most famous department store, El Corte Inglés (4-6 Avenida Andalucía) is a onestop shopping superstore.

MALAGA NORTH-EAST

Discover unspoiled white villages just 30 minutes’ drive from the city centre.

Sleep soundly – Surrounded by natural parkland, Humaina is an environmentally sustainable hotel.

Must eat – For groaning portions of hearty traditional food, plus free wine tasting, visit the Museo del Vino (Avenida Constitución, Cómpeta, tel. ).

Must drink – A converted olive mill in the main plaza, El Molino de los Abuelos (Comares, tel. ) has an outside terrace for sipping a fino (sherry), and some stunning panoramic views.

Compiled by Josephine Quintero