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Spain : Malaga - August 2009

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The August fair (15-24 August), an all-dancing, all-drinking 10-day celebration, sees giant white sheets strung high across the streets of Malaga to keep away the heat. Once you’ve had enough fino and flamenco, head to the fairground for the spectacular Feria de Noche, says Theresa O’Shea

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

It’s impossible to tire of the old town and its labyrinth of streets packed with quirky shops and cafés where you can watch the world go by.

Sleep soundly – Molino Lario (20-22 Calle Molina Lario, tel. , hotelmolinalario.com, rooms from €85) has swish hi-tech rooms in cool and warm neutrals. The junior suites have balconies and cathedral views.

Culture vultures – Don’t miss Picasso’s Late Sculpture: Woman at Museo Picasso Malaga (8 Calle San Agustín) until 30 August.

Must eat – Restaurante Canela (Plaza del Teatro Cervantes, tel. ) is Malaga’s latest dining hot spot, and serves creative dishes such as baked apple and goat’s cheese salad, and duck breast in muscatel wine and raisin sauce. For fried fish tapas and a good selection of local wines, join the locals at Bodega Quitapenas (4 Calle Marín García, tel. ).

Must drink – Bar Calle de Bruselas (16 Plaza de la Merced) is one of the city’s most iconic cafés.

Dance the night away – Roadhouse (45 Calle Alamos) is one of the best indie clubs in town. Get there before 1am to nail your spot.

Shop til you drop – Check out the flamenco music and memorabilia at Flamenka (5 Pasillo Santa Isabel). Owner Paco Roj is an expert and can advise you about live performances.

MALAGA EAST

The best beaches and fish restaurants sprawl eastwards from Malagueta to Pedregalejo and El Palo.

Sleep soundly – Hostal Pedregalejo (9 Calle Conde de las Navas, tel. , hoteleshijano.com, rooms from €45) has a garden café and 10 rooms in a modern rustic style. Bag room 7 if you fancy an en-suite jacuzzi.

Must eat – Hostal Restaurante Las Acacias (5 Paseo de las Acacias, tel. ) serves modern Mediterranean cuisine in a patiogarden setting. Try the curried chicken with coconut rice timbale, but leave room for the tiramisu.

Must drink – Linger over Moroccan mint tea and biscuits at El Balneario (16-28 Calle Bolivia), among the ruins of a seaside spa centre from the 1920s.

MALAGA WEST

The area around the port and the Maria Zambrano train station has undergone a major revamp over the past few years.

Sleep soundly – For the snazziest rooms in town, look no further than Barceló Malaga (12 Armengual de la Mota, tel. , barcelomalaga. com, rooms from €85).

Culture vultures – There are some cracking shows at Centro de Arte Contemporaneo (Calle Alemania s/n) this month, including one featuring the wildly colourful canvases of Israeli-born artist Tal R.

Must drink – The terrace bar at Frankamente (Calle Alemania s/n) makes a pleasant spot for a leisurely coffee or late-night tipple.

MALAGA NORTH-EAST

A 30-minute drive from the centre brings you to the heart of Axarquía, a region dotted with unspoilt villages full of history and charm.

Sleep soundly – Rustic luxury is the signature of Hotel Molino de Santillán (Ctra de Macharaviaya km3, tel. , molinodesantillan.es, rooms from €109), a converted farmhouse with fabulous gardens and sea views. Superior rooms come with four-poster beds and balconies.

Culture vultures – The village of Macharaviaya is a museum in itself, with its traditional white houses and cobbled streets. Highlights include the San Jacinto church and Museo de Gálvez (13 Avenida de los Gálvez).

Must eat – Housed in a former playing card factory, Méson Rural Alquivir (2 Calle Panteón, Macharaviaya, tel. ) specialises in charcoalgrilled meats and homemade stews.

Dance the night away – Dance until sunrise at Discoteca Trafalgar (3 Puerto de Malaga Muelle) aboard the Santísima Trinidad. Things don’t really start jumping until around 2.30am.

Compiled by Theresa O’Shea