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Sights (21)

Málaga Cathedral

renaissance church in Málaga, Spain

54m

36.720042-4.42012

Alcazaba of Málaga

A Moorish castle built in the 11th century on a hill in the middle of the city, this old fort is the best-preserved of its kind in Spain. Upon entering you'll climb up past the ramparts offering excellent views of the city and lush gardens to a small Moorish palace at the top which holds a number of artifacts from excavations on the site.

523m

36.72138889-4.41555556

Ronda

city in the Spanish province of Málaga

82km

36.74611111-5.16111111

Parque de las Ciencias (Granada)

Four different exhibition areas with lots to see, so make good use of the 2-day ticket. Bird show every day, but take note of timing. The Al-Andalus and Science Pavilion is a major highlight, featuring unique technology brought here by the Arabs, particularly in the fields of astronomy and architecture.

98km

37.162576-3.606149

Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada

The first monastery to be built in the city after the reconquest by the Christians, this monastery is noted for its picturesque courtyards, the Spanish Baroque-style sacristy and the splendid artwork on display.

99km

37.17916667-3.60388889

Royal Chapel of Granada

Commissioned after the Reconquista of the city, the Royal Chapel holds the tombs of King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I, the famed Catholic Monarchs who conquered the city and decided to be buried at the site of their victory. The chapel was constructed in Gothic style but the intricate marble tombs are done in Renaissance style. Additionally, Ferdinand and Isabella's heirs Juana I (Juana la Loca) and Philip I (Felipe el Hermoso) are buried here. Aside from the beautiful and intricate artwork in the chapel and high altar there is also a museum on-site with a number of objects symbolizing Ferdinand and Isabel's rule, including Isabella's art collection, crown and sceptre and Ferdinand's sword.

99km

37.17598611-3.59903611

Granada Cathedral

Towering over the surrounding blocks is this spectacular 16th century structure, the second-largest cathedral in Spain and noted for its bright Renaissance interior. Constructed after the Reconquista of Granada to replace the mosque on the site, the cathedral was laid out with Gothic foundations but built in the Renaissance style and decorated with Baroque elements. Upon entering you'll be behind the main altar, located beneath the towering circular Capilla Mayor (sanctuary) with its magnificent domed ceiling. Surrounding the sanctuary and the pews are a series of chapels with magnificent artwork, and the sacristy (tucked away on your right immediately after entering) holds a collection of fine paintings, mirrors, and furnishings. Additionally, the spectacular façade of the cathedral (on the west side of the structure, opposite the Gran Via) is worth walking around outside to view - based on the design of a triumphal arch, it overshadows the small square below.

99km

37.176-3.599

Corral del Carbón

One of the rare bits of Moorish architecture left in the central district, this courtyard building is perhaps the oldest monument in Granada. Originally the building was used as a caravanserai - a place for merchants to rest and store goods - and was one of many surrounding the Alcaiceria. Later it was adapted for theater plays and today you can buy tickets for musical events here. Walk through the grand Moorish door and enjoy the brick-walled courtyard.

99km

37.1749-3.598

Gate of Elvira

cultural property in Granada, Spain

99km

37.18222222-3.60027778

Alhambra

palace and fortress complex in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

100km

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Palace of Charles V

Renaissance building in Granada

100km

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Court of the Lions

courtyard in Alhambra, Granada

100km

37.17706667-3.58926667

Generalife

palace in Granada, Spain

101km

37.17694444-3.58527778

Roman bridge of Córdoba

A Roman-style bridge over the shallow Guadalquivir River that was once the main crossing over the river, securing Córdoba's importance to the region. The entrance to the bridge is marked by a triumphal arch and an adjacent single-column monument and it crosses to an old fortified gate (now a museum, described below) on the other side.

109km

37.87666667-4.77805556

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

Built in the 8th century as a caliphate residence on the site of a Visigoth fortress, the Alcazar was used as the residence and fortress of Ferdinand and Isabella (the "Christian Monarchs" for whom the building is now named) as well as a headquarters for the Spanish Inquisition. The fortress, with its artifacts (including a series of Roman mosaics and a Roman sarcophagus) and two towers is now open for touring, but the main attraction here is the lush and beautiful gardens on the site.

110km

37.87722222-4.78194444

Plaza del Potro

cultural property in Córdoba, Spain

110km

37.881-4.7748

San Bartolomé, Córdoba

A marvelous Gothic-Mudéjar chapel from the 15th century, with beautiful tiles and vaulting. The chapel is maintained by Córdoba University.

110km

37.87972222-4.7825

Córdoba Synagogue

A small but beautifully preserved synagogue - one of only three remaining in Spain - the structure was built in 1315 and consists of a single small, square room with high ceilings and gorgeous Mudejar decorative plaster on the walls.

110km

37.87972222-4.78333333

Roman temple of Córdoba

5-min walk from Cordoba's main square is the Templo Romano, the ruins of Roman temple dating back to the 1st century A.D during the reign of the Emperor Domitian (81-96 CE). The ruins are badly degraded and the columns have been reconstructed, but at night the place is nicely lit up. A family of feral cats at the site attracts as much attention as the ruins themselves. The Templo Romano, Puente Romano and fragments at the Archaeological Museum are all that remain of Cordoba's Roman past. Free.

110km

37.88472222-4.77638889

Medina Azahara

Archeological site of Moorish palace in Spain

114km

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Sierra Nevada Ski Station

ski resort

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Málaga

Málaga is a large city in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia and capital of the Málaga Province. The largest city on the Costa del Sol, Málaga has a typical Mediterranean climate and is also known as the birthplace of the artist Picasso. The city offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine. While more laid back than Madrid or Barcelona, Málaga is still the center and transport hub for the hugely popular Costa del Sol region, which is flooded with tourists in the summer, and the city has certainly cashed in on the sun and sand, with lots of new construction as well as hotels and facilities geared to tourists. However, Málaga also offers some genuinely interesting historical and cultural attractions in its old city and its setting on the coast is still beautiful.

The old historic centre of Málaga reaches the harbour to the south. In the north it is surrounded by mountains, the Montes de Málaga (part of the Baetic Cordillera) lying in the southern base of the Axarquía hills, and two rivers, the Guadalmedina – the historic center is located on its left bank – and the Guadalhorce, which flows west of the city into the Mediterranean, in the Churriana district.

  • Anglican Cemetery of St. George.
  • Palm grove and Muelle Uno. Port of Málaga.
  • San Miguel Cemetery.
  • La Malagueta bullring.
  • Pedregalejo, old fishing district.

The old historic centre of Málaga reaches the harbour to the south. In the north it is surrounded by mountains, the Montes de Málaga (part of the Baetic Cordillera) lying in the southern base of the Axarquía hills, and two rivers, the Guadalmedina – the historic center is located on its left bank – and the Guadalhorce, which flows west of the city into the Mediterranean, in the Churriana district.

  • Anglican Cemetery of St. George.
  • Palm grove and Muelle Uno. Port of Málaga.
  • San Miguel Cemetery.
  • La Malagueta bullring.
  • Pedregalejo, old fishing district.

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

17°C7
Precipitation: 69 mm

Feb

18°C8
Precipitation: 60 mm

Mar

20°C10
Precipitation: 52 mm

Apr

21°C11
Precipitation: 44 mm

May

24°C14
Precipitation: 20 mm

Jun

28°C18
Precipitation: 6 mm

Jul

31°C21
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Aug

31°C21
Precipitation: 6 mm

Sep

28°C19
Precipitation: 20 mm

Oct

24°C15
Precipitation: 57 mm

Nov

20°C11
Precipitation: 101 mm

Dec

18°C9
Precipitation: 100 mm
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