Did you know that Malaga, the capital of Costa del Sol and the second largest city in Andalusia, has several famous sons? The city is not only the birthplace of Pablo Picasso but also of actor Antonio Banderas. The Hollywood star now resides in L.A., but regularly visits his hometown and owns a house in Marbella.
Other celebrities like Julio Iglesias, Claudia Schiffer, and even the Obamas frequently fly in to relax on the Andalusian coast. While Marbella used to be the hotspot of Andalusia, Malaga now stands equally strong. The city is more than just the “gateway to Costa del Sol” and a stopover for tourists heading to the bustling resorts of Torremolinos or Marbella. Malaga has completely reinvented itself in the last 20 years. Easily accessible in just under three hours by direct flight from Luxembourg, Malaga Airport has transformed into a modern and spacious facility with numerous shops and restaurants, making arrivals and departures a pleasure. With an annual passenger number of almost 20 million, it’s no wonder.
“I have never felt as happy and comfortable in any other Spanish city as in Malaga,” wrote Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, a sentiment that resonates even with a short visit. Malaga is a vibrant city that can be thoroughly explored in two days. Make sure to include two days in Malaga on your next Costa del Sol holiday, as there is much to see.
