We leave Marbella behind and we now head on to another lovely destination in the Spanish Costa del Sol, it is time now to invite you to visit and discover Malaga.

An important detail that you should keep in mind when you look for home exchange opportunities in this area, is that between Marbella and Malaga there are other smaller but equally sunny and enjoyable cities, like Fuengirola, Benalmadena or Torremolinos. Our Map Search could be the key tool to find a great place for your next holidays, or alternatively, use the Search filters: select Spain and then Malaga (Region) and choose from the list of cities at the bottom of the page (see image). 

If you want beach, sun and entertainment, you can’t go wrong with the 300 Km (~190 miles) coastline in the Costa del Sol, and the city of Malaga is the area’s main hub. A unique attraction is the Malaga Picasso Museum in the Andalusian Renaissance style Buenavista Palace. A must for art lovers and anyone who wants to take a peek at the genius’ work.

We wrote more about Malaga in a previous post

Malaga is the second most populous and sixth largest city in Spain. It is one of the cities in the European Union that experiences the warmest winters, having a Mediterranean-subtropical climate, with an average temperature of 16.6 degrees Celsius (62 degrees Fahrenheit) at the highest and 12 degrees Celsius (54 degrees Fahrenheit) during January. The city is rich in history and culture, with historical sites tracing back Phoenician, Roman, Arabian and Christian epochs, the beautiful sights here are endless. A day or two wouldn’t be enough to appreciate what this lovely city has in store for you.

The name Malaga was coined by Phoenicians who founded the city in 1000 BCE. The term was believed to be derived from the Phoenician word for salt because fish was salted near its harbors. The architecture in this city is perhaps a visual wonder, with Roman theater ruins dating from the 1^st century BC, touring around Malaga is a travel back in time. The walls built in and around the city are traces of military fortifications during the time of Islamic Spain. Some of the must-see places to see are the Gibralfaro Castle, Alcazaba fortress, Plaza de Toros (bullring), Iglesia del Sagrario and countless museums including Museo Picasso Malaga. Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas were born in Malaga.

Transportation is not a problem here as Malaga has its own airport. The seaport of Malaga has been in operation since 600 BC. High speed railway system connecting to Madrid and other railway systems around the city will get you here in no time. Buses are the main means of transport in the city. To get the best experience around Malaga, why not go for a home exchange? There are a lot of homes open for swap around the city. You can start to try living like a local and experience the warm, sunny winter here. This is definitely a good place to spend the Holidays in.