Malága

Malága is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, the provincial capital and one of the oldest Mediterranean ports. The city of Malága has seen occupation by the Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, before being recaptured by the Catholic monarchs in 1487. Today, Malága lies prey to a new onslaught, as tourists flock from Northern Europe to soak up the sun-an invasion that has somewhat dimmed its old-world charm. However, this seaside town still has much to offer. It is famous for its Malága dessert and apertif wines(sweet Pedro Ximenes and Dulce and Lágrimas muscatel) Early works of Picasso can be found in the Museo de Bellas Artes on the Calle San Agustin. Explore the cobbled side streets off the main plaza wherre you can relax at outdoor cafes and check out the bustling shopping street, Marqués de Larios. From the 14th-century ramparts on the nearby Gibralfaro (lighthouse hill) are gorgeous gardens with magnificent views of the twon and harbor, and just down from there is the 11th-century Alcazaba (Moorish fortress).á