1. Málaga:

- Alcazaba:
It is a Muslim palace-fortress that has a double wall, several defensive towers and, as the lonely planet states on its Spain guide, an entrance that "has typically Muslim staggered passages to make access difficult". A small palace within the inner perimeter is the home of the Archaeological Museum.

- Cathedral:
It is called "La Manquita", which means one armed, due to the fact that originally it was supposed to have two towers but lack of funds resulted in just one.

A good description of the cathedral is the one done in the web page on Andalucia: "The interior has influences of the Renaissance and baroque styles. The notable 17th century choir stalls of mahogany and cedarwood were designed by Luis Ortiz. After his death the 40 finely carved statues of the saints behind each stall were completed by Pedro de Mena, one of Spain's most celebrated wood-carvers of the time, who spent some years in Malaga" .

- Gibralfaro Castle:
The name of this Muslim castle comes from the Arab word Yabal which means hill and the Greek word Faruh that means lighthouse thus this place was supposed to be a coast lookout during the Phoenician-Punic period.

The web page Málaga ciudad affirms the following about the castle: "The name Gibralfaro is frequently found in Arab sources linked to a Muslim hermitage or oratory built on the summit and with a large cemetery extended over the slopes. The references to the fortifications as such are later, as these were built in times of Yusuf I (14th century). In this period, the consideration of the need to build a fortress to protect the Alcazaba was probably due to the generalisation of the use of artillery and the fact that the Alcazaba had no defence if attacked from the slopes it stood on" .

- Picasso Museum:
Palacio de Buenavista hosts the Picasso Museum with over 200 works by Pablo Picasso 155 donated by Christine and Bernard Ruiz-Picasso. Apart from the permanent collection, the museum also organises temporary exhibitions and other related activities such as workshops, conferences, concerts, courses, etc.

- Casa Natal de Picasso:
It is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso and hosts the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. There are exhibition rooms, pictures and a glance of the artist's life in Malaga.

- Roman Theatre:
It was discovered in 1951 when a garden was being built. The theatre was built in times of Augustus and was used until the 3rd century; after that it was used as a quarry by the Moors.

2. Torremolinos:
It was the first Costa del Sol resort to be developed due to its clean sandy beaches. At the city centre you can find the pedestrian street San Miguel with its watch tower known as "Torre de los Molinos" (Tower of the Mills) which is a legacy of the Islamic period. El Bajondillo is the old fishing district packed with restaurants and kiosks. The seafront promenade offers nice sea views. Torremolinos has several public gardens with a wide variety of tree and flower species. For those who like nature on the outskirts of town, there are three forests with freshwater springs and barbecue facilities.

3. Fuengirola:
The advantage of staying in this town is that it is a compact seaside resort that has an excellent selection of supermarkets and competitively priced shops. What is left of the old town lies south of Avenida Condes de San Isidro.

What can be done in Fuengirola is well described by the Andalucia web page: "There is certainly no shortage of things to do for holidaymakers in Fuengirola, ranging from such family fun activities as aqua park, a trip to the zoo and a host of sea sports to a leisurely sight seeing tour on a horse-drawn carriage, or by foot, particularly recommended for Fuengirola's neighbour, Los Boliches which still reflects the ambience of a bygone era with narrow streets, neighbourhood shops and traditional white washed houses which once belonged to the local fishermen. Annual fiestas here include the feast of the Virgin del Carmen in July when local fisherman carry an effigy of the Virgin out to sea, while the colourful feria takes place in October and is the time when the town really comes to life with flamenco, fino ... (dry sherry) and fun which carries on from dawn to dusk for a week" .

4. Marbella:
It is a luxury resort town that seems to have it all and that has become the rich and famous favourite. One of the most beautiful places in Marbella is "La Plaza de los Naranjos" (The orange square) that hosts the 16th century town hall. The main attractions are the following:

- The old town that is surrounded by an Arab wall and has narrow streets, old churches and squares, as well as lots of shops and boutiques.
- Roman Villa and Roman Baths.
- Marbella Mosque.
- Bonsai Museum.
- Municipal Art Gallery.
- La Alameda park where you can book your personal horse.

5. Mijas:
As the Lonely Planet describes it on its Spain Guide it is a beautiful small town of Muslim origin with whitewashed houses covered with bougavillea and jasmine. Fortunately it has managed to retain much of its traditional Andalucian way of life.

6. Puerto Banús:
It could be described as the Spanish Monte Carlo because the port has steadily grown and now features a casino, a shopping centre, a Corte Ingles department store, a marine observatory and a multi cinema.
7. Ronda:
According to the Andalucia web page it is the third Andaluz tourist city because it has retained its historic charm especially in its old town . Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of modern bullfighting. Its main attractions are the following:

- Puente Nuevo - New Bridge.
- Puente Viejo - Old Bridge.
- Balcony of Paseos.
- Bullring.
- Alameda del Tajo.
- Santo Domingo Convent.
- Casa del Rey Moro.
- Marqués de Salvatierra Palace.
- Arab Baths.
- Puente Árabe - Arab Bridge.
- Walls.
- Mondragón palace.
- Citadel.
- Carmelit Convent.

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