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Malaga

Malaga the Beautiful, as the city is known, stands at the centre of the basin of the same name, between the mountains, the River Guadalhorce and the coastal strip that leads to the Axarquia region.

Throughout Malaga's history, its privileged geographic situation has attracted travellers, merchants, settlers and warriors who have left their mark on what is now a cosmopolitan, universal, open, relaxed and hospitable city.

A stroll through the city 's streets evokes memories of its spectacular Holy Week and grandiose Fair. To the west and north of modern Malaga, the product of the urban growth experienced in the 1960s, are the Misecordia Beaches, which lead to the mouth of the River Guadalhorce, a protected area visited by thousands of migratory birds.

The outskirts of the city are home to romantic gardens such as La Consula and El Retiro in the suburb of Churriana, and, further north, the Finca de la Concepcion and Hacienda de San Jose country estates, evidence of the economic splendour of Malaga's past.

Overlooking the city are the Malaga Mountains, a Natural Park of extreme beauty and the ideal place from which to enjoy its charms. In short, a most complete city to which we must add a whole host of tourist facilities, golf courses, water sports and other attractions difficult to evaluate, such as its sunlight, its climate, its cuisine and the wit of its people.

Malaga's cuisine is extremely varied; its speciality is fish. Sopa malagueña (Malaga soup). Sopa de pescado (fish soup). Sopa de Ajo (garlic soup).Ajoblanco con uvas (chilled garlic soup with almonds, bread, oil, vinegar and grapes). Gazpacho (chilled tomato, garlic and vegetable soup). Gazpachuelo (hot egg soup seasoned with vinegar or lemon). Puchero (chick pea and meat stew). Berza de coles (cabbage broth). Arroz a la marinera (rice with seafood). Cazuela de fideos (noodle stew). Ensalada malagueña (Malaga salad). Ensalada de bacalao (cod salad). Espeto de sardinas (skewered sardines). Pescaíto frito (small fried fish). Boquerones en vinagre (anchovies in vinegar). Fritura de pescado (assorted fried fish). Gambas al pil pil (prawns in a spicy sauce). Mariscos (seafood). Boquerones victorianos (locally-caught anchovies). Revuelto de espárragos (scrambled eggs with asparagus).

Malaga also boasts a wide selection of wines and liqueurs: Malaga brandy, dry Malaga wine, sweet white wine, sweet Malaga wine, sweet wines, Malaga muscatel wine and Malaga rum. In culinary terms, Malaga is a compilation of the best and most popular dishes to be found in the towns and villages that make up the province. However, many of those mentioned above are peculiar to the capital itself.

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