Places to Visit in and Around Malaga Spain
Malaga Airport in the Costa del Sol region of Spain is served by all of the major the low cost airlines such as RyanAir, EasyJet and FlyBe. In the quieter months (October to March) it is often possible to pick up a return flight for a weekend in Malaga for a very reasonable price. Malaga has a sub-tropical climate, and in the winter the daytime maximum temperature typically ranges from 14-20 degrees Celsius, with many clear sunny days.
The city of Malaga was created by the Romans, but much of the architecture is influenced by the Moors. The spectacular Gibralfaro Castle which overlooks the city was built by the Moors in the 14th century and is situated on a hill above the old town. It is about a 15 minute walk from the old town to the castle at the top of the hill (there is also a bus). A number of paths lead up to the castle from the edge of the old town. Admission is around 2