Malaga, the capital of Malaga Province in the Andalucía region of Spain, is on the Costa Del Sol. The city is popular with tourists who visit Malaga because of its Mediterranean climate, beaches, art and architecture, and cuisine.
Malaga’s two areas for tourist accommodations are the pedestrian district and the beach. Travelers can choose from hostels for thrifty travelers, moderate-priced and up-scale hotels.
Malaga can be reached by a variety of transportation, including bus, train, car, ferry boat and plane. Malaga’s airport is one of Spain’s largest with many flights to Malaga by budget airlines and from New York in summer. Passengers can travel from the airport to town by train, bus, or Malaga car hire.
Travelers arriving in Malaga have many options for spending their time, including the historical attractions, the beaches, and the many annual events and activities. Malaga commemorates religious holidays and particular occasions all through the year.
New Years is a national holiday celebrated with long hours. Furthermore, in January, the Process of Three Holy Kings continues with large festivals and parades in the center of the city focusing on entertaining the children with the parades and gifts on the final day.
Fiestas de Carnaval takes place in February proceeding the 40 holy days of Lent. The participants dress in traditional costumes and join the gala with Flamenco dancing and parades.
Semana Santa or Holy Week, held in March or April, is an old practice in Malaga going back to the rule of the Catholic monarchs. In contrast to Holy week celebration in other parts of Spain where it is focused on meditation, in Malaga the week is marked by processions with sculptures and paintings of Christ carried on thrones with the activities going on around the clock.
In June, Malaga celebrates Feria Del Libro, the fair about books, and Festival de Cine Espanol de Malaga, which endorses Spanish movies. Other summer festivals include Eve of San Juan to honor the longest day of the year, Virgen Del Carmen which pays tribute to the patron of the sea and protector of sailors, and Fiesta de Verno that celebrates the harvest.
In September, the Malaga Fair is a remembrance of the time when Malaga joined with the Castilian Crown. Malaga observes other autumn activities with the Dia Del Hispanidad, a national day of recognition of Spanish heritage in October, and All Saints Day on November day.
December rounds out the year with Constitution Day, Conception Day to honor the patron of Spain, and of course, Christmas. Fiesta Mayor de Verdiales has fun with Spain’s “April Fool’s Day” with competitions and parties.
So don’t you think it is tempting to visit Malaga and enjoy these fun-filled festivals?
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