Málaga often is the starting point for a round trip through Andalusia, which can be adjusted to individual desires if you have a rental car in Malaga.
The city has been influenced over thousands of years by all sorts of cultures around the Mediterranean: the Phoenicians, the Moors, the Romas, and the Greek have all left their marks in the townscape. The cultural characteristics of this town are phenomenal and it does not surprise that it would have produced a creative genius such as Picasso who was born here. At the same time, for all its cultural brilliance, Málaga is also blessed with phenomenal weather and beautiful beaches, waiting to be conquered.
Whether you hit the beach or sip coffee in the shade of a palm tree, it is impossible to entirely avoid some sort of confrontation with the most famous son of the city, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, born in Málaga on October 25th, 1881 in a house on Plaza de la Merced. From a window of this house he observed his first famous theme: pigeons. You can follow in his footsteps and look out the same window from which he observed the birds in the square, since his birth house has been turned into a museum by the Picasso Foundation, displaying some of his art and illustrating his life. Rent your car rental in Malaga and discover this beautiful region. In order to save you from any worries on-site, make sure you book your rental car in Malaga well in advance.
For what might be the best Picasso exhibition in the world go to the Museo Picasso Málaga. The museum has a unique collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, graphic works, and even ceramics, created by the celebrity artist. The collection was initiated and in parts donated by family members, giving the museum a very personal touch. You can find it in the Palacio de Buenavista, a renaissance building from the 16th century on Calle San Augustin. With a car rental in Malaga, enjoy your newly found freedom.
Another one of Pablo’s preferred motif is bulls, as he observed them in the bull fighting of Málaga, arena La Malagueta, erected in 1874. During Picasso’s youth this was a modern facility, holding about 14,000 spectators, and Pablo was often taken here by his father and uncle. To this date bull fights, or Corrida de Toros, are staged here, and if you’re interested in this extraordinary Spanish tradition and you have strong nerves, you might want to attend the event. There is a museum in the catacombs, informing the visitor about the history of bull fighting. The arena is on Paseo de Reding, close to the water. Enjoy this gorgeous landscape while driving your car rental in Malaga.
For a taste of Arab and Roman history in the city, visit the Alcazaba Castle, a Moorish fortification, built in the 11th century at order of Badis, the Moorish ruler. The maze-like walls surround fabulous gardens on the inside. During the 14th century Caliph Yusuf I. added the Castillo de Gibralfaro, another fortress from which you get an excellent view over the city, the harbor, and the arena. As if this weren’t enough impressive historical buildings in one place, in 1951 a Roman amphitheater from the fist century AD was excavated right in front of the Acazaba Castle. Do not forget to rent your rental car in Malaga before leaving on vacation.
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