Malaga Day Trip

Today, we are taking the local bus to Malaga to explore the old city area. It is another beautiful day.

Malaga old town area is beautiful. Very large yachts tied up in the harbour. We get our bearings and start to explore.

We pass by the impressive Malaga Cathedral and the lively plazas and restaurants. Many stores are closed as it's Sunday.

First of all, the Gibralfaro Fortress. It sits on a high hill overseeing all of the coast line and the city. It was built by the Moors and was used during the Christian era and up to the Spanish Civil War. We didn't make the trek all the way to the top, but as far as we climbed, it was impressive.

It is joined to the Alcazaba, a palatial fortification also built during the Moorish rule. It was begun in the 11th C and rebuilt multiple times up to the 14th C. Prior to the Moors, the Phoenicians established their presence in 600 BC, and then the Romans in 200 BC.

Remains of a Roman amphitheater are close by the Alcazaba.

Following a delightful lunch, we head back to the Sunset Beach resort for some pool time.Read more