| The Spanish City of Malaga in the Costa del | | | | |
| Sol region is enriched in history. Malaga has | | | | During the 1960's the area began to see its |
| seen many changes from the various | | | | biggest economic boom as tourists from across |
| civilisations that have past through the city | | | | Europe flocked to the region to take |
| and left their trace. | | | | advantage of the hot weather, clear seas and |
| | | | lower property prices. This boom gave Malaga |
| The name Malaga originates from the term | | | | a springboard and it has continued to grow |
| Malaka which means 'fish salting place' and | | | | ever since. Malaga airport is now one of the |
| was founded by the Phoenicians in 800BC. | | | | busiest in Europe and with the arrival of |
| | | | cheap flights many tourists now take several |
| After being under Greek ownership for 70 | | | | annual visits, many have even purchased their |
| years the area fell into the hands of the | | | | own property which they rent out when they |
| Carthaginians before being taken over by the | | | | are not occupying it. |
| Romans following the Punic Wars. | | | | |
| | | | Despite Malaga's urbanisation much of the |
| In 743 Malaga was invaded by Arabs and the | | | | City's history is still evident; the original |
| city began to flourish and was surrounded by | | | | Roman Theatre is still standing, as is the |
| a large wall with five gates. | | | | Moorish Court with its cooling foundations at |
| | | | the Castle. |
| In 1487 the city was conquered by the Spanish | | | | |
| and has remained under their ownership ever | | | | Malaga is located in the Costa del Sol region |
| since. Since then Malaga has grown steadily | | | | of Spain which has also seen a lot of |
| and is now one of the most affluent Spanish | | | | development since tourists began regularly |
| cities thanks to it's popular tourist | | | | visiting the region in the 1960's. As the |
| attractions. | | | | Costa del Sol's main airport is located in |
| | | | Malaga the city has been fortunate to cash in |
| In the 17th Century the harbour was | | | | on the success of neighbouring towns and |
| constructed and has since been extended, and | | | | cities. |
| has become a major focal point of the area. | | | | |
| Throughout the 19th century work began on | | | | So if you are looking for a luxuries holiday |
| improving the cities infrastructure with | | | | destination with great history and culture |
| large hotels and villas being built and new | | | | then Malaga is certainly a place worth |
| streets opened. | | | | visiting. |