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