Malaga in 2 days

By James Richardson

Whether staying in Malaga, stopping off from a cruise, or taking a day trip from Torremolinos, Marbella or one of the other Costa del Sol resorts, this guide has everything you need.

∎ Brief introduction to Malaga's history, location and city layout
∎ Detailed guide to local transport, plus metro and local train route maps
∎ Orientation maps and guides for the bus station, both railway stations and the airport
∎ Description of each museum, with prices and opening times
∎ 6 pages of full colour small scale [ 1:26500 ] maps for an overview of the city
∎ 16 pages of full colour large scale [ 1:6600 ] street maps of the central area, with museums and other important buildings clearly marked
∎ Street index covering the central area
∎ Tips for visiting the nearby attractions of the Alhambra Palace and Gibraltar
∎ Quick reference street map [ 1:8000 ] on back cover to use as you wander around town

Accommodation and restaurant lists are not included, although there are more general recommendations for the city's food areas. Instead, this compact guide concentrates on what things to see and how to get to them. Other features include:

∎ Over 40 colour photos taken by the author
∎ Quick reference museum table, with basic info plus map and page references
∎ Museum pass options and a quick comparison table to see if they will save you money
∎ Suggested itineraries for day trips and longer visits
∎ Dates of public holidays and festivals
∎ Route map and instructions to reach the hard-to-find Air Museum
∎ Layout maps for the Botanic Gardens, Alhambra and Gibraltar

Based on several author vists, the most recent in May 2023, this book is up to date, containing the latest post-Brexit and post COVID changes.