Costa del Sol/Málaga

The capital of the Costa del Sol enjoys one of the finest climates to be found anywhere in Europe.

Malaga is the major coastal town of the region and is a genuine and typical Andaluz city with a gritty individualism untouched by tourism and the passage of time.

The Moors occupied the city until the mid fifteenth century, after which it grew to become one of the foremost merchant centers in the entire Iberian Peninsula. This illustrious past has left its imprint on the historic center, particularly around La Alcazaba, a fortress that dates back to 1065 and is now a fascinating archaeological museum.

Malaga's old town is charming, with narrow streets that still have a Moorish air, Baroque facades and little squares, and the hidden corners that preserve a nineteenth century air. There is plenty to see in both the old part of the city and in its more populated neighborhoods, next to the port or the beach at El Palo.

Garden lovers won't be disappointed in Malaga either. In the center of the city is the beautiful Alameda Gardens, and just outside on the way to Antequera one finds the extensive Jardines de la Concepción.

 For those who fancy giving the credit card an airing, the streets leading away from the Cathedral are awash with designer stores and one off boutiques. There are hundreds of bars and restaurants, many famous for their history and traditional Spanish cuisine.

Málaga airport is of course one of the major airports in Spain due to the number of tourist arrivals on charter flights from Northern Europe using Malaga airport as a gateway to the Costa del Sol.

Most families tend to settle on the Coast, however if you fancy city life, Malaga with it?s blend of old and new is the perfect option.  It is worth remembering too that Malaga is by no means just a city, it also has miles and miles of fantastic beaches and a beautiful harbour.

Be warned though, unlike the multi lingual coast, Malaga is more Spanish. You won?t find so many English speaking locals here and it could therefore be more difficult for a non Spanish speaking family to start a business.

If you can get to grips with the language however, Malaga´s buzzing cosmopoliton population could be the ideal place to start afresh.

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