Malaga
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General
Málaga is a port city in Andalusia, southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean. The population is 558,287. (36°43′N 4°25′W) Málagais surrounded by mountains, lying in the southern base of the Axarquía hills, and two rivers, the Guadalmedina (its on the left bank) and the Guadalhorce, flow near the city into the Mediterranean.
The climate is mild and equable, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F). For its broad sky and broad expanse of bay the city has been compared to Naples.
The inner city of Málaga is just behind the harbour. The quarters of El Perchel, La Trinidad and Lagunillas surround this centre. The city has much revenue from the agricultural sector and from tourism.
Approaches, Routes and Navigation
Puerto de Malaga
From the west the high rise development of Torremolinos and the port of Benalmadena will be clearly seen. The silos and power station with two tall chimneys to the SW of the port will also be seen. You should either stay within 800m of the coat or be further than 1.5 miles off to avoid the prohibited area. Be aware of the exposed wreck in the area. From the east, You can identify a grey cement factory 4 miles to the E. The wide flat valley where the city and port are located can be seen from a distance. Avoid the prohibited area. Enter the harbour on a NE course passing between the breakwaters. Then steer north and pass between the two inner quays. The Real Club Mediterraneo is located on the eastern side of the Darsena de Heredia, some 100m beyond the inner quays. Call on channel 9 for berthing instructions. Charges are very high
Tidal information and currents
Charts
British Admiralty1848, 773 Spanish 455, 445A, 4551
Weather
The climate is mild and equable, the mean annual temperature being about 19 °C (66 °F). For its broad sky and broad expanse of bay the city has been compared to Naples. Malaga Weather Forecast
Marinas and Anchorages
Puerto de Malaga
Latitude: 36*42'5"N - Longitude: 4*29'9"W Harbour Entrance width: 70m depth: 8m 40 Moorings, 6-12m deep Tel 952 22 63 00 Fax 952 21 63 11 Email VHF Ch 09
This is the major commercial and fishing port of the Costa del Sol. The only facilities for yachts are at the Real Club Mediterraneo de Malaga and there is little room for visitors.
Facilities
Are all geared towards large commercial vessels. Showers. Ice Chandlers and supermarkets in the town.
Sailing Clubs
REAL CLUB MEDITERRANEO
37º 42' 05" N - 04º 29' 09" W Paseo de la Farola s/n. 29016 Málaga Málaga Tel: 95 221 63 11 Fax: 95 222 86 36
Places and things to see
- Alcazaba (Arabic for fortress)
- Gibralfaro Castle
- The cathedral, in the Græco-Roman style, on the site of an ancient Moorish mosque, was begun in 1528 and completed in 1719
- Harbour, one of the most important in Spain.
- The Picasso Foundation - Native Home Museum of Picasso
- Museo Picasso Málaga
- CAC Málaga (museum of modern art)
- Museo Interactivo de la Música (MIMMA)
- Museo Municipal (city museum).
- Museo de Artes y Tradiciones Populares (Museum of Arts and Popular Traditions)
- Cathedral of the Encarnation (neoclasical).
- Palacio Episcopal (Bishop's Palace)
- Iglesia del Sagrario (church)
- Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago (St James's church)
- Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista
- Plaza de Toros (bullring)
Places to eat
Along the coast there are dozens of restaurants and chiringuitos (beach restaurants) where you can have fish, seafood, paella, sangria, etc. One of the most famous chiringuitos is El Tintero, at the east end, where there is no menu: the waiters sing out what they are carrying and they leave you a plate at your signal. From time to time one of them offers to give you the bill. The most typical thing to eat in Malaga is espetos, sardines in a stick grilled over a fire; and pescaíto frito: all types of deep-fried fish from anchovies to squid. Try also the coquinas (small clams cooked in white wine). Simply delicious!
- Rojo, Granada 44, Tel 952 227 486, [1]. Very stylish city centre restaurant cooking in the modern French/European style. Impeccably presented and delicious main courses, the best we had in Málaga. Desserts nothing special however; suspect they may not have a pastry chef. Mains €10-15. Good reasonably-priced wine list, €7-25/bottle. Excellent service.
- Restaurante Gallego Candamil. Cuarteles 15. Tel 952 323 907. On the street leading from the train station to the centre, this Galician restaurant is very popular with the locals. This is understandable when you see the great range of quality tapas at fantastic prices, e.g. tapa of empanada €1.25, glass of cider €1.15.
- A Casa Gallega. Fernán Núñez 2. Tel 952 040 287. Another Galician haunt a little further towards, although still outside, the centre, this one does not have any menu but relies on the clientele knowing what they want. Good empanada, pimientos de Padrón. Atmospheric.
- Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Tel 952 22 19 02, [2]. Although we read a lot of good things about the restaurant at the parador, we were disappointed. The food just wasn't great. The service by contrast was exemplary, together with all the nice little free appetizers, aperitifs, etc. Wine list tended towards the expensive but with the excellent idea of a monthly wine choice 'balancing quality and value' which in our case was a very palatable Ribera del Duero Crianza at €10. Set menu €27 pp (plus VAT) Not worth the diversion unless you are staying there; even then maybe limit it to one night of your stay. Fantastic view of the city, especially from the terrace.
