Malaga, Spain Cruise Port Guide

pleasant town to explore on your own, Malaga serves as a starting point for trips to Granada and resorts along the Costa del Sol.

Splendid Granada and the famed Alhambra are the region's most outstanding Some distance inland lies Ronda , a town is separated by a 300-foot-deep gorge.

The ship is scheduled to dock at the pier closest to the town center. If unavailable, it will dock at Levante Pier. Taxis are generally available Shop along Calle Larios for resort fashions, leather goods, silver and gold jewelry. The department store El Corte Ingles offers everything under one roof, including a good selection of handicrafts and souvenirs. Most shops close from 1 to 5; the department store stays open. On Sundays only tourist oriented shops will be open.

Enjoy the local appetizers called tapas, served in typical tapas bars.

Fresh fish and seafood appear on many menus. Be sure to sample gazpacho, the delicious cold spicy soup.

Malaga Fine Arts Museum. Here are works by Spanish artists of the 16th to 20th centuries, including Picasso.

Marbella. Favored by the rich, pastimes include strolling through the narrow streets and shady squares, shopping in chic boutiques, and dining at quaint outdoor cafes.

Puerto Banus is also a spot for the yachting set, except that it is smaller, more distant, and more chic than Marbella.

Torremolinos has lost much of its charm. Spend your time seeing Mijas, Rhonda, Marbella, or Puerto Banus, instead.

Internet Connection

Internet facilities are located at Plaza de la Merced and Avenida Andalucia, in front of the El Corte Ingles department store.

Please Note: As a precaution, do not wear valuable jewelry or carry a large amount of money when going ashore.

Real Club de Campo de Malaga is a relatively flat course with wide tree-lined fairways that can be played all year.

Valderrama Golf Club is ranked in the top 50 courses of the world by Golf