Malaga is best known for its airport than as a major tourist draw. As the self proclaimed capital of the Costa del Sol, many travellers don’t take time out to see what the city itself has to offer.

But if you take the time to explore you will discover a wealth of cultural and historical treasures. It was the birthplace (Plaza Merced) of Pablo Picasso and features several galleries displaying his works.

As with many Andalusian cities, Malaga has Moorish roots and nowhere is this more evident than in the impressive Moorish Alcazaba (the roof of which provides an impressive panoramic view of the city), the Phoenician Gibralfaro lighthouse and the Stone Age Nerja Caves. Malaga’s cathedral is known as La Manquita, meaning “the little one armed lady” and its castle stands on Monte de Gibralfaro.

The city has so much to offer in the way of history and architecture, the best way to see it all is by an open top bus.

Of course, the city isn’t all about history, there is plenty of shopping, relaxing and cafes and , for the more active traveller,  highly-rated golf courses and miles and miles of golden beaches.