| The Spanish City of Malaga in the Costa del Sol region | | | | opened. |
| is enriched in history. Malaga has seen many changes | | | | During the 1960’s the area began to see its biggest |
| from the various civilisations that have past through the | | | | economic boom as tourists from across Europe |
| city and left their trace. | | | | flocked to the region to take advantage of the hot |
| The name Malaga originates from the term Malaka | | | | weather, clear seas and lower property prices. This |
| which means ‘fish salting place’ and was | | | | boom gave Malaga a springboard and it has continued |
| founded by the Phoenicians in 800BC. | | | | to grow ever since. Malaga airport is now one of the |
| After being under Greek ownership for 70 years the | | | | busiest in Europe and with the arrival of cheap flights |
| area fell into the hands of the Carthaginians before | | | | many tourists now take several annual visits, many |
| being taken over by the Romans following the Punic | | | | have even purchased their own property which they |
| Wars. | | | | rent out when they are not occupying it. |
| In 743 Malaga was invaded by Arabs and the city | | | | Despite Malaga’s urbanisation much of the |
| began to flourish and was surrounded by a large wall | | | | City’s history is still evident; the original Roman |
| with five gates. | | | | Theatre is still standing, as is the Moorish Court with its |
| In 1487 the city was conquered by the Spanish and | | | | cooling foundations at the Castle. |
| has remained under their ownership ever since. Since | | | | Malaga is located in the Costa del Sol region of Spain |
| then Malaga has grown steadily and is now one of the | | | | which has also seen a lot of development since |
| most affluent Spanish cities thanks to it’s popular | | | | tourists began regularly visiting the region in the |
| tourist attractions. | | | | 1960’s. As the Costa del Sol’s main airport is |
| In the 17th Century the harbour was constructed and | | | | located in Malaga the city has been fortunate to cash |
| has since been extended, and has become a major | | | | in on the success of neighbouring towns and cities. |
| focal point of the area. Throughout the 19th century | | | | So if you are looking for a luxuries holiday destination |
| work began on improving the cities infrastructure with | | | | with great history and culture then Malaga is certainly a |
| large hotels and villas being built and new streets | | | | place worth visiting. |