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Málaga: zona histórico-artística

Malaga offers the opportunity to enjoy both the sea and the mountain. In it you can see the marks left by the many civilisations that have settled these lands, as well as the tangible presence of the artistic genius Pablo Ruiz Picasso.

Málaga and its surroundings have been settled since prehistoric times, but the Phoenicians were the ones who founded colony of Malaka in the 8th century BC, very important because of its geographical position and its natural resources. Towards the end of the 3rd century BC, the city was occupied by the Romansand Málaga became a part of the province of Hispania Citerior. With the coming of the Roman Republic in the 1st century, Málaga and some of its neighbouring towns became a municipality under Latin law. Roman presence can be seen in the many of the ruins found around the Alcazaba and the Roman theatre. After the arrival of the Arabs in the year 711, the Visigoths were expelled. During the time of the Umayyad dynasty, there was a period of prosperity in the city, due to an increase in commerce. The Alcazaba was built because of the continuous wars that took place in the times of the Taifa kingdoms. The Nazarites fuelled the economy and the production of crafts in Málaga, making it a very important city. In the year 1487, the Catholic Monarchs reconquered the city. This event brought as a consequence a significant change in the urban layout of the city, with two new arteries crossing it and meeting in the Plaza de la Constitución. After the expulsion of the Arabs, Málaga became an important commercial centre, giving rise to a thriving middle class. Popular piety increased, with the creation of brotherhoods and fraternities, and many religious buildings were constructed, like the convent of Santa Clara, the college of the Augustinians and the convent of the Barefoot Carmelites. In the 18th century, Málaga was the site of the Coastal Military Command and the Kingdom of Granada. After a slow recovery following the French occupation and several plagues, in the middle of the 19th century there was a period of prosperity due to trading and industrial activity. In the 20th century, Málaga became a place of great interest, both from a cultural and a tourism point of view.

Málaga is located on an excellent site because of its proximity to both the Mediterranean Sea and the Málaga Hills, declared a Natural Park in 1989. On the western coast, the towns of Torremolinos, Benalmádena, Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona are all great tourist destinations.

Hotels

Tryp Alcalá 611
C/Alcalá, 611 - 613
28022 Madrid

     



The new hotel features a typical local design. Just 5 minutes distance from the Ifema Fair ground and 10 minutes from the International Airport of Madrid. Direct access to the city center using the nearby subway. Located in the Calle Alcalá street, adjacent to the motorway Carretera Nacional II, thus guaranteeing an easy access to the international airport of Barajas. By car, leave the motorway m 40 at "Recinto Ferial" and go straight on Avenida 25 de Septiembre until you reach Calle Alcalá..

Silken Indautxu
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz, s/n
48010 Bilbao

     



The Hotel Indautxu takes its name from its location in the long-established city centre district of Indautxu. This is a city that without losing any of its intriguing traditions like tapas, has been transformed by prestigious architects. In fact the Indautxu building also exemplifies the city´s twin appeals, tradition and modernism, with an exterior in the most beautiful Bilbao style and a totally renovated interior..

Eurostars Zarzuela Park
C/ Dario Aparicio, S/N
28023 Madrid

     



SWIMMING POOL & PADDLE COURTS
Modern and elegance construction, located at the nord area of Madrid and surrounded by gardens and a Swimming pool, only 10 minutes to Plaza de España by bus. The Eurostars Zarzuela Park has 91 rooms, The Hotel Offers So Many Different Activities (There Is A Paddle court, Swimming pool And Restaurant To Name A Few), One Could Easily Be Tempted To Stay In And Miss This Beautiful City's Energetic Cultural Offerings. However, It Would Be A Great Shame To Give Into Such A Temptation. Ideal for business travelers and also for tourism travelers. .

Golf courses

Golfclub El Coto
Urbanización Coto La Serena. CN-340, Km. 163
29689 Estepona (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952804700 / Fax: +34 952804708

hole: 18
par: 54


The tranquil atmosphere of the Japanese style gardens of Coto de la Serena is perfect for a relaxing round of golf. Pedro Morán designed the course which is located within a residential estate between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. It is bisected by a meandering stream and demands accuracy off the tees, particularly on the par 3's which wind through lush vegetation..


Club de Golf Pozoblanco
Carretera La Canaleja, Km. 3
14400 Pozoblanco (Córdoba)
Tel. +34 957339003 / Fax +34 957339171

holes: 18
par: 72


Situated in the town of the same name, Pozoblanco is proud of being the first municiple golf course on Spain. It has a minaly flat design and a dominating presence of cork trees. It has uses local grass types and only requieres additonal watering on the greens. It most challenging obstacles are the out of bounds markers..