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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

Hotel Lope de Vega
Lope de Vega, 49
28014 Madrid

     



Perfectly located in front of the Prado Museum and just a few metres away from the Thyssen Museum and the Botanic Gardens (the most touristic and cultural city area). Themed hotel about the Spanish writer Lope de Vega and the XVII century. The hotel has 57 modern and comfortable rooms and 2 junior suites. This hotel which has been inaugurated at the end of the year 2000, invites you to enjoy from its quiet and cosy atmosphere, not only at the room, but also at the Library or the rest of the common area. All clients will be provided with a free copy of the Hotel´s Themed book which contains all the information in English and Spanish and can be read at the lobby, the different floors, the corridors or the rooms..

Hotel Royal
Ramblas,117
08002 Barcelona
     



The Hotel Royal is a first class hotel with a privileged location right at the top of "Las Ramblas" boulevard, close to Catalunya Square - the business, entertainment and cultural meeting point of Barcelona. The hotel is within walking distance to the most fashionable area in Barcelona for tourism and shopping. The Hotel Royal is the perfect place to live the real Barcelona experience. Whether you are in Barcelona for business or pleasure, make the Hotel Royal your home away from home..

Catalonia Park Putxet
Putxet, 68-74
08023 Barcelona
     



The Catalonia Park Putxet hotel, built in 1975 and partially renovated in 2001, is located in the quiet residential area of Putxet, very near Balmes Street and Ronda General Mitre, a very convenient access road to any part of Barcelona. In addition, the hotel is located near Güell Park, an emblem of the city and a masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí..

Golf courses

Golf Novo Sancti Petri
Urbanización Novo Sancti Petri, s/n
11139 Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956494005 / Fax +34 956494350

holes: 18
par: 72


The extensive course, lakes and magnificent views of the Cadiz coast, are the main attractions of Golf Novo Sancti Petri. Situated in a private residential development in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz), this leading Andalusian tourist resort has numerous nearby hotel establishments..


Golfclub El Candado
Calle del Golf, 2, (Urbanización El Candado) - El Palo
29018 Málaga (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952299340 / Fax: +34 952290845

holes: 9
par: 35


The Club de Golf El Candado is well know amongst all professional of the Costa del Sol. It is a fairly short course of 2.362 metres, situated in a small valey. It has rather difficult hilly design with substantial level differences and challenging greens..