Hola, malaga

As you explore Malaga, the city’s rich history comes to life — from its founding around 900 B.C. by the Phoenicians to the layers left behind by Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, and Arabs. Each chapter has left its mark, shaping the Malaga you see today. The legacy of the city’s most famous son, Pablo Picasso, is everywhere. His presence is felt in the streets, in the local pride, and most notably at the Museo Picasso, which opened in 2003 and helped spark a new wave of cultural revival. Not far from the museum, you’ll find some of the city’s most remarkable heritage sites: a Roman theatre, a Moorish fortress, and one of Spain’s oldest bullrings. Across the Old Town, the Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) presents cutting-edge international work, while nearby, Plaza del Obispo regularly hosts open-air exhibitions. Close to the Cathedral, Teatro Cervantes continues to bring music, theatre, and dance to locals and visitors alike — proof that Malaga’s creative spirit is still very much alive.