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Culturally, Spain is one of the most interesting countries in Europe, Malaga specifically has a dynamic cultural heritage dating from its Phoenician origins in 1100 BC through Roman and then Moorish occupations; ensuring an abundance of areas of special interest in the region.
One of the major artistic forces of the Twentieth Century was born in Malaga in 1881. The Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation situated on the Plaza de la Merced, his birthplace, is dedicated to the life and works of this prolific artist. The Foundation is open to the public daily and is free of charge.
Moving East from Malaga, just an hours drive away is the fabulous city of Granada. One of the most brilliant jewels of universal architecture is the Alhambra, a series of palaces and gardens built under the Nazari Dynasty in the 14th C.
 This mighty compound of buildings – including the summer palace called Generalife, with its fountains and gardens - stands at the foot of Spain's highest mountain range, the Sierra Nevada, and overlooks the city below and the fertile plain of Granada.
At the centre of the Alhambra stands the massive Palace of Charles V, an outstanding example of Spanish Renaissance architecture. Other major Christian monuments found in the city are the Cathedral, including the Royal Chapel where Isabel and Ferdinand lie buried, the Monastery of La Cartuja and many churches built by Moorish craftsmen after the Reconquest, in Granada's unique "mudéjar" style.
Our entertainments team will organise excursions to the world-famous landmarks of the cities of Granada, Seville and Cordoba. These great Moorish cities can really not be missed on your visit to the Costa del Sol.
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