Top 5 Things to do in Malaga

Malaga may not be as popular as Costa del Sols resort towns and its other tourist destinations but it does have a lot to offer as well.Malaga International Airport has made the town to appear like a transit point and the majority of visitors hardly bother to sample its beauty. But what remains unknown to many is that Malaga City is so attractive, very Spanish and as old as the majority of Costa del Sols towns.There are plenty of exciting things you can do here and whats more, the majority of them are pretty much free.The Picasso MuseumThis beautiful museum sits where Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born. Picasso was a painter, ceramicist, printmaker, sculptor, playwright, and poet of Spanish origin. He remains popular to this day due to his unmatched passion for art. At this museum, you will come across about 285 pieces of his works donated by his family members, in addition to a collection of other pieces of art. Entry is free only on the last Sunday of each month.Alcazaba & Castillo de GibralfaroGibralfaro is so popular in Malaga mostly because of his image in the city as well in the provinces flag and seal. Castillo de Gibralfaro is a magnificent castle perched on a hill that overlooks the port and city of Malaga. The castle dates all the way back to the 10thC. Alcazaba, on the other hand, takes you back to what Moorish heritage looked like. It was constructed around 756-780 AD to protect the city from pirates. Both places are free to enter only on Sunday afternoons.Montes de MalagaMontes de Malaga is a natural park not too far away from Malaga City. Besides the dense pine forest, the park comprises water courses, small valleys, Aleppo pines, and a plethora of Flora and Fauna. It also has hills where you could go hiking with your family, not to mention picnic spots and a couple of traditional restaurants. The park remains a popular weekend destination for many of Malagas residents and visitors as well.Atarazanas MarketAt the heart of Malaga city is the Atarazanas Market w