Why Málaga is a unique city

Rich roots

The history of the city is characterized by the passing of several cultures that over the centuries have left their mark on the shaping of the city we know today. Malaga is one of the oldest European cities, founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century BC then known as Malaka, which was probably derived from the Phoenician word for salt.  After the period of Carthaginian domination, Malaka was ruled by the Romans, as evidenced by, inter alia, discovered in 1951  ruins of the roman theater . Built in the first century BC during the reign of Augustus I, it served its inhabitants until the third century AD. Another important relic of this epoch is a bronze plaque with an inscription, found in 1851  Lex Flavia Malacitana , or the status of a Confederate city governed by its own laws. Currently, we can see its fragments on the facade of the Centro de Interpretación del Teatro Romano. Next, Málaga was conquered by the Visigoths to become a Muslim city for the next eight centuries in 716. During this period, on the site of Roman fortifications, one of the most characteristic points of Malaga - Alcazaba , which is currently the best-preserved Moorish fortress in Spain, is being built.  In order to defend it, in the first half of the 14th century, a mountain with a height of 131 m above sea level was erected  Gibralfaro Castle , which, after the conquest of Malaga in 1487. by Christians, it served as a garrison until the beginning of the 20th century. Archaeological remains, showing the rich roots of the city (Phoenician, Roman, Moorish) can be seen in the basement of the Buenavista Palace, which houses the Picasso Museum, as well as in the Vincci Hotel. 

Climate  

For good reason  Málaga is the capital of the coast, which shines in this region on average

320 days a year. In turn, its mild microclimate is due to the mountains, which protect it from the waves of hot and frosty air from the continent. Its specific location makes

that in Málaga there is an interesting atmospheric phenomenon called Terrral - a hot wind that can reach temperatures above 39º degrees. As the name suggests, this wind comes from the ground, i.e. from the north and northwest, and is closely related to the so-called

The Foehn effect, which is that when a mass of air meets an obstacle in its path, such as a mountain, the air must rise. When it descends, it causes the air to lose moisture and become drier, making the air temperature rise.

Málaga has a typical Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters. 

The first months of the year tend to be rainy, then from April to  November to enjoy the full sun. The hottest months are August and July, the most pleasant are May, September and October. In winter, the temperature drops to a maximum of 10 degrees during the day and 5 degrees at night, rarely to zero, and there is no snow in Málaga itself.  To the west of Málaga the beaches are sandy, while to the east there are tiny pebbles. The water in the sea is most pleasant in September.  

La Manquita

Cathedral of the Incarnation (Santa Iglesia Catedral Basílica de la Encarnación) erected between the 16th and 18th centuries according to the plans  Diego de Siloé  at the site of the main mosque of Málaga, it is the unquestionable symbol of Málaga. She is colloquially called the "one-armed lady", because despite the fact that the work lasted over 250 years, it was never completed. The original project involved the construction of two towers, but the lack of funds prevented its expansion and the work has not been continued to this day.  After all, the Cathedral is the tallest building in Málaga, and city development plans forbid building taller than it.  

Not everyone knows that apart from exploring the interior, you can also "climb" to its roof to not only admire the amazing views, but also  and get to know La Manquite  with completely  different perspective.  Bovedas Catedral , or Cathedral vaults, is an expedition that must be overcome  200 degrees  Eighteenth century  bonds  northern,  narrow corridors and chapel terraces  to climb 50 meters and be able to admire Málaga in all its glory. During the guided visit, we will not only hear the history of the Cathedral, but also see it  close up of architectural differences resulting from construction over the centuries.