Car Hire in Malaga, Spain
Malaga
Malaga is the second city of southern Spain (after Seville), and a coastal resort of the region of Andalucia. The city’s airport and proximity to other famous Costa del Sol resorts such as Marbella make it no surprise that charter flights from in and around Europe use Malaga as a gateway to sun, sand and sea, which Malaga can offer in abundance. Temperatures rarely drop below 30°C in the summer, explaining Malaga’s unrelenting popularity. At the peak of the season Malaga is packed, but a more secluded spot is only ever a short drive away, further down the Costa del Sol.Attractions
The Moors occupied the Malaga until the mid fifteenth century, until the completion of the Spanish Reconquista. Its was around this time that Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain ordered an old mosque to be demolished, and a magnificent cathedral was commissioned in its place. The cathedral still stands today, and because it took over two hundred years to build, it has some excellent examples of renaissance, baroque and gothic architecture, making it a popular tourist attraction. Also worth visiting is the Roman Theatre, which despite its size was not discovered until 1951, and the Malagueta Bullring, which was built in 1874, with a capacity for 15,000.In the centre of the city is the beautiful Alameda Gardens, and just outside Malaga on the way to Antequera you can find the extensive La Concepcion Botanical Gardens, which host over three thousand plants. Established in the 1850’s the garden was originally privately owned, and has only been open to the public since 1994.
Outside of Malaga city it is possible to explore the rest of the sprawling Costa del Sol. The infamous N-340 highway from Málaga to Estepona has become a fast, safe six-lane road (before the European Union pumped money into the region it was the most dangerous highway in Spain). The N-340 makes it possible for the avid golfer to explore the world class courses, of which there are plenty. In fact, the Costa del Sol is better for its golf that its beaches, to the extent that it is often dubbed the ‘Costa del Golf’. The best resorts are Los Monteros in Marbella, which has the leading course, Parador Nacional del Golf situated between Malaga and Torremolinos, and Hotel Atalaya Park in Estepona. To find out more you can pick up a copy of Costa Golf at any news stand.
Shopping
The Calle Marques de Larios is the city's best shopping street, and the variety of shops here should settle most desires and suit most pockets. If you're looking for something more unusual, try Malaga Central Market (Atarazanas), it is quite a spectacle.Nightlife and Eating Out
As well as being a cultural centre, Malaga also has a great night life with a number of excellent restaurants. More traditional cuisine is available at tapas bars, where small portions of many different dishes are served. It is an Andalusian tradition and an inexpensive way to try a variety of local food. The best known local fare in Malaga is pescaito frito, which is an assortment of fried fish, including small sardines and red mullet at one of the many old fashioned bodegas in town.Malaga is always closed for the siesta period, so this is a perfect time for a long relaxing lunch. In the heart of Malaga, only a short walk from the tourist office, is El Chinitas, one of the most established restaurants in town. The place is often filled with local residents, which is a good sign. The menu changes, but often includes pescaito frito, grilled red mullet, shrimp cocktail, grilled sirloin, or shellfish soup. The service is both fast and attentive.
Tourist Information
Oficina Municipal AlamedaPrincipal, 23 29012
Tel. +34 95 216 061
Fax. +34 95 227 907
www.andalucia.com/cities/malaga
Airport
Malaga Airport has regular flights to most major cities and is located just 10 minutes drive from Malaga city centre, and is within 30 minutes by car from most other popular resorts on the coast.Car Hire Locations
Auto Europe offices in Malaga:
- Malaga Airport, Desk In Terminal
- Malaga Airport, Desk In Rental Car Section
- Malaga Airport, Client Should Board Shuttle
- Malaga Downtown Office, Avda. Garcia Morato N 44
- Malaga Downtown Office, Avda. Comandante Garcia
- Malaga Downtown Office, Muelle De Canovas S / N
- Malaga Railstation, Estacion Renfe
- Malaga Pablo Picasso Airport, Desk In Terminal
- Malaga Airport, Av. Garcia Morato S / N
- Malaga Downtown Office, 66 Cuarteles
- Malaga Pablo Ruiz Picasso Apt, C / O Niza Rent A Car
- Malaga Downtown Office, Citroen Dealer Sama
- Malaga Antequera St Ana Rail, Ctra Ma5406 Humilladero-bobadi
- Malaga Airport,
- Malaga Airport, Desk In Terminal 1 & 2
- Algeciras Port, Estacion Maritima,muelle La Galera Local A7, Malaga, 11201, Es
- Mijas Calahonda, Urb, Calahonda, C/romeral, Malaga, Es - 29688
- Malaga - Renfe Train Station, Estacion Ferrocarril Renfe, Explanada De La Estacion S/n, 29002.
- Malaga Airport, Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport, Avd Garcia Morato S/n, Malaga
- Malaga - Antequera, Papabellotas 19-21,citroen Dealer, Malaga, 29200, Es
- Malaga - Ortega Y Gasset, Malaga Citroen Dealer Sama. .,avda. Ortega Y Gasset. Cartama Km 4, Malaga, 29006, Es
- Malaga Downtown, Cuarteles 66 Edif Cantabria
- Edificio Picasso Terminal 2, Avda Garcia Morato S/n
- Malaga Airport, Malaga
- Estaction Ferrocarril Renfe, Explanada De La Estaction S/n
- Conchas De Ingenio Local 3, Malaga
- Malaga Downtown,
- Malaga Harbour,
- Malaga - Antequera, Citroen Dealer, Papabellotas 19 - 21, Antequera, Es - 29200
- Malaga - Avda Comandante (nr Airpt, Malaga (near Malaga Airport) Opposite: “san Miguel? Breweryavda.comandante Garcia Morato, 2829004 Malaga
- Malaga - Avenida Ortega Y Gasset, Citreon Dealer Sama, Avenida Ortega Y Gasset, Cartamas Road, Malaga, Es - 29006
- Malaga - Muelle De Canovas, Muelle De Canovas, S/nautoridad Portuaria De Malaga 29001 Malaga
- Malaga Airport, Airport29006 Malaga
- Malaga Rail Station, Renfe Station, Esplanada De La Estacion S/n, Malaga, Es - 29002
Car Hire Prices
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between £8.72 and £77.77 per day |
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between £10.38 and £60.24 per day |
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between £10.86 and £30.14 per day |
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between £12.06 and £61.45 per day |
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