romantic Malaga
FRIDAY
5:30 p.m. Arrival at the hotel . In the province of Malaga there are more hotels per square meter than in many capitals, so choosing just one is crazy. However, in the city things are not so close, and we are left with the only five-star hotel in the area, the Vincci Selección Posada del Patio. The reasons? In addition to having all the luxuries of a great hotel without being excessively expensive, it has details that excite us. For example, rooms with bathtub next to the bed -a particularity that lovers will know how to take advantage of-, the Roman wall preserved under the glass floor -a traditional and elegant attribute- and the weekly performances of jazz groups in your bar.
6:30 p.m. Walk through the center. The Vincci is so well located that you won't need the car for almost nothing. After you've freshened up and perhaps had a mixed drink by the rooftop pool, all you have to do is walk out the door and you'll be in full swing. center of Malaga. Going around aimlessly will be enough for this first incursion; we only give you some advice: get into all the alleys you can, find the verses scattered on the walls ("You will not find another land or another sea. The city will always be in you") and be very attentive to the small businesses that make this place different: the shops where Nazarene costumes are sold, those that house the most beautiful hand-painted fans, those that hide treasures that you only managed to see at your grandparents' house...
This pool is calling you
**8:30 p.m. Vermouth in La Recova ** (Pasaje Ntra. Señora de los Dolores de San Juan). This charming corner, tiny and authentic, will become e he perfect place to have an intimate conversation with your companion while in the background a ancient jukebox A good draft vermouth and the traditional cheese and quince jam cap will be your allies to regain strength, because the night is still long...
**10:00 p.m. Dinner at El Tapeo de Cervantes ** (C/ Carcer, 8) Here you eat tight , but that's not a problem, right? For the rest, the menu is made up of tapas (which is our thing) that give a twist to the cuisine of this south of the South. The porra antequerana with quail eggs and tomatoes or the homemade croquettes of stew and chicken with pineapple jam are just two of the delicacies with which you can delight yourself at their little tables. Yes, you have to Reserve !
00:00h. Cup with views of the Cathedral . The terrace of the Larios or the AC Marriot will offer you impressive views of the city, the sea and the sempiternal cathedral while you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and delicious cocktails (you won't say we're not laying the groundwork for what comes next to be just as impressive...)
Terrace of the Larios
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. To recharge the batteries! The breakfast of champions is very close to you. Simply continue Calle Carretería up until you are on the right ** Julia Bakery ,** a charming pastry shop that cooks the richest sweets in town and that is already part of the menu of any sweet tooth from Malaga without being anything traditional: cupcakes, cakes, scones, biscuits and some breads that take away the feeling make up its delicious menu that, as if that were not enough, is ** ethical and ecological .**
But what perfection is this?
11:00 a.m. walk in the sun . Put on some comfortable shoes that we are going to walk the entire Pedregalejo Seafront. Take a bus or a taxi to its start and enjoy quietly, in the purest Malaga style, of the sun in your arms and the breeze on your face (note to yourself: vitamin D from sunshine and serotonin, which activates good humor and desire, go hand in hand...) To your right, the warm Mediterranean, the kilometers of sand, palm trees, seagulls drawing pictures in the air. To your left, the little fishing village from which everything comes, where dedicated fishermen who work in the jábegas still live, boats with eyes to scare away the evil sea.
2:00 p.m. Let's eat fish! Commonplaces are necessary sometimes, and this is one of those times. Because Leaving Malaga without eating a little fish is like leaving Paris without having seen the Eiffel Tower and look, there will be a lot of people or whatever you want, but you have to stop by for the god of travel to count it as valid. In any case: that you go to the Antony or to Breakwater and you put on your boots for very little dough. that you ask for a I respect , or two. yes to the jug of sangria that makes us half fools and the ice cream after cremated (They have been serving them since 1970, and it is for a reason). And yes very strong to shake hands while walking, man already.
"Espito" from Malaga
16:30: Stop at the Baños del Carmen. Mythical and magical. Take your coffee or tea, looking at the horizon from this construction that put the little feet in the sea and whose charm resides, curiously, in its decadence. Society dances were held here, there were piers, cinema, concerts, ballet shows... The crème de la crème from Malaga the roaring 20's This place is filled with a special light, and perhaps it is that hopeful spirit that is perceived even today, when there are hardly any pillars that supported the roof of that romantic building. A suggestion: when I don't see you, Take a picture of him looking into the distance.
5:00 p.m. Touring the Paseo del Parque. After a desktop of those that give sleep, it's time to walk to activate again. That you tell me: But if all we do is eat and walk! Of course I do, soul of a pitcher, what else do you need to be happy? In addition, you have to respect that "wherever you go, do what you see", and that is what is done here to celebrate life, and for love to flow. That is why we are going to walk along the Paseo del Parque, a 19th-century garden that has seen the strutting of the most distinguished of Malaga's high society (and later, above all, many sneaky lovers ) . Tropical species, little fountains that are wonderful on Instagram, sculptures dedicated to important people and several small parks for children dot this romantic avenue, that ends with the imposing buildings of the Town Hall, the Central Bank, the Rectory and the Customs Palace.
Artisan ice creams at the verita de la mar
6:30 p.m. Sunset at Pier One. The perfect time is coming, the time when - except in the height of summer - the sky is dyed red and yellow and an eerie rosy light colors the surfaces on which the eyes rest. If you look at the sea, the spectacle is even more amazing. And that is what we have come here to do: observe how the boats leave, how the tide rises and falls, barely perceptible, like the calm that defines this city of water. Here it is worth being silly and saying nice things to each other forever.
7:30 p.m. Relax in the Arab baths. Malaga continually looks to its Phoenician, Nasrid, Roman, Byzantine past. Proof of this is this ** Hammam , an oasis of peace in which to relax just as our ancestors did.** The decoration will make you travel back in time, the bathrooms will resurrect you, and we tell you from experience that you will not want that The massages never end. .. Or well, maybe yes. but to do something even more pleasant (the hotel is close, don't worry...)
Relax and romanticism with an Arabic essence
**9:00 p.m. Dinner at the Pimpi Marinero **. For a typically Malagan snack that is known to be cooked in the 21st century and loyal to the products of our land, nothing better than a dinner in the gastronomic space of the already mythical Pimpi, with its enormous s windows facing the Alcazaba and the Roman Theater, those two welcoming monuments, however rare the combination may sound. Of course, the menu changes according to the season (how else to keep it fresh), but what doesn't change is the sensuality of its flavor.
11:00 p.m. Sweet wines at El Pimpi. Another must in the city: you cannot leave without drinking a bottle of Malaga wine among those barrels that have seen the birth, growth and change of today's Malaga -without allowing it to forget where it comes from-. A sign reminds diners that no clapping, despite the fact that, in the past, its walls corresponded to those of a flamenco tablao. But the caveat makes sense: when you start with muscatel he usually ends up tearing up by verdiales if necessary. We've also seen the tearing off of clothes often...
El Pimpi main bar: a classic of the Malaga night
**10:30 a.m. Good morning from Casa Aranda . maybe a churros with chocolate not what you expect from one province with more than 300 sunny days , but look where, here is the most typical. If your thing is coffee, however, don't forget that we have ** a very peculiar way of ordering it...
11:30 a.m. Romantic stroll through the Botanical Garden. The high lineage of the 19th century left a more than perceptible mark in these parts, and one of its greatest exponents is the La Concepción Botanical-Historic Garden, a beautiful Eden with a love story included. In fact, the idea of its creation was conceived during the honeymoon of Don Jorge Loring Oyarzábal and Doña Amalia Heredia Livermore (and this combination of names so cañí and cosmopolitan is very from here, yes) . The couple grew most exotic plants in the world with the help of the French gardener Chamousst, and they added archaeological remains to their botanical collection that they rescued here and there. The result? A charming environment in which you will feel like an adventurer from the time of Bécquer.
Dining with these views: the perfect farewell to the city
2:00 p.m. Views and lunch at the top of Malaga . Since we have moved to the East to visit the Garden, let's also take the opportunity to eat at one of the most traditional places in the city. We are talking about the Refectorium del Campanario, a restaurant located on the hill of the Cerrado de Calderón urbanization of rancid ancestry, which has been delighting the most demanding palate since 1972. In the letter they are mixed again the castizo, the modern and the well done , just the way we like it. Just two notes: it is more expensive than the ones we have recommended so far (but it is worth it) and it is advisable to make a reservation.
5:00 p.m. More views and coffee. That photo of Malaga from above that you have seen ad nauseam was taken at the Parador de Gibralfaro. Relax on your little terrace watch the evening fall And, if you fancy a bit of movement, explore the various viewpoints that dot the mountain. Again, it is very likely that serious declarations of love and long kisses. Enjoy them, right now you're leaving.
Gibralfaro Parador
6:30 p.m. Art afternoon. After this intense itinerary, yes, you can give your visit is over, although, if you have time to spare, we recommend you either walk from Paseo de Réding to Avenida de Juan Sebastián Elcano, where ** the mansions with the most history and character in the city ** are located (and the unmissable english cemetery ), or, if it's scholarship that turns you on, a visit to any of the many museums that are scattered around the city. Our favorites: the ** Contemporary Art Center ** (be sure to visit the urban art of big names scattered around), the Pompidou (at Muelle Uno) and the Picasso Museum. Any of them is pure aphrodisiac for the intellectual lover!
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