Villa in Malaga. The location right on the beach. 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. The area of 700m2 and 50m2 terrace. Plot 1200m2. Property on the beach in Malaga center.
A unique property, rarely a flow of real estate on the market. House after renovation, but dates from the nineteenth century. It is located in the district of El Limonar in Malaga. El Limonar is considered one of the best areas in Malaga. In real estate deliberately left a piece of old architecture of the nineteenth century.
Offers of such properties as: suites, flats, houses and other properties in Malaga, Costa del Sol in Spain. It is easy to understand why Malaga is considered to be the capital of Costa del Sol and Andalusia. A few years ago, Malaga was considered to be a poorer and more modest sister city of Seville (in Andalusia). Seville is the official capital of Andalusia and the whole region.
Since the opening of the Picasso Museum in 2003 so called “cultural tourism” focuses in Malaga. Pablo Picasso's birthplace has been rebuilt and renovated and now it is a beautiful part of the city. The museum displays a rich collection of works of Picasso who is the most famous character associated with Malaga. In 2004, the city council decided to submit the nomination of Malaga as the European Capital of Culture in 2016. Many works of urban planning and reconstruction of infrastructure of the city take place at the moment.
Malaga enjoys a great climate and mild temperatures all year round, due to its excellent geographical location. Coastal breeze cools the city in summer months, and the mountains around Malaga protect it from winter gusts from the centre of the Iberian Peninsula.
Malaga boasts of many interesting historical monuments such as the Baroque Cathedral La Manquita which is known as one-handed woman because of the lack of one of the bell towers. On the highest hill in town, there is the Parador, which is currently functioning as a hotel in Malaga. Once, there was a Maori castle which at this moment is a great place to spend a night in a luxurious atmosphere, as well as to admire the views of Malaga.
In the vicinity of the old fishing villages of El Palo and Pedregalejo, you can find several small beaches and a paseo (lane), where the local retailer are offering the best in the whole province seafood and fish. Castles of Alcazaba and Gibralfaro are also worth seeing.
Malaga was quite heavily damaged during the Spanish Civil War. To this day, there are many traces of Arab occupation left such as a famous Alcazaba from 1065. At the moment there is an archaeological museum. In the city, you will find dozens of churches and chapels.
Malaga is also a fantastic city for shopping. There is so called cafe culture here. There are many great cafes, good restaurants and stylish clubs, not only for young people. The largest of the avenues in the city is called Alamed. It starts at the Plaza Marina near the port. It is a beautiful wide and lined with trees avenue. In 2002 the Calle Marques de Larios street, was closed to traffic and made available only to pedestrians as a part of a project conducted in the urban centre.
You will find dozens of trendy boutiques and cafes, stores of famous designers and shopping centres. The main square, Plaza de la Constitucion, is the centre of attention of residents and tourists a dozen times a year. Every year, a huge Christmas tree greets Christmas here. Semana Santa procession takes place here which is held during Easter which are celebrated throughout Andalusia and the rest of southern Spain in a special way.
Malaga is the birthplace and family home of the world famous actor and Hollywood star Antonio Banderas whose favourite place during his stay in Malaga with his wife Melanie Griffiths is the Larios Hotel. On the sixth floor of the Larios Hotel there is a famous in the whole Malaga cocktail bar, with stunning views over the cathedral.
Except the main street of Larios, you will come across the dozens of tapas bars, restaurants, clubs and bars, nightlife, wineries etc. The city has also got several large shopping centres, including the famous Corte Ingles, the Spanish "department store" available only in major cities. Most shops, in contrary to the tradition of southern Spain, is open all day, without a break for an afternoon siesta.
During the year Malaga hosts numerous festivals and cultural events, including the International Jazz Festival and Film Festival. You will find plenty of theatres here. The largest of these is the Teatro Cervantes.
For those who are looking for a property in Spain, Malaga itself and the city centre may not seem attractive. It is a very Spanish city.
Although, the town vicinity offers opportunities to purchase high quality properties localised at great premises and close to world-class golf courses. Are you looking for a suite, house, villa or a building plot in Malaga? Be sure to check out properties from this region of Costa del Sol.