chances are you 've been to malaga . well , the airport at any rate . every year , millions of us pass through on the way to the beaches of the costa del sol or palaces of granada . but , now , the southern spanish port is having a moment . thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration project , and several new galleries and museums , this once down-at-heel city has become one of europe 's hippest destinations . incoming : the centre pompidou malaga , a pop-up version of the parisian institution , has opened to visitors . along with a thriving cultural scene , there are good restaurants , great shopping and exciting nightlife . this week saw the opening of centre pompidou malaga , the first of several popup versions of the famous parisian gallery planned outside france . it is housed in a low-slung white building topped with a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area . it could be the ultimate in male vanity - men are paying thousands of pounds in search of the perfect nipple . when i turn up , a large crowd is queuing to pay the # 6.70 entrance fee to view 90 works by artists such as miro , magritte and picasso on loan from the pompidou in france , plus an exhibition exploring dance and choreography . plastic surgeons are creating smaller , flatter nipples for male patients . some men have their nipples made smaller during surgery to tidy up loose skin left after extreme weight loss . there 's a brilliant room of self-portraits , including a francis bacon and frida kahlo . drawing a big huddle is kader attia 's striking installation , ghost -- a mass of muslim women in prayer , made from tin foil . pompidou is the latest bold step in branding malaga a ` city of museums ' . others are have it done while having their ` moobs ' , or male breasts , reduced . david beckham has the ` perfect , almond-shaped nipple ' according to the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons . but some are so worried about the state of their nipples that they go under the knife solely to have them altered . they pay up to # 2,000 for this -- and spend up to a fortnight recovering . across town , the first overseas branch of st petersburg state russian museum has just opened in a refurbished tobacco factory . the revelation come from a surgeon who has researched the shape of the ideal male nipple . jeyaram srinivasan , of the royal preston hospital , asked 62 volunteers to study topless photos of 100 men and say which had the most desirable nipples . some of the models were ordinary males who worked in the hospital , others were body-conscious gym goers . both sexes plumped for symmetrical nipples that were small , flat and slightly darker than the surrounding skin . the ideal nipple is also round or almond-shaped , the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons annual conference heard . in case you are wondering , david beckham , apparently , has perfect almond-shaped nipples . mark wright , of the only way is essex , has poster-boy round nipples . take a good look : gibralfaro castle offers fine views of the city , with the mediterranean as a wide backdrop . next door is the malaga automobile museum , an extraordinary celebration of cars , fashion and art . by 2016 , a museum of fine arts and archaeology will complete the set . malaga 's picasso museum opened in 2003 -- a long-held dream of the artist , who was born in the city in 1881 . more men are opting for # 2000 surgery to achieve small , flat , round nipples like beckham 's . dr srinivasan 's study also showed that women are more put off than men by nipples that protrude . the surgeon , who does private as well as nhs work , does around 40 nipple reductions a year . most of these are in men whose nipples seem to large after extreme weight loss or after surgery to remove their ` man boobs ' . but some are in men who are simply anxious that their nipples are too big . these men are often body builders who have compared their chest to other men in the gym . dr srinivasan said : ` for many years , cosmetic surgery was associated with women and men would n't even talk about it . they thought it was too vain . ` but now , men say : `` if i can have something to make me look better and i can afford it , i will do it . '' the automobile museum in malaga houses around 90 classic cars , plus displays of haute couture . round the corner , you can peek into santiago church where he was baptised . ` the view has changed . ' those ca n't afford the # 2,000 , or are squeamish about the 45-mintue op , have another option . the study showed that a sculpted chest can often more than make up for nasty nipples . dr srinivasan said : ' a well-toned torso will make people accept a nipple that is less than ideal . ` they are distracted by something more important to look at . ' the picasso birthplace museum in the house where he lived until he was ten , contains more paintings , ceramics , early photos , belongings and sketchbooks . what sets malaga apart -- for now , at least -- is that all these galleries tend to be uncrowded , refreshingly small , and most in walking distance of each other . that means there 's plenty of time to explore andalusian cuisine . get in the mood at the buzzing atarazanas market , then try the terrace at el pimpi , which overlooks the roman amphitheatre . for unbeatable seafood , take the bus to the beach at pedregalejo on the city 's outskirts , where locals feast on freshly caught boquerones -lrb- anchovies , often deep fried -rrb- , espetos -lrb- sardines , barbecued on sticks -rrb- and platters of enormous mussels , prawns and clams . for modern minimalism , head to the sleek gastrobars of the arty soho district , such as kgb , where punky young things queue for tables . ` seville just stays the same , ' one girl tells me over fusion tapas and a beer . ` malaga is moving on . ' green and pleasant : malaga 's botanical garden plays host to exotic plants from around the world . near the pompidou is the city 's botanic gardens , rated as one of the best in europe and bursting with palms , exotic plants and squawking birds . also to see are the moorish alcazaba fortress and gibralfaro castle , where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the city . visitor numbers are already soaring -- with some people saying malaga will be like barcelona in ten years ' time . i 'm tempted to agree with them . british airways -lrb- 0844 4930787 , www.ba.com -rrb- has daily flights from london to malaga from # 82 return . the four-star hotel guadalmedina -lrb- www.hotelguadalmedina.es -rrb- offers double rooms from $ 70 , room only . more on the pompidou centre malaga : www.centrepompidou.es .
visitor numbers to the spanish port are soaring and they are set to rise . pop-up gallery , centre pompidou malaga , opened this week , in a giant cube . a museum of fine arts and archaeology will open to the public in 2016 .
chances are you 've been to malaga . well , the airport at any rate . every year , millions of us pass through on the way to the beaches of the costa del sol or palaces of granada . but , now , the southern spanish port is having a moment . thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration project , and several new galleries and museums , this once down-at-heel city has become one of europe 's hippest destinations . incoming : the centre pompidou malaga , a pop-up version of the parisian institution , has opened to visitors . along with a thriving cultural scene , there are good restaurants , great shopping and exciting nightlife . this week saw the opening of centre pompidou malaga , the first of several popup versions of the famous parisian gallery planned outside france . it is housed in a low-slung white building topped with a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area . it could be the ultimate in male vanity - men are paying thousands of pounds in search of the perfect nipple . when i turn up , a large crowd is queuing to pay the # 6.70 entrance fee to view 90 works by artists such as miro , magritte and picasso on loan from the pompidou in france , plus an exhibition exploring dance and choreography . plastic surgeons are creating smaller , flatter nipples for male patients . some men have their nipples made smaller during surgery to tidy up loose skin left after extreme weight loss . there 's a brilliant room of self-portraits , including a francis bacon and frida kahlo . drawing a big huddle is kader attia 's striking installation , ghost -- a mass of muslim women in prayer , made from tin foil . pompidou is the latest bold step in branding malaga a ` city of museums ' . others are have it done while having their ` moobs ' , or male breasts , reduced . david beckham has the ` perfect , almond-shaped nipple ' according to the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons . but some are so worried about the state of their nipples that they go under the knife solely to have them altered . they pay up to # 2,000 for this -- and spend up to a fortnight recovering . across town , the first overseas branch of st petersburg state russian museum has just opened in a refurbished tobacco factory . the revelation come from a surgeon who has researched the shape of the ideal male nipple . jeyaram srinivasan , of the royal preston hospital , asked 62 volunteers to study topless photos of 100 men and say which had the most desirable nipples . some of the models were ordinary males who worked in the hospital , others were body-conscious gym goers . both sexes plumped for symmetrical nipples that were small , flat and slightly darker than the surrounding skin . the ideal nipple is also round or women and men would n't even talk about it . they thought it was too vain . ` but now , men say : `` if i can have something to make me look better and i can afford it , i will do it . '' the automobile museum in malaga houses around 90 classic cars , plus displays of haute couture . round the corner , you can peek into santiago church where he was baptised . ` the view has changed . ' those ca n't afford the # 2,000 , or are squeamish about the 45-mintue op , have another option . the study showed that a sculpted chest can often more than make up for nasty nipples . dr srinivasan said : ' a well-toned torso will make people accept a nipple that is less than ideal . ` they are distracted by something more important to look at . ' the picasso birthplace museum in the house where he lived until he was ten , contains more paintings , ceramics , early photos , belongings and sketchbooks . what sets malaga apart -- for now , at least -- is that all these galleries tend to be uncrowded , refreshingly small , and most in walking distance of each other . that means there 's plenty of time to explore andalusian cuisine . get in the mood at the buzzing atarazanas market , then try the terrace at el pimpi , which overlooks the roman amphitheatre . for unbeatable seafood , take the bus to the beach at pedregalejo on the city 's outskirts , where locals feast on freshly caught boquerones -lrb- anchovies , often deep fried -rrb- , espetos -lrb- sardines , barbecued on sticks -rrb- and platters of enormous mussels , prawns and clams . for modern minimalism , head to the sleek gastrobars of the arty soho district , such as kgb , where punky young things queue for tables . ` seville just stays the same , ' one girl tells me over fusion tapas and a beer . ` malaga is moving on . ' green and pleasant : malaga 's botanical garden plays host to exotic plants from around the world . near the pompidou is the city 's botanic gardens , rated as one of the best in europe and bursting with palms , exotic plants and squawking birds . also to see are the moorish alcazaba fortress and gibralfaro castle , where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the city . visitor numbers are already soaring -- with some people saying malaga will be like barcelona in ten years ' time . i 'm tempted to agree with them . british airways -lrb- 0844 4930787 , www.ba.com -rrb- has daily flights from london to malaga from # 82 return . the four-star hotel guadalmedina -lrb- www.hotelguadalmedina.es -rrb- offers double rooms from $ 70 , room only . more on the pompidou centre malaga : www.centrepompidou.es .
chances are you 've been to malaga . well , the airport at any rate . every year , millions of us pass through on the way to the beaches of the costa del sol or palaces of granada . but , now , the southern spanish port is having a moment . thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration project , and several new galleries and museums , this once down-at-heel city has become one of europe 's hippest destinations . incoming : the centre pompidou malaga , a pop-up version of the parisian institution , has opened to visitors . along with a thriving cultural scene , there are good restaurants , great shopping and exciting nightlife . this week saw the opening of centre pompidou malaga , the first of several popup versions of the famous parisian gallery planned outside france . it is housed in a low-slung white building topped with a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area . it could be the ultimate in male vanity - men are paying thousands of pounds in search of the perfect nipple . when i turn up , a large crowd is queuing to pay the # 6.70 entrance fee to view 90 works by artists such as miro , magritte and picasso on loan from the pompidou in france , plus an exhibition exploring dance and choreography . plastic surgeons are creating smaller , flatter nipples for male patients . some men have their nipples made smaller during surgery to tidy up loose skin left after extreme weight loss . there 's a brilliant room of self-portraits , including a francis bacon and frida kahlo . drawing a big huddle is kader attia 's striking installation , ghost -- a mass of muslim women in prayer , made from tin foil . pompidou is the latest bold step in branding malaga a ` city of museums ' . others are have it done while having their ` moobs ' , or male breasts , reduced . david beckham has the ` perfect , almond-shaped nipple ' according to the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons . but some are so worried about the state of their nipples that they go under the knife solely to have them altered . they almond-shaped , the british association of aesthetic plastic surgeons annual conference heard . in case you are wondering , david beckham , apparently , has perfect almond-shaped nipples . mark wright , of the only way is essex , has poster-boy round nipples . take a good look : gibralfaro castle offers fine views of the city , with the mediterranean as a wide backdrop . next door is the malaga automobile museum , an extraordinary celebration of cars , fashion and art . by 2016 , a museum of fine arts and archaeology will complete the set . malaga 's picasso museum opened in 2003 -- a long-held dream of the artist , who was born in the city in 1881 . more men are opting for women and men would n't even talk about it . they thought it was too vain . ` but now , men say : `` if i can have something to make me look better and i can afford it , i will do it . '' the automobile museum in malaga houses around 90 classic cars , plus displays of haute couture . round the corner , you can peek into santiago church where he was baptised . ` the view has changed . ' those ca n't afford the # 2,000 , or are squeamish about the 45-mintue op , have another option . the study showed that a sculpted chest can often more than make up for nasty nipples . dr srinivasan said : ' a well-toned torso will make people accept a nipple that is less than ideal . ` they are distracted by something more important to look at . ' the picasso birthplace museum in the house where he lived until he was ten , contains more paintings , ceramics , early photos , belongings and sketchbooks . what sets malaga apart -- for now , at least -- is that all these galleries tend to be uncrowded , refreshingly small , and most in walking distance of each other . that means there 's plenty of time to explore andalusian cuisine . get in the mood at the buzzing atarazanas market , then try the terrace at el pimpi , which overlooks the roman amphitheatre . for unbeatable seafood , take the bus to the beach at pedregalejo on the city 's outskirts , where locals feast on freshly caught boquerones -lrb- anchovies , often deep fried -rrb- , espetos -lrb- sardines , barbecued on sticks -rrb- and platters of enormous mussels , prawns and clams . for modern minimalism , head to the sleek gastrobars of the arty soho district , such as kgb , where punky young things queue for tables . ` seville just stays the same , ' one girl tells me over fusion tapas and a beer . ` malaga is moving on . ' green and pleasant : malaga 's botanical garden plays host to exotic plants from around the world . near the pompidou is the city 's botanic gardens , rated as one of the best in europe and bursting with palms , exotic plants and squawking birds . also to see are the moorish alcazaba fortress and gibralfaro castle , where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the city . visitor numbers are already soaring -- with some people saying malaga will be like barcelona in ten years ' time . i 'm tempted to agree with them . british airways -lrb- 0844 4930787 , www.ba.com -rrb- has daily flights from london to malaga from # 82 return . the four-star hotel guadalmedina -lrb- www.hotelguadalmedina.es -rrb- offers double rooms from $ 70 , room only . more on the pompidou centre malaga : www.centrepompidou.es .
chances 've malaga. well, the airport at any rate. every, millions us pass on the beaches the costa del sol or palaces granada but, now the southern spanish port having. thanks a multi-million pound regeneration project, and several galleries museums, this once downat city europe 's hippest destinations incoming : the centre pompidou malaga, a pop-up version the parisian institution has opened to. along a thriving cultural scene, there good restaurants, great shopping exciting nightlife this week saw centre pompidou malaga, several popup versions the famous parisian gallery planned outside france. it housed topped a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area. it could ultimate in male vanity - men paying thousands search the perfect nipple. when turn up, a large crowd queuing pay the # 6.70 entrance fee view 90 works by artists such miro, magritte picasso on loan the pompidou in france plus an exhibition exploring dance. plastic surgeons creating smaller, flatter nipples. some men their nipples made smaller during surgery tidy loose skin left after extreme weight loss. there 's a brilliant room of, including a francis bacon frida kahlo drawing a big huddle is kader attia 's striking installation, ghost -- a mass muslim women prayer, made tin foil pompidou is the latest bold step branding malaga a ` city museums others have it done while having their ` moobs, or male breasts reduced. david beckham has the ` perfect, almond-shaped nipple ' according the british association aesthetic plastic surgeons but some are so worried their nipples go under solely have altered. they pay up # this -- spend up a fortnight recovering. across town, the first overseas branch st petersburg state russian museum just a refurbished tobacco factory the revelation come a surgeon researched the shape the ideal male nipple. jeyaram srinivasan, of the royal preston hospital, asked 62 volunteers study topless photos 100 men say had. some the models ordinary males worked the hospital, others body-conscious gym goers both sexes plumped symmetrical nipples that small, flat slightly darker the ideal nipple is also round almond, the british association aesthetic plastic surgeons annual conference heard. in case, david beckham apparently, has perfect almond-shaped nipples mark wright, of the only way is essex, has poster-boy round nipples take : gibralfaro castle offers fine views, with the mediterranean as a wide backdrop next door is the malaga automobile museum, an extraordinary celebration cars, fashion by 2016, a museum fine arts will complete the set. malaga 's picasso museum opened 2003 --, more men opting # 2000 surgery achieve small, flat, round nipples like beckham ' dr srinivasan 's study also women put than nipples that. the surgeon, does private as nhs work does around 40 nipple reductions most in men whose nipples seem large after extreme weight loss or after surgery their ` man boobs ' but some are in men who simply anxious their nipples. these men often body builders compared their chest. dr srinivasan said : ` for, cosmetic surgery associated women and would n't even talk. they thought too vain. ` but now, men say : if i can have something make look i afford '' the automobile museum malaga houses around 90 classic cars, plus displays. round, you peek santiago church ` the view has. ' those ca n't afford # 2,000, or are squeamish the 45-mintue op, have another option. the study showed a sculpted chest can often more make nasty nipples. dr srinivasan said : a well-toned torso will people accept a nipple that less ideal. ` they distracted something more to look. ' the picasso birthplace museum the house ten, contains more paintings, early photos belongings sketchbooks what sets malaga -- for now, at all these galleries tend uncrowded, refreshingly small most in walking distance that means there 's plenty explore andalusian cuisine. get in at the buzzing atarazanas market, then try the terrace el pimpi for unbeatable seafood, take the bus at pedregalejo on the city 's outskirts, locals feast freshly caught boquerones -lrb- anchovies often deep fried -rrb-, on sticks platters enormous mussels for modern minimalism, head the sleek gastrobars the arty soho district, such kgb where punky young things queue tables. ` seville just stays, ' one girl tells over fusion tapas and a beer. ` malaga is moving. ' green and pleasant : malaga 's botanical garden plays. near the pompidou is the city 's botanic gardens, rated europe bursting palms exotic plants squawking also to see are the moorish alcazaba fortress gibralfaro castle, where enjoy. visitor numbers already soaring -- with some people malaga will like barcelona ten years ' time. i ' tempted agree them. british airways -lrb- 0844 4930787, www.ba.com -rrb- has daily flights london malaga # 82 return. the four-star hotel guadalmedina -lrb- offers double rooms from 70, room only. more on the pompidou centre malaga : www.centrepompidou.es.
chances are you 've been to malaga . well , the airport at any rate . every year , millions of us pass through on the way to the beaches of the costa del sol or palaces of granada . but , now , the southern spanish port is having a moment . thanks to a multi-million pound regeneration project , and several new galleries and museums , this once down-at-heel city has become one of europe 's hippest destinations . incoming : the centre pompidou malaga , a pop-up version of the parisian institution , has opened to visitors . along with a thriving cultural scene , there are good restaurants , great shopping and exciting nightlife . this week saw the opening of centre pompidou malaga , the first of several popup versions of the famous parisian gallery planned outside france . it is housed in a low-slung white building topped with a giant glass cube in the trendy harbour area . it could be the ultimate in male vanity - men are paying thousands of pounds in search of the perfect nipple . when i turn up , a large crowd is queuing to pay the # 6.70 entrance fee to view 90 works by artists such as miro , magritte and picasso on loan from the pompidou in france , plus an exhibition exploring dance and choreography . plastic surgeons are creating smaller , flatter nipples for male patients . some men have their nipples made smaller during surgery to tidy up women and men would n't even talk about it . they thought it was too vain . ` but now , men say : `` if i can have something to make me look better and i can afford it , i will do it . '' the automobile museum in malaga houses around 90 classic cars , plus displays of haute couture . round the corner , you can peek into santiago church where he was baptised . ` the view has changed . ' those ca n't afford the # 2,000 , or are squeamish about the 45-mintue op , have another option . the study showed that a sculpted chest can often more than make up for nasty nipples . dr srinivasan said : ' a well-toned torso will make people accept a nipple that is less than ideal . ` they are distracted by something more important to look at . ' the picasso birthplace museum in the house where he lived until he was ten , contains more paintings , ceramics , early photos , belongings and sketchbooks . what sets malaga apart -- for now , at least -- is that all these galleries tend to be uncrowded , refreshingly small , and most in walking distance of each other . that means there 's plenty of time to explore andalusian cuisine . get in the mood at the buzzing atarazanas market , then try the terrace at el pimpi , which overlooks the roman amphitheatre . for unbeatable seafood , take the bus to the beach at pedregalejo on the city 's outskirts , where locals feast on freshly caught boquerones -lrb- anchovies , often deep fried -rrb- , espetos -lrb- sardines , barbecued on sticks -rrb- and platters of enormous mussels , prawns and clams . for modern minimalism , head to the sleek gastrobars of the arty soho district , such as kgb , where punky young things queue for tables . ` seville just stays the same , ' one girl tells me over fusion tapas and a beer . ` malaga is moving on . ' green and pleasant : malaga 's botanical garden plays host to exotic plants from around the world . near the pompidou is the city 's botanic gardens , rated as one of the best in europe and bursting with palms , exotic plants and squawking birds . also to see are the moorish alcazaba fortress and gibralfaro castle , where you can enjoy fabulous panoramic views of the city . visitor numbers are already soaring -- with some people saying malaga will be like barcelona in ten years ' time . i 'm tempted to agree with them . british airways -lrb- 0844 4930787 , www.ba.com -rrb- has daily flights from london to malaga from # 82 return . the four-star hotel guadalmedina -lrb- www.hotelguadalmedina.es -rrb- offers double rooms from $ 70 , room only . more on the pompidou centre malaga : www.centrepompidou.es .
 The text describes Malaga, a city in southern Spain known for its beautiful beaches and rich cultural heritage. It mentions the airport, which is one of the busiest in Europe, and the city's historic center, which features Moorish architecture and narrow streets. The text also highlights the city's vibrant cultural scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals throughout the year. Additionally, it notes the city's gastronomy, with traditional dishes like pescaíto frito (fried fish) and gazpacho (a cold soup). The text concludes by mentioning the city's pleasant climate and its popularity among tourists.