Hospital Regional Universitario de Malaga still known locally by its former name Carlos Haya Hospital. It consists of four hospitals and one specialist clinic.

Malaga city has one of the best combined offerings for visitors: great beaches, excellent tapas bars, good shopping, superb museums - so what better way to round off a day of culture, eating out and walks along the seafront than with a "gintonic" on a rooftop terrace?

Many hotels and hostels in the city now boast these wonderful bars with fabulous views and lively atmosphere, and you can even find one in a museum. Most have a contemporary feel, with sleek furniture, wooden decking and glass walls, for optimum vistas of the city.

Over 1,500 people braved the scorching Malaga summer on Sunday 19 July 2015 to watch the world's most influential skateboarder, Tony Hawk, perform live in the city's new skatepark. Malaga was chosen as one of just six stops on the acclaimed Birdhouse European Vacation tour (Birdhouse is Hawk's own skateboarding brand, named for his surname).

Here is a selection of 'shore based' excursions ideal for for cruise passengers to Malaga. The tours in Malaga and excursions are also suitable for tourists staying in the city of Malaga.

Golf courses in Malaga are challenging yet fun for even the least experienced of golfers. Play at one or all of the three Malaga Golf clubs during the day and experience the Malaga city nightlife on the Costa del Sol.

Check in at Málaga Airport takes place in both Terminal 2 (T2) and Terminal 3 (T3) which are adjoining building.

Check your flight's arrival times with our handy flight checker. Keeping you up to date with flight arrivals in Malaga Airport. Malaga airport is the entry point for many to discover Andalucía.

Málaga Palacio de Ferias y Congresos (FYCMA) is a conference centre situated to the west of Malaga city. The building itself is a modern architectural marvel, designed by Angel Asenjo, with a maritime theme. The roof represents waves with a giant fish swimming in them. Its mish-mash of colours, shapes and materials, including Guggenheim Bilbao-style metal pannelling, make it a spectacular sight. The building was commissioned, and is now run, by Málaga Town Hall.

Málaga University is the Institute of Higher Education in Málaga. It is a relatively modern university set on two campuses. It is one of the most popular Universities in Spain, and especially Andalucía, famous for its affiliation with the Andalucía Technology Park (PTA). As a relatively new establishment, it is constantly growing and improving.

3.000 years ago the Phoenicians landed in Málaga, they called it MALACA (probably from the word malac - to salt) and they used the harbour as an important centre for salting fish. They built the fortress overlooking Málaga - now replaced by the Alcazaba, the interesting archaeological museum housed in the Moorish Castle, beneath this fortress contains Phoenician pottery excavated from the fortress and nearby burial grounds.

Lost your passport? You need to speak to your consulate in Andalucia. Malaga has many Consulate offices for the Costa de Sol and the South of Spain, the majority are in Malaga City or Fuengirola.

Consul: Charmaine Arbouin
Vice Consul: Rosslyn Crotty

The consulate is open to visitors Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13.00pm, excluding public holidays ( as Malaga plus Easter Monday and Boxing day).

Edificio Eurocom, Calle Mauricio Moro Pareto, 2, Málaga 29006
Tel: 952 35 23 00 (09:00 to 17:00 hrs)
Email:  [email protected]

Sunland International School opened in September 2001 on a spacious countryside campus close to Cartama Estacion, near Málaga University and the Scientific and Technological Park of Andalucia. The School is no more than 25 minutes from eastern and central Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena-Costa, Churriana, Alhaurin, Pizarra or Coin.

As with any large city, transport options around Malaga are abundant. On this page you will find our transport information about the city, with links to dedicated pages, and information on the best ways to see Malaga city, and its surrounding areas.

As with any large city, transport in and out of the city is plentiful. On this page you will find links to our transport information pages specific to Malaga.

Malaga Airport is located just 8 km from the city centre. With flights providing transport for over 10 million passangers per year, including a huge timetable to the UK and many more International Flights, you're never far from home.

English Cemetery Malaga Today. the Foundation, Friends of the Cemetery and Funerary Services with Burials of Ashes

Notable burials in the English Cemetery of Malaga include Gerald Brenan, Gamel Woolsley, Sir George Langworthy, Marjorie Grice-Hutchinson, Jorge Guillé, four members of the Royal Air Force, 62 officers and crew of the Gneisenau.