After the Equinox had made its way through the Strait of Gibraltar we set anchor in Malaga. You’ll find Malaga on the ‘Costa del Sol’, the Southern central shores of Spain. With a population of more than a half million, this is no small city. Malaga’s history spans 2800 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world, founded by the Phoenicians in 770BC.
As you wander around this beautiful city, if you’re looking you can easily spot the remains of Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and 
Christian era’s spanning a history of almost 3000 years. Pablo Picasso, Hebrew philosopher Solomon Gabirol and actor Antonio Banderas were born here.
You’ll find Malaga to be a beautiful city full of flowers, stone walkways, parks and gardens. Despite the cities large size you’ll get a feeling of peace as you stroll around and take in the sites.
Malaga is considered sub-tropical and has an average winter mid- day temperature of 65F and an average summer temperature of 90F. Almost a dream come true.
Writer Hans Christian Anderson fell in love with Malaga when traveling through Spain. You can read his works within ‘In Spain’ which was published in 1870. The people of Malaga have built a bronze memorial of him sitting on a park bench. You can find it in the Plaza de la Marina just outside the port gates.
Both Suzy and I find something special about Malaga. You may not be able to put a finger on it but the city just makes you feel good. Its people are wonderful, the cuisine exceptional and the outside bars just relaxing. We were glad to visit here and we’re sure to come back. Next stop…. Alicante.