Tapas, manzanilla and people-watching: Málaga
Forget the nearby costa and stay in Málaga for the best tapas, varied culture and vibrant nightlife. The Alcazaba is a restored Moorish fortress and gives expansive views across the city. Picasso was born in Málaga and a museum dedicated to his work from the early years to his last is situated in a 16th-century palace. If the heat gets too much, rent a bike and head north via a cycle path to the Botanical-Historical Gardens of La Concepción. Amble along an avenue of 80 trees from around the world and sit in the shade with an ice-cream. Eat tapas at Las Merchanas with a glass of manzanilla and enjoy a cocktail while you people-watch from one of the many terraces – it’s 23C in the evening.
Monique Gadella