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Summerstarts hereSummerstarts here

MAP OF MLAGAINCLUDED Cultural Agenda

ONE DAY

Mediterranean walks throughMlaga

THE VISIT

Arab Baths with the ambienceof Al-ndalus

GASTRONOMY

From fish cooked on canes toshellfish

W2Mlaga

Firstmagazinefor

cruisetourists

N21

August

September

October

2014


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Editorial

Index

Al-ndalus with all five senses

Pages 4 - 5

From spit-roasted sardines to

clams large and small

Pages 6 - 7

The most Mediterranean path-

waysPages 8 - 9

Summer starts with music

Pages 12 - 13

Tips & Tricks

Pages 14 - 15

Museums & Monuments

Pages 16 - 17

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Al-ndaluswith all five

senses

CAN you imagine going back in time for an instant,to the splendour of the Nasrids? Well, that is what

awaits you at the Hammam Al-ndalus Mlaga,situated in the heart of the historic city centre. It isone of those wonderful Arab baths where all five

senses are able to perceive the Arab culture. To makethis possible, there are five baths at differenttemperatures, which just over 500 years ago werepart of the routine ritual of purification and

beautifying, together with the steam rooms androoms for rest and massages.

In this historic building, which is more than 1,300

square metres in size, the sense of relaxationbegins from the first moment. The beautifuldecoration in Nasrid style, the music in the

background and the aromas of that era, such asjasmine, are present throughout the session.

Obviously, the most important elements are the

baths and the subsequent massage. The clients,who are attended by a host to guide them througheach stage of the process, pass through the

Hamman, where the contrasting temperatures of

the water are the greatest stimulant or the

greatest relaxation for the skin.

The secret of these Arab baths is the thermalheating of the water in its pools. Each pool has a

different temperature but, apart from the onewhich is 18C, they are all heated by a complexsystem in which the earth acts as a thermalemitter. This means that the waters go down about

150 metres before entering the pool, which iswithout a doubt a complex work of engineeringwhich is as original as it is effective.

The massages are the perfect complement to thedifferent baths. There are various possibilities, froma relaxing massage to the purifying Kessa, based

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aromatic mix of green tea and mint.Thiscompletes the process of relaxation which involvesall the senses, from the aromas to the backgroundmusic, the sensation of the water and the

massages, the view of the beautiful dcor and the

taste of authentic tea of the era.

Thanks to all this, in little more than an hour and a

half clients can get rid of tension and recover from

stress in the most natural way possible, with a

sensory stimulation which is loaded with history.

It took 10 years of painstaking work and research

to make this impressive Nasrid building possible.Inaugurated in 2013, it has the perfect ambience,

an authentic Nasrid palace which has succeeded

in recreating the essence of Arab baths of the era.

And as such, it couldnt be anywhere else than in

one of the few cities of the world that experienced

that era: Mlaga.

on the Andalusi technique, or the massage with

foam in the style of the original Hammams. Butbefore entering the massage room, you choose theessence that you prefer: rose, lavender, red amber

or biznaga. All these fragrances are clearly inspiredby the ancient Al ndalus and, of course, each ofthem provides different benefits and sensations.

Between the bathing and the massage, clients canalso continue to relax as they savour thetraditional Arab drink, made with a mild and


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MLAGA has about ten kilometres of seafront

promenades within its urban area, running rightalongside the beach.

The city of Mlaga can boast 10 kilometres ofseafront promenade. From the Natural Park of theGuadalhorce River Estuary all the way to La Araa

beach, there is a truly Mediterranean walkway besidethe sea, with the exception of just a few stretches

where it passes the Port.

This is an easy route to walk and its surroundingsvary a great deal. It runs from the most traditionalareas on the eastern side of the city, such as the

fishing districts of Pedregalejo and El Palo, to themost spacious and modern ones on the westernside, where there are numerous garden areas and acycle path.

One of the busiest stretches begins at La Malaguetadistrict, beside the Muelle Uno and Dos quays. It ispopular not only with walkers, who enjoy exercising

beside a sea which is nearly almost calm, but alsowith those who like to run in the open air. Along thisstretch there is even gym equipment for people who

want to get fit outdoors.

Nor is there any lack of chiringuito beachrestaurants. These were renewed just over a year

ago with a modern design which sometimescontrasts with the traditional Mlaga cuisine, suchas sardines cooked on canes over an open fire andmixed fried fish.

In the easterly direction the promenade passes oneof the most remarkable vestiges of the Mlaga of the

last century, the Baos del Carmen, where it is worth

stopping to relax for a while to enjoy the views ofthe city.

Our walk then takes us towards the adjoining

districts of Pedregalejo and El Palo. Both of thesebegan as fishing communities, as can be seen from

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find a seafront which is much more modern and

wider, although it manages to blend in harmoniouslywith the old iron industries. In fact, two impressive

chimneys still remain as landmarks.The promenades

here are named after Antonio Machado and Antonio

Banderas.

This area is especially busy when the sun goes down,

because the temperature is ideal then.At weekends,

the beaches of La Misericordia and Sacaba areparticularly busy because they are among the most

popular ones in the city and are easily accessible on

foot, by public transport or in private vehicles.

This promenade leads inexorably towards the

estuary of the Guadalhorce River, which is

considered one of the most important birdwatching

areas in southern Europe.This is due to the presence

of numerous migratory birds, who find this an

excellent place to rest.

the sometimes labyrinthine layout of the buildings

beside the seafront.

There, as well as restaurants which are famous for

their fried fish, we find bars which are an invitation

to relax and enjoy the view of the beach, which is

remarkably close. There are few other places in the

world where one can enjoy a delicious plate of clams

or sardines cooked on canes, right beside the sand.

Much more natural and less built-up is the stretch

that leads from El Palo to the beach of Pen del

Cuervo, interrupted in part because the area

becomes so narrow. Nowadays, the path uses part

of an old railway line which dates back to the early

20th century. It even passes through the same tunnel

which was once used by the trains of that era.

On the western side of Mlaga, which begins just

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THE Costa del Sol in summer is a real Mecca of the

sea: shellfish, and fish cooked in different ways, are

some of the traditional specialities of the area.Dozens of beachside restaurants and bars offer a

wide-ranging taste of the Mediterranean, but one

dish, because of its ancient method of preparation,

rules supreme: it is the espeto de sardinas, or

sardines cooked on canes over an open fire.

Between Nerja and Manilva there are more than

100 kms of coast where lovers of good fish can try

this speciality.

In fact, a wide range of other fish can also be cooked

by this traditional technique (cuttlefish, bream,

seabass, turbot) but the king of the espeto is

undoubtedly the sardine. In Mlaga they know

what they are doing when it comes to this delicious

and nutritious fish, and there are even some popular

and amusing phrases which warn against the dates

when they should not be eaten: for example, If you

want to kill your wife, give her sardines on the Day

of San Miguel (29th September).

The shellfish are no less delicious and many of them

are prepared naturally, in other words they are

cooked and served with just a little lemon, such as

mussels and the conchas finas, or large clams,

which are so characteristic of the Mlaga coast.Also

popular are the navajas: the name comes from its

long shell which resembles a penknife. Different-sized clams such as almejas and coquinas, sea

snails, whelks and even scallops are other types of

seafood that can be found at this time of year.

There are of course others, such as the locally-caught

prawns which compete with the white version from

Huelva. The latter are more appreciated for their

flavour and size, although this also means that they

are more expensive. For those who dont mind

paying a bit more there are also crayfish, galleys,

jumbo shrimp and prawns from Garruca which are

caught off the coast of Almera. Somewhat cheaper

in price is pescato, small fish which are battered

and fried in olive oil (virgin extra olive oil is the best).

Anchovies, squid, different types of dogfish and

jurels are among the most common.

To sample these products it is best to go to the

beach, where there are plenty of bars, restaurants

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job was traditionally done by retired fishermen, but

these days that is no longer the case.

The districts of Pedregalejo and El Palo, and the

Poniente and Antonio Machado seafront

promenades are home to some of the establishments

in the city of Mlaga which are best known for their

fresh fish and shellfish,such asVicen Playa, El Cabra,

El Caleo and Miguelito El Carioso, among others.

and the snack bars which are known as

merenderos on the eastern side of Malaga. There,

as well as great chefs who prepare each product toperfection, you will also find the espeteros who

during the summer stoically cook the sardines and

other fish over an open fire, which raises the

already-high temperature at this time of year even

higher. Tradition states that these should be cooked

in an old fishing boat, with the fire laid inside. This


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Carratraca, Guaro, Salares, Archidona, Ctar andCrtama are some of the villages in Malagaprovince that celebrate festivals related to theirAndalusian past in September and October. Themost important, and the longest-established, arethe ones in Carratraca and Guaro.

The dates of these two festivals also partlycoincide: Carratraca celebrates its EmbrujoAndalus from 5th to 7th September, while in

Guaro the event takes place on two consecutiveweekends, the 5th/6th and 12th/13th

September.Although both of these compete toattract as many people as possible, they bothcommemorate the ancient Al-ndalus in a veryspecial way: by the light of thousands of candles.This is the only form of light once night has fallenand it creates a unique and remarkable ambiencewhich is complemented by other features such asmusic performances, bellydancing workshops,exhibitions, food and drink...

Salares also creates its own festival and this willtake place from 19th to 21st of this month. For

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the 14th consecutive year, this village in LaAxarqua is the home of an event which aims to

recall the conciliatory spirit which is attributed tothe time of Al-ndalus. A similar event is held inCrtama, a village on the outskirts of Mlaga city,at the same time. There, it is based around thelegend of the lovely Jari fa, whose memory sti lllives on in the municipality.

Another event based on local history is theZambra Morisca in Archidona, which is scheduled

to take place towards the end of September. This

festival features Tello and Tagzona, the keypersonalities in the famous Legend of the Lovers.

The vil lage of Ctar, however, tends to hold itsfestival, the Fiesta del Monf, on the 12th Octoberpublic holiday, when it pays tribute to the Moors

who 'fled to the mountain' in the 16th century.

The Grand Festival ofSeptember

August may be a very special month in theprovince of Malaga because of the Fair and otherpopular events, but September is no less importantin this respect. In fact, several events take place atthis time of year and they are all very interesting forthose who wish to discover the local culture andgastronomy. Between the 6th and 28th Septemberthere are the Grape Harvesting Festivals in Mollinaand Manilva, the Vintners Festival of Moclinejo, theMoscatel Raisin Festival in El Borge and La Viuela,the Ajoblanco Festival in Almchar, the AnchovyFestival in Rincon de la Victoria, the Olive Fair inAlozaina, the Moorish Moon Festival in Guaro, thePedro Romero Fair in Ronda and the AndalusianEnchantment festival in Carratraca, among others.


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The pata negra of olives

IF you want to eat olives in any bar or restaurant,ask for aceitunas aloreas; these are the only ones

to have a Denomination of Origin. They are

produced in two inland regions of Mlaga province

and their flavour has transcended borders. They are

so delicious that they are known as the pata negra

of olives, indicating that they are of the highest

quality. The best way to try them is in a dressing of

spices and local herbs such as fennel, rosemary orthyme, to which garlic, pepper and even orange peel

may also have been added.

welcome2mlaga Tips&Tricks

Tips &Tricks

A town of beautiful buildings

at the heart of Andaluca

IN just half an hour by road or train from the centre

of Mlaga city, you can visit one of the most

important towns in Andaluca in terms of its historic

buildings: Antequera. There, an impressive

Renaissance and Baroque collection awaits, including

churches and monasteries as well as mansions. But

this towns history actually dates back thousands of

years; its heritage includes remains from the

Prehistoric Age, such as its important dolmens, and

the Roman and Moorish civilisations. It was the Moorswho built the Alcazaba fortress, which still stands

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Enjoy eating in the market

IN recent years it has become fashionable for indoor markets to

offer cooked food. And how could it be otherwise? the

Atarazanas market, which is the principal one in Mlaga city, is

one of these. At the moment, from Mondays to Saturdays, it ispossible to eat fried fish, clams, mussels and other seafood in the two

bars which are in the northwest and southwest corners of the building.

Sometimes another product is available which is highly recommended

for those who like to try something different: monkfish liver.

The temple of sweet wine

AT the heart of the historic city centre, beside the

Alameda, is the Casa de Guardia, a bar which is

famous for its sweet wines, made with Moscatel or

Pedro Ximn grapes. First-time visitors will find a

great deal to surprise them here. As well as a wide

variety of wines to choose from (served directly fromthe barrels), the staff use the old custom of writing down

the price of everything you order in chalk on the wooden

bar. As well as wines, you can also try different types of

shellfish here.

A birdwatching observatory beside

the city

ON the far western side of Mlaga, very close to the Martn Carpena

sports stadium, you can visit one of the most important places for

ornithology in southern Europe. This is the Guadalhorce River

Estuary, a beauty spot where there are numerous species of birds,

many of them migratory. Grebes, ruddy ducks, black-headed gulls

and even pink flamingoes are some of those that can be seen on

this wetland of the principal river of Mlaga. There are also two easywalking routes around the enclave.


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MUSEO PICASSO MLAGA

ADDRESS: C/. San Agustn, 8. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 902 44 33 77

WEB: www.museopicassomalaga.org

PRICE: Permanent Collection: 6.00 euros. Temporary

exhibitions: 4.50 euros. Combined ticket: 9.00 euros

MUSEO CARMEN THYSSEN MLAGAADDRESS: C/Compaa, 10. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 902 30 31 31

WEB: www.carmenthyssenmalaga.org

CENTRO DE ARTE CONTEMPORNEODE MLAGA (CAC MLAGA)ADDRESS: C/. Alemania, s/n 29001 Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 12 00 55

WEB: www.cacmalaga.org

MUSEO AUTOMOVILSTICO DE MLAGAADDRESS: Edificio Tabacalera. Avda. Sor Teresa Prat,

15. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 951 13 70 01

WEB: www.museoautomovilmalaga.com

CASA NATAL DE PICASSOADDRESS: Plaza de la Merced, 15. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 951 92 60 60

WEB: fundacionpicasso.malaga.eu

MUSEO DEL VIDRIO Y DEL CRISTAL

ADDRESS: Plaza de losVieros, 1. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 02 71

WEB: www.museovidrioycristalmalaga.com

MUSEO INTERACTIVO DE MSICAMLAGA (MIMMA)ADDRESS: Palacio Conde de las Navas - Calle Beatas,

15. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 21 04 40

WEB: www.musicaenaccion.com

MUSEO DEL PATRIMONIO (MUPAM)ADDRESS: Paseo de Reding, 1. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 51 06

WEB: museodelpatrimoniomunicipal.malaga.eu

MUSEO DEL VINO MLAGA

ADDRESS: Plaza de los Vieros, 1. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 84 93

WEB: www.museovinomalaga.com

MUSEO DE LA SEMANA SANTAADDRESS: Muro de San Julin, 2. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 21 04 40

WEB: www.mssmalaga.es

MUSEO ALBORANIAADDRESS: Muelle 2 - Palmeral de las SorpresasTELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 92 87

WEB: museoalborania.com

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DISCOVER THE CULTURE ANDMAGIC OF THE ANCIENT MALAGA

Enjoy a relaxing arab bath withno time limit for only

12Check-in between 12h and 18h

Plaza de los Mrtires 5(City center)

+34 952 21 50 18

Please, show this paper in our front desk

LA ALCAZABA DE MLAGA

ADDRESS: Calle Alcazabilla, 2. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 72 30

WEB: www.malagaturismo.com/es/

recursos-turisticos/detalle/alcazaba/6

CASTILLO DE GIBRALFARO

ADDRESS: Camino de Gibralfaro, 11. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 72 30

CEMENTERIO INGLSADDRESS: Avenida de Pres, 1. 29016 Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 223 552

WEB: www.cementerioinglesmalaga.org

TEATRO ROMANO

ADDRESS: Calle Alcazabilla, 2. MlagaTELEPHONE: 00 34 951 50 11 15

WEB:www.andalucia.org/es/turismo-cultural/

visitas/malaga/monumentos/teatro-romano-de-malaga/

LA CATEDRAL DE MLAGA

ADDRESS: Calle Cster, s/n. Mlaga

TELEPHONE: 00 34 952 22 03 45

WEB: www.juntadeandalucia.es/averroes/

arturoreyes/arturo/Recursos/catedral/catedral.htm


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IN spanish language, everything is pronounced.

Buenas has three syllables, and the final s is

always pronounced.

-Verbs do not necessarily need to be accompanied

by their subjects. Example: Ests listo?, meansAre you ready?; or Es necesario?, means Is

it necessary?.

-B and V are pronounced identically in Spanish.

They both sound like a sorter version of the

English b.

-Ch: pronounced as in Charles.

-H: the only letter not pronounced in Spanish.

-: resembles the ni in English onion.-R and RR: rolled once when in the middle of the

word (cara), rolled twice when at the beginning

of the word, and three times for rr.

welcome2mlaga Basic vocabulary

Knowledge of Spanish

HolaYes

Basics Eating Shopping

HelloS

No

Friend

No

Amigo

Gracias

Please

Thank you

Por favor

Bao

Bye

Toilet

Adis

Buenos das

Where is?

Morning

Me ds...?Can I have...?Dnde est?

TenedorNapkin

ForkServilleta

Cuchillo

Spoon

Knife

Cuchara

Agua

Plate

Water

Plato

T

Bread

Tea

Pan

Sal

Coffee

Salt

Caf

Pepper Pimienta

CamisetaDressT-shirt

Vestido

Falda

Trousers

Skirt

Pantaln

Zapatos

Bag

Shoes

Bolso

Collar

Wallet

Necklace

Cartera

Moda

Size

Fashion

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-Always keep your

belongings in sight.

-Protect your

handbag and wallet

on public transport

and in crowded areas

(markets, events)

-Dont allow your

luggage to be

handled by third

parties and never

check- in suitcases or

bags which belong to

other people,especially on

international

journeys.

-Keen an eye on your

camera or video

camera in places of leisure

-When you go to the beach or the swimming

pool, only take what is essential

-If you use a vehicle, dont leave valuable or

noticeable objects in view

-As far as possible, try not to go to lonely or badly

lit places

-Dont trust suspicious attempts to help

(someone advising you that there is a stain on

your clothing or a problem with your vehicle, etc).

These are usually attempts at robbery.

-In the street, never participate in games ofchance and dont accept bargains. These are

undoubtedly

swindles or scams.

At the hotel or

apartment

-Dont leave keys,

money or valuable

items in your room.

Use the safe deposit

boxes.

-In communal areas

(reception,

restaurants,

swimming pool)

keep an eye on yourbaggage and

personal tems

(bags, cameras etc.).

-Follow the same

self-defence

measures which are recommended by the Police

in your own country: but be extra wary because

you are in a city which is new to you.

-When walking about, only take essential

documentation with you and dont have valuable

tems (money, jewellery, cameras) on show.

-Be careful when you use automatic cash

dispensers and try not to use your credit card in

markets or to pay small amounts.

-In cafs and restaurants, dont leave your

belongings (telephone, camera) on top of the

table and dont hang your bag over the back ofyour chair.

Advices welcome2mlaga

Advice from the National Police for tourists who

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