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Province of Spain
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Málaga is a province in the Andalusia region of Spain. Tourism and tourist resorts, particularly those on the beaches along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast"), are the main industry here. Its beaches are visited by millions of European tourists; other attractions include the gorge of El Chorro near Álora, the Torcal de Antequera, the Moorish-Mudéjar district of Frigiliana, the Dolmen of Menga, and the Caves of Nerja.
the large city stretches along the Costa del Sol
northern part of the province, known as the "heart of Andalucia"
the area east of Málaga, its seaside is often known as the "Eastern Costa del Sol"
the well-known Sunny Coast with many beachside resorts and attractive towns; note that Costa del Sol proper comprises all of the coastline from Tarifa to Nerja
central region and a natural region along the Guadalhorce river
the region north of the Costa del Sol
By train
The RENFE long-distance train station is in Málaga. From here the AVE travels via Cordoba (in 45 min) from Seville, Madrid (in 2½ hours) or Barcelona (in 6½ hours).
By bus
There are also numerous long-distance bus connections. You will meet at the bus station in Málaga, which is right next to the long-distance train station.
By car
The province of Málaga is connected to the road network of Andalusia by the coastal motorway A-7 to Gibraltar west and Almería to the east and the motorway A-45 to the north.
There is a two-line commuter rail network (Cercanias Malaga) that connects the city of Malaga mostly to places along the coast and to the airport. From 05:30 to 23:00 approximately.60 (5 zones) as of Dec 2020.
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the largest city in the region offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine
a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of the castle
its castle provides a beautiful view of the town
a long stretch of sunny beaches, a lively nightlife and excellent cuisine
a labyrinth of charming narrow whitewashed streets with old Andalucian houses
a tourist town with 8 km of sandy beaches and a Moorish castle
one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on the Costa
set in and around a deep gorge spanned by an impressive bridge
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