Malaga is a popular tourist destination in Spain and 16 million passengers use it's international airport Pablo Ruiz Picasso de Malaga. Considering the obvious popularity, many airlines have now begun to operate cheap flights to malaga making a visit to this city within the reach of a budget traveller. Malaga was founded by the Phoenicians almost two thousand years ago and has been ruled by different groups of people like the Moors and the Romans.



The main months to visit are the summers as even the schools break up for their mid term breaks. Winter months are quieter on the tourist front as Spain receives its share of rains and snow during these months. Those looking for a quiet vacation should avoid taking the cheap flights to malaga in the months of July and August as that is the peak season, while the months of May and October are relatively quieter in terms of fewer crowds and the weather is also fabulous. This is especially appealing to those of us looking for a peaceful holiday.

Historically speaking Malaga boasts of many monuments such as Teatro Romano de Malaga, Cathedral de Malaga and La Inglesias de Sagrario which is a gothic church built on the foundations of a mosque. The city is also the birth place of the famous painter Pablo Picasso and a museum is dedicated to display his worksthe house that he was born in also is open to public. Cheap flights make this town within easy reach of even the less adventurous traveller.

The warm hospitality and the charming streets of Malaga carry the distinct Mediterranean flavour as do the lovely corners such as Almeda Principal and Promenade of La Farola. The neighbourhood cities of El Perchel and La Trinidad have an Andalucian touch. Cheap flights during the holy week which has been declared to be of international tourist interest are also very popular. The Malaguenos celebrate the Feria de Malaga (Malaga fair) during August and the streets are transformed into symbols of Spanish culture and history, with live flamenco shows filling the town. The tourist can join the merry locals as they fill the streets of Malaga and enjoy the festivities.

The Malagan cuisine has an assortment of fried fish and shellfish along with delicious sweet wines. The cakes and pastries are of Arab origin and absolutely stunning. Some of the restaurants which serve these are Cafe de Paris, El Pedro, Adolfo, Cafe El Ingles, El Campanaria and Casa Pedro. The 5 star hotel Larios boasts of the Malagan born Antonio Banderras and his wife Melannie Griffith on their guest list. Golfing enthusiasts will not be disappointed as they holiday with their families in Malaga as clubs like Club de Golf, El Candado and Gualdalhorce Glub de Golf are among the thirty clubs that offer their greens to the tourist. One can hop onto the official tour buses which give you a 11/2 hour tour of the city for 15 euros per adult. Cheap flights help a tourist on a budget to enjoy all these and more.