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District of Málaga
Andalusia - Spain

Province of Málaga

The Province of Málaga is located on the southern mediterranean coast of Spain, in Andalusia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the South and by the provinces of Cádiz, Granada, Córdoba and Seville. Its area is 7,308 km² and its population is 1,639.127 (2012), which is concentrated mainly in the metropolitan area of Málaga, province capital, and throughout the coastal area. The population density surpasses both the Andalusia and Spanish averages, reaching 222.53 hab/km².

Located at 36.7167, -4.41667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Provinces of Spain, Province of Málaga

Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol ("Sunny Coast" or more literally, "Coast of the Sun") is a region in the south of Spain, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, comprising the coastal towns and communities along the Mediterranean coastline of the Province of Málaga. The Costa del Sol is situated between two lesser known costas: Costa de la Luz and Costa Tropical.

Located at 36.79, -4.48 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Coasts of Spain, Geography of the Province of Málaga, Tourism in Spain, Visitor attractions in Andalusia

La Rosaleda Stadium

Estadio La Rosaleda (literally The Rose Garden) is a football stadium in the city of Málaga, in Andalusia, southern Spain. It is the home stadium of Málaga CF in Primera División and was previously the Club Deportivo Málaga, Málaga CF which is heir. The subsidiary Malagua also used it as a habitual pitch during his time in the second division. The Costa del Sol Trophy Cup, organized annually by the Málaga Football Club together with the Municipality of Málaga, is held in this stadium.

Located at 36.7341, -4.42642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Spain, Málaga CF, 1982 FIFA World Cup stadiums, Buildings and structures in Málaga, Sports venues in Andalusia

Benalmádena Stupa

Benalmádena Stupa is a stupa in Benalmádena, Málaga in the Andalusian region of southern Spain, overlooking the Costa del Sol. It is 33 metres high and is the largest stupa in Europe. It was inaugurated on the 5th October 2003, and was the final project of Buddhist master Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche. In Buddhism, a stupa is a monument which represents peace, prosperity and harmony, as well as being a place for meditation.

Located at 36.5883, -4.5808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 13 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Andalusia, Stupas, Visitor attractions in Andalusia

Palacio de Deportes José María Martín Carpena

Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena (Spanish: Palacio de Deportes de Málaga “José Maria Martín Carpena”) is an indoor sporting arena located in Málaga, Spain. It is home to one of Spain's top basketball teams, Unicaja Málaga. Opened in 1999, The seating capacity of the arena varies between 11,000-14,500, depending on the event.

Located at 36.6825, -4.46063 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Spain, Indoor arenas in Spain, CB Málaga, Sports venues in Andalusia

Guadalhorce

The Guadalhorce River (from Arabic wādi, "river" + Latin forfex, "scissors") is the principal river of the Province of Málaga in southern Spain. Its source is in the Sierra de Alhama in the Province of Granada, from which it drains the depression of Antequera, flowing for 166 km through southern Andalusia into the Mediterranean west of the city of Málaga. It has the greatest volume of flow of any river in the Costa del Sol region after the Guadiaro.

Located at 36.666, -4.455 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Rivers of Andalusia

Battle of Vélez-Málaga

The Battle of Málaga was the largest naval battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. It took place on 24 August 1704, south of Málaga, Spain.

Located at 36.7043, -4.36953 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Naval battles of the War of the Spanish Succession, Naval battles involving France, Naval battles involving Spain, Naval battles involving the Dutch Republic, Naval battles involving England, Conflicts in 1704, 1704 in Europe

Sea Life Benalmádena

Sea Life Benalmádena is an aquarium located in Benalmádena in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the Sea Life Centres in Europe, which are owned by Merlin Entertainments.

Located at 36.5989, -4.51407 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Sea Life Centres, Aquaria in Spain, Province of Málaga

Alcazaba of Málaga

The Alcazaba is a palatial fortification in Málaga, Spain. It was built by the Hammudid dynasty in the 11th century. This is the best-preserved alcazaba in Spain. Adjacent to the entrance of the Alcazaba are ruins of a Roman theatre dating to the 1st century BC, which are undergoing restoration. Some of the Roman era materials were reused in the Moorish construction of the Alcazaba.

Located at 36.7214, -4.41556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Alcazars and Alcazabas in Spain, Arabs in Spain, Berbers in Spain, Open air museums in Spain, Buildings and structures in Málaga, 8th-century architecture, 11th-century architecture, Castles in Andalusia, Moorish architecture, Museums in Málaga, Archaeological museums in Spain

Port of Málaga

The Port of Málaga is an international seaport located in the city of Málaga in southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol coast of the Mediterranean. It is the oldest continuously-operated port in Spain and one of the oldest in the Mediterranean. Principal port activities include cruise shipping and the importation of containerised manufactured products, break bulk and vehicles. A small fishing fleet also operates from the port.

Located at 36.7167, -4.41667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Spain, Buildings and structures in Málaga

Almogía

Almogía is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is situated approximately 25 km from the city of Málaga, has a population of approximately 4,300 residents and has an economy based on the cultivation of almonds and olives. Positioned within the Montes de Málaga hills, the municipality's highest point is Santi Petri (794m).

Located at 36.8, -4.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Municipalities in the Province of Málaga, Towns in Spain, Populated places in the Province of Málaga

Spantax Flight 995

Spantax Flight 995 was a charter flight from Madrid-Barajas Airport to New York via Malaga Airport. When the aircraft was rolling for take-off, the pilot felt a strong vibration and aborted the take-off.

Located at 36.6633, -4.48417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Aviation accidents and incidents in 1982, Aviation accidents and incidents in Spain, Airliner accidents and incidents caused by mechanical failure, Accidents and incidents involving the McDonnell Douglas DC-10, Spantax accidents and incidents

Selwo Marina

Selwo Marina is a small (1.67 hectares) marine park located in Benalmádena, Spain. It is the only park of its kind in Andalusia. The park has 4 areas; 'Antillas', 'Las Hondonada', 'Amazonia' and 'Isla de Hielo'. 'Antillas' is where the dolphin and sea lion pools are located. There are 4 large pools, three of which are home to their three bottlenose dolphins, and the last used for interactive programmes such as Swim With a Sea Lion.

Located at 36.5922, -4.53194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Marine parks, Aquaria in Spain, Buildings and structures in Andalusia, Visitor attractions in Andalusia

Guadalmedina

The Guadalmedina (from the Arabic wādi, “river” + medina, “city”; River of the City) is a river that runs through the city of Málaga, Spain. Historically, it has played an important role in the city's history, and has divided the city into two halves. The city’s historic center is located on its left bank. The Guadalmedina has its source at the peak of La Cruz, in the Sierra de Camarolos (Mountain range of Camarolos), and it is 47 km long.

Located at 36.7064, -4.42583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Rivers of Andalusia

Gibralfaro

Mount Gibralfaro, located in Málaga in southeast Spain, is a hill 130 metres above sea level which has been the site of fortifications since the Phoenician foundation of the city. At the beginning of the 14th century, Yusuf I of the Kingdom of Granada constructed on its top the eponymous castle within the Phoenician enclosure. The name is derived from the Phoenician word for light, Jbel-Faro, meaning "Rock of Light". The castle overlooks the modern city of Málaga and the Mediterranean Sea.

Located at 36.7233, -4.41083 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Málaga, Buildings and structures completed in the 14th century

Tivoli World

Tivoli World is an amusement park located in Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain, where the popular Spanish singer, Maria Isabel, performs regularly, with tickets selling for about 8 euros.

Located at 36.6008, -4.54059 (Lat. / Lng.), about 11 miles away.
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Amusement parks in Spain, Buildings and structures in Andalusia, Visitor attractions in Andalusia

Málaga Cathedral

The Cathedral of Málaga is a Renaissance church in the city of Málaga in Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located within the limits defined by a now missing portion of the medieval Moorish walls, the remains of which surround the nearby Alcazaba and the Castle of Gibralfaro. It was constructed between 1528 and 1782, following the plans drawn by Diego de Siloe; its interior is also in Renaissance style.

Located at 36.72, -4.42012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Spain, Buildings and structures in Málaga, Renaissance architecture in Spain, 16th-century architecture, Churches in Andalusia

Fundación Picasso

The Fundación Picasso, also known as the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, is a foundation based in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain with the objective of promoting and promulgating the work of the artist Pablo Picasso. They are headquartered in the home on the Plaza de la Merced that was his birthplace, now the Museo Casa Natal ("Birthplace Museum"), one of the world's many Picasso museums.

Located at 36.724, -4.4175 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Pablo Picasso, Art museums and galleries in Spain, Málaga, Museums in Málaga

Museo Picasso Málaga

The Museo Picasso Málaga is a museum in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, the city where artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso was born. It opened in 2003 in the Buenavista Palace, and has 285 works donated by members of Picasso's family.

Located at 36.7217, -4.41833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buenavista Palace (Málaga)

Buenavista Palace (Spanish: El Palacio de Buenavista or El Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista, "the palace of the counts of Buenavista") is a historical edifice in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. It was built in the first half of the 16th century for Diego de Cazalla on the ruins of a Nasrid palace. Declared a "Property of Cultural Interest" in 1939, it was leased to the Spanish government in 1946 for a provincial art museum, which opened in 1961.

Located at 36.7217, -4.41833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Palaces in Andalusia, Buildings and structures in Málaga, 1530s architecture, Bienes de Interés Cultural

Museo de Málaga

The Museo de Málaga is a museum in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. Formed in 1973, it brought together the former Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes (Provincial Museum of Fine Arts), born in 1913, and Museo Arqueológico Provincial (Provincial Archeological Museum), born in 1947. As of 2010, the museum remains institutionally divided into two "sections" corresponding to the older museums. There are slightly over 2,000 pieces in the Fine Arts collection and over 15,000 in the Archeology collection.

Located at 36.7201, -4.4174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Spain, Archaeological museums in Spain, Art museums established in 1973, 1973 establishments in Spain, Museums in Málaga

Palacio de la Aduana (Málaga)

The Palacio de la Aduana ("Customs Palace") is a building in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain, originally a customs house for the Port of Málaga. The building was proposed by Manuel Martín Rodríguez in 1787 and approved by Charles III of Spain. Work began in 1791 under the direction of administrador general of Customs Pedro Ortega Monroy and architects Miguel del Castillo and Ildefonso Valcárcel, who designed the principal façade and floor plans.

Located at 36.72, -4.41717 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Palaces in Andalusia, Neoclassical architecture, Government buildings completed in 1829, Buildings and structures in Málaga

University of Málaga

The University of Málaga (UMA, Universidad de Málaga) is a public university established in 1972. UMA's campus is situated in the city of Málaga, on the south coast of Spain. Málaga university counts almost 40,000 students and 2,000 researchers.

Located at 36.72, -4.41611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in Andalusia, Buildings and structures in Málaga

Centro (Málaga)

Centro, also known as District 1 and Málaga-Centro, is one of the 11 districts of the city of Málaga, Spain.

Located at 36.7211, -4.42155 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Districts of Málaga

Siege of Málaga (1487)

The Siege of Málaga (1487) was an action during the Reconquest of Spain in which the Catholic Monarchs conquered the city of Málaga from the Muslims. The siege lasted about four months. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} It was the first conflict in which ambulances, or dedicated vehicles for the purpose of carrying injured persons, were used. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}

Located at 36.719, -4.42 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1487 in Europe, Conflicts in 1487, 15th century in Spain, Battles involving Spain, Battles of the Reconquista