Go to:  
  1. jenandbrian
  2. (3)
Order tips by: Most recent first  |  Most popular first
    tip

    Calle Granada

    Posted by jenandbrian 13 June 2011

    People pass through Malaga, but do they know that it has two fabulous museums, an impressive cathedral, an Arab fortress and palace as good as any outside Granada, clear blue seas and miles of sandy beaches lined with chiringuitos serving fresh sardines. And in this top spot the top street is Calle Granada, running crookedly from the Plaza del Independencia to the Plaza de la Merced. It is where the Malaguenos go, especially at night, to visit their favourite tapas bars. There are many, but chief among them are La Campana - tiny, crowded and noisy - which serves superb fresh fish at knock-down prices; Piyayo, across the road, more up-market with seats outside; and the renowned El Pimpi, a vast rambling place full of different sized rooms, full of Spanish character and Spanish people. Try them all.

    La Campana
    Calle Granada nº35, 29015 Malaga, Spain
    +34 952 219 202
    Google map: bit.ly/l47dDm

    Piyayo
    Calle Granada 36, Malaga, Spain
    +34 952 220 096
    Google map: bit.ly/kz1yug

    El Pimpi
    Calle Granada, 62, 29015 Malaga, Spain
    +34 952 228 990
    Google map: bit.ly/lMOrco

    0%

    agreed

    0

    people

    I agreeI disagree

    tip

    Plaza de Vazquez de Molina

    Posted by jenandbrian 13 June 2011

    A magnificent square with some of the most beautiful 16th century, Renaissance buildings to be found anywhere in Spain. Stand and admire the elegant facades of the three Palacios, the double belfry church of Santa Maria with its superb cloisters, the Antiguo Posito or old granary, the Carcel de Obispo or bishops prison and the truly remarkable Capilla de Salvador. Where you can, go inside, especially the Palacio de Condestable Davalos, now a superb parador.

    Google map: bit.ly/jmT8Mb

    0%

    agreed

    0

    people

    I agreeI disagree

    The Museum of Spanish Abstract Art houses a magnificent permanent display of abstract painting and sculpture by some of the best modern Spanish artists, such as Chillida, Saura, Tapies and, our favourite, Zobel - works of light, contrast and wonder.
    Temporary exhibitions of world artists offer further delights, but perhaps the greatest of all is the museum building itself - the Casas Colgadas, the 15th century houses of stone, wood and plaster hanging over the Hoz gorge. It sounds incongruous but sympathetic reconstruction provides spacious display areas in a contemporary style. And there are the vertiginous views over the gorge. In all, a surprise and a triumph.

    Casas Colgadas, 16001 Cuenca
    + 34 969 21 29 83
    www.march.es/arte/ingles/cuenca/situacion/situacion.asp
    Google map: bit.ly/eAd4XI

    0%

    agreed

    0

    people

    I agreeI disagree


      has posted 3 tips

      last submitted a tip on 13 June 2011

      first submitted a tip on 9 January 2011

      has not yet had any tips rated

      has written tips about

      has used tags

      culture | museum | historic site | art | eating | tapas | restaurant | gallery | spain