As well as being a cultural centre, Malaga is also a great place to eat out. The Malagueños love their food and the bars and restaurants here are where the real social life takes place. The choice is unlimited and, on the whole, reasonable with some bars offering a menu of the day with bread and wine for as little as 6 euros.

Palo, to the east of the city which is a typical fisherman's village and the place to go if you want that veritable "catch of the day" freshness.

In the centre try a tapas and a glass of Malaga wine at Malaga's oldest tapas bar called "Antigua Casa de la Guardia". Keep to the north side of the Alameda and find no. 16.

Malaga is always closed for the siesta period, so this is a perfect time for a long relaxing lunch.