🇪🇸 Málaga | The Perfect Andalusian Stopover

More affordable than Marbella, more authentic than Ronda—Málaga is the ideal base for exploring southern Spain! 🚆 Getting Around ✔️ Airport to City: Express train (€1.40, tap credit card—some int'l cards may not work*). ✔️ Car Rental: Worth it for day trips (€20/day to Ronda/Marbella!). 📍 Must-Sees in Compact Málaga 1️⃣ Pompidou Center 🎨 💰 FREE Sundays! (Save €9) — Colorful cube by the harbor! 2️⃣ Picasso Museum 🖼️ 200+ works in the artist’s hometown—a must for art lovers! 3️⃣ Málaga Cathedral ⛪ 💰 €5 (Worth it for the rooftop views!) 4️⃣ Harbor Promenade 🌊 ⚓ Spain’s 2nd-largest port—yachts + cargo ships + shaded walks! 5️⃣ Gibralfaro Castle 🏰 💰 €3 | Skip inside—sunset panoramas are FREE! 6️⃣ Atarazanas Market 🍊🦐 Foodie heaven: Fresh seafood, fruits & breakfast churros (99% like China’s!). 🍳 Breakfast Like a Local ✔️ Toast with "huevo" dip (served in egg cartons—so cute! 😆). ✔️ DIY coffee: Choose hot/cold milk! 🌿 Why We Love Málaga ✔️ Chill + affordable ✔️ Perfect hub for white villages (next post!). #Málaga #SpainTravel #Andalusia #BudgetEurope