🇪🇸 Spain | Colomares, Malaga. A guide to the niche castle 🚢

✈️ Fly Direct to Málaga—Here’s Why Skip the detours and fly straight into Málaga. Stay near the airport—there are plenty of resorts and guesthouses, and it’s perfectly positioned for your first stop: 🏝️ Jazba – This (Instagram-famous) beachfront restaurant sits right by the airport. Grab morning photos here 📷—the views are stunning—then linger for lunch before heading out. 🏰 Castillo Monumento Colomares: A Hidden Gem From the airport, it’s just a 10-minute taxi ride south (way closer than from downtown Málaga). 🎫 Ticket: €4 What Makes It Special? Look closely—the castle is shaped like a sailing ship! Built in 1987 by Dr. Martín and two masons, it honors Columbus’ discovery of the Americas. Every detail tells a story: there’s a “bow,” replicas of the Niña ship, marine motifs, and even a small chapel inside. It’s quirky, magical, and packed with handcrafted details. Perched by the sea, the views are unbeatable—don’t miss the garden, where a resident cat 🐈 loves to photobomb (he curled up under my skirt while I snapped pics!). Though 小众 (off the typical tourist trail), it’s popular among locals and 外网 travelers—I found it scrolling through international blogs! #Spain #SpainTravel #Málaga #Andalusia #ColomaresCastle #ColomaresMonument #TravelTips #StudyAbroadTravel #Wanderlust