The City of Malaga [1]

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MALAGA: PRACTICALINFORMATION

Short guide for the Vasco da Gama

Preconference participants


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Welcome to Malaga. Our city is located in a privileged enclave. The municipality extends over an

area of 398.25 square kilometres and its "de facto" urban population reaches the million

inhabitants mark.

The climate in Malaga is extremely moderate in winter, with very mild minimum temperatures.

The summers are hot, though tempered by the city's proximity to the sea.

How to move aroundGetting to our city is easy, given the variety of options

available to take you, quickly and easily, to the capital of

the Costa del Sol. And once you are here, choose

whatever means suits you best to move around its

streets.

Bus: The bus service provided by the Empresa Municipal

de Transportes (Municipal Bus Company) will take you to

any point of the city, every day, though the frequency

varies depending on the route and the day of the week

Car hired Therefore, we would recommend us use the citys taxi service, particularly if you wantto move around when some of the bus routes are not operational, or you want a door to door

service or the comfort of travelling with only the driver for company.

With this in mind, we offer the following useful addresses and telephone numbers: 952 33 33 33

and 952 04 08 04

Opening HoursThe shops in Malaga open between 9:00 and 10:00; they close for lunch at 13:00 or 14:00, and

open in the afternoon at 16:00 or 17:00 until 20:00 or 21:30. Large shopping centres and

department stores, however, do not generally close at lunchtime. Some shops and all the

shopping centres and department stores open on Saturday afternoon, whilst all shops are

closed on Sundays, except for certain special periods throughout the year when the shops

have permission to open.

Banks and Savings BanksMost of the banks open at 8:00 or 8:30 and close at 14:00 or 14:30. However, there is an

extensive network of cash dispensers where you can draw out cash it you need to

MealTime. Restaurants and BarsIn Malaga, as in the rest of Spain, meals are usually eaten later than in some other European

countries. Breakfast is normally between 9:00 and 11:00.Lunch is usually eaten between 14:00 and 15:00 and dinner, between 21:00 and 22:00. However,

mealtimes in restaurants are adjusted to the working day and the lifestyle of our visitors, and

therefore one can lunch from 13:00 until about 15:00, whilst dinner is usually served from 21:00

until about 23:30.

Theatres and Cinemas

Every day most of the cinemas offer showings from 12:00 onwards until about 00:30.

Theatres and shows usually begin at between 20:00 and 21:00, apart from morning shows,

normally on holidays and Sundays, for the little ones.
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VdGM Preconference + Council Meeting 5th & 6th October

Tuesday 5th October

Conference Venue - Palacio de Congresos y Ferias de Mlaga. Address:http://www.fycma.com/?idLenguaje=2#/OUR_CONVENTIONS_CENTER/How_to_find_us/

We wait for you at 15h on Tuesday, ask for the VdGM registration at the door!Room 1 (First Floor) Executive Group Meeting / 09.00-13.00 hrs.

Room 1 (First Floor) Europe Council Meeting / 14.00-16.00 - 17.30-19.30 hrs.

Conference Room 2.1 (First Floor) Opening Session / 16.00-17.00 hrs.

Rooms 3 to 8 (First Floor) Preconference Work Groups / 17.30-19.30 hrs.

And then: Dancing workshop at 19.30!!!!

At 21.00 hrs: We will take a bus to:

-Colegio de Mdicos de Mlaga (Medical College of Malaga- Curtidores St, 1. Phone952333333)

At 21.00 hrs: Dinner for the VdGM Preconference participants. See map.(3 minutes by bus from the conference venue)

And for party animals:

Disco Sala Gold: Luis de Velazques St, 5 web: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es/sala-gold/.See map. 3 minutes in taxi Phone 952333333.

Party with music, cheap drinks and dance. Veronica will provide us with flyers. See map
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Wednesday 6th October

A bus will take us at 8am from downtown to the Congress Centre to:

Conference Venue - Palacio de Congresos y Ferias de Mlaga

Conference Room 2.1 (First Floor) Iona Heath speech / 11.30-12.30 hrs.

Room 1 (First Floor) Council Meeting / 09.00-14.00 hrs.

Rooms 3 to 8 (First Floor) Preconference Work Groups / 09.00-11.30 hrs and from 14.00 to

16.00hrs.

Conference Room 2.1 (First Floor) Plenary session + Preconference Closing Ceremony / 16.00-

18.00 hrs.

From 19.00-21.30: Opening ceremony followed Wonca Conference and welcome

party. Conference Venue Ground floor Auditorium 1

And, for party animals, again:

Night, Disco Sala Gold: Luis de Velazques St, 5 web:

http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es/sala-gold/. See map. 3 minutes in taxi Phone 952333333.Party with music, cheap drinks and dance. Veronica will provide us with flyers. See map
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MALAGAWhat to see:1.-AlcazabaAddress: St Alcazabilla 2,

Period: 11th - 15th century This impressive building, built mostly in the 11th century, was the

palace-fortress of the city's governing Muslims. It was built on the summit of a hill, adapted tothe relief. It is formed by two walled areas, the lower, which is a huge space that follows the

topography of the hill and surrounds the upper part completely. Price: 1.95 euros. OpeningTimes: 9:30 - 19:00 h.

2.-Picasso Museum of MlagaAddress:St San Agusti n8,This museum is located in the Buenavista

Palace, a 17th century Renaissance building

and the most important example of stately

home architecture of the period. The

donations made by Christine and BernardRuiz-Picasso, a total of 155 works by Pablo

Picasso, have been the cornerstone of the

whole of this project. Price: 6 euros.Opening Times: 10:00 - 20:00 h.

3.-The Cathedral: Address: St Molina Lario9, Period 16th, 17th and 18th century The

Cathedral was erected on the site where the

city's main mosque had stood during the eightcenturies of Muslim domination. Building on the

cathedral began in the first half of the 16th

century (1528) and continued throughout the

17th and 18th century, although it is still

unfinished as it is missing the top part of the

main faade and the south tower is incomplete.

4.-More places: Roman Theatre, Iglesia delSagrario (Church), Plaza del Obispo (Square),

Palacio Episcopal (Palace), Plaza de la

Constitucin (Square), Fuente de Gnova(Fountain), Sociedad Econmica de Amigos del

Pas (Historical building), Monumento Marqus

de Larios (Monument), Gibralfaro Castle, Larios

Street.

Recommended restaurants and tapas

-La casa del Piyayo: Granada St, 33. Phone: 34952229057
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There is no place better nor any with a more typically Mlaga name than this tapas bar. The

dcor is spectacular; the bar is made from

the prow of a fishing boat. The ambience is

marine, in keeping with their fish and seafood

specialities from the bay of Mlaga.

-El tintero: Beach of El Palo.El Tintero II is located right at the far eastend of the seafront, and is a huge seafood

restaurant where the waiters charge round

with plates of fish (all costing the same for a

plate) and you shout for, or grab, anything you

like. The fish includes mero, and rosada,

boquerones (fresh anchovies), gambas

(prawns), calamares, chopos, jibia (different kinds of squid) and sepia (cuttlefish). A great fun

place to eat. A stylish Malaga restaurant.

-Tapeo de Cervantes. St Carcer, 8,0034 952609458 Very high quality ingredients and technical standards of cooking and

presentation. The Menu includes traditional tapas, more unusual tapas and then full meals

including Argentinian Steak and other superb sounding dishes-Antigua Casa de la Guardia Alameda Principal, 18.Great place for a drink and appetizers, at any time of the day

-CanaduPlaza de la Merced, 21 ,Phone - +34 95 2229056This vegetarian restaurant has a smoking area available. Located in the characteristic Malaga

square La Merced.

-El Chinitas: Moreno Monroy St, 4

In the heart of Mlaga a short walk from the tourist office, this is one of the most establishedrestaurants in town. Many regular patrons consume a round of tapas and drinks at the associated

Bar Orellana next door (which maintains the same hours, minus the midafternoon closing), then

head to Chinitas for a meal. The place is often filled with local residents, which is a good sign.

The menu changes but might include a mixed fish fry, grilled red mullet, shrimp cocktail, grilled

sirloin, or shellfish soup. The service is both fast

and attentive.

-Clandestino, St Nino de Guevara, 3, +34952219390

The food is very good, very spanish. Take your book

as little English spoken

-El Pimpi, St Granada 62This is a bustling labyrinth of a place with photos

of famous guests on the walls. The staff are fast

and friendly. Go here for tapas and wine, it is a

good experience

-Vino Mio, St Alamos 11 952609093This restaurant was consistently wonderful, with great food, attentive service and a fun

atmosphere. Highly recommend the shrimp skewer over couscous
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Pubs and Clubs in Malaga

-DISCO SALA GOLD : Luis de Velazques St, 5 web: http://www.discotecasenmalaga.es/sala-gold/.

A new revolution in Mlaga nightlife, unique

& exclusive. 6 bars, 2 halls and 2 styles of

music. The night, as you have never lived it

before.

-BOOM BEER Brewery Address: C/ Angel,3

It closes Sundays Boom Beer was one of the

first local in Malaga that dedicated most to

the beer. Of all types: blond, black,

national, international, German, English,

Irish, in pipe, bottle or barrel. AnotherBoom star product Beer is the cider, served

in glasses of fine crystal so that conserve all its properties, flavour and coolness.-MORRISSEY' S Irish Bar Address: Granada, 61The most of the public that go to this bar are foreigners what gives to the place an international

character. Beer is the main product always accompanying each beverage with peanuts. From the

eleven at night of each Monday, a contest of bilingual trivial (English and Spanish) is celebrated

and the winners gets a bottle of champagne or an invitation to a cup.

-EL LICEO Nightclub Address: C/ Pious, 21

A young public enjoys each weekend with the musical successes of the moment.

-O'NEILL'S Irish bar Address: C/ Luis Velsquez, 3 Live Irish music some nights

-SOUND EL BAR Music Bar Address: C/ Granada, 36Bar with funky pop music, Spanish parties with miura shots (free) every Thursday. Sunday closed

-ZZ PUB Music bar Address: c/Tejn y Rodrguez, 6.Concerts every Monday night with"SWITCH" since midnight.

-LA BOTELLITA Bar Address: Lascano, 5

Open: Everyday form 24:00h to 6:00h.You will be able to buy the bottle (in small format) of what you want to drink. You can dance up to the dawn and tocelebrate cocktails, buffets, parades and concerts.

-CAF CALLE BRUSELAS Bar Address: Plaza Merced, 16This coffee has turned into a meeting place at the moment of the Tapas, dinner or drinks. The music is selected

by taste. Terrace all year round.

-LATINA Bar Address: Plaza de la Merced, 24This is the perfect place to start the night , have a relaxing drink and talk to friends. Its music iscommercial. Economical prices and nice atmosphere.
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