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Edificio ParqueNova is situated in the capital, Málaga, a growing city in an environment inspired by the Mediterranean and fluvial valleys of Guadalhorce and Guadalmedina. The building is located in Avenida Juan XXIII, an area of the city benefitting from a large variety of services and good communication links.
ParqueNova, with as many advantages deriving from the Andalusian capital as from the Costa del Sol, is one of the most privileged places to live in Europe. |
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The International Málaga-Picasso Airport is only 8 kilometres from the capital and is accessed by the E-15 motorway. Access by road from the north, for example coming from Seville, is via the A-45 motorway which joins up with the A-92. The Autovía del Mediterráneo, or A-7 Mediterranean Motorway and the AP-7 toll road connect the capital with the entire Costa del Sol as far as Algeciras in the province of Cádiz. In 2007 the high-speed rail link will cut the Málaga-Madrid journey down to no more than a few hours.
There are also boat departures from the port to Cádiz/Canaries, Melilla, Ceuta, Tánger, Barcelona, Islas Baleares/Genua
Edificio ParqueNova, situated in Avenida Juan XXIII, is very close to the city centre. It has good communication links with the Autovía del Mediterráneo, the airport and, to the north, the A-45.
Distances to places of interest
Málaga Airport 8 Km.
Nerja 53 Km.
Marbella 58 Km.
Ronda 95 Km.
Torremolinos 14 Km.
Benalmádena 23 Km.
Gibraltar 130 Km.
Seville 200 Km.
Granada 125 Km. |
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CULTURAL ACTIVITIES |
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Málaga has an extensive, historical-artistic patrimony. Monuments such as the Roman Theatre, which dates back to the Augustan epoch, the Arabic Alcazaba (or Citadel), built somewhere between the 11th and 14th centuries, and the Catedral de la Encarnación, started in the16th century and bearing the name, “La Manquita” because it is unfinished, give some idea of the variety in Málaga’s heritage.
Other important monuments are the Arabic Castle of Gibralfaro with its impressive panoramic views, the Finca de la Concepción, one of the most beautiful and important tropical gardens in Europe and the little gem which is the English Cemetery.
A city of artists, which saw the birth of one of the great geniuses of painting, Pablo Picasso, Málaga has a large variety of museums. The Museo Picasso, located in the 16th century renaissance Palacio de Bellavista, houses more than 150 works by the cosmopolitan Málaga artist. In addition, the Modern Art Centre (CAC) dedicated to the dissemination of avant garde art, complements this high-level art offering. |
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FESTIVALS |
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The city of Málaga calendar is sprinkled with festive dates. Perhaps the most significant is that of Semana Santa or Holy Week. With the reconquest, the popular religious expression of this week of passion has been encarnated in all the processions. In these the religious element is combined with various artistic facets which cause those present to be fascinated and moved by the staging of the various processions.
If Semana Santa is significant, the most original demonstration of culture in Málaga is the Verdiales, an outpouring of singing, playing and dancing whose pre-Roman roots are somewhat blurred. A mix of pagan and religious festival: an ancient Mediterranean celebration.
Other festivals of interest are the Feria de Agosto, or August Fair, the main event in summer, and the Noche de San Juan (Night of San Juan) on June 23rd, when the “júas” or rag dolls, are burned in improvised bonfires on the beach or carnivals. |
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GASTRONOMY |
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With the capital, Málaga, being one of the oldest ports in the world, it deserves its highly varied and rich cuisine which comes from a very special and idiosyncractic make-up. The influence of local products and culinary traditions has given rise to typical small dishes of pescaíto frito, (fried fish) los espetos de sardina (sardines on skewers) and mountain-style dishes accompanied by good, local wine.
Málaga is also open to the world, to cuisine which comes from other countries and to new ways of preparing food. The city offers the opportunity to eat tapas (bar snacks) in the centre, enjoy fish on the beach or have a table at one of the countless, international, creative and original restaurants which enrich its gastronomic culture. |
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TRANSPORTS |
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| Edificio ParqueNova is in an area replete with services. In the immediate vicinity are the bus and RENFE stations, the latter of which will see high-speed trains by the end of 2007. Access is also easy to the beach, the university, health centres, schools and shopping centres. The offer is completed by the forthcoming opening of the Málaga metro and a superb park which is to be built opposite the building. |
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DETAILS OF INTEREST |
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National Police (Emergencies) 091 |
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Local Police (Emergencies) 092 |
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Guardia Civil 062 |
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Local Police (Noise and disturbances) 952 27 62 52 |
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Málaga Fire Service - 080 |
| Emergencies |
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Health Emergencies 061 |
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All Emergencies 112 |
| Hospitals |
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Carlos Haya Hospital 951 03 01 00 |
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Civil Hospital 951 03 03 00 |
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University Hospital Clinic 952 64 94 00 |
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Children’s Hospital 951 03 02 00 |
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Hospital C. Costa del Sol: 952 826 596. |
| Resident Services |
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Resident information 010 (from the municipality of Málaga) |
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Lost property 952 37 72 00 |
| Roadside assistance |
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State of roads - 900 12 35 05 |
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ADA (Roadside Assistance) - 952 30 81 00 |
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Weather Inf. - 906 32 55 55 |
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RACE Asistencia: 952 228 828. |
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Guardia Civil: 062. |
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Inf. meteorológica: 906 325 555. |
| Transport |
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Airport
Information: 95 204 88 04 - 95 204 88 44 - 95 204 87 71 |
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Railway
RENFE. Information and reservations
Telephone 902 24 02 02 |
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Málaga Port
Telephone: 952 125 012 |
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City bus service
EMT (Malaga Transport Company)
Customer service: 902 527 200 |
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Intercity buses
Málaga Bus Station.
Telephone: 952 35 00 61
PORTILLO Telephone: 902 143 144
www.ctsa-portillo.com |
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Taxis
Local and Provincial Málaga Taxi Association 952 34 56 93
Unitaxi 952 33 33 33 |
| Official Centres |
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Town Council 010 |
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Resident Information 902 505 505 |
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Government sub-delegation 952 98 90 00 |
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Subdelegación del Gobierno 952 989 000. |
| Málaga Council |
Tel.: 952 13 50 00
www.ayto-malaga.es |
| 4* and 5* Hotels |
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Hotel AC Málaga Palacio
Telephone 952215185
http://www.ac-hotels.com |
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Hotel Larios
Telephone: 952222200
http://www.hotel-larios.com |
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Hotel NH Málaga
Telephone:952071323
http://www.nh-hotels.com |
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Parador de Málaga del Golf
Telephone: 952381255
http://www.parador.es |
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Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro
Centralita 952 221 902.
http://www.parador.es |
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TOURIST INFORMATION |
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MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE
Avda. de Cervantes, 1
29016 - Málaga
TEL: +34.952.134.731 - 952.134.730
www.malagaturismo.com |
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ACTIVITIES AND LEISURE |
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Museo Picasso
General Information: 902 44 33 77
www2.museopicassomalaga.org
www.fundacionpicasso.es |
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Centro de Arte Contemporáneo
Calle Alemania s/n
29001 Málaga - España
Tel: + 34 952 12 00 55
www.cacmalaga.org |
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EDUCATIONAL CENTRES |
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Today:
5-September-2008
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Málaga has possibly Europe’s finest climate. Winters are mild with very moderate minimum temperatures while the summer heat is tempered by the Mediterranean. Its clear and sunny skies throughout almost the whole year make the Málaga climate ideal.
In the capital, Málaga, sea and mountain come together in a rich and complex geographical space where the city sun and beaches can be enjoyed and from where it is just a few kilometres to the province of ecological tourism and natural parks: Torcal de Antequera, Sierra de las Nieves, Ronda and the Garganta del El Chorro.
Average temperature:18 ºC
Hours of sunshine a year:2,928 hours/year
Rainfall: 469 l/ m²
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Málaga may have begun as an Iberian settlement although it acquired its historical stamp with the arrival of the Phoenicians in the 8th century b.c. Later, at the end of the 3rd century a.d. the Romans incorporated the city into the empire. But it was after the Visigoth period, with the Arabic assimilation in the 8th century, that the area had its moments of greatest magnificence.
In 1487, the city was conquered by the Catholic Monarchs. Changes of great import in Málaga, which really began to take place much later in the 19th century, gave rise to urban and architectural elements which comprise its current physiognamy.
Today, Málaga is making the sort of progress which characterizes its privileged location on one of the most important economic focal points in Andalucía: the Costa del Sol. |
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