Malaga, Spain

1. Málaga is a port city on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, known for its high-rise hotels and resorts jutting up from yellow-sand beaches. But looming over that modern skyline are the city’s 2 massive hilltop citadels, the Alcazaba and ruined Gibralfaro, remnants of Moorish rule, along with a soaring Renaissance cathedral, nicknamed La Manquita ("one-armed woman") because one of its towers was curiously left unbuilt.
2. Population is around 600,000. 
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Malaga Harbour & Lighthouse

Cruise terminal arranged shuttle bus for Euro 5 round trip per person. It sounds great. Later found out the distance is short, walking distance from ship. When I got off from the bus, I saw a tourist information building, so I walked toward that direction. I asked them for a map and started my own walking trip to explore the city. 

 Cathedral of Malaga

The Alcazaba area

 Ancient Roman Theatre

 Picasso's birthplace - it s a museum

He was born and lived there for the first 14 years of his life.

 Souvenirs are copied from part of Picasso's art

 A bakery offers 1 croissant and 1 coffee for 1 Euro 

 Back to the shuttle bus stop

 The famous Malaga beach

 Harbour side shopping district

My own impression: Malaga is a very beautiful place. The climate is mild. It is worth a visit.