Malaga

An enviable collection of 204 works... includes some wonderful paintings of the family. — Lonely Planet

Built between 1528 and 1782, the cathedral is a triumph, although a generally unappreciated one, having been left unfinished when funds ran out. — Fodor's

Built from 1040 onwards on a hill dominating the town, the fortress is one of the largest Muslim military buildings preserved in Spain. — Michelin Guide

The masterfully restored, 16C Palacio Villalón, recognisable by its handsome Renaissance façade, is home to 230 works of art, formerly the property of Carmen Cervera (Baroness Thyssen). — Michelin Guide

Topped by a colourful cube of glass, the modern structure features some 6,000m²/20,000ft² of exhibition area to the delight of contemporary art lovers. — Michelin Guide

Surrounded by magnificent vistas and floodlit at night, these fortifications were built for Yusuf I in the 14th century. — Fodor's

Bold black and white motifs of life and death add a dramatic flair to this 17th-century crypt.   — Atlas Obscura

Facing the cathedral's main entrance, this is a fine 18th-century mansion with one of the most stunning facades in the city, as well as interesting interior details. — Fodor's

This museum displays horse-drawn carriages and carts, old agricultural implements, folk costumes, a forge, a bakery, an ancient grape press, and painted clay figures and ceramics. — Fodor's

This is a zoo that treats its animals very well with no cages or bars, but spacious enclosures, conservation and breeding programs, plus educational activities. — Lonely Planet

North of the city's main artery, the Alameda Principal, you’ll find this striking 19th-century iron-clad building incorporating the original Moorish gate that once connected the city with the port. — Lonely Planet

The narrow streets and alleys on each side of Calle Marqués de Larios have charms of their own. — Fodor's

For a more intimate insight into the painter’s childhood, head to the Casa Natal de Picasso, the house where Picasso was born in 1881, which now acts as a study foundation. — Lonely Planet

In a chapel on the lower left side, the Baroque interior (18C) contains a statue of Jesus the Rich, a highly venerated object which owes its name to the wooden and silver cross bearing Christ. — Michelin Guide

St George’s Cemetery, to give it its proper name, was built in the 19th century to provide a burial place for foreigners who died in Malaga, and was the first Protestant cemetery in Spain. — The Telegraph