Social Activities & Attractions in Malaga

Our Summer Camp in Malaga offers teenagers an exciting & educational experience that they'll never forget!

Study Abroad in Spain - Spanish Courses in Malaga - Learn Spanish

On this page find more information about Malaga on the following categories:
• Reputation
• Places of Interest
• Shopping
• Great Attractions
• Sample Schedule

Malaga's Reputation

Malaga is mostly know for its rich and unique history, Pablo Picasso, Malaga Sweet Wine, Malaga ice cream, Spanish basketball champion in 2005, cup winner in 2004. The city was founded 2,800 years ago, it is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe. Several Stone Age caves can be found in the surroundings.

Places of Interest

The cathedral, the fortresses Gibralfaro and Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, the Picasso Museum, bull fighting ring, etc...

Shopping in Malaga

Malaga has more than 1,000 shops and stores, as well as the Calle Larios (Boulevard), El Palo/Pedregalejo (market place with fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, etc.).
Opening hours: Monday - Friday from 10:00-13:30 and 17:00-20:30, closed Saturday afternoons (Big shopping centres: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00, without a siesta). There are some small (but more expensive) shops which are also open on Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Other Great Attractions in Malaga

Malaga is also the home of the Feria of Malaga, Semana Santa (Holy Week), Festival de Cine Español, Tapas Festival, and the MTV Summer in Málaga.

Example of Activities & Weekly Schedule

Please note that the students' actual after Spanish courses schedule will be different from that listed below. The below schedules should only be used to get an idea of how students will spend their free time between their Spanish courses while participating in the Teenagers Abroad Summer Camp Program in Malaga:

Sample Schedule: Free Time Activities in Malaga

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sunday	Free Time	Free Time	Free Time
Monday	Exam/ Spanish Course	Guided orientation tour/town quiz	Welcome Party
Tuesday	Spanish Course	Museo Picasso	Flamenco Dance Course
Wednesday	Spanish Course	Beach Volleyball	DVD Night
Thursday	Spanish Course	Half day trip to Castillo de Gibralfaro	Free Time
Friday	Spanish Course	Shopping	Tapas Tour
Saturday	Full day excursion to Girona	Full day excursion to Girona	Free Time