campolady Posted August 14, 2016 Author #226 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) Thank you so much campolady :) How very kind of you :). I'll check Barcelona as we get closer to the time as we are there on Thursday. The procession we saw in Malaga last time was truly marvellous. I suspected it would be in the evening, but thought it wouldn't hurt to ask. Many, many thanks for your help :) My pleasure - I will do my best to find out about any lesser processions and am sure there will be something for you to see on the Tuesday; one thing that may interest you is that the Foreign Legion are generally in the city throughout Holy Week and, although their main parade is on the Wednesday, they do a spectacular Changing of the Guard on Monday and Tuesday. I have just found this that may be of interest depending on how late you are in port http://www.semana-santa-malaga.com/english/holy-tuesday-malaga.html Barcelonas processions are not as awe inspiring as those in Malaga and Seville and mostly take place on Palm Sunday and Good Friday http://www.oh-barcelona.com/en/blog/2013/culture/fiestas/easter-in-barcelona-4474 Edited August 14, 2016 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Skier Posted August 15, 2016 #227 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We will be in Malaga on Nov 1 Day of the Dead. Since it is a holiday will most things be closed? Thanks for any help. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 15, 2016 #228 Share Posted August 15, 2016 My pleasure - I will do my best to find out about any lesser processions and am sure there will be something for you to see on the Tuesday; one thing that may interest you is that the Foreign Legion are generally in the city throughout Holy Week and, although their main parade is on the Wednesday, they do a spectacular Changing of the Guard on Monday and Tuesday. I have just found this that may be of interest depending on how late you are in port http://www.semana-santa-malaga.com/english/holy-tuesday-malaga.html Barcelonas processions are not as awe inspiring as those in Malaga and Seville and mostly take place on Palm Sunday and Good Friday http://www.oh-barcelona.com/en/blog/2013/culture/fiestas/easter-in-barcelona-4474 Oh THANK YOU again. I really appreciate your help. You are a gem :) So kind of you to research and help. Many, many thanks. Malaga's procession last time was moving so I thought I would ask. Looking forward to returning to your beautiful city again. Even though we were there last year again, it is such a joy to return again. Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted August 15, 2016 #229 Share Posted August 15, 2016 We will be in Malaga on Nov 1 Day of the Dead. Since it is a holiday will most things be closed? Thanks for any help. Joan I think Day of the Dead -- Dia de los Muertos -- is Nov 2nd, All Souls Day. Nov 1st is All Saints Day. Easy to confuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARO08 Posted August 19, 2016 #230 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I've just found this thread and I've found it extremely helpful!! We're visiting in a few weeks and can't wait. Thank you for the information campolady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 19, 2016 Author #231 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I've just found this thread and I've found it extremely helpful!! We're visiting in a few weeks and can't wait. Thank you for the information campolady. How kind of you to say this AR008 - I hope you have a fabulous time in Malaga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Skier Posted August 19, 2016 #232 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thank you for the correction. Nov. 1 is All Saints Day. So Any info on that day? Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted August 20, 2016 Author #233 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Thank you for the correction. Nov. 1 is All Saints Day. So Any info on that day? Joan All Saints Day(Dia de Todos los Santos) The All Saints Day is celebrated across Spain on 1st November, and is a National holiday in the country; some shops will be closed (although more and more are staying open each year) but all museums, bars and restaurants will all be open. The day is celebrated in order to remember the departed friends and relatives, and pay respects to them. People visit the cemeteries and offer flowers, especially chrysanthemums, on the grave of their deceased relatives. Churches hold mass for the occasion. The atmosphere is family friendly and people not only remember the deceased, but also celebrate just being alive - bars and restaurants in Malaga centre will be buzzing with locals out to enjoy a day off work. Edited August 20, 2016 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgringo Posted August 23, 2016 #234 Share Posted August 23, 2016 campolady... Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Skier Posted August 24, 2016 #235 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Yes thank you for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnjet Posted August 29, 2016 #236 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Does anyone know if the shuttle bus provided by the port is wheelchair accessible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racker'sCruz-Set2Sail Posted September 13, 2016 #237 Share Posted September 13, 2016 campolady, We are looking at Hilton Gardens,Malaga or Holiday Inn Malaga, do you know what public transportation options would be available to Malaga center. Information we have looked at seems vague.:confused: Thanks RAC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted September 14, 2016 Author #238 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) campolady' date=' We are looking at Hilton Gardens,Malaga or Holiday Inn Malaga, do you know what public transportation options would be available to Malaga center. Information we have looked at seems vague.:confused: Thanks RAC[/quote'] Both are on Avenida Velasquez (the long/wide/not particularly attractive main road into the city from the west) and therefore both have easy access to the city centre; the Hilton Gardens Malaga is next to the Puerta Blanca Metro underground station and the Holiday Inn Malaga Airport is on the 'A Bus' route. Both the bus and Metro trams operate every 20-30 minutes. The Holiday Inn is closest to the Airport and you can take the 'A Bus' direct from outside 'Arrivals' to the hotel - I believe the hotel even refunds your fare if you do this! The Hilton would have slightly quicker access to the city centre. If you take the 'A Bus' into the city centre stay on beyond the bus station and get off at the Parque de la Marina which is only a couple of minutes walk from the Cathedral and Old City centre - approaching stops are shown on the buses lighted display boards so, as long as you watch this, you won't miss your stop. Hope this helps. Edited September 14, 2016 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenRetriever Posted September 30, 2016 #239 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We are currently in Malaga on Celebrity Equinox. Today we took an excursion to Granada and after dinner went ashore to start exploring Malaga. What a beautiful city, I think it's been my favorite port of the cruise. The walk back to the ship along Muelle Uno was lovely. At first we were walking at street level then we realized what we were missing below us. Can't to do more exploring tomorrow. Thank you for all the valuable info Campolady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 1, 2016 Author #240 Share Posted October 1, 2016 We are currently in Malaga on Celebrity Equinox. Today we took an excursion to Granada and after dinner went ashore to start exploring Malaga. What a beautiful city, I think it's been my favorite port of the cruise. The walk back to the ship along Muelle Uno was lovely. At first we were walking at street level then we realized what we were missing below us. Can't to do more exploring tomorrow. Thank you for all the valuable info Campolady. So glad you like Malaga GoldenRetriever - we think it is a special place. By the way, I will not be able to answer any Malaga queries for the next 11 days as we are just setting off for a night at Torremolinos (just the other/west side of Malaga) to be close to the airport for our early flight tomorrow to Palma de Mallorca before joining our next cruise - can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racker'sCruz-Set2Sail Posted October 1, 2016 #241 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Both are on Avenida Velasquez (the long/wide/not particularly attractive main road into the city from the west) and therefore both have easy access to the city centre; the Hilton Gardens Malaga is next to the Puerta Blanca Metro underground station and the Holiday Inn Malaga Airport is on the 'A Bus' route. Both the bus and Metro trams operate every 20-30 minutes. The Holiday Inn is closest to the Airport and you can take the 'A Bus' direct from outside 'Arrivals' to the hotel - I believe the hotel even refunds your fare if you do this! The Hilton would have slightly quicker access to the city centre. If you take the 'A Bus' into the city centre stay on beyond the bus station and get off at the Parque de la Marina which is only a couple of minutes walk from the Cathedral and Old City centre - approaching stops are shown on the buses lighted display boards so, as long as you watch this, you won't miss your stop. Hope this helps. campolady; Thank you for the info, and so sorry for the delayed response:) You have made things crystal clear! Ralph & carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingA Posted October 5, 2016 #242 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Campolady.....you are a true wealth of information, as I have been reading almost all of this thread. You mentioned that there is a bus M110 that runs to Torremolinos and that it is possible to catch it outside of the port gates....I assume there is a return bus to malaga, but to the port? Also, we a a little leary of riding the bus....not so young anymore, and wondered about getting a taxi from the port to Torremolinos and then another one back to the Port. Is this posssible, and how many euros, do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted October 12, 2016 Author #243 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Campolady.....you are a true wealth of information, as I have been reading almost all of this thread. You mentioned that there is a bus M110 that runs to Torremolinos andthat it is possible to catch it outside of the port gates....I assume there is a return bus to malaga, but to the port? Also, we a a little leary of riding the bus....not so young anymore, and wondered about getting a taxi from the port to Torremolinos and then another one back to the Port. Is this posssible, and how many euros, do you think? Apologies for the delay in reading your post - we only returned from our latest cruise a couple of hours ago and don't go on line whilst we are away. Yes - the Torremolinos bus goes back to the port gates (the final stop of the route). Taxis are readily available and will cost around 30 Euros each way. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wandering two Posted November 9, 2016 #244 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hello Campolady, Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your advise on this forum. We had a great time on our recent port stop in Malaga. Walked from the ship into town, a few drinks in Antigua Casa de Guardia & onto the nearby market on Atarazanas for lunch, walked about 7 miles altogether just taking in the city. Already planning our day there on next year's transatlantic. Regards Mark & Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted November 10, 2016 Author #245 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Hello Campolady,Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your advise on this forum. We had a great time on our recent port stop in Malaga. Walked from the ship into town, a few drinks in Antigua Casa de Guardia & onto the nearby market on Atarazanas for lunch, walked about 7 miles altogether just taking in the city. Already planning our day there on next year's transatlantic. Regards Mark & Heather Oh thank you so much! I am so glad that you found the information useful and that you had a good time in Malaga. We are all waiting for the Christmas lights to be switched on at the end of this month as Malaga has one of the best displays in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunks Posted November 11, 2016 #246 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Campolady...When are the lights switched on? We will be there next week am nd that would be nice to see. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted November 12, 2016 Author #247 Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Campolady...When are the lights switched on? We will be there next week amnd that would be nice to see. Doug Not until the 24th I'm afraid - they run until the 6th January. Here are some pictures from last year https://uk.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A9mSs2w7ryZYCTsA5a5LBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTByZmVxM3N0BGNvbG8DaXIyBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzYw--?p=Malaga+Christmas+Lights+2016&fr=yfp-t-UK033 The pictures don't do justice to the lights but give an idea of what they are like. Edited November 12, 2016 by campolady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelangelo23 Posted November 12, 2016 #248 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Hola Campolady, Me llamo Miguel Ángel, soy de Málaga y aquí vivo... Permíteme que te felicite muy sinceramente por la gran labor de difusión de los grandes atractivos de mi ciudad que vienes realizando en este foro. No solo ayudas y aconsejas a los que vienen a conocerla, también difundes, con gran eficacia, sus atractivos y encantos, colaborando enormemente al desarrollo turístico que a tantos beneficia. Bravo por ello! Y sigue haciéndolo tan bien!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasm8449 Posted November 12, 2016 #249 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Is there any benefit to purchasing HOHO bus tickets online prior to arriving in Malaga, rather than purchasing tickets at the bus stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campolady Posted November 13, 2016 Author #250 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Is there any benefit to purchasing HOHO bus tickets online prior to arriving in Malaga, rather than purchasing tickets at the bus stop? No benefit at all - seats are not numbered/reserved by pre-booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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