Malaga - gateway to the Costa del Sol
Enjoy the Spanish city with great tips from Hilton Garden Inn
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Julian Murciano from Hilton Garden Inn Malaga gives us his top tips to experience the Andalusian gem.
Hilton Garden Inn Malaga is equipped with everything you need to relax and stay productive, with 300sqm of meeting space, a divisible ballroom, a 24-hour business centre and complimentary Wi-Fi in every guest room. Make the most of your leisure time in the complimentary 24-hour fitness centre, or plunge into the sparkling outdoor pool.
Please sum up what’s great about your Hilton Garden Inn.
The hotel is adjacent to the metro station making it a great base to explore the city.
What is the best item on the breakfast menu at your hotel?
Our waffle, symbol of the Hilton Garden Inn brand, and our selection of Spanish delights - churros, jamon serrano and cheeses.
What’s the one thing I should do while in Malaga, to make me feel like a local?
Take a stroll along Malagueta beach or stop at any of the bars to enjoy a few espetos (sardines).
I’ve got some down time during a busy day – how should I spend it in Malaga?
Visit the Picasso museum, the house where he lived, or the newly inaugurated Carmen Thyssen Museum or Pompidou Museum.
Do you have a favourite spot to see the setting sun in the city?
The best sunset can be seen from Gibralfaro Castle or the waterfront bars.
Tell us about a hidden gem that isn’t normally on the tourist trail...
Plaza de la Merced contains restaurants and bars which are very popular with locals. Also the Atarazanas market and ice cream shops, La Inma or Casa Mira are hidden gems.
Tell us your favourite spot for an evening cocktail.
Go to the Alcazaba or Chinitas terrace to enjoy a cocktail under the night sky.
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Terms & Conditions: Promotion closes at 23:59 on 1 November 2015. There is one prize of a three night stay at Hilton Garden Inn Malaga for two people and the promotion is open to readers of The Independent and i, and readers of its sister papers the Evening Standard. Includes return economy flights from a UK mainland airport to Malaga. Includes breakfast and dinner for one night with a bottle of house wine. The winner will be the first entry selected at random after the closing date and will be contacted by 6 November. Travel needs to take place within a year of the winner being notifed. Subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Winner and guest must be over 18. A valid passport is required for each participant. Winner is responsible for any Visa requirements. Prize excludes other expenses such as transport in the UK, travel insurance, food and drink, personal expenditure and incidental costs. Only one online entry per person. The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. Usual promotion rules apply, see independent.co.uk/rules. For further information, please write to Customer Care, The Independent, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT. Promoter: Hilton Garden Inn.