Málaga is located on the southern coast of Spain, in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the South, and by the provinces of Cádiz, Sevilla, Córdoba and Granada.

Its area is 7,308 km². Its population is 1,330,010 (2002), of whom two-fifths live in the capital Málaga, and its population density is 181.99/km².

Malaga City has recently become a cultural focus with the opening of the Picasso Museum in 2003. Picasso was born in the city. Other interesting areas to visit include the Baroque Cathedral and the Moorish Alcazaba fortress. The airport at Malaga is the third largest in Spain.

Its main industry and claim to fame is its tourist resorts, particularly those on the beaches along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast") with resorts like Fuengirola and Benalmadena. These beaches are visited by millions of European tourists. But besides the beaches, the mountainous province has some very interesting places to visit, like the gorge of El Chorro or the Torcal in Antequera.

Besides the capital, its main cities are Marbella, Vélez-Málaga, Antequera and Ronda. The last mentioned can be particularly noted. This town, the home of bullfighting, is one of the most photographed towns in Andalucia.

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