Current Malaga
The Malaga we know today is the result of a long evolution. This process has left traces that can be appreciated especially through its monuments . The Alcazaba-Gibralfaro complex is the most representative of the rich history that the city treasures. So much so that it even appears on the coat of arms of Malaga, granted by the Catholic Monarchs after the reconquest in 1487. This archaeological site is the most visited in the Malaga capital, whose volume of tourists only grows over the years:
Source: The Opinion of Malaga . Graphic made by Gabriela Teixeira da Rocha.
The Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle have become an emblem of Malaga's urban landscape. Both constructions have influenced the panorama of the capital, which has been developing and spreading around these buildings. Now the city occupies an area of 394.98 kilometers and has 578,460 inhabitants (data from 2019 and 2020 respectively), according to the Andalusian Institute of Statistics and Cartography. Its economy is based on the services and construction sectors. However, Malaga has been trying to reinvent itself for years and has gone on to promote other aspects such as culture and technology.