IAESTE en la Universidad de Málaga L.C. Málaga Málaga 2012 WELCOME TO MÁLAGA We are very happy to welcome you as a trainee in Málaga. The reception team will try to make your stay in this crazy city as interesting as possible. You will see that this location is an exciting one with almost every possibility you can imagine. We think that trainee exchange is one of the best ways to promote understanding between people of different nationalities. Take advantage of your chance to become acquainted with Andalucía and trainees from all over the world. This welcome package informs you about everything you need to know for your preparation for Málaga. We’re looking forward to the time with you! Most of this stuff is very important so please read carefully! Málaga, like a seductive lady from Andalucía. Discreetly positioned a the centre of the Costa del Sol, the town has retained its highly unique character. In Malaga, as all over Andalucía, life takes place on the street. The year round mild climate encourages the delightful custom of "promenading" which, again reflects the social, agreeable nature of the people. Winter and summer here are, in reality, autumn and spring elsewhere in the world. Such seasons make the town an easy place to live, eat and enjoy as well as adding to its dynamism and appeal. On a more serious note, the city is also an important centre of administration in the business and financial world. The streets of the historic centre preserve an age old ambience and reflect the vitality of a modern town. To fully appreciate all this area has to offer, it is necessary to spend several hours exploring the tiny backstreets which still are distinctly Moorish in character, contemplate the many churches and monasteries, stop for a coffee or a fino in a typical bar or perhaps purchase some "biznagas" (small bouquets of fresh jasmine) or vist the Casa de la Guardia for a sip of "pajarete"; a wine which is a virtual national symbol and generally served with a tapa, such as mussels and shrimps. Also, if you want to be informed about all the events and talk with other Málaga IAESTE students you have to join to our group on Facebook: “IAESTE Summer Malaga 2012” http://www.facebook.com/groups/103868486414653/
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IAESTE en la Universidad de Málaga L.C. Málaga
Málaga 2012
WELCOME TO MÁLAGA We are very happy to welcome you as a trainee in Málaga. The reception team will try to make your stay in this crazy city as interesting as possible. You will see that this location is an exciting one with almost every possibility you can imagine. We think that trainee exchange is one of the best ways to promote understanding between people of different nationalities. Take advantage of your chance to become acquainted with Andalucía and trainees from all over the world. This welcome package informs you about everything you need to know for your preparation for Málaga. We’re looking forward to the time with you! Most of this stuff is very important so please read carefully! Málaga, like a seductive lady from Andalucía. Discr eetly positioned a the centre of the Costa del Sol, the town has retained its highly unique character. In Malaga, as all over Andalucía, life takes place on the street. The year round mild climate encourages the delightful custom of "promenading" which, again reflects the social, agreeable nature of the people. Winter and summer here are, in reality, autumn and spring elsewhere in the world. Such seasons make the town an easy place to live, eat and enjoy as well as adding to its dynamism and appeal. On a more serious note, the city is also an important centre of administration in the business and financial world. The streets of the historic centre preserve an age old ambience and reflect the vitality of a modern town. To fully appreciate all this area has to offer, it is necessary to spend several hours exploring the tiny backstreets which still are distinctly Moorish in character, contemplate the many churches and monasteries, stop for a coffee or a fino in a typical bar or perhaps purchase some "biznagas" (small bouquets of fresh jasmine) or vist the Casa de la Guardia for a sip of "pajarete"; a wine which is a virtual national symbol and generally served with a tapa, such as mussels and shrimps. Also, if you want to be informed about all the events and talk with other Málaga IAESTE students you have to join to our group on Facebook:
1. HOW TO GET TO MALAGA No matter how you get here, there will be one of our students waiting for you at the airport / station. There are several ways to get to Malaga:
� Malaga - Pablo Ruiz Picasso Airport (AGP): This airport was named after the famous painter, who was born in the city. It has many connections with Europe and some with other countries, and it’s the 3rd most important airport in Spain. Buying a flight ticket from your home country to Malaga may be the easiest way to come, but in some cases, not the cheapest one.
o When you arrive at the airport you can take a bus or a train to go to
city center (the taxi is very expensive, from 20-40€, but it´s your only option if you arrive after 0.00):
I. Bus Express Airport (Line A)
• Itinerary: Airport - Avenida de Velázquez - Héroe de Sostoa (Railway station) - Héroe de Sostoa - Avenida Andalucía - Alameda Principal - Paseo del Parque.
• Frequency: About each 30 min from 7:00 to 0:00 • Price: 2€
II. Train Line: Malaga - Fuengirola
• Itinerary: Airport - Guadalhorce - Victoria Kent - María Zambrano railway station - Alameda Principal (Puente de Tetuán)
• Airport Stop: New suburban train station opposite Terminal 3
• Frequency: About each 20 min from 6:54 to 23:54 • Price: 1,60€
� Madrid - Barajas Airport (MAD): The airport in Madrid is the most
important in Spain, so you may find out the ticket to Madrid is way cheaper than the one to Malaga. In this case, you can choose to fly to Madrid and use an alternative way of transport from there to Malaga, for example:
○ Train: Visit http://www.renfe.com/ ○ Bus: Visit http://www.daibus.es/ or http://www.alsa.es/
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2. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Malaga is a big city, and since it’s “trapped” between the sea and the mountains, its shape is very long. Public transport is probably your best option to move around, because taxis are not cheap. Almost all buses stop at “Alameda Principal”, a famous street in the center of the city. 2.1. What bus should I take? . You can use this application
2.2. Ticket and Cards Available for Málaga City: (B US) � Single Ticket
- Price: 1.20€ - Requirements: None - Where can I buy it? Directly to the bus driver. The driver may not
accept bills larger than 10 €. - Only valid for a trip with no possibility of transfer between buses
� Multi-trip card with transfer .
- Price: deposit: 1,80€ (first time) + 0,78€ / trip - Requirements: None - Where can I buy it? In tobacconist or kiosk. List here. - Where can I recharge? In tobacconist or kiosk. List here. - Valid while you have trips available on the card (trips do not
expire). You can transfer between buses during one hour. When you don’t need the card, you can return it and your deposit will be refunded.
Identification Number) / Submit a specific request. - Where can I buy it? In Alameda Principal, nº 15 - Where can I recharge? In tobacconist or kiosk. List here. - Unlimited trips for 30 days from the day you buy/recharge the card
For further information about lines and schedules, visit http://www.emtmalaga.es/ 2.3. Ticket and Cards Available for other cities ne ar Málaga: If you are going to work in any city near Malaga (Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Fuengirola, etc.) you have to take a train in Málaga city center daily.
(depending of the city). List here. - Requirements: None - Where can I buy it? Maria Zambrano Railway Station. - Where can I recharge? Maria Zambrano Railway Station. - Two trips daily for 30 days from the day you buy/recharge the
card. For further information about lines and schedules, visit http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/malaga/index.html 3. CELLPHONES To Call to Spain from abroad you must dial +34. When you get here, you will meet a lot of new people, or maybe you want to contact your family and friends in your country. Therefore, we recommend you to unlock your cell phone, if you have a locked one, and get a local number. The unlocking may be easier for you in your country, but if you don’t unlock it before coming, you can make it in this shop:
� Movilquick - Avda. De La Aurora, 51. P.C. 29006 Málaga - http://www.movilquick.net/tiendas/malaga/
When getting a new number, we suggest to bypass the main companies (Orange, Movistar…), as they are more expensive. Normally, you will spend from a few weeks to a few months here in Malaga, so it will be cheaper if you get a SIM card from OMVs. These are virtual companies, operating through internet, and they offer the cheapest fares for your calls and texts.
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���� Pepephone Prepaid Card.
- Where can I buy it? In Halcon Viajes Travel Agency - Calle San Juan, 42 (Málaga city center) - or any other Halcon Viajes Travel Agency around Málaga. You will get the SIM card at the moment.
- Price of a Prepaid Card with a new number: 0€ + 15€ First Recharge.
- Fares: 0.15€ + 0.07€/min any call to land or mobile lines into Spain at any time. SMS: 0,09€. No minimum or monthly consumption. No time of permanence.
- Where can I recharge it? : In any Halcon Viajes travel agency / In any cash dispenser / Using the website http://www.pepephone.com/
- How to check my credit? Calling to *134# (0.09€ / checking) - International Calls: You can find the specific fares for your country
in the website: http://www.pepephone.com/ > Tarifas > Internacionales > Select Continent and Country > You will find the fares. These international fares are usually very expensive so we recommend using Skype as an alternative.
Anyway, if you want the traditional companies, here you have the four main ones operating in Spain: http://www.movistar.es/ http://www.vodafone.es/particulares/es http://www.yoigo.com/ http://www.orange.es/ 4. ELECTRICITY The electric network in Spain works at 230 V and 50 Hz. If you come from a country with different voltage or frequency, we strongly recommend you to check any device before plugging it. Usually there is a sticker in the charger with the valid range of operation: If it says “110-230 V, 50-60 Hz”, it’s ok to plug it. So if your devices have a different one, you will need to buy an adaptor. You can buy an high quality adapter at any hardware or electronics store. In the city center you can find several hardware store like:
° El Compas C/ Martínez, 8 (near Alameda Principal) 10:00 - 20:30 ° El Llavín C/ Santa María, 15 10:00 - 20:30
Sockets in Spain only take plugs with 2 round pins
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5. WEATHER Malaga has hot summers and mild winters. Rainy days are not very common here. Depending on the period of the year you visit Malaga, you may need to bring different clothes, but in no case you are going to need a very warm coat. If you come in summer, you definitely want to bring your swimming suit. For more information about the weather during the year, visit: http://www.malaga-weather.com/page.8.html Dialy weather forecast: http://en.eltiempo.es/malaga.html 6. USEFUL STUFF YOU CAN BRING Here you have a list of items we believe can be useful during your stay:
� Sheets � Mosquito repellent � Camera � Sunglasses � Sunscreen � Swimming clothes � Basic medicines (headache, stomachache) � Spanish dictionary � During the summer months we expect a lot of trainees from all over the
world. Please bring a lot of material from your country with you to give a little presentation in Málaga. To give you some ideas look for photos, slides, typical food, videos (DVD, AVI and MPEG), dances, sketches etc. PowerPoint presentations are particularly favored. We look forward to learn more about your country.
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7. SHOPPING
7.1. SUPERMARKETS If you want to buy fresh products like groceries, vegetables, fruits, fish or meat you have to go the any of the markets. They have very good prices for fresh products. Almost shopkeepers don’t speak English
•••• Mercado de Atarazanas (central) : C/ de las Atarazanas, nº10. Mo-Sa 08:00 - 15:00 •••• Mercado del Carmen : (Railway Station) C/ de la Serna nº 5 Mo-Sa 08:00 - 15:00 •••• Mercado de Salamanca : (north - city center) C/ San Bartolomé nº 1 Mo-Sa 08:00 - 15:00
To make your weekly food shopping we recommend the supermarket MERCADONA because it has its own brand products of high quality and very good price. - Food of all kinds: HACENDADO / Cleaning Products: BOSQUE VERDE /
You will find many other supermarkets near your home. We can offer advice about some of them:
■ LIDL - Very low prices and medium-low quality. Many brands from
Central Europe. brands. - Schedule: Mo-Sa 09:15 - 21:15 - Calle Hilera nº 10 (near Corte Inglés Shopping Center)
■ DIA - Very low prices and medium-low quality. - Schedule: Mo-Sa 09:15 - 21:30 - Calle Cuarteles nº 35 (near Maria Zambrano Railway Station) - Cale Victoria nº 64 (near Plaza de la Merced)
■ EROSKY - Medium prices and medium-high quality. - Schedule: Mo-Sa 09:15 - 21:30 - Calle Carretería nº 94 (City Center) - Calle Macabeos nº 5 (Pinosol) - Avd. de la Aurora (Larios Shopping Center)
■ EL CORTE INGLÉS - High prices and high quality. You can find products from around
the world. - Schedule: Mo-Sa 10:00 - 22:00 - Avd. Andalucia. (basement of the El Corte Inglés)
If you have to buy something after 22.00, you can find a lot of “Chinese Shops” around Málaga that used to close very late, but usually these shops are a little expensive and the products are not of good quality, but you can use them for an emergency.
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7.2. SHOPPING CENTER
In Málaga you will find a lot of Shopping Center that are usually open from 10.00 to 22.00 (the cinemas close later). We are going to explain you the characteristics of each one: ■ LARIOS CENTRO: Av. de la Aurora. (City Center)
- Shops: Primark, Zara, P&B, Blanco, Springfield, Dunnes Stores, Disney Store, Jack Jones, Stradivarius, Bershka, Levis, Decimas, Foot Locker, etc.
8. POSTOFFICE (CORREOS) Postoffice –Center C/ Santa Lucia nº 7 Mo-Fr 8:30 - 20:30 ; Sa 9:30 - 13:00 Postoffice –Teatinos Avda. Plutarco nº 1 Mo-Fr 8:30 - 20:30 ; Sa 9:30 - 13:00 Postoffice –Malagueta C/ del Puerto nº 11 Mo-Fr 8:30 - 20:30 ; Sa 9:30 - 13:00 9. PHARMACIES – (FARMACIAS) Pharmacies are generally open from 9:30 to 14:00 and from 16:30 to 20:00, but every day there are a series of pharmacies are required to remain open “on call”. In this link you can find the addres of the establishments that are “on call”, with the nearest ones clearly indicated.
http://farmacias-malaga.diariosur.es/
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10. BANKS & MONEY We recommend you change enough money into “euros” in your origin country before arriving in Malaga, especially if you arrive in weekend, but if you come to Málaga Airport without an “euro” in your pocket, you can change your money into “euros” at the airport.
● Terminal 3 - P0 - At Public space and passenger-only zone. 8:00 - 22:30 ● Terminal 3 - P1 - At passenger-only zone. Schedule. 8:00 - 22:30
In Malaga there are almost no bureaux de change, if you want to change money, you have to go to a bank or a savings bank, that usually open Mo-Fr: 8:30 a 14:15. All banks offer currency exchange services. The most popular banks in Málaga are: Santander / BBVA / La Caixa / Unicaja. There are cash deliveries all over the city, where you can get currency with international credit cards. Most hotels, restaurants, banks and gas stations accept Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard. It’s very probably that you have to show your passport or an identity card, so it‘s very important carry it with you if you want to pay by card. 11. USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
We really expect you don´t have any problem while your training period. To solve any trouble, a part from contact us, you have a police station: ► City Center Tlf: 952 061 870
Calle Ramos Marín, 4 (next to Plaza de la Merced)
► Main Police Station Tlf: 952 046 200 Plaza de Manuel Azaña, 3
Related on Hospital: ► Centro de Salud Centro - Perchel Tlf: 951 299 404 Weekdays
Av. de Manuel Agustín Heredia, 36 08:00 - 20:00
► Hospital Civil Plaza Hospital Civil s/n Tlf: 951 290 000 24 h.
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12. CINEMAS
� Albeniz . C/ Alcazabilla nº4 (City Center) - Hoarding: http://www.ecartelera.com/cines/386,0,1.html - Several movies in Original Version, with subtitles in spanish.
� Yelmo Cines Vialia . Maria Zambrano Railway Station (City Center) - Hoarding: http://www.ecartelera.com/cines/388,0,1.html - All the movies are in spanish. 3D Theatre. Cinema is in the second floor
of the Vialia Shopping Center.
� Yelmo Cines Plaza Mayor . Avda. Monserrat Caballé. Train Line C1. - Hoarding: http://www.ecartelera.com/cines/391,0,1.html - At least 3 movies in Original Version. 3D Theatre. Cinema is inside
Plaza Mayor Shopping Center. 13. WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & PARTY
13.1. TRADITIONAL
Casa Aranda. C/ Herrería del Rey nº 2 (City Center) 07:00 - 14:00 ַײ- A traditional breakfast can be found at “churrerias”. This is a famous
place where you can eat the well known “churros con chocolate”. http://www.casa-aranda.net/
- In this Ice-Cream you have homemade flavors that are as unique as your tastebuds. With flavors like Ferrero Rocher, Tutti Fruti, Strawberry cake, Nutella, Orange Cake, (among many many others). You will have a tough time choosing. You can get there with Bus Lines 3,10 stop “el torcal”
A great way to enjoy the great variety of dishes and specialties of Málaga is to taste the tapas available in many bars. Small portions of many different foods to accompany a good wine, soda or cold beer. A Classic in Málaga and an experience not to be missed.
D’Cuadros. C/ Echegaray nº 3 (City Center) ַײ- Very cheap international tapas. http://dcuadros.es/echegaray.html
- An arabic-inspired teahouse. http://zoukteteria.blogspot.com.es/
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13.4. PUBS / DISCOS
Taking a drink at one of the many restaurants or nightclubs in the city is the best respite after a enjoyable meal or a long day in the capital. Long drinks, exotic cocktails, beers and wine are offered in a diverse range of venues across the city. (No smoking inside bars and nightclubs). We have a VIP card for IAESTE students, with discounts on these sites:
Malafama Pub / Disco ַײ Plaza Mijhana (City Center) 22:00 - 04:00 Every Thursday Internacional party http://www.malafama.es/
Mini ַײ Plaza Mijhana (City Center) 21:00 - 02:00
This Bar s very cheap to drink beer, cocktails and mojitos. (in the middle of the square)
El Cairo C/ Juan Padilla nº 15 (City Center) 22:00 - 03:00 ַײ
Other good pub, with good music. Cafe del Sol Playa de Los Álamos 12:00 - 04:00 ַײ
Chiringuito, special party every Monday, with free bus. More info every week on facebook: Málaga summer 2012.
Morrise’s Málaga ַײ Plaza del Siglo nº 3 (City Center) 15:00 - 02:00
Irish Pub with a lot of kinds of beer. You can also play Trivial Pursuit every Wednesday with the others customers.
14. BEACH AND “CHIRINGUITOS”
☼ Playa de Pedregalejos . Bus Line 11 to “Pedregalejos”.
☼ Playa de La Misericordia. Bus Line 16 to “Parque del Oeste”
☼ Playa de Los Alamos. Train C1 to “Los Alamos” Nice Beach with many bars in the sand, with music and young people.
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15. TOURIST INFORMATION Tourism Central Office Plaza de la Marina 09:00 - 20:00 Tourism Office C/ Granada nº 70 If you are in Malaga during the summer we recommend the following visits:
���� Málaga – Attached guide. The Málaga Feria (10-19 August) is one of the biggest parties of Spain.
���� Granada – Bus ( http://www.alsa.es/ ). If you want visit the Alhambra,
you have to book the tickets at least 2 weeks before your visit ( http://www.alhambradegranada.org/ )
���� Cordoba – Bus ( http://www.alsa.es/ ) or Train ( http://www.renfe.com/ ) ���� Sevilla – Bus ( http://www.alsa.es/ ) or Train ( http://www.renfe.com/ ) ���� Ronda – Bus ( http://www.losamarillos.es/ ) ���� Nerja – Bus ( http://www.alsa.es/ )
For further information about touristic routes, visit
http://iaeste.webcindario.com/trainees.html
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16. MALAGA TOUR We are going to recommend you an itinerary to enjoy the Málaga charms. You will visit all the important monuments and places of our wonderful city.
- Meeting Point: Intersection Calle Marques de Larios – Alameda Principal
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- Breakfast in: Churrería Casa Aranda • A traditional breakfast can be found at
“churrerias”. This is a famous place where you can eat the well known “churros con chocolate”.
• Calle Herrería del Rey, 3 • http://www.casa-aranda.net/ • Price: 4- 5 € - Málaga Cathedral y Museum. • Visit “La Manquita” and pay attention to the
unfinished south tower which gives it its name. • Calle Molina de Larios, s/n • Schedule: 10.00 – 17.00 • Price Cathedral + Museum: 5 € - Calle Marqués de Larios / Plaza de la Constituci ón / Calle Granada • Browse the most famous streets in the city center
- Plaza de la Merced • Pasear por una de las plazas más famosas de Málaga.
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- Picasso’s birth home • Visit the museum - house where was born the great
painter. • Plaza de la Merced, 15 • http://www.fundacionpicasso.es/ • Schedule: 9.30 – 20.00 • Price Museum + Temporary Exhibition:1 € • For students accredited ≤ 25: 0 € • Price Audioguide: 1 € - Roman Theater • Visit the old Roman Theater of "Malaka" • Calle Alcazabilla, 8 • Schedule: 10.00 – 14.00 • Price: 0 € - Arab Alcazaba • Visit the Moorish citadel and castle. • Calle Alcazabilla, 2 • Schedule: 9.30 – 20.00 • Price Alcazaba: 2,20 € • Price Alcazaba + Castle: 3,55 €
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- Time to Eat • We recommend the following restaurants nearby.
Restaurant D’Cuadros Echegaray o Calle Echegaray, 3 o Price: 8-10€
Restaurant Choop o C/ Granados, 4 o Price: 8-10€
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La Tetería o C/ San Agustín, 9 o Price: 5€
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- Meeting Point: Intersection Calle Marques de Larios – Alameda Principal
- Cenachero Statue: • Statue in honor of old local fish sellers. • Plaza de la Marina, s/n • You can make in front of the statue the group
official photo. - Paseo del Parque y Plaza General Torrijos • Browse one of the major parks in Malaga
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- Malagueta Beach • Browse the most famous beach in Málaga.
- Málaga City Hall y Pedro Luis Alonso / Puerta Os cura Gardens.
• Browse one of the most wonderful gardens in Malaga
