Museums/Caves

AULA DEL MAR, MALAGA

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The Marine Centre in Malaga was set up in 1989 to focus on all types of marine life in the Alboran Sea. There are two areas – exhibition area with various marine life on display and a research/workshop area for educational purposes.

LOCATION: Av Manuel Agustin Heredia,  Malaga

CAC MUSEO, MALAGA

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Centro de Arte Contemporaneo (Centre of Contemporary Art) is a cultural initiative from the city of Malaga to promote visual art in the 20th and 21st century. It has various exhibitions and events throughout the year, including children’s theatre workshops.

LOCATION:  Calle Alemania, Malaga

CASA MUSEO, MIJAS

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Mijas Council opened the museum in the mid 1990s to show the history of this white village in the mountains. It is open daily from 10am – 2pm and 5pm – 8pm. Admission is free

LOCATION: Plaza de la Libertad, Mijas Pueblo

CUEVA DE LA PILETA, RONDA

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This cave was discovered in 1905 in the mountainous region of Ronda in the municipality of Benaojan. The importance of the paintings here meant it was declared a National Monument in 1924. There are large spaces, a cyrstal lake and the Great Chasm looking into the abyss at the bottom. The oldest paintings are animals and signs first dating back to 30,000BC. Tickets are between €5-€8.

LOCATION: 5km along the MA501 to Benaojan out of Ronda.

CUEVA DEL GATO

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This cave is located in the Grazalema Natural Park and is an underground river tour. It is one of the most important caves in Andalucia with lakes, potholes and waterfalls. It has a slope of minus 219m and covers a distance of 4.5km north to south flowing into the River Guadiaro. It’s a lovely day even just outside the cave entrance.

LOCATION: The south entrance is reached on the Ronda to Benaojan road about 15km west of Ronda.

GIBRALTAR MUSEUM

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Ever wondered what Gibraltar looked like 30,000 years ago? Or want to learn more about the Great Siege? The Gibraltar Museum chronicles some of the major historical events that have taken place in Gibraltar through its varied history. It is open Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Entrance is €2 for adults and €1 for children under 12. Under 5′s are free.

LOCATION: Bomb House Lane, Gibraltar.

MALAGA CF MUSEUM AND TOUR

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The museum and tour for Malaga Football Club is open on Monday to Wednesday from 10am until 7pm and Thursday to Saturday from 3pm – 7pm. Closed on Sundays and home match days. The ticket office closes at 6.30pm.  Cost is €8 for adults and €4 for under 18s.

LOCATION: La Rosaleda, Paseo Martiricos, Malaga

MUSEO AUTOMOVILISTICO DE MALAGA

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This automobile museum includes an extraordinary collection presented in thematic areas which present the different styles of vehicles through the twentieth century. There are a variety of models such as Hispao, Bugatti, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Mercedes and Ferrari. There is an ecomuseum to educate youngsters and also a Rent-a-Car service. Admission is €6 (general) or €9 for a guided tour or €3 for children under 6 years. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 7pm.

LOCATION: Edificio Tabacalera, Avenida Sor Teresa Prat 15, Malaga.

MUSEO DE BANDOLERO, RONDA

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History of the bandits who roamed Malaga and Cadiz up until the 20th century is now housed in a museum in Ronda.

LOCATION: Calle Armiñan, Ronda

MUSEO DE CAZA, RONDA

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Located in the historic quarter of Ronda this Hunting Museum shows part of the wild hunting fauna of the Serrania de Ronda plus animals from other continents. There is also a hunting shop. The museum is open daily from 10.30am – 7pm and entrance is €1.50 for adults and children over 3 years.

LOCATION: Calle Arminan, Ronda