World-renowned American magazine Forbes has compiled a list of 20 cities around the world where Americans like to live, invest, start new projects and retire. However, this list is also highly relevant to Europeans. Málaga placed tenth in this top 20. But why exactly Málaga? Let’s see.
Criteria from Forbes
According to Forbes, the capital meets several criteria, including international schools, a good health system, proximity to airports, the cost of housing, a low crime rate and a good quality of life. The Best European Destinations (EBD) was responsible for compiling this ranking and chose 20 cities from 120 candidates.
Why Málaga?
The answer lies in its authenticity, location, easy access to cities like Seville, Ronda, Cordoba or Granada, its unique cultural offer with no less than 37 museums, its impressive natural wonders and, of course, its annual average of more than 300 days of sunshine. Malaga is a unique destination in Europe and a mix of modern, traditional, culture, beach, gastronomy and shopping.
What Malaga has to offer
Malaga has a rich history of more than 3,000 years, since the Phoenicians founded the city. Today it is a beautiful, friendly and cosmopolitan city that enchants tourists from all over the world. Whether it’s the Roman theater or the ancient “garum” baths, Málaga offers a trip back in time to Roman Hispania.
In addition, the city offers an incredible array of cultural offerings concentrated in the historic center. With 3.5 million visitors a year, the Picasso Museum is one of the most visited museums in Spain. Other notable galleries include the Centre Pompidou Málaga and the collection of the Russian Museum Saint Petersburg, along with the Carmen Thyssen.
Whether visitors enjoy contemporary art or paintings from the 19th century, Spanish wine, Mediterranean cuisine, archaeology or even automobiles, Málaga offers a long list of interesting museums to suit everyone’s taste.
Conclusion
Malaga is not only a destination that combines leisure tourism and business, but also a place with incredible cultural offerings of worldwide recognition and major events. It is no surprise that Forbes includes this beautiful city in their top 20 best cities to live and invest.
