castellano

• Population of 560.495.
• Capital de la Costa del Sol on Spain's southern coast.
• Interesting Sites:
  • Cathedral: begun in 16th century.
  • Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre): discovered in 1951.
  • Alcázaba: Moorish fort from XI century.
  • Castillo de Gibralfaro: citadel built in XV century.
  • Torremolinos: a 40 km from capital
• History:
  • Founded by Phoenicians in 12th century B.C.
  • Has been controlled Carthaginians, the Romans, the Visigoths, and finally (711) the Moors
  • 1487: liberated by the Catholic Kings (Fernando & Isabela)