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Málaga

Málaga is a city of 570,000 people (2018) in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia, and the largest city on the Costa del Sol. The city offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine. While more laid back than Madrid or Barcelona, Málaga is still the centre and transport hub for the hugely popular Costa del Sol region, which is flooded with tourists in the summer. The city has cashed in on the sun and sand, with lots of new construction as well as hotels and facilities geared to tourists. However, Málaga also offers some genuinely interesting historical and cultural attractions in its old city, and its setting on the coast is still beautiful.

Understand
Málaga is capital of the Málaga Province. It has a typical Mediterranean climate, and was the birthplace of the artist Picasso.

Climate
Malaga's weather is quite mild throughout the year. The city is very sunny in summer and can also experience some sun in winter. Rainfall is generally scarce and normally takes place during the spring and autumn.

During summer temperatures rise over 30 °C, in some occasions reaching up to 38-39 °C. Winters experience colder temperatures, with January averaging 9.5 °C. In September, October, April and May, the weather is mild but usually maintains a cool regime, with temperatures rarely rising over 25 °C, making it ideal to go sightseeing the city and its surrounding areas without the heat of the summer. The winter months can witness unpleasant weather with temperatures feeling colder than they are due to the wind. Sunshine is scarce during the winter, and this causes the closure of most activities. It is therefore advisable to visit Malaga in June or September, as despite the possibility of rain, the city is less crowded and the temperatures more comfortable than those of the chilly winter and of the hot summer.

Humidity is relatively high due to the proximity to the sea, so normally thermal sensation makes it seem colder or hotter than it really is.

Tourist information

 * Málaga Tourism website

By plane
Getting there/away:
 * Bus. Line A express is very convenient, running every 20–25 minutes and stopping at Alameda Principal and Paseo del Parque, where most of the local buses that serve the city stop as well, costs €4 (Sept 2022). The route map for bus A can be seen online. The stop names are shown on an electronic display inside the bus so you can tell when to get off.
 * From the airport you can get a train (C1 line), that goes to Málaga Centro Alameda station in city center. It costs €1.8, runs every 20 to 40 minutes from about 7AM to 1AM and takes 8 minutes to reach the María Zambran station for transfer to Renfe's high-speed AVE service or the main bus station which is right next to the train station. Train route and timetables are here.
 * A taxi to the city center will cost about €20, a journey to Málaga Port will cost around €25. Taxis can be found at the airport's taxi rank just outside the arrivals hall of Terminal 2. Generally, there are taxis available, although you may have to queue and in summer the queues can be very long.
 * Minibus. Taxis can carry a maximum of 4 passengers regardless of passenger age. Although this can be cost effective if 4 passengers are travelling together over shorter distances, it can be expensive if travelling in large groups. Licensed minibus transfers can be ordered in advance that carry up to 17 passengers for a fixed fee and will meet you in the arrivals lounge of Terminal 2. Minibus companies can not be flagged down from outside Malaga Airport it is forbidden. A typical single transfer to Marbella will cost around €110.
 * Renting a car at Málaga's airport is relatively cheap, but it is advisable to book in advance.

By train
Note new promotion for FREE use of the Renfe train between Malaga and Fuengirola if you purchase the $10 Season pass card, for 2024-01-01 for 1st quarter, as a part of their green initiative to reduce car traffic.

, the city's sleek new train station, is about west of the city centre and served by RENFE's high-speed AVE service, which zips travelers to Madrid in 2½–3 hours (some with continuing service to Barcelona), Cordoba in 1 hour or Seville in 2 hours, with multiple trains running each line daily. Slower (and cheaper) trains are also available.

For Granada, take a train to Bobadilla and change to a Granada-bound train there.

RENFE also operates two Cercanías commuter rail lines out of Málaga, one west along the coast via the airport C1 and the nearby tourist towns of Torremolinos and Fuengirola and one inland C2. Both lines make two stops in Central Málaga: one at the María Zambrano station (where you can connect to RENFE and the bus station across the street) and one at the end of the line at Centro-Alameda, closer to the city center where Avenida de Andalucia crosses the Guadalmedina River.

By bus
The main bus station is right across the street from the train station, a km or so west of the city centre on Paseo de los Tilos. The station serves buses from all over Spain and is a major transfer point if you're passing through the region.

A substation, the, is located along Avenida de Manuel Agustin Heredia, adjacent to the port and handles many of the regional buses that serve the Málaga province, such as those going to nearby beach towns, many of which are operated by the Málaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium.

By car
The A-7 E-15 motorway runs along the coast to from Gibraltar to Almeria and through Murcia and on.

The A-45 motorway runs from Cordoba to Málaga.

By boat
There is a ferry route between Málaga and Melilla in North Africa with Transmediterranea. Book early.

Cruise ships plying the Mediterranean call at.

By foot
The best way to get an impression of Málaga is to discover the charming corners, stunning sights and lovely neighborhoods by wandering the streets and narrow roads on foot: take a stop for churros con chocolate, ice-cream, a coffee or some tapas and enjoy the Andalusian atmosphere.

By bicycle
Málaga is making big improvements when it comes to cycling. Nowadays Malagueños use their bikes more often to go to work or for recreational use in the weekends. Also Málaga established a cycling association supported by the local public transport association. The use of bicycles is promoted as being eco-friendly, fun, safe and healthy. Promotional campaigns in the form of group cycle activities or excursions outside Málaga are being introduced and this has led to big success.

Meanwhile, Málaga also constructed several bike lanes. Due to this construction the centre is also better connected with the Northern part of the city. The historical centre of Málaga is already free of motorized vehicles, which makes cycling much safer than in the past. Also spots like the boulevard and the harbour are only accessible for pedestrians and cyclists. This 2-km-long boulevard is wide enough for cyclists to enjoy and cycle in a relaxing fashion.

Besides cycling in the city the coast area of Málaga is also worth exploring by bike. Going east from Málaga is probably the most popular route as its possible to travel along a route through the twin traditional fishing villages of Pedregalejo and El Palo all the way to the end of Rincon De La Victoria without going on the main road. Travelling west along the coast is not quite as straightforward, for example biking from Málaga to Torremolinos is a popular route but it is difficult to find a good route away from busy highways but it is possible.

Cycling inland north from Málaga is characterized by steep climbs with little in the way of long easy winding routes. The Montes de Málaga is probably the most notable mountain route from the city where an elevation of over 900 m can be reached in less than 15 km, this route is known locally as "The Reina" and is not for the lazy cyclist. Other notable climbs include a section known locally as "The Wall" which is a terrifying descent or climber's challenge depending on what direction it's cycled. "The Wall" is a 9 km section between Moclinejo and Almáchar (this is the terrifying descent direction) on an inland route from Malaga to the coastal resort of Torre Del Mar.

An alternative mountain route for the committed cyclist is around the "Sierra de Mijas". The route goes west from Málaga on quite a busy main road past the airport, then up a steep country road to the white villages of Benalmadena Pueblo and Mijas Pueblo, dropping down then to Alhaurin el Grande and back on the north side of Sierra de Mijas to Málaga via Alhaurin de la Torre.

By public transport
A small two line light metro covers parts of the city. Line 1 runs west from the center, while Line 2 runs south. Bus routes here, metro here. As of August 2023, 2 new metro stations, Atarazanas and Guadalmedina, have been opened right in the centre of Málaga.

Car parking Malaga airport
If you want to park at Malaga airport, there are many private car parks around the airport which are much cheaper than the official airport car park.

By car rental
There are many car rental companies in Malaga. Most of them are located near the airport.

See
Málaga has become a well-known place for visiting art galleries, historical sites and monuments in the South of Europe:

From 2015 to 2023, the most visited monument in Malaga was the Alcazaba (1,785,162 visitors in 2023), whereas the most successful museum was the Picasso Museum (779,279 visitors in 2023).

Do

 * Visit the newly remodelled Port Area (south of the Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta). A hive of activity, especially at weekends, the new Port Area or Muelle Uno is a wonderful seaside addition to the city. Bars and restaurants abound overlooking the harbour and there are normally free music concerts and market stalls at weekends. A great place to people watch.
 * Rock Climb. There is lots of great rock climbing in and around Málaga. The amazing El Chorro gorge is 50 minutes drive to the North West and this also features the - an amazing pathway suspended high above the gorge. There is also Via Ferrata and rock climbing at.
 * Beaches: The nearest beach to the centre is La Malagueta - this is fine for a day's sunbathing although quieter and prettier beaches can be found further east or west. It can be a nice (if rather long!) walk along the waterfront to reach these beaches, otherwise you could get a bus from near the bull ring in the direction of El Palo (e.g. line 33). Malaga East tends to have smaller beaches while Malaga West have long stretches of beaches.

Learn

 * Spanish & Culture: If you have a school group, consider one of the immersion language courses at the On Spain Language School, including cultural and sports activity programme.
 * Spanish: Take an intensive Spanish course at Málaga University and put it into practice at one of the city's many exciting bars.
 * Spanish: Linguaschools Málaga is specialised in teaching Spanish in the old centre of Málaga since 1982.
 * Spanish: There are many private language schools in Málaga offering a wide range of Spanish courses. You can search and compare online.
 * Spanish: Hispania Schools Málaga Spanish courses for all ages, intensive or private. Start any Monday of the year in Malaga center.
 * Salsa: Many bars and discos in Málaga offer free Salsa classes, such as The Sound in the center and The Swan in the trendy suburb town of Pedregalejo.

Buy
Most merchants are able to accept Credit Cards, and can use contactless tap. Although tipping is not required, if you want to add a tip you need to tell the merchant before they put the amount into the credit card machine, because there is no option to add the tip in the machine. Otherwise tip with cash. Even most bank ATM's are able to do contactless (e.g. Apple Pay) withdrawals.
 * Plaza Mayor. A shopping centre full of boutiques of almost every major luxury brand in the world, including Armani, Prada, and Versace, rivalled only by Puerto Banús in Marbella. You can get there by bus, line 10, M-136 and M-123, or by train, get off on the stop "Plaza Mayor".
 * El Corte Ingles A huge department store right in the heart of Málaga, it also has a huge selection of luxury brands, but its main advantage over Plaza Mayor is the selection of fragrance and its location. The metro station Guadalmedina stops right in front of it.
 * Librería Rayuela idiomas, on Calle Cárcer . A valuable resource, offering textbooks and dictionaries for learning just about any European language you could desire.
 * Librería Rayuela idiomas, on Calle Cárcer . A valuable resource, offering textbooks and dictionaries for learning just about any European language you could desire.

Eat
Along the coast there are dozens of restaurants and chiringuitos (beach restaurants) where you can have fish, seafood, paella, sangria, etc. One of the most famous chiringuitos is El Tintero, at the east end, where there is no menu: the waiters sing out what they are carrying and they leave you a plate at your signal. From time to time, one of them offers to give you the bill.

The most typical thing to eat in Málaga is espetos, sardines squewered on a bamboo stick and grilled over a fire (typically driftwood); and pescaíto frito: all types of deep-fried fish from anchovies to squid. A speciality of Andalucia is fish (most commonly dogfish "cazon", although sometimes other fish such as tuna, "atun") marinated in garlic and vinegar - look on the menu for Cazon en adobo. Try also the coquinas (small clams cooked in white wine). Simply delicious!

Jamon is a regional specialty, and is an aged, salted ham, from acorn-fed pork, similar to prosciutto.

One final note: do not bother picking oranges from the trees that grow all over the city. They are of a very bitter variety and are not good to eat. You can however make marmalade out of them, if you were so inclined!

Budget
Beware of places that seem to have prices too good to be true like Bar Aduana Vieja near Malaga Museum. They'll give you extremely tiny portions but luckily they are easy to avoid - they have horrible reviews on Google Maps.

Centro historico
There are several inexpensive restaurants in the historical center.

Around the train station María Zambrano
There is also some fast food like Taco Bell or Carl's Jr.

Mid-range

 * Cafetería of Hotel Castilla Guerrero, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical Andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices.
 * Cafetería of Hotel Castilla Guerrero, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical Andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices.
 * Cafetería of Hotel Castilla Guerrero, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical Andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices.
 * Cafetería of Hotel Castilla Guerrero, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical Andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices.
 * Cafetería of Hotel Castilla Guerrero, Situated in street Córdoba, nº 7 in Málaga center, between the Port and Alameda Principal. Offers traditional and typical Andalucian dishes, including soups, salads, meats and fishes or sandwiches, cakes, croissants or baguettes. Star dishes include: Gazpacho andaluz, Paella, Porra Antequerana, Rabo de Toro, Croquetas caseras, and many more. Breakfasts and meals with inexpensive prices.

Drink
Málaga has a local sweet wine called Moscatel made from muscat grapes. It can be tasted in popular pubs in the city center, like the famous old La Casa del Guardia (Avenue Alameda Principal) or the well-known El Pimpi.

Málaga nightlife will make you think that nobody sleeps in this town even during the work week! It is especially busy from Thursday to Sunday, where people buy drinks at supermarkets and drink them at night in controlled areas known as "botellodromos" in the city center, before going into the clubs:

 * Metropol, Cosa Nostra, Vaticano, Andén (big busy Latin club)
 * Velvet Club (aka Sonic, plays metal, hardcore, punk) [not open Sundays]
 * Nyx, Urbano, Village Green (Rock, Indie, etc.)
 * White, Abyssinia, Bar El Sound (Rap, Hip Hop, R&B)
 * Paradise/Punto G, Warhol (gay)
 * ChillHouse ( house-dance music)
 * There are several nice Moroccan-style tea houses in town, serving an amazing variety of teas in addition to other interesting non-alcoholic drinks.

Sleep
There are basically two good locations for tourist lodging in town: At the beach, or in or near the pedestrian zone in the center. The cheapest beds are found in the red light district between the center and the port.

Connect
As of Sept 2021, the city has 4G from Masmovil / Yoigo, and 5G from the other carriers.

Go next
Málaga has exceptional road and motorway links, making it an excellent base for exploring the nearby villages and towns. Wonderful drives inland reveal the hidden gems of this region, with small restaurants nestling in the hills where you can experience a authentic taste of Andalucia.

There are also several tourist holiday resorts within reach: Torremolinos, Nerja and Marbella.

Berrocal's Museum System. Exhibition venue around the work of the sculptor Miguel Berrocal in the Andalusian village of Villanueva de Algaidas, in the outskirts of Málaga. The project offers the possibility to visit 3 exhibit spaces:

 * The Museum has its first wing dedicated to painting and graphical works.
 * The Studio-Workshop is devoted to the creative and technological processes behind his sculptures, particularly the puzzle sculptures that are made to be disassembled.
 * The House-Museum focusses on the personality and life of Berrocal, and houses artworks made by his friends

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Malaga (disambiguation)

There's more than one place called Malaga or Málaga:

Australia

 * Malaga (Western Australia) — a suburb of Perth

Colombia

 * Málaga (Colombia) — a city in Santander department

Spain

 * Málaga — the capital city of Malaga (province)
 * Málaga (province) — a province in the Andalusia region
 * Vélez-Málaga — smaller city in the east of the same Spanish province

United States of America

 * Malaga (California) — a community in Fresno County, California
 * Malaga (New Jersey) — unincorporated area in Franklin Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey
 * Malaga (Washington) — unincorporated area in Chelan County, Washington

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Málaga (province)

Málaga is a province in the Andalusia region of Spain. Tourism and tourist resorts, particularly those on the beaches along the Costa del Sol ("Sun Coast"), are the main industry here. Its beaches are visited by millions of European tourists; other attractions include the gorge of El Chorro near Álora, the Torcal de Antequera, the Moorish-Mudéjar district of Frigiliana, the Dolmen of Menga, and the Caves of Nerja.

Regions
Málaga is divided into six comarcas (counties):

Cities

 * — the largest city in the region offers beaches, hiking, architectural sites, art museums, and excellent shopping and cuisine
 * — a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of the castle
 * — its castle provides a beautiful view of the town
 * — a long stretch of sunny beaches, a lively nightlife and excellent cuisine
 * — a labyrinth of charming narrow whitewashed streets with old Andalucian houses
 * — a tourist town with 8 km of sandy beaches and a Moorish castle
 * — one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on the Costa
 * — set in and around a deep gorge spanned by an impressive bridge
 * — an attractive, clean, safe tourist town that attracts families, LGBT vacationers, and a lot of Spanish tourists

Other destinations

 * Montes de Málaga — lovely wooded mountains north-east of Málaga, sadly lacking a bus service.
 * mountain vistas, diverse ecology, limestone peaks, deep gorges, and ancient forests home to the rare Spanish fir. Its fauna includes wildcats and golden eagles

Understand
Spanish is spoken in Andalusia, but Andalusians have their own particularity. The endings of the words are left out. In Spanish, "good morning" is "buenos dias"; the Andalusians say: "bueno dia". The number two is "dos"; in Andalusia, they say "do".

Climate
The province of Málaga is very far in the south of Europe. The climate is mild in winter and can be hot in summer. In summer, temperatures in Málaga are generally 2-3 ° C warmer than in Marbella, which already benefits from the cool winds of the Atlantic. Inland it gets very hot in summer (40 ° C).

By plane
Regular flights into Malaga airport which is Spain's 3rd largest and is served by a railway station. Lufthansa, Condor, TUI, Easy Jet, Swiss and Austrian Airlines fly to Málaga.

By train
The RENFE long-distance train station is in Málaga. From here the AVE travels via Cordoba (in 45 min) from Seville, Madrid (in 2½ hours) or Barcelona (in 6½ hours). The two team lines to Fuengirola and Álora also run from here. There is also a regional train. You go to Ronda and Seville, among others.

By bus
There are also numerous long-distance bus connections. You will meet at the bus station in Málaga, which is right next to the long-distance train station. Here you can get bus tickets to Cordoba, Granada or Seville. But the buses that connect the rural area around Málaga to the city also meet here. From here there is also a line to Málaga Airport.

By car
The province of Málaga is connected to the road network of Andalusia by the coastal motorway A-7 to Gibraltar west and Almería to the east and the motorway A-45 to the north. Some of the motorway routes are subject to tolls.

Public transport
There is a two-line commuter rail network (Cercanias Malaga) that connects the city of Malaga mostly to places along the coast and to the airport. From 05:30 to 23:00 approximately. Single ticket from €1.80 (1-2 zones) to €3.60 (5 zones) as of Dec 2020.
 * Line C1 connects the city with the most important western coastal towns near Malaga (such as Torremolinos, Benalmádena or Fuengirola).
 * Line C2 connects Malaga with some towns such as Cártama, Pizarra and Álora.

The city of Malaga has a small metro network.

See
There is a lot to see in the province of Málaga. In Málaga, Ronda, Casares and other cities you can find traces that are thousands of years old and left by the Romans, Visigoths and Moors. But nature also has a lot to offer when you leave the seaside resorts on the coast. The natural parks of El Torcal, the Serrania de Ronda, Sierra las Nieves, Montes de Málaga and others are worth seeing.

Do

 * Golf Malaga Play golf at courses such as the Alcaidesa Links course, Mijas, Dona Julia.
 * Water sports in summer
 * Horse riding. There is a racecourse in Mijas Costa, bordering Fuengirola.
 * Hiking: There are some interesting (long) hiking trails in the region, for example the GR-249, sections of the European long-distance hiking trails also pass through Andalusia and the province of Málaga.

Eat
Fish is Malaga's speciality. No complicated presentation, just the freshest fish, simply fried or cooked on the plancha (grill). The best place to try Malaga's fish is the old fishing district of Pedregalejo/El Palo, to the east of the city. There are many simple fish restaurants along the beach, of which the best and most enjoyable is the Tintero. Waiters continually emerge from the kitchen with different types of fish and seafood, shouting like auctioneers, and you just grab what most appeals to you!

The most genuine menu of Malaga cuisine mainly includes seafood and fish dishes or those made with them. The product of the fishing in this coast is usually small and cooked generally fried; yes, in good olive oil: anchovies (the most from Malaga), red mullets, horse mackerel, cod, squid, floured and almost crunchy.

In addition to this popular "fried fish", other marine products give rise to exquisite dishes such as "gazpachuelo", made with larger white fish and some other shellfish to intensify the flavor of the stew, which is completed with a mixture of the broth with a mayonnaise sauce, which gives it its peculiar appearance of a whitish soup. Or the "monkfish casserole", a dish of potatoes stewed with this exquisite and horrible fish and spiced with almonds and saffron.

To cool off on hot days, don't miss the "gazpacho", or the "drunkards" to accompany the coffee and finish with a good sweet Malaga wine, as recommended by the Malaga poet Salvador Rueda: "Drink it and you will drink the heart of the world. " Enjoy your meal!

Drink
Excellent Malaga wines, and moscatel sweet wine.

 * Vino Calidad

A typical Malaga sweet wine called "Mosto" made with Muscat grapes.

To go out, Malaga is a fantastic city since it is very pleasant to walk through its streets, especially in the centre, along the promenade, on the beach, or along the avenue.

In Malaga, the nerve centre of nightlife is in Benalmádena and Puerto Banús, 20 minutes by car from Malaga.

Stay safe
This is a safe city, and most people who ask for help aren't a risk — most are students of English — but avoid women giving rosemary, who will read your future and ask for fees in exchange, and mind your luggage.

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Malagasy phrasebook

Malagasy is the national language of Madagascar.

Vowels

 * a : like 'a' in "father"
 * e : like 'ay' in "pay"
 * o : like 'u' in "rule"
 * i : like 'ee' in "see"
 * y : like 'ee' in "see"

Consonants
Malagasy doesn't use C, W, Q or X.

 * b : like "b" in "better"
 * d : like "d" in "distance"
 * f : like "f" in "file"
 * g : like "g" in "go"
 * h : like "h" in "hot"
 * j : like "j" in "January"
 * k : like "c" in "calendar"
 * l : like "l" in "lost"
 * m : like "m" in "master"
 * n : like "n" in "name"
 * p : like "p" in "power"
 * r : like "r" in "rust"
 * s : like "s" in "sew"
 * t : like "t" in "toast"
 * v : like "v" in "vest"
 * z : like "z" in "zebra"

Basics

 * Hello. : Salama. (like Arabic Salaam ) or Manao Hoana (Manow-OWN)
 * Hello. (informal, used mainly in the North) : mbola tsara. (mm-BOOL-uh TSAR-uh)
 * How are you? : inona voavoa? (ee-nan vow-vow)
 * Sir/Madam : tompoko (TOOM-pook)
 * Fine, thank you. (literally very good): tsara be
 * What is your name? : inona ny anaranao? (n-new-na knee a-nair-a-now)
 * My name is ______ ny aranako. :  ______ . (knee anaRAkoo.)
 * Nice to meet you. : Faly mahafantatra anao ( )
 * Please. : azafady. ( az-a-fad)
 * Where do you come from? : Avy aiza ianao?
 * What is your nationality? : Firenena inona no niavinao?
 * Are you foreigner? : Vahiny ve ianao?
 * Yes, I am. : Eny, Tompoko!
 * No, I am not. : Tsia, Tompoko!
 * Welcome! : Tongasoa!
 * Thank you. : Misaotra. (meesh-OW-truh)
 * You're welcome. : tsy misy fisaorana ( )
 * Yes. : Eny. (Any) although 'yoh' is more widely used
 * No. : Tsia. (Tseeya)although 'ahh' is more widely used
 * Excuse me. (getting attention) : Azafady-o ( )
 * Excuse me. (begging pardon) : Aza fady. ( )
 * I'm sorry. Aza fady: . ( ) formal = miala tsiny
 * Goodbye : Veloma. (ve-LOOMa)
 * Goodbye (informal) : Zay a . ( )
 * I can't speak Malagasy [well]. : Tsy mahay teny malagasy aho ( tsy MA-high tain-NEY malagasy AH-oh)
 * Do you speak English? : (Miteny anglisy ve ianao?)
 * Is there someone here who speaks English? : (Misy olona miteny anglisy ve ato?)
 * Help! : Vonjeo ! (!)
 * Look out! : Masiaka! (Mash-YUCK)
 * Go away! : Mandehana! (man-day-HAN)
 * Good morning. : Salama e . ( )
 * Good evening. : Salama . ( )
 * Good night. : . Salama( )
 * Good night (to sleep) : Tafandria mandry . ( )
 * I don't understand. : Tsy azoko . ( )
 * Where is the toilet? : Aiza Toilety (Aizuh twal-YET-ee)
 * and : sy
 * the : ny
 * there is : misy (mees)
 * nothing, not : tsy
 * I don't have anything (literally there is not, can be used as a reply to beggars): tsy misy (tsee-mees)
 * Who are you? : Iza moa ianao?
 * I am _____ : Izaho no/dia _______

Problems
[olana]
 * Go away!: Mandehana ("man-day-HAN")

 * Beware of dog: Alika masiaka ("a-LEEK-ya mash-YUK")

Warnings

 * Dead End : Tsy azo aleha.
 * Do not enter : Tsy azo idirana.
 * Zone under security: Toerana voaaro.
 * No smoking : Tsy azo ifohana sigara.
 * Respect the cleanness : Hajao ny fahadiovana.

Calling

 * Hello! : AllO!
 * Who is it please? : Iza io azafady?
 * It is a pleasure to acquire you. : Faly mandary anao.

Numbers

 * 1 : iray (I-yrah)
 * 2 : roa (ROU-ah)
 * 3 : telo (TEH-lou)
 * 4 : efatra (EH-fatreh)
 * 5 : dimy (DE-mey)
 * 6 : enina (EH-ne)
 * 7 : fito (FEE-tou)
 * 8 : valo (VAH-lou)
 * 9 : sivy (SI-vi)
 * 10 : folo (FOU-lou)
 * 11 : raikambin'ny folo
 * 12 : roambin'ny folo
 * 13 : teloambin'ny folo
 * 14 : efatrambin'ny folo
 * 15 : dimiambin'ny folo
 * 16 : eninambin'ny folo
 * 17 : fitoambin'ny folo
 * 18 : valoambin'ny folo
 * 19 : siviambin'ny folo
 * 20 : roambolo
 * 21 : iraikiambiroapolo
 * 22 : roambiriapolo
 * 23 : teloambiroapolo
 * 30 : telompolo
 * 40 : efapolo
 * 50 : dimampolo
 * 60 : enimpolo
 * 70 : fitompolo
 * 80 : valompolo
 * 90 : sivifolo
 * 100 : zato (ZAH-tou)
 * 200 : roanjato
 * 300 : telonjato
 * 1000 : arivo (ah-REE-voo) like in Antananarivo which means "city of the thousand"
 * 2000 : roa arivo
 * 10,000 : iray alina
 * 100,000 : iray etsy
 * 1,000,000 : iray tapitr'isa
 * Number __ (train, bus, etc.) : nomerao __
 * Half. : sasany, antsasany, tapany
 * Less. : latsaka
 * More. : mihoatra

Time

 * Now : izao, ankehitriny
 * Very late : avy eo, aoriana
 * Before : talohany
 * Morning : maraina
 * In the morning: ny marainany
 * Afternooni : tolak'andro
 * Evening : hariva
 * In the evening: ny ariva
 * Night : alina

Clock time

 * One o'clock in the morning : iray ora maraina
 * Two o'clock in the morning : roa ora maraina
 * Nine o'clock in the morning : sivy ora maraina
 * Noon :
 * One o'clock in the afternoon : iray ora antoandro
 * Two o'clock in the afternoon : roa ora hariva
 * Six o'clock in the evening : enina ora hariva
 * Seven o'clock in the evening : fito ora hariva
 * Quarter 'til seven (in the evening), 18:45 : amin'ny fito latsaka fahefany
 * Quarter past seven (in the evening), 19:15 : amin'ny fito sy fahefany
 * Half-past seven, 19:30 : amin'ny fito sy sasany
 * Midnight : sasakalina (X)

Duration

 * _____ minute(s) : ______ X (mini tr)
 * _____ hour(s) : ______ X (leh-ra)
 * _____ day(s) : ______ X (and-roe)
 * _____ week(s) : ______ X (ehrinandro)
 * _____ months : ______ X (volahnah)
 * _____ year(s) : ______ X (taouna)
 * weekly : isan-kerinandro
 * monthly : isam-bolana
 * annually : isan-taona

Days

 * Today : androhany
 * Yesterday : omaly
 * Tomorrow : rahampitso
 * This week : ity herinandro ity
 * Last week : herinandro ambony
 * Next week : herinandro ho avy

 * Sunday : alahady
 * Monday : alatsinainy
 * Tuesday : talata
 * Wednesday : alarobia
 * Thursday : alakamisy
 * Friday : zoma
 * Saturday : asabotsy

Months

 * January : janoary
 * February : febroary
 * March : martsa
 * April : aprily
 * May : mey
 * June : jona
 * July : jolay
 * August : aogositra
 * September : septambra
 * October : oktobra
 * November : novambra
 * December : desambra

Colors

 * Black : mainty
 * White : fotsy
 * Grey : volon-davenona
 * Red : mena
 * Blue : manga
 * Yellow : mavo
 * Green : maitso
 * Orange : volom-boasary
 * Purple : ranonombalahy
 * Brown : volontany

Bus et Train

 * How much is a ticket to go to ____?: Ohatrinona ny saran-dalana mankany ____? (Ohatrinohna nee sahrah-dalana mankany _____ )
 * A ticket for ____, please. : Anaovy saran-dalana iray mankany  ____ . ( anowvee sahrah-dalana iray mankany ______ azafady )
 * Where is the train/bus?: Mankaiza ity masinina/bus ity? (Mankayza ee-tee masinina/bus ty?)
 * Where is the train/fiarakodia for ____?: Aiza ny masinina/bus mankany ____?
 * This train/bus stops at ____?: Mijanona any _____ ve ty?
 * When does the train/bus for ____ leave?:Amin'ny fïry no mandeha ny masinina/bus mankany_____ ?
 * When will the train/bus arrive at _____?:Amin'ny fïry ty machine/bus ty no tonga any _____ ?

By pousse-pousse or other transportation

 * Pouss-pouss! : Pousse-pousse!
 * How much to go to ...?: Ohatrinona ny mandeha any ....?
 * Too expensive! : Lafo loatra.
 * But how much do you often go there? : Ohatrinona no fandehananao/nareo any?
 * It's _____ : ... Mille (French)
 * Ok, get in! : Eny ary, midira!
 * Keep the changes : Tazony ny famerim-bola
 * Here's your money. : Ity ny famerimbolanao.
 * See you later!: Mandrampihaona indray/amin'ny manaraka indray!
 * We're almost arrive: Efa ho tonga isika.

Directions

 * Where is the _____?: Aiza ny _____?
 * ...train station?: gara?
 * ...bus station?: stationa?
 * ... airport?: seranam-piaramanidina
 * ...downtown? : ambonivohitra
 * ...neighborhood?: toerana akaiky
 * ...youth hostel?:
 * ...hotel _____?: hôtely hatorizana
 * ...the [American/Australian/British/Canadian] embassy? : ny ambasady [Amerikanina/Aostralianina/Britanika/Kanadianina]?
 * ...tourist attractions ? :
 * Can you show me on the map?: Afaka asehonao ahy ve ny sarintany?
 * Road : lalana
 * Turn to the left. : mihodìna havia
 * Turn to the right. : mihodìna havanana
 * Left : havia, ankavia
 * Right : havanana, ankavanana
 * Straight : mahitsy
 * In the direction of _____ : Aankany ____
 * After the _____ : Aorian'ny ____
 * Before the _____ : Alohan'ny ____
 * Locate the _____. : Atoroy ny ____
 * Crossroads : sampan-dalana
 * North : avaratra
 * South : atsimo
 * East : atsinanana
 * West : andrefana
 * On top : ambony
 * On bottom : ambany

Taxi

 * Taxi! : Fiara karetsaka!
 * Take me to ___, please. : Atero any (ary) amin'ny _____ anie aho, azafady.
 * How much does it cost to go to _____? : Ohatrinona kay mandeha any (ary) amin'ny _____ ?
 * Take me there, please. : Atero etsy anie aho, azafady.
 * Is it so far away from here?: Lavitra avy eto ve izany?
 * Thank you in advance!:  Misaotra anao mialoha!
 * Stop here!:  Ajanony eto!
 * Speed it up!:  Malakilaky kely!
 * Keep the change!: Tazony ny famerimbola!

Money
Money=Vola "Vula" In Madagascar, the currency name is "Ariary" symbolized as "AR" or Malagasy ARIARY.  1Ar One Ariary 50Ar Fifty ______ Dimampolo Ariary 100 Ar Ariary Zato 500 Ar Dimanjato Ariary 1000 Ar Arivo Ariary 2000 Ar Roa Arivo Ariary 5000 Ar Dimy Arivo Ariary 10.000 Ar Iray Alina Ariary 20.000 Ar Roa Alina Ariary

Eating
sakafo : aliments; mihinana : manger;
 * A table for one/two people, please. : Latabatra ho an'olona iray/ndroa,azafady.
 * Can I have a menu ? : Afaka mahazo Menio ve?
 * What is the house specialty : Inona no manavanana ny ato?
 * Is there a local specialty? :
 * I am vegetarian. : Tsy mihinan-kena aho.
 * I do not eat pork. : Tsy mihinan-kisoa aho.
 * I eat kosher meat. : Tsy mihinana afatsy hanin-jiosy aho.
 * Can you cook light ? (with less oil/butter/fat) : Afaka manao nahandro matsatso ve ianao.
 * menu : Menio
 * à la carte :
 * Breakfast : Sakafo maraina
 * Lunch : Sakafo antoandro
 * Dinner : Sakafo hariva
 * I would like _____ : Te___aho
 * I would like a meal with _____. : Te hiara-sakafo amin'i_____aho.
 * Chicken : henan akoho (EN-ahn a-KOO)
 * Beef : henan omby (En-ahn OOMB)
 * Fish : Trondro
 * Salmon :
 * Tuna :
 * White fish :
 * Cod :
 * Seafood : Hazandranomasina
 * Lobster :
 * Clams :
 * Oysters :
 * Snails : Sifotra
 * Frogs : Sahona
 * Ham :
 * Pork : . Henakisoa
 * Cheese :
 * Eggs : Atody
 * Salad :
 * Vegetables : anana
 * Fruit : voankazo (vwan KAZoo)
 * Banana: kata-kata
 * bread : mofo (MOOF)
 * Toast :
 * Rice : vary
 * Beans : Tsaramaso (X)
 * Can I have a glass of _____? : zao mety mahazo verra ny ____?
 * Can I have a packet of _____? :
 * Can I have a bottle of _____? :
 * Coffee : café
 * Tea : Dite
 * Juice : Ranomboankazo
 * Sparkling Water :
 * Water : rano
 * Beer :
 * Red/White wine :
 * Can I have some _____? : Afaka mahazo______
 * Sugar : sira mamy
 * Salt : sira
 * Pepper :
 * Butter : Dobera
 * Excuse-me? (to get attention): azafady (aza-FAD)
 * I'm finished : Lany!
 * It was delicious (literally very tasty): matsiro be
 * I am (very) full (after having eaten lots of food): voki (be) sao
 * You can clean the table. : Afaka diovinao ny latabatra.
 * The check please. :

Bars

 * Do you serve alcohol?: Aiza ny toaka?
 * Do you have table service? :
 * One beer, please. : Alefaso aty ny labiera
 * A glass of red/white wine, please. :
 * One bottle please. : Omeo tavoangy iray azafady.
 * Whisky :
 * Vodka :
 * Rum : toaka
 * Water : rano
 * Soda:
 * Orange juice : ranom-boasary
 * Do you have bar snacks (Chips or nuts) ?
 * Another, please. : Omeo hafa, azafady.
 * Another for the table, please. :
 * What time do you close? : Amin'ny firy no mikatona ianareo?

Shopping

 * Do you have this in my size : Misy antonina ahy ve ny tahak'ity?
 * How much does this cost?: Hoatrinona?
 * How? : Ahoana?
 * That's expensive!: Lafo loatra!
 * Drop it! : Aoka aloha!
 * Do you accept [US dollars/Pound Sterling]? : Mandray Dollar Amerikana ve ianareo?
 * Expensive : lafo
 * Cheap : mora
 * I cannot pay. : Tsy mahavidy aho
 * I don't want that : Tsy mila aho.
 * You confused me. : Fitahinao aho
 * I'm not interested. : Tsy mila aho
 * I understand. : Mazava/Azoko.
 * I would like to use a sack? : Mila harona ve ianao?
 * I need ____. : mila ____ aho
 * ...toothpaste.: dentifrice (French)
 * ...a toothbrush. : borosy nify
 * ...tampons. : tampô

 * ...soap. : savony
 * ...shampoo. : savony anasàna loha
 * ...pain reliever (aspirin, ibuprofen) : aspirinina, ibuprofene (ahs-pee-RIN, ee-bew-proh-fay-n)
 * ...cold medicine. :
 * ...stomach medicine. :
 * ...a razor. : fitaovam-piaratana (fee-taw-vam-pee-ya-RAH-tan)
 * ...batteries. : bateria, pila (bah teh REE, peel)
 * ...umbrella : elo (AY-loo)
 * ...sunscreen. : fiarovana ny hoditra amin'ny masoandro
 * ...a postcard. : karatra paositra, kara-paositra
 * ...stamps. : kase (kah-SEH)
 * ...letter paper. : taratasy hanoratana (tah-ra-TAHS ah-noo-RAH-tan)
 * ...a pen. : penina (Pehn)
 * ...books in English : boky miteny anglisy
 * ...a newspaper in English. : gazety miteny anglisy
 * ...a Malagasy-English dictionary. : rakibolana malagasy-anglisy

Driving

 * I would like to rent a car. : tia hanofa fiara aho
 * I would like to get insurance?: aiza no ahazoako fiantohana/assurance
 * Stop (on a sign) : stop
 * Yield :
 * Parking prohibited : tsy az ijanonana
 * Speed limit : fe-kafainganana
 * Gas station :
 * Gas :
 * Diesel :

Authority
Use the word Tompoko ("TOOM-pook") (unisex: sir/madam) after a sentence when speaking to an elder/authority figure.

 * I did not do anything wrong. : Tsy nanao ratsy na inona na inona aho
 * It's a mistake. : Misy diso.
 * Where are you taking me?: Entinareo aiza aho
 * Am I under arrest? : Samborinareo ve aho
 * I am a(n) American/Australian/British/Canadian. : Vazaha amerikanina/aostralianina/britanika/kanadiana aho
 * I demand to call the American/Australian/British/Canadian embassy : Mangataka hiantso ny ambasady amerikanina/aostralianina/britanika/kanadiana aho
 * I want to talk with a lawyer. : tia hiteny amy mpisolovava aho.
 * Can I simply pay a fine?: Afaka mandoa ny lamandy/dina ve aho?

Help

 * Could you help me? : Afaka manampy ahy ve ianao?
 * What can I help you? : Inona no azoko anampiana anao?
 * I'm sick. : Marary aho.
 * Could you call a doctor? : Afaka miantso mpitsabo ve ianao?
 * Call an Ambulance! : Miantsoa Ambulance.

Expressions & Glossary

 * I don't know. : Tsy haiko.
 * Ask to someone. : Anontanio olona.
 * Find it! : Tadiavo!
 * Take! : Alaivo!
 * Give back! : Avereno!
 * Why? : Nahoana?
 * Because : Satria
 * Over here! : Mandehana aty!
 * I can't see! : Tsy hitako!
 * Come on! : Andao e!
 * It's enough! : Ampy izay!
 * Make it better! : Ataovy tsara!
 * Good job!: Tsara be!
 * Get in! : Midira!
 * Get out! : Mivoaha!
 * I got it! : Azoko.
 * You're lucky! : Tsara vintana ianao!
 * It's a pity! : Indrisy!
 * Enjoy your meal! : Mazotoa homana!
 * Have a nice day! : Mirary tontolo andro finaritra!
 * Happy new year! : Tratrin'ny taom-baovao!
 * Week End : Faran'ny herin'andro
 * Cool! : Mahafinaritra!
 * I'm too hot! : Mafana be aho!
 * I'm cold! : Mangatsiaka aho!
 * Next time : Amin'ny manaraka!
 * Next Week : Amin'ny herin'andro
 * Come here: Mandehana aty!
 * Can I take a picture here? : Afaka maka sary eto ve aho?
 * No matter : Tsy maninona.
 * It's a pleasure for me : Tena ho afaliana ho ahy.
 * It's done. : Vita.
 * Not yet. : Mbola
 * Already : Sahady
 * Don't worry! : Aza manahy!
 * How to do ...?: Ahoana no manao ny ...?
 * When are you free? : Amin'ny oviana ianao no malalaka?
 * I'm busy : Mbola tsy afaka aho.
 * I'm free. : Afaka aho.
 * Where are you now? : Aiza ianao izao?
 * I'm at the ... : Efa eto amin'ny ...

Regional greetings
In Madagascar, each region has its own greetings.

 * TOAMASINA : Manakory e! Akory lahaly?!
 * NORTHERN REGION : Mbola tsara!
 * SOUTHERN REGION : Akory koahy! Finaritra!

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Malahide

Malahide (Mullach Íde) is a seaside town 18 km northeast of Dublin, with a population in 2022 of 18,608. Historically it's part of County Dublin, which was divided so nowadays Malahide is governed by County Fingal. The main reason to visit is the castle and gardens. The town continues south along the coast into Portmarnock.

Understand
Malahide is on the sheltered Broadmeadow estuary, so Vikings and other settlers could draw up in their boats. In the 12th century the Normans were the new power in the land, and from 1180 the Talbot family ruled this area from Malahide castle. The village remained a small port until Georgian times, then grew rapidly as a suburb and coast resort for Dublin, so town centre and the seafront acquired their attractive Georgian and Victorian buildings. Later development was further out (engulfing the industrial village of Yellow Walls) so many of the early houses survive.

Get in
By plane: Dublin Airport is 8 km west, and can be reached without going into the city. Dublin Bus 102 runs every 30 min from the airport to Swords and Malahide (40 min), then winds south to Portmarnock and Sutton.

By train: DART and commuter trains run from Dublin Connolly every 15 min, taking 25 min. The commuter trains continue north to Donabate and Drogheda, and southbound they make multiple city stops then head down the coast to Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey and Bray. Trains from Belfast to Dublin don't stop in Malahide, change at Drogheda.

is in town centre. There's a staffed ticket office and machines, no toilets.

By bus: Bus 42 runs from Dublin Talbot St and Connolly Station every 30 mins to Malahide (45 min) then Portmarnock. Bus 32 travels along the coast via Sutton and Portmarnock, 50 mins. They make multiple stops and there isn't a bus station.

Nitelink Bus 42n runs from D'Olier St in central Dublin to Malahide and Portmarnock, on Friday and Saturday at midnight then hourly to 4AM.

Get around
It's easy to walk to the castle. There's a longer coastal walk to Portmarnock, you might prefer to return on bus 102 or 32, see above.

Irish Centre for Cycling has bike hire. They're on Dublin Rd 100 m west of the railway station, open Tu-Su.

Toots the Malahide road train runs every 30 min between the railway station, village shops, Grand Hotel, sandy beach and Malahide Castle and gardens. Hop-on hop-off adult fare is €6, child €4, pay on boarding. It's frankly a kiddy-treat but you could always ride it ironically.

See

 * St Sylvester's Well in its beehive housing is an ancient well outside St Sylvester's Roman Catholic church, on Old St a block east of the railway station. It's named for Sylvester I, who was Pope from 314 to 335 AD during the adoption of the Nicene creed. Little is known of him, but he was sufficiently important to attract legends and forgeries in later centuries, such as the notion that the Pope was supreme ruler and that all secular kings ruled or fell merely at his say-so.
 * north end of New Street has views onto the estuary.
 * Portmarnock has the scrappy remains of 12th-century St Marnock's church. Those in its graveyard include members of the Jameson whiskey family, Larry O’Neill a former Lord Mayor of Dublin, and the Plunkett family.
 * Newbridge Demesne is a stately mansion and gardens on the peninsula north of the estuary- see Swords for details and road access. By rail you could take the train to Donabate and walk.
 * Portmarnock has the scrappy remains of 12th-century St Marnock's church. Those in its graveyard include members of the Jameson whiskey family, Larry O’Neill a former Lord Mayor of Dublin, and the Plunkett family.
 * Newbridge Demesne is a stately mansion and gardens on the peninsula north of the estuary- see Swords for details and road access. By rail you could take the train to Donabate and walk.

Do

 * Walk to Portmarnock along the coast, about 40 minutes. It's exposed and windy, with no shelter if the rain comes on.
 * is a good area for paddling and swimming. There's a beach between rocky outcrops.
 * Malahide Golf Club is on Beechwood Lane, 1 km inland from Portmarnock GC.
 * Sailing: Malahide Yacht Club is on Caves Strand, with Swords Sailing & Boating Club 500 m further west on Estuary Rd, south shore of the Broadmeadow Estuary.
 * Malahide Golf Club is on Beechwood Lane, 1 km inland from Portmarnock GC.
 * Sailing: Malahide Yacht Club is on Caves Strand, with Swords Sailing & Boating Club 500 m further west on Estuary Rd, south shore of the Broadmeadow Estuary.

Buy
Town centre has the usual retailers including SuperValu and several ATMs.

Eat

 * Eateries are concentrated in town centre just east of the railway station, with a couple more further along the coast.

 * Asian choices include Kajjal on Gas Yard Lane, Siam on The Green, Roseland Chinese at 3 New St, Orchid at 12 New St, and Jaipur at 5 St James Terrace.
 * Asian choices include Kajjal on Gas Yard Lane, Siam on The Green, Roseland Chinese at 3 New St, Orchid at 12 New St, and Jaipur at 5 St James Terrace.
 * Asian choices include Kajjal on Gas Yard Lane, Siam on The Green, Roseland Chinese at 3 New St, Orchid at 12 New St, and Jaipur at 5 St James Terrace.
 * Asian choices include Kajjal on Gas Yard Lane, Siam on The Green, Roseland Chinese at 3 New St, Orchid at 12 New St, and Jaipur at 5 St James Terrace.

Drink
Pubs in Malahide are open daily to 11:30PM, later at weekends. They include Gilbert and Wright on Ross Lane, Duffy's on Main St, Gibney's on New St (above), and Fowler's on New St.

Connect
As of May 2024, Malahide has 5G with all Irish carriers.

Go next

 * Dublin city has attractions and amenities aplenty.
 * Drogheda to the north has the prehistoric stones and tombs of Brú na Bóinne, and the site of the Battle of the Boyne.
 * County Meath is suburban in its southern parts, but further out are the Hill of Tara, Trim castle, Kells priory, and Loughcrew Cairns near Oldcastle.

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Malakal

Malakal was a city in South Sudan. Largely destroyed during fighting between 2011-2015, relatively little remains other than looted and vandalised ruins, very limited infrastructure and a 45,000 person strong United Nations refugee camp northeast of the former city.

Understand
Long South Sudan's second largest city, Malakal was destroyed by years of civil war after the 2011 split between Sudan and South Sudan. What remains of the city is under the control of government forces (the SPLA) as of 2016. Hospitals and much of the key infrastructure have been destroyed.

As of 2016, little remains other than ashes and wreckage; whatever hasn't been razed by the fighting has been destroyed by looting and vandalism. The ruined town itself is likely not safe to visit without a UN or military escort.

By boat
Barges traversed the White Nile; a primary means of transportation, the boats took passengers from Maloot with travel time varying from six to 24 hours.

By car
Pre-conflict, the roads in South Sudan ranged from bad to non-existent; during the rainy season, all roads to Malakal became unusable for ordinary vehicles. A few slow efforts at repair were being made, especially on the road towards the Ethiopian border. The situation has since worsened post-conflict; little usable infrastructure exists.

Stay safe
See the warning on the South Sudan article for information on the security situation.

Go next

 * Juba is still standing, but expect to encounter many displaced and unemployed persons.

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Malalane

Malalane is 10 minutes away from Malalane Gate entering Kruger National Park. In 1985 when a new rest camp Berg-en-Dal was opened in Kruger National Park, Malalane Gate was named as one of the main entrances into the park, leading to an increase in tourism in this farming area.

Understand
Malalane town was planned in the form of a wagon wheel and the town was established on 6 July 1949.

Malalane means “the place of small lala palms". King Mswati’s Emlalani regiment was named after where the town now stands.

The farms in the region produce sugarcane, subtropical fruit and winter vegetables.

By plane
Use the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.

By car
Take the N4 highway east from Johannesburg and Pretoria. Have cash at hand for the toll gates. Pass through Mbombela. Malalane is 70 km past Mbombela on the N4.

Travel around Malalane by car and get an eyeful of the beautiful scenery and meandering mountain passes. The Malalane Gate entrance to the Kruger Park is 6 km past Malalane.

By train
Spoornet operates regular trains west to Johannesburg via Middelburg, Witbank and Pretoria, and east to Komatipoort on the border with Mozambique. From Komatipoort you can take a Mozambiquan train east to Maputo.

The Malalane train station at the corner of Station and Factory Streets.

Do
Golf clubs include:
 * Leopard Creek Country Club: near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park. The 360-hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Leopard Creek is primarily reserved for the use of members and guests; they do however allow limited booking through selected lodges in the area.
 * Malalane Golf Club: Malalane Golf club is a jewel in the Mpumalanga Lowveld. This beautiful 9-hole course in the picturesque Onderberg loses a real challenge to every golfer.
 * Visit the Kruger National Park

Buy
Inkwazi Shopping Centre in Malalane

Eat

 * Hamiltons - towards the Malalane Gate entrance to the Kruger Park
 * Spar Diner - centre of town

Sleep
Malalane offers various lodging ranging from Bed and Breakfast, guesthouses, 4- and 5-star lodges and private game reserves. These include: Malelane Lodge, Pestana Lodge and some bed and breakfasts.

Go next
Take the N4 to Mozambique, even if it's only for sightseeing (passport needed). You can enter Krugerpark at the Malalane Gate. Go towards the south and visit Eswatini/Swaziland (passport needed).

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Malampa

Malampa is a province of Vanuatu. It includes the central islands of Malakula, Ambrym, and Paama.

See

 * Ambrym Volcanoes. Ambrym is one of the few places in the world where you can see active lava lakes. The island draws a small but steady stream of trekkers and adventurers to climb its twin volcanoes Mt. Marum and Mt. Benbow and to view the vast moon-like desert which makes of the interior of the island. You'll need a guide to navigate the maze-like ash plain and to keep you safe if the volcano starts to rumble. There are occasionally blue clouds of poisonous gas. Your guide should help you avoid these as well, but you may want to bring a gas mask to be safe (you'll risk getting laughed at since the clouds don't always make an appearance).

 * It is possible to make the trek to one of the volcanoes and return back to your bungalow in one day, but it is far more rewarding to camp out on the ash plain and visit all of the active vents. There are several different routes and it is possible to trek all the way across the island if you want to. The views on-route are breathtaking. A certain level of fitness is required and this trek is not recommended for individuals who are afraid of heights.

 * Some guides have their own tents but you'll want to make sure of this in advance. Good hiking boots are a must as is a sleeping bag since it gets cold on the ash plain at night. There is no shade on the ash plain and you will need a hat and sunscreen.

 * Ambrym often has food and water shortages due to acid rain caused by the volcanoes. In many places digging wells isn't an option due to the risk of striking lava. Be polite and bring plenty of food and water for yourself and your guide.

 * Access to the volcanoes from North Ambrym is restricted from September to December 31st.

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Malang

Malang is a regency in East Java. Its capital city is the second largest city in East Java with a rapidly growing population of about 887,000 in the city (2017), and 2.8 million in the urban area. Modern-day Malang, although significantly urbanised, has retained much of its historical character, remains vibrant and is regarded as by far the most attractive large city in the East Java region.

Understand
The capital city of great historical significance. The oldest existing record of Malang as a regency is from the 8th century when it was the seat of government of the ancient Kanjuruhan and Singhasari kingdoms. The region became part of the all encompassing Javanese Mataram kingdom in the 17th century which by that time was controlled by the Dutch colonialists. Unsurprisingly given that history, there are several interesting Hindu relics in this area. The region quickly became very popular with the Dutch due to its cool climate, very attractive rural surrounds and easy reach from the main trading port city of Surabaya.

Malang Regency is between two groups of mountains with Mount Semeru, the highest mountain on Java, and Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park to the east. The biggest attraction here is the beautiful landscape; there are some temples not far away.

By plane

Alternatively, Malang can be reached via Surabaya's Juanda International Airport, served by many domestic and international flights. From Surabaya airport, you can reach Malang using a private shuttle service (Rp 80,000-100,000/person), public transportation (DAMRI airport bus to Bungurasih bus terminal, then an intercity bus to Malang, see the main Surabaya article), or taxi. A 95-km journey will take 2-3 hours or more, depending on traffic and mode chosen.

By car
Malang is about 95 km south of Surabaya; 2-3 hr via the Surabaya-Gempol highway, but frequently takes 4 hours to reach.

By bus
There are frequent bus services into Malang's from Bungarasih bus terminal in Surabaya. Non AC from Probolinggo Rp 14,000.

By train
Overnight train services link Jakarta and Bandung to the. There are many train services every day from Surabaya. One advantage to arriving in Malang by train is that the station is much more central than the long-distance bus terminals. There is also three daily trains from Malang to Yogyakarta (Rp 250,000, 8 hours) via Solo or you can also go to Yogyakarta via Surabaya. Surabaya is served by economy trains (2-3 hours). there is one train a day to Banyuwangi (ferry port to Bali) (Rp 65,000, 8 hours) the train goes via Probolinggo, good for visiting Mount Bromo.

By taxi
Formal and informal taxis are available in the Malang city. The two biggest firms offer telephone advance booking and instant ordering: Argo Perdana. and Citra Kendedes. The price of a regular taxi (November 2014) is first flag fall Rp 6,000 for first kilometre, Rp 4,350 for every next kilometre, and Rp 43,500 for one-hour waiting (fractional in one minute) including stuck in traffic jam. While the executive taxi is Rp 9,000, Rp 6,650 and Rp 66,500 respectively. Both with minimum payment Rp 30,000, because Malang is a big city with low price, so the metering maybe stated lower than Rp 30,000.

Online ride-hailing-services such as Gojek and Grab are abundant.

By minivan
City mini-vans in Malang, called "mikrolet" or "angkot" by locals, are blue and can be hailed at random. Two- or three- letter acronyms indicate their routes, and journeys are flat-priced at Rp 2,500 for students, indicated by their uniform, and Rp 4,000 for everyone else. There are multiple routes that the mini-vans take, and prices may differ on how far you ride.

By becak
Becaks (pedicabs) are a great way to see the Malang city and are easy to find, often on the side of the road waiting for customers.

On foot
With its relatively cool climate and wide colonial streets, Malang is a good city to walk around. But keep with you an umbrella in the Wet Season (Oct-Apr), and wear cool clothes in the Dry Season (May-Sep). Though Malang has cooler temperatures, it still is a tropical climate.

See
In a region of such great cultural and historical significance there are lots of cultural attractions and any visitor to Malang should dedicate some time to exploring these.

There are also a number of beautiful sights in the rural areas surrounding the city. Malang is home to multiple temples and mountains, as it is a mountainous region. Several mountains such as Panderman, and Bromo and Semeru, surround the regency and can be seen in the early morning and evening.

Do

 * Visit the many Buddhist and Hindu temples in the area.
 * Climb one of the mountains surrounding the regency.
 * Climb one of the mountains surrounding the regency.
 * Playing golf with a mountain view.
 * Go to Mount Bromo on your own. There are many "sunrise" tours available to Mount Bromo that can be booked in Malang. This is the "safe" (yet arguably dull) way to get there. If you are feeling more adventurous, you can rent a motorbike and go see the park by yourself. The ride takes about 2-3 hours each way. This ride is also not suggested for inexperienced motorbike drivers and it is not suggested that you do the ride when it is dark, so seeing the sunrise may not be an option unless you want to stay there over night. However, going later in the day guarantees that you will be at the main sights at a time when it is not swarming with tourists and you will have the freedom to chose when to stop, where to eat and where to go. Driving through the "Sea of Sand" on your own bike can be particularly exhilarating, though somewhat challenging. Many of the people working at the hotels will tell you that the roads are too dangerous and that you can't rent motorbikes in Malang. Neither of these things are true. You can rent 150cc manual dirt bikes/ trail bikes for Rp 200,000 a day from "Moto East Java" (+628123399902) in Jalan Simpang Sulfat Utara 63. The roads heading there and back are usually in pretty good condition after repaving that was completed in 2016, though they are very steep. Riding with 2 people on one bike may require that the passenger gets off and walks for a few short distances during the steep inclines, but it is by no means not doable. If you head to Cemoro Lawang using a map or GPS, you should have no problem figuring out where to go from there.

But most people visit Malang as a starting point for a trip to the nearby volcanoes, or as a place to enjoy cooler weather for a time.

Buy
Malang has some large shopping malls but you are better off in Surabaya for those. But you can visit one of the multiple bazaars that sell all sorts of things from traditional knives to foods to clothing.

Local textiles and handicrafts can be found at Batik Keris, Jl Merdeka Timur 2d.

Indonesian
Eating is a highly rated experience here. Local specialities are best sought out at street stalls and simple warungs and include:
 * Ayam goreng kampung (fried village chicken).
 * Apples (Apel). The highlands around Malang are the apple-growing centre of Indonesia and the small green beauties (manalagi) are very highly prized. Eat them here and they are sure to be fresh from the tree.
 * Bakso Malang. The regency's own unique and delicious take on the Indonesian meatball soup staple. Try Bakso Bakar, which literally means "grilled meatball". The famous one will be the one in Jl Pahlawan Trip, in the corner of the junction with Jl Ijen
 * Cwie mie. Malang's noodle dish.
 * Jagung bakar (grilled young corn on the cob) is everywhere. Best eaten at a streetside stall fresh from the coals. Some of them congregate in Pulosari Stalls.
 * Orem-orem. Tempeh dish with boiled salted egg and chicken in coconut milk soup.
 * Tempe mendol

 * Malang's night market on Jalan Merdeka operates every Saturday. A riot of flavours and smells will assault your senses. A must do for any visitor to Malang.

Drink
Malang is by no means famous for its nightlife, being a more relaxed and less party-intensive city, however there are still some decent bars if you're up for a drink.

Sleep
Malang offers a full range of accommodation through from simple homestays to star-rated hotels.

Connect
The telephone area code for Malang is 0341

Go next

 * Batu - nearby hill town. Very cool, fresh and visually extremely attractive, with a few theme parks and beautiful views.
 * Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park - active volcanoes and unearthly scenery.
 * Blitar, where the first president of Indonesia was buried, is around 2 hours west by road
 * Lumajang
 * Pasuruan
 * Surabaya, a port city that's a hub for local life.
 * Wendit - a little lake with a woody place full of monkeys, nice to see and to swim.
 * Sengkaling - a place for swimming with crystal clear water.

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Malanville

Malanville is a city in Northern Benin.

Understand
Malanville is a dusty border town on the Niger River. The main attraction is the large market which is busiest on Fridays and Saturdays. Other attractions include the river itself where one can take pirogue rides for a small fee (1,000 fcfa.)

Get in
There are direct buses and taxis from Cotonou to Malanville. Travel time can range anywhere from 12 hours to 18. It is best to break the travel up into two days with a stop in Parakou. From Parakou to Malanville can be as little as 5 hours in a direct taxi on a good day but an average time is around 7 hours.

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Malapascua

Malapascua is an island in Cebu Province north of Cebu Island. The first image Malapascua offers will stay with you for a long time: an exceedingly beautiful pristine stretch of white sand, crystal clear waters bordered by coconut trees and a dozen scattered native-style resorts. But as with all up-and-coming islands experiencing a boom in tourism, Malapascua is rapidly becoming a second Boracay with modern concrete hotels to cater for the varied needs of the many. Despite this modernization, even the largest of resorts embrace the native build styles for a portion of their rooms. The north of the island remains untouched where the fishermen are just fishermen in native style houses.

Understand

Malapascua is known to the locals as Logon and the local beach was named Bounty Beach by the resort on the island Cocobana, some 20 years ago. It lies 8 km off the north of Cebu, and has a community of about 11,000 inhabitants (as of 2012). A walk or a tour of the entire island will take about 3 hours. The island's main income is from tourists who flock to the island to see the rare thresher sharks, white tip sharks and various rays, or visit for a romantic weekend break.

There are ATMs, a Smart Money store, and a money changer store on the island. Many of the more popular resorts accept major credit cards.

By plane
Mactan-Cebu International Airport is the main gateway to Cebu Island for international and domestic flights. It is 7 km SE of the North Bus Terminal in Cebu city.

By bus
There are 3 bus companies that ride to/from Maya from the North Bus Terminal in Cebu: Ceres, Cebu AutoBus and Rough Riders. The journey takes 3½ to 4 hours, video and air-con, non air-con. Air conditioned buses can also have WiFi for usage. Ask the bus conductor for help.

You could hire a taxi, or a private car from Cebu to Maya, as well as arrange a pick-up with one of the resorts.

By boat
From Maya a local ferry (bangka) goes across am and pm with a break at lunch time, 'till 4:30PM. It takes about 1/2 hour and costs. First boat from Maya is at 6:30AM. A ferry will not leave unless it has enough people, so aim to arrive earlier rather than later.

Crossing can be rather wet and bangkas have very little shelter from the elements.

When arriving/departing from Malapascua shores be prepared to either jump into the shallow waters or walk down a rickety plank. At low tide you can transfer to a smaller boat for.

When arriving to Maya you may have to transfer to a very small banca for the last 200 m.

A private bangkas to Malapascua can be hired from Maya for.

If you have arranged transportation with your resort you don't need to worry about any of the above.

Malapascua can also be reached from Bantayan and from Leyte (San Isidro), but there's no ferry service.

Get around
There is no transport on the island — not that you will need any, as you can walk everywhere.

Alternatively, there are many locals who own mopeds called habal habal, who are willing to give you a lift. They charge a fee of for short ride, and  from south to north. You can rent a motorbike for a whole day for.

See
Snorkeling and fishing. With its spectacular underwater flora and fauna there is much to see, making snorkeling a fine experience. A resort will rent boats, alternatively locals will take you on their fishing rakie. Marine Protected Areas for Snorkeling are:
 * Coral Garden (close to Aabana Beach & Watersport Resort) east side,
 * Lapus Lapus (close to Los Bamboos Resort) northwest point,
 * Dakit Dakit (close to Blue Corals Resort) southwest point

Scuba diving. Waters off the island offers some of the most exciting extreme dives in the Philippines, with adrenaline pumping adventure, thresher sharks and manta ray  encounters. The dive shops seem mindful of the environment and have a caring attitude towards their customers, which is as well considering the kind of fish roaming around. Dive shops offer introductory courses to advanced Scuba diving and there are a couple of wrecks to explore.

Walks. With about 6 km circumference, Malapascua has more than a few spots to see. It has a handful of exotic beaches like Bounty Beach, or Mangrove Bay, and to tower it all there is the lighthouse, very popular when it comes to watching the sunset.

Do
Malapascua is a diving destination. The main attractions are the thresher sharks and mantarays which are regularly encountered at the Monad Shoal. At other divesites, you can see mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses and the blue-ringed octopus.

PADI Instructor Development Course, IDC. Each season more divemasters choose Malapascua as their destination to go pro with the IDC course.

See also Diving in the Philippines—Malapascua.

Buy
Souvenirs. There are a couple of Malapascua T-shirt vendors around Bounty Beach, as well as craftsmen that sell wooden threshers shark figurines.

Groceries. There are a bunch of local shops scattered around the island. That sell from toiletries and painkillers to light bulbs, water, sodas, and snacks. There are fruit shops that sell bananas, apples, coconuts, tomatoes and other products.

Dive Shop. The big dive centers have a dive shop where you can buy wet suits, masks, knives, etc.

Books. A few hundred books up for free exchange at Malapascua Exotic Dive & Beach Resort (IDC Centre)and also at the Blue Corals Resort.

Eat
You will see local eateries spread all over the island. Do not let their worn aspect put you off of a good and cheap meal; usually rice with choices of veggies, meat, and fish. Some evening stalls barbecue finger-licking pork satay.

 * La Isla Bonita offers Philippine dishes and pizzas
 * Ging Ging's is a popular choice, eatery with a large array of options
 * Kiwi's Restaurant down a track behind Ging Ging's, a small family run eatery with great food and good prices.

Drink
Disco. During high season, there is a popular disco event every Saturday, surrounded by stalls that sell beers and sodas, or food. Not to be missed!

Sleep
On arrival a few official-looking touts await the visitors but they are superfluous, considering the number of resorts, so take your time to choose what suits you best.

Touts won't charge you a fee; they'll get or more from the resorts, so  they might just take you to the closest one or the one paying them the most rather than the best one.

Budget

 * Daño Beach Resort, cell +63 915-666-1584 or +63 927-381-7894. Lemuel Daño is the manager. There are 20 odd bungalows, all facing the sea; they have a thatched roof, bamboo veranda and the concrete cottages are simple, with a large room, and come equipped with a bathroom.
 * MGmatterhorn a small and very clean guesthouse, managed by Marites Monteclar, not on the beach. It's on the way to Bakaw-Kiwi eatery. One fan room good for two and about November 2011 two more air-con rooms. Free Wi-Fi. Prices starting from per day and room. Strictly no cooking in the rooms. Cell +63 915-554-3310 or e-mail maritesmonteclar@yahoo.com. Look the pics on www.malapascua.de. Look for matterhorn. Or go to: https://sites.google.com/site/abougibi/
 * MGmatterhorn a small and very clean guesthouse, managed by Marites Monteclar, not on the beach. It's on the way to Bakaw-Kiwi eatery. One fan room good for two and about November 2011 two more air-con rooms. Free Wi-Fi. Prices starting from per day and room. Strictly no cooking in the rooms. Cell +63 915-554-3310 or e-mail maritesmonteclar@yahoo.com. Look the pics on www.malapascua.de. Look for matterhorn. Or go to: https://sites.google.com/site/abougibi/

Talk
Cebuano is the common language here, followed by Filipino. Most of the staff at the resorts and dive shops speak English fluently. Most locals speak enough to get by.

Stay safe
There is a basic clinic on Malapascua Island, close by to the Barangay Hall. A doctor comes only every Saturday to Malapascua's little clinic. So to help in case of an emergency injuries outside of a Saturday, one still has to go to the next doctor in Daanbantayan, and that is long way by boat and land transport.

For divers to get notice, the next decompression chamber is far away in Lahug, Cebu City, military hospital.

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Malappuram

Malappuram is a big town in the Malabar region, and the capital of Malappuram administrative district in Kerala, India.

Understand
Malappuram was the former headquarters of Malabar Special Police of the British government. It is a remarkably beautiful town because it is perched atop a mountain.

Get in
The nearest airport is at Karipur (22 km) and the nearest Railway Station is at Angadippuram (15 km) and Tirur (28 km). Buses are available from Palakkad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram and Coimbatore.

Get around
Autorikshaws are cheap but the newly introduced Mini Buses are even cheaper. Taxis are also available.

Go next

 * Kondotty, mosques, dargahs and major airport, 22 km
 * Kozhikode, major beach city with museums and mosques, 53 km
 * Malampuzha dam and gardens, theme parks, 90 km
 * Mysore, major garden city with many palaces, 214 km
 * Ooty, major hill station with fine hotels and resorts, 135 km.
 * Palakkad city with fort and fine restaurants, 78 km
 * Ramanattukara, riverside resorts and temples, 35 km
 * Silent Valley National Park, guided tour into the forest, 56 km

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Malargüe

Malargüe is a town in the Province of Mendoza, Argentina. It is located on National Route 40, but it doesn't get much traffic because the road south of Malargüe is in bad condition. Some tourist vans ply this route, though, and if you have your own car you can take this route to Bariloche. Malargüe is the nearest town to the ski resort of Las Leñas. In the winter, skiers often stay in Malargüe because hotel rates are lower there. Also, nearly all of the hotels in Malargüe can provide their guests with a heavy discount on ski passes for Las Leñas.

Malargüe is also the home of world's largest cosmic ray observatory, Pierre Auger.

By bus
Buses are available from San Rafael (2 hours), and Mendoza (5 to 6 hours). Most buses from Mendoza make a stop in San Rafael, however the minibus operated by Viento Sur does not as it takes a shortcut.

Departure times for buses is maintained by the local tourist organization.

Get around
Malargüe is small enough to get around on foot. Taxis are available for US$1-2 for any destination within town.

See
The visitors' centre of the Pierre Auger cosmic ray observatory has a visiting hour at 17:00 (weekdays) and is located at northern end of the city, directly at Av. San Martin. The observatory spans 3000 km² and you can catch a glimpse of its immense size when arriving to Malargue by ruta 40. The surface part of the observatory consists of 1600 "tanks" - plastics barells filled with very pure water, equipped with electronics, solar panels and communication antennae, distributed over the pampa in a triangular grid with 1.5 km spacing.

The first tanks can be seen about halfway between San Rafael and El Sosneado and they extend all the way to Malargue - it takes about an hour to pass through the whole array at the maximum legal speed! There are also 4 fluorescence detector stations with telescopes operating at night, at the edges of the surface array. Two of them can be also seen from ruta 40: Loma Amarilla between San Rafael and El Sosneado (closer to the later, several kilometers north of the road) and Coiuheco (only a few minutes south from El Sosneado, on a prominent hill in the west directly above road, easily seen just before the settlement of Coiuheco), but it is not generally possible to go inside to see the telescopes due to safety concerns. (There are two more stations: Los Morados in the east is unreachable without a 4x4, but Los Leones in the south is only 20 km from Malargue on the unpaved road to General Alvear and it is an easily recognizable landmark of the otherwise flat area).

The best view of the whole array is probably from the plateau near the Cohuieco station (the building is locked, but the hill is publicly accessible, the road is rough but doable in a normal car). There you can see at least several dozen tanks and (when the air is extremely clear) also all the Fluorescence stations at the edges of the field - here you can really get the impression of the extreme scale of the project! If you are genuinely interested in the project, you can ask in the visitors centre to be introduced to some of the physicists - usually there is at least a couple of people from all around the world working on site.

Do
In the city, there is the Molino Rufino Ortega, an old mill next the Parque de Ayer and the small museum featuring trilobites and other local archeological finds.

Even though the surroundings of the city may look deserted in the high summer, but the pampa fills with water after heavy rains and for longer periods in the spring, making the immediate Malargue area a world-class spot for birdwatching! In such a case, you may see Flamingos and two kind of Ibises in small lagoons only a few kilometers from the city - the easiest way to look for them is the road to General Alvear to the east which is signposted at the clock junction (but you have to search you way a little). Colorful Austral Parakeets are often seen directly in the city and large dark Turkey Vultures (actually a small variant of the Condor) concentrate on high communication towers in all parts of the town. Together, several dozens of easily identified bird species can be seen during several days of stay in the area, making it an excellent choice for bird-watching beginners.

Tours can be booked to see the caves Caverna de las Brujas (60 km south by ruta 40, but do not attempt to go there blindly, you must pay your visit in advance in Malargue, in the "Turismo" office in front of the Observatory), a castle-shaped mountain called Castillos de Pincheira (25 km west, signposted near the YPF station on Av. San Martin), and a lake featuring flamingos, Laguna Llancanelo (see the La Payuina trip for instructions and note that the chance to see the Flamingos depends on the highly variable water levels in the extremely shallow lake). Other natural features are the Pozos de las Animas, a large pair of sinkholes, the Laguna Niña Encantada, a small clear pool fed by streams in the foothills of the Andes (both on the road to Las Leňas). Less accessible is Valle Hermoso, a large picturesque valley to the northwest of Malargue (see details below).

Nearby are many extinct volcanic cones, the largest being Cerro Diamante to the north. To the south is the Reserva la Payunia containing many volcanoes and lava flows.

If you have your own (or rental) car, you can also visit most of the sights on your own, but most of the local maps are surprisingly unreliable, particularly concerning getting to the volcanic paradise of La Payunia (to add confusion, the local roadsigns are inconsistent). Contrary to what you may be told by the travel agencies, you do not need a 4x4 vehicle for most of the really interesting things during the summer.

There are two passable roads to the heart of La Payunia, one is easier to navigate, while the other is easier to find. It is best to make a round trip. Start early (07:00-08;00), pack a lot of water and food, warm clothes (even in summer) and go preferably at least by two cars - if your car breaks down, you may end up 50 km from the nearest civilization, with no cell phone coverage outside Malargue. Head south on ruta 40 and after about 15 minutes turn left - the road is signed to Llancanelo and La Payunia. After a couple of kilometers, the road becomes unpaved. At the first crossroad, go left (not to Volcan Malacara, which you should visit on other day, it is interesting on its own), at the next one, you have a choice - you may take a short stop at Llancanelo (but remember, the journey is long.) using the left road, or take the right one skipping the Laguna entirely. After passing by Llancanelo, both roads join ways again and shortly after the way passes by a hill with a prominent rocky outcrop. Look out for a small junction posted "Pampa negra" and turn right (south). After about 30 km you enter the land of the Llama (you are bound to see at least on herd of these funny animals) and much later also the land of the oil. Try to avoid the oilfield by driving to the right of it, the oifield is a maze of roads where you can spend three hours trying to get out. Behind the oilfield, turn left (there are new signs "Circuito turistico") and head south for the volcanoes that you now see clearly in front of you. When you reach the base of the lava flow, the road gets much worse, but with care it is still passable in Chevrolet Corsa (the basic rental car). Be careful with the underside of the car and try to keep wheels outside the lowest parts of the road. When you ascent the hill, you have reached Pampa Negra and you will understand the name! Continue about 15 km south to the base of Volcan Payun, where there is a small parking below a lava flow and the road ceases to be passable. On the way back, you can use the same road, or turn left after the oilfield and go over a hill to the valley of Rio Grande. After reaching the valley, try to keep left, the only bridge over the river is on ruta 40, to the southwest from you. If you reach this place, you won't regret the detour as you will see the mighty Rio Grande squeezed into a 5-m ravine. Continue north on ruta 40 and if you have time, you can visit the petrified forest (Bosque Petrificado) just before Bardas Blancas.

To reach Valle Hermoso, by car, you will need to be there between roughly the end of November and March, to avoid snow on the high mountain pass behind Las Leňas. Observe the same precautions as mentioned earlier, with the addition of an extra layer of clothes as you are going over 3000 m above the sea level this time! Follow ruta 40 north from Malargue and turn left after 30 km to Las Leňas. If you started early, you will have time to visit Pozos de las Animas and Laguna Niña Encantada on the way to Las Leňas as both sights are directly on the road, which is paved, albeit a little too holey. Pass through Las Leňas and reach the end of the paved road in a few minutes. Now be extremely cautious about a couple of streams crossing the road - they change all the time and may have edges a little too steep for your wheels! If you manage to cross them, and seemingly endless ascent starts, to about 3200 m a.s.l. If you reach the altitude (that is, no snow-field is there to stop you), you will see a small junction with a road to the left that is probably still closed. You can leave you car here and walk along the road for about a kilometer to reach a beautiful lagoon that may be still frozen in November. Go back to your car and continue on the road, descending shortly to Valle Hermoso proper. Enjoy the colorful rocks, the lagoon and try to look for petroglyphs near the road. If you do not have a 4x4 and lots of offroad experience, do not under any circumstances attempt to cross the river about 1 kilometer after the lagoon. It is deep enough to reliably destroy any standard (non off-road) car by flooding the engine with water. Return using the same path.

Another interesting trip may be Termas de Sosneado. Arriving from Malargue, turn left at El Sosneado just after the checkpoint (at the petrol station) and turn left again at the next chance, following "Termas de Azurfe" sign, if it is still up. Continue a rough road to the beautiful Laguna Sosneado just below the slopes of Cerro Sosneado, the world's southernmost five-thousander! The place where Cerro Sosneado touches the river is the most dangerous part of the road, be considerate about your ability to return, before you descend from the highest point of the road! After another 20 km, you arrive at a group of fallen stone buildings and there you find a wonderful, natural and completely free thermal bath, almost 2500 m above the sea level. Remember that Argentina is a very religious country and do not attempt to bath naked (it is actually a good idea to have a more decent swimsuit than you would wear to the beaches in the Caribic)! Follow the same road back.

Finally the longest, but for many the most rewarding, northbound trip takes you to Caňon del Atuel an amazing, almost a hundred kilometer long canyon, which is unfortunately almost dry at the bottom due to an extensive hydro-energetic use of the river. To enter the canyon from above you need to go almost 200 km from Malargue in the direction of San Rafael, turning left to El Nihuil at the only reasonable junction you will see on the way. From El Nihuil, descent directly to the canyon and continue to be amazed by the views for next 2 to 3 hours. You can return through San Rafael, or using the same road.

Buy
After many years of struggle between the tourists and the small kiosks where you have to ask for the right item in spanish, Malaruge has a supermarket. SuperVea is located some 5 blocks west from the clock tower and is opened daily from 09:00 to 21:00 with a siesta around 13:30 to 17:00. It is by far the most convenient place to buy food, alcohol and even small items from different other areas, within 200 km. Visa cards are accepted (others sometimes as well, but reluctantly), but an ID is required on every purchase. Be prepared to wait at least 15 minutes in the line during rush hours, as the clerks are notoriously slow.

Eat
There are many restaurants and cafes in Malargue. Most of the big hotels have attached restaurants. Steaks are good value, seen on the menu as bife de lomo or bife de chorizo. Also available are chicken and goat. Vegetarians may have few choices, some of the pasta dishes can be had without meat.

Outside of town to the south is a trout hatchery called Cuyam-co which has an attached restaurant. They serve trout cooked in foil with vegetables which is quite good, but you must call in advance to make a reservation (otherwise there will be no fish ready for you!) - call (02627) 15661917.

In most of the restaurants, you can get food from the grill (la parilla) only on Friday and Saturday nights - except maybe in the upscale (in Malargue terms) El quincho de María, Av. San Martín 440, (02627) 472525, which specializes on parilla and where you can also try some quite unusual parts of animal). Another good choices in this range are La Cima and Rio Grande, directly across the street from each other, next to the Esso station at the northern entrance to the city.

If you aim for a little lower prices and a very local environment, you may try La Posta, Av. Roca (Este) 174, (02627) 471306, two blocks east from the clock tower - if you don't like the wait (which can extend to one hour), they also deliver within Malargue without a surcharge.

Drink
Most all the restaurants will serve alcohol. The local beer is Andes, with Quilmes and Heineken also available. A drink that is popular throughout Argentina is Fernet Branca and Coca cola.

Sleep
There are between 10 and 20 hotels in Malargüe, as well as a large number of cabins. There is an eco-hostel by Hostelling International, which is out of town. Popular hotels are Microtel (***), Rio Grande (***), El Cisne (**) and Turismo (**).

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Malaria

Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal tropical disease. Four kinds of malaria parasites can infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax, P. ovale, and P. malariae; infection with P. falciparum, if not promptly and correctly treated, can be fatal in as little as one or two days.

Competent advice from an up-to-date source of information, such as the tropical diseases department of a major hospital, is essential.

Transmission
Malaria is transmitted when an infected mosquito bites a human. The mosquitoes that can carry Plasmodium parasites are mostly active during dusk and dawn as well as at night. The best way to avoid infection is not getting bitten in the first place.

As stated by the CDC, malaria is transmitted in large areas of Central and South America, the island of Hispaniola (which includes Haiti and the Dominican Republic), Africa, Asia (including South, Southeast Asia and the Middle East), and a few areas of Melanesia.

In general, the risk of contracting malaria is higher in rural areas and lower in urban areas. Often there is also a correlation to the mosquito population, with the rainy season creating stagnant pools of water where mosquitoes can breed. Many cities in tropical areas were founded at elevations where mosquitoes are or rather were rare; however, with climate change, this is beginning to change in some places.

Symptoms
Symptoms of malaria mimic common flu, with an infected person suffering fever, headache, and vomiting usually within 10 to 15 days after the mosquito bite. This means that you may become sick when you're already back at home.

Malaria is life-threatening, and requires immediate treatment. There's only one (mediocre) vaccine commercially available as of 2021, but methods of prevention include avoiding mosquito bites and preventative drugs (prophylaxis). Some drugs are not effective for all areas. If a person who has visited a malaria risk zone contracts a fever within one year, their physician should be informed of the possibility of malaria. Less serious forms (such as P. vivax) can mimic symptoms of the flu. Physicians who rarely, if ever, examine malaria patients may need to be reminded of this fact. The standard laboratory test for malaria is a thick and thin blood smear on a glass slide viewed under the microscope. Self-test kits are highly unreliable.

Prophylaxis
The best prophylaxis against malaria is to prevent being bitten by mosquitoes, particularly at night when the Anopheles mosquitoes are active. Not in every malaria area does accommodation offer mosquito nets, so best bring your own net. If the next proper hospital is not further away than a day's journey, taking preventive medicine might not be worth the risk of side effects. However, malaria can incapacitate a person within hours, so if only one person can drive a car, prophylaxis should be considered for them.

Any malaria prophylaxis must be taken before, during, and (especially) after travelling to a malaria-risk zone. Anti-malarial drugs are highly effective in preventing malaria. Different drugs are recommended for travel to different areas due to malarial strains resistant to certain drugs. Talk to a specialist doctor or verify the information with a reliable source. As with all drugs, anti-malarials may cause side-effects. Seldom will malaria be the sole health concern, and the physician will need to assess all the health risks the traveller will face. Obtain medications from a reliable source, either at home before you leave or from a reliable chemist/pharmacist in a high-end or tourist area. Sometimes, the pills sold might be placebos.

Medical prophylaxis that contains mefloquine can have serious psychological and neurological side effects (anxiety, headaches, insomnia, dizziness) that incapacitates about 11–17% of travelers to some degree. Pregnant women should be especially careful, as some anti-malarials must not be taken during pregnancy. Malaria during pregnancy is usually more severe, and it's always considered to be a serious emergency. As with most prophylaxis, anti-malarials are not 100% effective; however, studies have shown that, when taken as directed, the most common drugs (e.g. doxycycline, Malarone) are about 98–99% effective. The choice of a malaria prophylaxis should be made carefully with one's physician, taking into account drug resistance in the traveller's destination; possible side effects, interactions, and contra-indications; and finally the preferred frequency per dose (daily, weekly, etc.)

As well as prophylactic medications, there are important anti-mosquito measures that should be used: netting, screens, long clothing, avoiding being exposed around dusk, and using an effective insect repellent. Air-conditioning and fans can also help indoors. See Mosquitoes for more detailed advice.

The most common anti-malarials include:

 * Doxycycline is highly effective and can be very inexpensive. Possible disadvantages include increased sun sensitivity (sunburning easier), and nausea and stomach pain; some sources caution that it may reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills.
 * Lariam (mefloquine) or its generic, Mefliam, is highly effective, has a simple weekly dose and can be taken for extended periods. It does have a number of contra-indications and must be prescribed by a doctor, and has also been known to have very rare but severe neurological side effects. More common side effects include nausea, stomach cramps and lucid dreams. Not to be used if you plan on scuba diving or high-altitude climbing. Your doctor may advise starting using it several weeks before departure, in order to check for possible side effects. There are resistant mosquitoes in Southeast Asia, and West and East Africa. Find out the latest information on this drug from a professional before purchase.
 * Malarone (atovaquone + proguanil) is highly effective, has a very low incidence of side effects, and only needs to be taken for one week after leaving the risk area; however it is the most expensive.
 * Chloroquine (Daramal, Nivaquine, or Promal) in combination with proguanil (Paludrine) may sometimes be recommended, and is generally well tolerated. Problems include people having difficulty adhering to the prescribed regime due to its complexity, and widespread resistance.

There has been some debate over whether pre-travel malaria prophylaxis is being started early enough. For example, mefloquine is normally taken one week prior to travel. Some feel this is inadequate if the person is unfortunate enough to be exposed to malaria shortly upon arrival. Those who have concerns may wish to discuss with their physician the option of doubling the time period (not the dosage) that their malaria prophylaxis will be taken prior to travel. In addition to providing better protection, there will be more time to switch to another anti-malaria medication, if necessary.

Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin & co) must never be taken as an antipyretic (fever reducer) when malaria or dengue fever is a possibility; continuing daily low-dose 81mg aspirin therapy during and after third-world travel should be discussed with your physician. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen are considered safe alternatives provided all of their precautions are observed. Malaria, dengue fever, and typhoid fever all tend to have somewhat similar symptoms at first, and should not be self-diagnosed.

Travel
Travel to rural areas always involves more potential exposure to malaria than in the larger cities. (This is in contrast to dengue fever where cities present the greater risk.) For example, the capital cities of the Philippines, Thailand and Sri Lanka are essentially malaria-free. However, malaria is present in many other places (especially rural areas) of these countries. By contrast, in West Africa, Ghana and Nigeria have malaria throughout the entire country. However, the risk is much lower in the larger cities. Always use up-to-date information as to whether malaria is present in the areas you will be visiting, and what prophylactic resistance occurs locally. A small map of the world (above) cannot show small pockets of malaria-free zones (which are likely to be prime tourist areas and/or larger cities). Conversely, sometimes malaria spreads into new territory—especially higher elevations near endemic zones.

Travellers should never assume that their choice of malaria prophylaxis is available in the country that they will be visiting. Many developing countries stock only chloroquine and possibly doxycycline and there is also a risk of buying fake drugs. Quinine (a natural drug, and known for centuries) might also be available, but is not recommended as a prophylactic anti-malarial. Resistance to it is extremely common.

Find out more

 * WHO - Malaria. World wide information on malaria from the World Health Organization.
 * CDC Yellow Book 2024 - Malaria
 * MAP (Malaria Atlas Project)
 * MARA (Mapping Malaria Risk in Africa), a malaria atlas for Africa. Requires registration.
 * South African Department of Health
 * The National Health Service in Scotland publishes maps showing malarial hotspots
 * IAMAT (International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers) Malaria information, white paper, and risk chart for travellers
 * Our World in Data - Incidence of malaria by country

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