We had a wonderful two weeks over Christmas in Malaga, staying in Maria's comfortable apartment. Her apartment is truly a home from home, very warm and cozy. The kitchen is one of the best equipped kitchens we've seen in Airbnb houses we'd stayed. The apartment is big, has three good size bedrooms, the main bedroom and the other two bedrooms are at different end of the apartment, so if there are two couples staying, it won't disturb each other. The location of the apartment is excellent, right in the middle of the historic old town, the Alcazaba (palace-fortress) and Roman amphitheatre are just across the road/ little square from the building. The cathedral is down the street, two minutes walk. The beach is in easy walking distance. Maria is a super host, very warm and friendly. She met us in the apartment, explained everything and very quick to answer all our questions. From opposite the building one can walk uphill to Castillo de Gibralfaro , where you get a stunning view of the city/sea/port/hills. It's a good morning walk and exercise! We also did day trips to Ronda, Nerja(beautiful seaside and famous cave) and Gibraltar, all by local public transport. Malaga is a good place for a relaxing holiday.