Pedregalejo, seafaring, Mediterranean, bourgeois and gastronomic essence in Malaga.

An old fishermen's neighborhood in the east of Malaga, Pedregalejo has historically been the sum of two neighborhoods: Pedregalejo and Valle de los Galanes. At present, the entire region is known by the name of Pedregalejo. area between Baños del Carmen and Arroyo Jaboneros, including the beaches of Pedregalejo and Las Acacias. It is barely 10 minutes by car from the city center and is possibly one of the areas of Malaga where there are more beach bars and terraces by the sea. One of the singularities of Pedregalejo is that it houses some of the most outstanding residences of the Malaga bourgeoisie of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Here is the Hostal Moscatel, a 2-star hostel, between quiet, tree-lined streets and where you can breathe a peaceful atmosphere. The second of its characteristics is the profusion of casas mata, Spanish academies for foreigners, student residences, which overlook a promenade that, in the late afternoon, is full of life. If you want to disconnect and get away from the crowds, this is your best choice. For this reason, Pedregalejo is the epicenter of the so-called "language tourism in Malaga", to the point that the largest number of Spanish schools and academies nationwide are concentrated here. Besides, the The quality of most of these language centers is accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.