We had a magical time in Malaga for Semana Santa 2017! The apartment prices are quite high for this busy week! There was a slight smell of damp on entering the apartment but it soon disappears (perhaps it's just because it's an old building?) and it is a lovely spacious apartment. It's very clean and everything you need is supplied. The bedrooms are at the back which ensures a peaceful nights sleep. Beds are soft but not uncomfortable. We unpacked and within a very short time we're watching a procession pass by the window in the living room. Hundreds lined the street. The sight of the procession, the sound of the brass band, the drum beat and watching over 100 men carrying the trono was breath-taking. Right from our window! There were many processions throughout the week. We walked everywhere and the location of the apartment couldn't be bettered. The sofa is a little hard so some preferred the fold out single sofa beds to sprawl out on at the end of the day. Wifi was good. Everything else was just fine for our family of four. We enjoyed eating out 95% of the time but it was really nice to have the facilities to cook eggs or toast and make a cup of tea. There were many great restaurants but Cafe Con Libros on plaza de la Merced had a chess board (+lovely staff and food with Victoris beer on tap!) so that brought us back there several times. We loved the stone baked pizzas from the little take away on Calle Gómez Pallete (opposite the Mercado de la Merced) and the craft beers in La Pinta on the same street. It took just a minute to walk back home, past the Teatro Cervantes. Malaga was full of families with young children, beautifully behaved, and grandparents too. There was a safe feeling day and night, which meant we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The Alcazaba and the Castillo de Gilbralfaro should not be missed. The beach is a 20 min walk away and the stroll past shops and restaurants along the pier is interesting. Many stops for ice-cream along the way! All in all, a good experience and a good base. We look forward to exploring this area further next time.