Málaga is located in the South of Spain in the Andalusia region. It is the capital city of the Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) and has great weather most of the year. The city has a rich, historic heritage dating back to its Phoenician roots, the Roman and Muslim periods and the splendorous Renaissance and Baroque centuries. 

• Taxi: The airport is very close to the city centre, so taxi is one of the best options. The cab ride  takes approximately 20 minutes depending on the traffic and costs around EUR 25-30. Uber and Cabify are also options in Málaga.

• Train: There is a very good connection from the airport to the city centre by train. It is reliable and very cheap. Follow the signs to the train station in front of the arrivals/departures lounges at terminal 3. From the airport take “Cercanias” train line C1 to Málaga city centre. It cost around EUR 2 it takes eight minutes.  You must keep your ticket to get out of the train station at the end of the journey. You can consult the timetable at: http://www.renfe.com/viajeros/cercanias/Málaga/index.html

• Public bus: Bus Line A runs from the airport to the city centre and it costs about EUR 2 as well. Follow the signs to the bus stop outside the Arrivals terminal. You can consult stops and the timetable at: http://www.emtMálaga.es/emt-classic/home.html

• Rental or private cars: It is not advisable to rent a car if staying at Málaga downtown, although it is a good option if staying close to the Technological Park of Andalusia (PTA). Málaga city center is mostly pedestrian. Free parking is not possible at the city center and some streets are cut due to the metro works, so it can affect GPS navigation systems. In any case, there are several public parkings (pay per use) and most hotels have private parking for their guests. In case you are finally renting a car, please consult your hotel for parking availability and parking fees.

• Taxi: It is the most comfortable option and the best if travelling in pairs or in groups. It takes 20 minutes approximately depending on the traffic conditions and cost around EUR 25-30.

• Omniair Plugfest Courtesy Bus: A courtesy bus (optional) will pick up the participants at Málaga downtown (Hotel AC Málaga Palacio Stop). It will go directly to the PTA and make a second stop at Posadas de España Málaga Hotel at the entrance of the PTA to pick up more participants. It will make a final stop at Caterpillar, one of the venues of the Plugfest. This courtesy bus will be also available in the afternoon to take the participants back to the Posadas de España Hotel and to Málaga downtown. The bus is available Monday – Thursday; participants must take a taxi on Friday. 

• Rental or private cars: There will be available although limited parking space at Caterpillar’s facilities. It will be provided on first comes first serves basis. For security reasons, participant will be asked to provide his/her name as well as car plate number in order to access the facilities. There is a secondary parking area besides DEKRA Connected Car Test Area.
• Rental or private cars: There will be available although limited parking space at Caterpillar’s facilities. It will be provided on first comes first serves basis. For security reasons, participant will be asked to provide his/her name as well as car plate number in order to access the facilities. There is a secondary parking area besides DEKRA Connected Car Test Area.

• Before sending your package, please send an email with the following information:

• • Subject: OMNIAIR Plugfest – Shipping
  • Proforma invoice that shows:
    • Exporter name
    • Consignee (Caterpillar)
    • Description of the items in your package
    • HS Code, country of origin, value and currency for each item

• Terms of delivery shall be DDP –Delivery Duties Paid

Coffee, tea, refreshments and snacks will be available during the Omniair Plugfest at Caterpillar’s site.

Water will be available at the Outdoor Testing venue at DEKRA Connected Car Test Area.

Buffet lunch will be served on Monday September 30th at Caterpillar Customer Solutions Centre.

Lunches from Tuesday October 1st to Thursday October 3rd will be served at Caterpillar La Casa Restaurant.

Please do let Ms. Mariló Bellido know in advance if you have any food allergies or special diet needs at secretariadg.es@dekra.com. Please write “Omniair Plugfest” as a reference in the subject of the email.

• http://www.aemet.es/es/eltiempo/prediccion/municipios/Málaga-id29067
• https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Málaga+Spain+SPXX0052:1:SP 

Málaga time zone is CET (UTC +1 h) 

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/spain 

In Spain, electric power comes through at 220 volts and at 50 Hertz.  Please see below, plug types (C/F) & socket type (F) needed in Spain:

https://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/

If your equipment works at different voltage, you need to bring a transformer. If your plug is different, you need to bring power adaptors.

There are plenty of museum and historic sites to discover Málaga’s ancient and important cultural heritage. Also Málaga is full of restaurants, tapas bars and terraces to discover the Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine and to enjoy the Andalusian life style.

RESTAURANTS

The area around Calle La Bolsa and Calle Strachan is well-known for its classy restaurants: La Reserva 12, El Rescoldo, La Coccotte, Gorki…

In calle Granada and its surroundings there are many typical and more affordable tapas restaurants as El Piyayo, La Campana, Casa Lola, Taberna Matahambre, El Faro de Orellana, Los Gatos… you will also find nice restaurants, such as Bodega el Patio where to enjoy a good paella.

An obligated visit is Bodega El Pimpi located in calle Granada with a second entrance in calle Alcazabilla. This is one of the most famous spots in Málaga and their sweet wine and tapas are famous.

Muelle Uno is a very nice promenade by the sea. You will find a shopping area open 7 days a week as well as many tapas bars and restaurants of Andalusian and international food with a wide range of prices.

CULTURAL VISITS AND MUSEUMS 

• Málaga Cathedral – http://Málagacatedral.com/ 

• Carmen Thyssen Museum – Important private collection of paintings dated from XIII to XIX century. OpenS from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 to 20.00 h – Price 6 € http://www.carmenthyssenMálaga.org/es

• Roman Theatre and Alcabaza – Arabic XI century fortress and palace with breath-taking views of the city. Opened from Monday to Sunday, from 9.00 to 20.00 h – The entrance is located in calle Alcazabilla – Price 3,55€.

• Picasso Museum Málaga – The collection integrates more than 200 Pablo Picasso’s works – Opens from Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10.00 to 20.00 h, on Fridays opened until 21 h – Price 6 € – http://museopicassoMálaga.org/

• Picasso’s Birth Home – http://fundacionpicasso.Málaga.eu/ 

• CAC Málaga – Contemporary art museum of Málaga just at the opposite side of the Guadalmedina River. Free entrance. http://cacMálaga.eu/ 

• Centre Pompidou Málaga – A branch of the famous Parisian contemporary art museum located at the Muelle Uno promenade. http://centrepompidou-Málaga.eu/ 

You can find more information on the cultural activities of the city in the following website:

http://www.Málagaturismo.com/es