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The rooftop terrace with its pool and Mediterranean views is for guests aged 16 and over. Torremolinos station is under ten minutes’ walk, so you can reach Málaga’s old town by train without a car. 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The Picasso Museum and the harbour are a few minutes away on foot, and La Malagueta beach about a quarter of an hour. Palacio Solecio and Molina Lario are both here.",{"type":350,"attrs":1044,"content":1045},{"level":629},[1046],{"text":1047,"type":356},"Is it better to stay in the centre or by the beach in Málaga?",{"type":358,"attrs":1049,"content":1050},{"textAlign":17},[1051],{"text":1052,"type":356},"The centre, if you are there for food, museums and nightlife. La Malagueta puts the sea across the road and is still within walking distance of the old town. If you would rather swim first and see the city on a day trip, Torremolinos suits you better.",{"type":350,"attrs":1054,"content":1055},{"level":629},[1056],{"text":1057,"type":356},"Where should families stay in Málaga?",{"type":358,"attrs":1059,"content":1060},{"textAlign":17},[1061],{"text":1062,"type":356},"By the beach. 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