Neither the Cathedral nor the Alcazaba: this is the place in Malaga that has been included by 'Time' magazine among the best in the world to visit

Málaga has become the only region in the country that has one of its most prominent sites ranked among the best places in the world to visit, according to the prestigious magazine 'Time'. However, contrary to what the collective imagination might think, it is not one of the spaces that traditionally have been at the top of the most visited in all of Málaga, such as its Cathedral, the Alcazaba, the Gibralfaro Castle, or the Roman Theater; rather, it is a facility that is barely six months old.

This is the Ronda Oil Mill, considered the world's first author's oil mill, which opened its doors in October of the previous year, 2024. As 'Time' magazine has asserted, for this annual list, they sought unique places and experiences in each country that could surprise visitors with their unique and distinctive character. And for this edition, they wanted Ronda and its innovative infrastructure to "shine".

This temple of oil, designed by Philippe Starck, a globally recognized French designer for his creativity, includes a museum, a working olive press, and a restaurant dedicated to the famous AOVE (extra virgin olive oil). "Starck's monolithic red cube looks as if it had fallen from the sky, with the museum's design nodding to Spanish surrealism, the country's matador traditions (note the giant steel bull horn piercing the building's facade) and even a representation of a flying machine in the indoor lounge that was designed by inventor Abbas Ibn Firnas, born in Ronda in the 9th century," the magazine emphasizes in its publication.

"During your stay, discover the world's first olive oil museum that merges oil production, design, art, tradition, and gastronomy," they point out from the oil mill itself. This space offers an unmatched sensory experience where AOVE joins contemporary art and avant-garde design to create an environment that celebrates history and innovation. "Our building, an intense red concrete cube, pays homage to Malaga culture and the artist Pablo Picasso. You will see a giant eye on the facade and an imposing steel bull horn that symbolize the strength and passion of Andalusia," they claim.