# Placa al Real Club Mediterráneo

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Placa al Real Club Mediterráneo marks Málaga’s maritime and sporting heritage in the heart of the city. Its oval form uses Málaga’s corporate blue with white lettering, making the plaque easy to recognise. The commemorated Real Club Mediterráneo is Spain’s oldest nautical club, with more than a century of history. Rowing and sailing give the club its clearest connection with the Mediterranean.

From those maritime disciplines, the club expanded into triathlon, futsal, tennis, and urban races. King Alfonso XIII granted permission to use Spain’s national colours in its emblem. Its sporting legacy includes world, European, and Spanish championships across several disciplines. Theresa Zabell won two Olympic sailing gold medals as a club member.

The plaque belongs to Málaga Hace Historia, which commemorates places connected with the city’s heritage. The club continues nurturing athletes for Olympic competition while keeping the sea central to Málaga’s sporting culture.

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