About Alcazaba de Málaga

The Alcazaba was built during the XI Century for the safeguard and protection of the Catholic Kings as the area of the triple walls joins the Castle of Gibralfaro by a strong-walled path. The palace was home to the Sultan of Granada and the Nasrid ruler Yusuf including many other Moorish rulers over the centuries. 

The palace itself is built in Moorish architecture style and everything here will take you back to that time. The fountains, gardens, and funnel water flowing is also very soothing here and relaxing to look at. When you start exploring the palace here everything around you will make you wonder at the architectural design, decorated ceilings, multifoil arches, wall tiles, etc.

Must See

  • Mercado de Salamanca
  • Simplemente Malaga
  • Juan Temboury Alvarez Statue
  • Ben Gabirol Sculpture
  • Teatro Romano
  • Museo de Malaga
  • Revello de Toro Museum
  • Parapark Malaga
  • Church of San Agustin
  • Torrijos Monument

How to reach

There are different ways to get to Alcazaba de Málaga like bus, train or metro. These are the lines and routes that have stops nearby:

By Metro: 

Metro  1, Metro  2

 By Train: 

Train  C1, Train  C2
By Bus: 

11, 16, 4,  A

By Taxi:

3 minutes and costs 7.20 to 9.00 Euros

By Walk:

25 minutes

Tips

  • You will find information written all over the place but no translation 
  • Be prepared to climb a lot of steps 
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Amazing view of the sea and mountains with small indoor areas, pottery, water features, etc. 
  • Advisable to purchase Alcazaba and Gibralfaro combine tickets 
  • Carry water with you
  • Do not forget to carry sunscreen if you have to step out in the hot sun
  • Wear comfortable clothes

Visit Time

1st April to 31st October:

Sunday:        9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday:       Closed
Tuesday:       9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday:  9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday:      9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday:           9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:       9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.


1st November to 31st March: 
Sunday:         8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:         Closed
Tuesday:        8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday:   8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday:       8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday:            8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday:        8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Closed: Monday, 1st January, and 25th December

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Waiting Time

There are long ticket queues, which can be avoided if you buy tickets online

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes Per person: 3.5 Euros
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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 18.78°C

 

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