Castle
Alcazaba of Malaga
Málaga, Spain
A Moorish palace-fortress on the hillside above Malaga's old town.
Castle · Spain · Andalusia
Gibralfaro Castle
A hilltop castle above the Alcazaba with the best view over Malaga and the Mediterranean.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Gibralfaro Castle matters
Perched at the top of the hill, Gibralfaro is a stronghold linked by a double wall to the Alcazaba. A short climb brings you to ramparts overlooking the bullring, the harbour and the sea. It is a good place to see Malaga laid out below, especially in the late afternoon.
Talking points
- A walled path links it to the Alcazaba.
- The ramparts overlook the port and the bullring.
- Late afternoon gives lovely light.
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