Alcazaba, Malaga: Hours, Address, Alcazaba Reviews: 4.5/5
Alcazaba
4.5
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Built between 1057 and 1063, this is probably the most important military fortification remaining from the Hispanic-Arabic period.
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198 within 10 kms
Museo de Malaga
833
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Parque de Malaga
2,417
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Teatro Romano
1,535
0.1 kmAncient Ruins
Jardines de Pedro Luis Alonso
74
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Escultura del Biznaguero
91
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Universidad de Malaga
50
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Banco de España
62
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MUPAM Museo del Patrimonio Municipal
57
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Ayuntamiento de Málaga
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Arina M
Bucharest, Romania209 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
Alcazaba is worth visiting mainly because of the views. There are ruins of the castle and you get to a point that you can see all around, the see, the coastline and the castle of Gibraltar. They are not connected yet. Great climbing, great views!
Written 25 June 2022
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Awais C
Manchester, UK5 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
At €3.50pp, you get to see what you paid for. A ruin. The sights are amazing but that’s where it ends. There’s nothing inside because it’s a ruin. I was hoping to see emblems, designs and scripture but there wasn’t much of anything.
In summary, for the views it’s good. It won’t take more than an hour simply because it became boring moving from one spot to the next to see a ‘view’.
In summary, for the views it’s good. It won’t take more than an hour simply because it became boring moving from one spot to the next to see a ‘view’.
Written 19 June 2022
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Βασιλικη Κ
16 contributions
Jun 2022 • Business
A large castle next to the roman theatre ,very well preserved ,I suggest a guided tour for both the castle and the theatre so you will found out the history of both the town and the monuments
Written 18 June 2022
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Tova M
24 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
The best part was how well kept everything was. This is a must if you travelling to Malaga. For students it only cost absout 1-2€ which is nothing compared to what view and history you will get. It is perfect for family’s with small children there was a lot of place a where it was possible to climb up to small roads on the fort.
Written 16 June 2022
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TSinParis
Paris, France1,942 contributions
Jun 2022
We visited the Alcazaba after the Castillo higher up with a combo ticket. Well worth the visit especially the inner gardens, although it lacks a bit of TLC. The exhibits are not very interesting - mostly what was found during archeological digs.
Written 10 June 2022
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simpsonite64
Northampton, UK627 contributions
May 2022
Cheap, good views over the city, interesting areas throughout. Definitely worth doing. Few hills but fairly manageable.
Written 28 May 2022
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soulefultraveler
Sun City West, AZ1,835 contributions
Apr 2022
Interesting spot with gorgeous views over the city and water. BUT there are a lot of steps on uneven pavements, a little much for several in our group of senior citizens. Also not in as good a shape as other options in the area, i.e. Seville or even Morocco.
Written 28 May 2022
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Yorkshire holiday girl
York, UK7 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Easy to walk around in sturdy shoes. Plenty of shady areas to explore. Not suitable for wheelchairs tho. Beautiful architecture.
Written 23 May 2022
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Tori
Wisconsin111 contributions
May 2022
great architecture, peaceful gardens, and gorgeous views. spend a few hours here and enjoy the weather
Written 22 May 2022
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Ectoplasm Fantasia
Birmingham, UK1,091 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Well kept and beautiful views.
Recommend taking the lift up and then walking back down.
Lovely cafe just outside.
Definitely worth a trip up if you are in Malaga.
Recommend taking the lift up and then walking back down.
Lovely cafe just outside.
Definitely worth a trip up if you are in Malaga.
Written 21 May 2022
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kisabella🌞
Dalkey, Ireland64 contributions
Some recommendations please for outdoor, nice tapas restaurants near the Picasso museum, Málaga. Muchas graçias
kisabella🌞
Dalkey, Ireland64 contributions
Hola, I want to bring someone to the Alcazaba, Teatro Romano and Picasso Museum, possibly more, in early July. Can you do all these without a guide? Is there a combination ticket for the Gibralfaro/Teatro/Alcazaba? Muchos graçias
Lisa C
17 contributions
Accessibility for people with mobility problems? Specifically, arthritic knee problems. Thanks!
gillsnips
Liverpool, UK106 contributions
It was steep in places .. I have an issue with uphill and I managed it with lots of stops .. there are plenty of places to stop and rest and seats
Bellareena28
Colchester, UK7 contributions
Hi,
We will soon (next week) be visiting Malaga for sightseeing with our 4 year old son. I really want to go to the Alcazaba, Roman Theatre and Gibralfaro but I realise that the long trek or uphill walk may not be child-friendly. Can you please advise on the best (easiest) way to see these lovely places without this turning into an exhausting experience? We want to see these historic buildings and see the views over the city from above if we can get there. Can we take a stroller or are there too many steps? How do you recommend we tackle these places? Please let me know. Thanks
Palma_malaga
Malaga, Spain112 contributions
Hello: I believe it’s very nice visit for her too. I do not know where are you staying but Malaga is a very easy walking place. You can visit the theatre and alcazaba one after the other because there are easily walks. Go first to alcazaba using the lift to go up at the top (entrance behind the town hall) and walk down all the way, easy to walk with the girl if she likes exploring. Or use a stroller but with stones path is not so nice. But at least she can sit to relax. My kids have gone there a few times since they were little and never complained walking down hill. Right at the door of alcazaba is the theatre to the right to visit at least from outside is enough.
The Gibralfaro is further up the city but you can go to the entrance with local bus (1,30 euros each adult) or from the city center with a taxi will cost you at most 7 euros probably. There are a few stairs but at least you can enjoy a lovely view or if the cafe is open also a te there.
dryadka
Prague, Czech Republic118 contributions
Hello, can somebody tell me how much the tickets currently cost to Alcazaba (only to Alcazaba, and combined with Gibralfaro)? Thanks!
Anne Saindon
Quebec City, Canada457 contributions
I don't remember exactly but approx. 5.5 eu for Alcazaba and Castillo...
Patri V
Salou, Spain40 contributions
En cuanto tiempo, visitas la alcazaba y el castillo de gibralfaro?
ericmue
Peiting, Germany4,117 contributions
Es ist schon vieles beantwortet worden. Leichter ist es mit dem Aufzug nach oben und
wieder runter zu kommen. Man muss den Zugang ein wenig suchen.
Aufenthalt je nach eigenen Interessen, etwa 90 Minuten.
Ein schöner Ausblick auf Malaga und den Hafen.
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- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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- (0.21 km) Palacio Solecio
- (0.22 km) Hotel Carlos V
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