Alcazaba

The Alcazaba is absolutely beautiful and full of history. On Sundays from 14:00 the entrance is free. Just be aware that the line starts forming early for the free entrance. The good thing is that once it‘s time, people move in quickly, so the wait isn’t too long. It was definitely crowded, which made it a bit harder to fully enjoy the place, but the views and architecture are still stunning. If you take your time and wander a bit, you might get lucky and find a few quiet moments without the crowds. A great experience and absolutely worth visiting!

Loved this piece of history. Walking around and feeling people lived here so many years ago. So much has been preserved and very grateful for this. Also an amazing view over the Bullring, the harbour and coastline. These semi ruins are precious and worth a visit. A must seen in Malaga.

Fantastic Alcazaba This is a great moorish castle that is easy to visit as it sits more or less in the Malaga town centre. The views are fantastic and so is the architecture of the building. We really enjoyed wandering around here, plus it is surrounded by gardens, so in summer when it get really hot it is a nice place to cool off a bit.

€10 to enter this fortress also includes entrance to the castle further on after you exit (note both are free to enter after 14:00pm every Sunday The walk to the top is really interesting with lots of different areas to climb up steps and explore the pathways can be steep and uneven surfaces but well worth the effort to be presented with amazing views of Malaga ! There’s a small Bar/cafe inside set within an area in the shade and also toilets, recommend to don’t join the long queue for the toilets at the bar and keep moving as you’ll find toilets with little to no queue further on into the grounds As we visited off peak on a Sunday We queued for around 10 mins to enter but once we came out at 13:40ish the queue was already all the way back out and down to the street for the free entrance on a Sunday

Great spot for a sunny day, but quite old and a bit underwhelming in the sense of the guiding and the information available. The interiors that can be busier are minimal, and the views are the same as from the other castle higher up the hill so you can pick and visit only one of these two . You can also combined and buy a ticket for both of 10 euros

Beautiful alcazaba/castle from the 14th century! There are two sections and they are not connected. One has an enormous climb to the top so be prepared! Halfway up there was a parking lot with a couple of tuktuk rides so you can save yourself some of the climb. Amazing views of Malaga and great history!

The Alcazaba is a a beautiful place to explore, there is a lot of architectural history and beautiful gardens. It does require you to walk uphill at times, there are narrow stairs and some tight spaces but it can easily be navigated even at peak times. We went on a Sunday when admission was free, however we booked on the website to have an English speaking tour which was led by Salvador. He provided a lot of interesting context and historical information - he was also very knowledgeable about the structures and materials used in the fort. We viewed all parts of the Alcazaba and there was time to browse by ourselves later. The views are magnificent and we really enjoyed the experience.

Short queue to enter on a hot Sunday. Was €7 each to go in. The ruins are immense, spread out over multiple layers and over a wide area. The views are incredible. There are so many features to see - gardens, walls, water features, galleries, etc. absolutely worth a visit. Seeing the uncovered Roman amphitheatre was a bonus too. Amazing place to visit.

The Alcazaba (which comes from al-Qasba, meaning urban fortress) is located at the foot of the hillside of Mount Gibralfaro, in the small bay that is home to the city of Malaga. Its strategic position led it to be inhabited by ancient civilisations such as the Phoenicians and the Romans where they built a theatre in the 1st century. During the Islamic period, the Alcazaba was initially built as a fortification, and later became a palace-fortress, and the seat of the city government. You can buy a ticket for the Alcazaba itself or a combo ticket for the Gibralfaro and the Alcazaba. Sundays are free from 2p-7pm

Very easy to get to since it's central in the downtown near the Picasso museum. I did not go to the top to see the Moorish fortress up close. From what I understand the views of the city and Sea from there amazing. A must see. So much history in Spain... the Visgoths, Romans, Arabs from Morrocco (Moors), the Spanish Catholics. Did I leave anyone else out? Go see it. Especially if you didn't see the Alhambra in Granada. Because it's similar in style, but NOT as grand.

We had seen a lot of fortresses and ruins on our trip but we were glad to have not passed up the Alcazaba. It is much more than just a fortress. The delicate stone carvings and water elements are reminiscent of the Alhambra. There are great spaces for photos, views over the city and an amazing history. We were also lucky to come on a Sunday when it was free (2-5).

A very nice tourist attraction located right in the middle of the city and an easy walk to get to. It's cool to see the Moorish influence on this part of Spain. The gardens and flowers were beautiful and the views were cool.

Following the clearly marked street signs we soon came by this ancient limestone Muslim palace/fortress. Because it's a Sunday there is no admission saving 3.55 euros pp. The hike up an uneven cobblestone incline was hard on the feet. We were exhausted by the time we reached about mid level of the Nazari palace rooms and decided to turn back, abandoning the plan to summit the Gibralfaro lookout. Thank God we have a panoramic view from our 13th floor room at the AC Palacio Hotel.

Must see if you visit Malaga. Start first by taking a quick look at the ruins of the Roman theatre in front of Alcazaba, then go inside and take a glimpse of what Moorish Spain looked like. As you go uphill, you'll also get amazing views of the city.

Lovely hike in what used to be some sort of Arabic palace. A nice hybrid of courtyard garden and maze-like walls. Great views of the entire city. I personally loved that you can spot the cathedral tower from so many points. The room space inside does not offer much for viewing but you will appreciate the courtyard layout and doorways. Bar up on the top is perfectly situated for a good breeze and amazing views with that rewarding drink.

Literally this is located in the mountain behind my flat. I'm very lucky to live at this location. I just have to walk up that mountain and checkout gorgeous views. If you come here Sundays. I think it's free. It was when we came. But even if you have to pay... it's only a few euros. I love this sport. My favourite part of Malaga and the best views! Be warned... if you go up in the rain... make sure you have good shoes. It can get slippery.

I'll be pretty brief. It's pretty god damn gorgeous! This place shows us how beautiful and the scenery of the south of spain is . Andalousia in particular!

An outstanding and marvellous place to spend half a day, both walking and being with friends, maybe eating on the top of the fortress! A really, really beautiful scenery down to the city.

This place was great. Very well preserved clean and organized. Great walking self-tour with lots of history and photo opportunities.

A beautiful and impressive Moorish fortress that dates back to the 700s! This is an unmissable part of Malaga, a must see! Incredible stone work, beautiful views of the city, lovely fountains and gardens. And at 2,20 euros a ticket it is a bargain. Student and senior admission was only 60 cents, amazing! My only warning: the cobbled walkways are very steep and uneven, be careful not to trip!

Completely worth the epic uphill walk. The pool and garden are gorgeous. The small stream running through a lot of the main house is really brilliant. You also get a great view of the marina.

Great fortress located in teh center of Malaga. The normal price is 2.10EUR but if you combine Alcazaba + Gibralfaro castle you get it all for 3.45EUR. Dont miss a visit to this emblematic place.

I was there 2 weeks ago. Be carefull in the rain, it gets slippery. Otherwise the walk before the experience of that little paradise is worth the whole experience. Recommended! Will be there in August as well