Castillo de Gibralfaro

We were so lucky the day we visited — it happened to be a free entrance day for museums and attractions, so we saved €10 per person! 🎉 Surprisingly, it wasn’t crowded at all. The views from the lookout point and the castle are stunning — a full 360° view of Málaga that’s absolutely worth the effort. Inside the castle is beautiful and well preserved. 👉 A few tips if you’re going: The walk up is a good incline, about 10 minutes. Definitely skip high heels — I wore flat sandals and ended up taking them off to walk down! Wheelchair users: the castle grounds themselves are accessible, but the hike up is not. If you need access, make sure to take a taxi or the hop-on hop-off bus straight to the entrance. The view is worth it! If you don’t feel like climbing, the hop-on hop-off bus takes you to the top. You can also ride up and then walk down toward town for amazing views without paying entrance. In summer, try to avoid the hottest days — even with mild weather we were glad it was overcast. At the top, there are toilets and a small café. Along the climb, you’ll find guys selling bottled water for €1.50 — handy if you forget yours. A must-see if you’re in Málaga, whether for the history or just for those incredible views. 🌿🏰

Beautiful historic castle with one of the best panoramic views of Málaga — you can see the port, the bullring, and the entire city all the way to the sea. There’s a small free parking area at the top, but spaces are limited, especially on weekends. If it’s full, you can also park lower down and enjoy a scenic uphill walk through the pine forest about 15–20 minutes. Walking along the ancient fortress walls is a highlight the views from every corner are stunning, especially at sunset. Inside, you’ll also find a small museum with historical artifacts and models of the old city. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and your camera it’s absolutely worth the climb. The tickets cost 10€ combined with al Cazaba, and can be buy at the entrance machine

Interesting Castle and grounds with great views over the city and coast. We walked from the city up the hill which was pleasant although could be a challenge in the heat of summer. Quite a popular attraction so it was crowded when we visited in the late morning - probably worth planning an earlier or later visit to avoid the crowds.

The entire experience is well worth making time for. You can start the hike from near the tourist booth situated outside the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre. It is an uphill walk and definitely requires some time especially if you are walking in the heat, or don’t hike a lot. There are opportunities to rest along the way and take many pictures but it can be a tight squeeze and certain points. There isn’t a lot, if any side support for people to hold onto so it might be hard for someone finding heights difficult. You can climb majority of the way up for free (including a viewing platform) however to enter the very top you need to pay. If you need fresh cold water there is someone who sells it for €1.50 along the way. We didn’t have a ticket but it is possible to queue up (on the left) at the entrance and you can purchase tickets with cash or card. The views are something else and it is absolutely insane how gorgeous Malaga is!

This is a beautiful castle with beautiful fruit and olive trees. The panoramic views of malaga are breathtaking and price to visit is very reasonable. There is a small cafe but the food offered is limited but there is a real opportunity here to improve it to make it a better experience for visitors.

Great place to visit, but be prepared for a LOT of uphill walking. If you go in summer, bring super comfortable sneakers, a hairband, and plenty of water. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking! They even provide fresh tap water at the hilltop for free, so don’t forget to bring a bottle or flask. The total cost is €17 to visit the main castle and the hilltop. You can drive up, but walking is more fun and a great workout. I did the walk in 34°C in August—and I survived!

Well worth the strenuous hike up (can get there by road, I believe). Very well maintained walls of the old castle. You can walk pretty much the entire length and the views are spectacular. Not a ton inside the castle walls, but the views alone make this a must do. Free on a Sunday after 2 pm. It'll be nice and quiet if you go before that and pay.

Entrance fee was €7 - we didn't go in. The views were truly stunning from the footpath. Very steep footpath which I would not recommend in the wet weather. The local bus is easy from Alameda Principal. It stops outside the fort for one hour (Sundays) and brings you back. I imagine the bus is busy. We walked back. The footpath looked very busy later in the day. I recommend going early when it is quieter and cooler.

I found this old castle just OK. It is basically a shell of old walls and ramparts The Gibralfaro fortress dominates the whole city, and is situated on the crest of a long rise located almost 400 feet above sea level. The layout of the walls of the Gibralfaro fortress is very irregular. The easiest way to get to the entrance is to take bus #35 from the Parque de la Marina and it will take you easily up to the top. If you decide to walk it, you can find a walking paved trail starting at Parque de la Merced, that will take you about 20 minutes uphill to the castle. The views of the city are amazing..that is the main reason for the visit...Enjoy it !!!!

Magnificent castle atop a hill dating back to 14th century during Muslim times of Malaga. It was built to protect Alzacaba castle. You can get there both by bus and by foot, although it's a little bit of a hike, it's worth it, as it's probably the best place to get breathtaking views of Malaga. The entrance is no more than 3 EUR, you can also get a combined ticket to visit Alcazaba as well, I'd say it's well worth it! Inside the castle itself there is a nice walk along ramparts, well-preserved courtyard and a little military museum dedicated to garrison history after the Reconquest. It has things like period uniforms, cartography instruments, etc. Great experience!

We visited this castle from the 14th Century while riding the HOHO. It stopped right in front. The castle is amazing and the views from the top are stunning. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk up hill a lot. Try to arrive early as the crowds begin to build just before noon. well worth a visit.

This is an gorgeous fortress from the 14th century. Inside the fortress is an information center, depicting the history of the fortress and Malaga. Because the castillo sits high above Malaga, it provides excellent views of Malaga -including an infamous bullring.

I walk out of my flat, go up a hill and waaalaaaa. I'm in the hill. Getting there can be hard for some but since i'm up here 5 times a week, I can run up there without taking a breath. And it's beautiful up here. Best views of Malaga. I rent my spare room in the summers via AirBNB and I always stress to people to walk up that hill. However some are afraid it's too hard. But it really isn't. If you use the stairs it takes about 15 minutes. If you take the slow and easier route it takes about 30 minutes. It's so nice up there. you have the Castle which is free on Sundays. The mountain gives you the sense of being in nature. So if your afraid of doing a bit of hard work getting up that hill, then you're missing out! PS: If you go up the stairs... wear good shoes not flip flops! You will slide.

The castle is pretty big and pretty. The entrance is cheap, it costs 3.5 euros. There is a nice cafe also were you can see the whole city. The way to the castle is super exhausting but the view is rewarding!

I have a very keen interest in the Peninsular War that Spain fought against Napoleons encroachments and this little fortress on the top of a mountain played a small part in resisting the French VERY picturesque and with incredible views over Malaga Well worth the excursion!!!!

The walk was intense. Very steep in some parts, but it is worth is as tbe views along the way are worth taking in whilst you take a breath. The path is well maintained and therw is a cafe within the castle walls to refreah yourself and a small museum.

In comparison with Alcazaba, there is not much to see inside the Castle. As you go uphill however, you'll get amazing views of the city. Still worth the journey.

This magnificent building dates back to the beginning of the 14th century. From the castle you have great views to all the Malaga bay.The castle is opened from 9 am to 6 pm in winter and to 8 pm in summer. It definitely worths a visit!