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Castillo de Gibralfaro


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 51 attractions in Malaga
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Attraction type: Historic site, Castle
Address: Cmno Gibralfaro s/n 29016 Malaga
Spain
Tel: 952122020

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3 of 5 stars
amplexusomnium   143 contributions
New Jersey
Jul 28, 2009

I thought the fort had more to see than the castle. The hill up to the castle was very very steep and is around the corner from the fort. I was sweating and drinking water most of the way up and down. When you get up there, there are great views of the city, but other than that it's just... more

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4 of 5 stars
ThunderGlen   10 contributions
South Glengarry, Ontario
Jun 26, 2009

I found both the castillo and views to be worth the trip. But of course I took the number 35 bus to the top, for 1.10. Definitely worth it, one of the highlights of Malaga. more

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3 of 5 stars
Caitlin1980   20 contributions
Toronto, Canada
Apr 20, 2009

For only 1.80€, this site is definitely worth the trek up the hill. Its not overwhleming spectacular, but the Castle overlooks Málaga and the Mediterranean, and are the ruins of an ancient Moorish castle-fortress more

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4 of 5 stars
David1009   118 contributions
Richmond Hill, Canada
Oct 5, 2008

Not as well preserved as the Alcazaba but spectacular nonetheless. If you plan to walk be prepared for an arduous climb, thankfully the views you get on the way up make it worth the effort. Other than the surrounding ramparts not much exists from the original structures, but even so it is still beautiful. The real lure of this spot... more

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3 of 5 stars
Kazlet   35 contributions
New Romney, England
Aug 9, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

If you walked up to this you'd probably wonder why you bothered risking heat exhaustion (apart from the views). The castillo is about the views rather than the buildings (the Alcazaba is far better). Save your legs & take the number 35 bus up to it (it runs along Ave. De Cervantes & past the bullring & up the steep... more

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4 of 5 stars
lainey28341   37 contributions
Zaragoza, Spain
May 4, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

The views from here are excellent and it is fun to walk around and be able to see almost all of the city from a different point of view. The admission is free on Sunday afternoon after 2pm. If you decide to walk it is a steep hike about 15-20 minutes but in the late afternoon not too bad. there... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Birmingham UK
Aug 3, 2004
44/45 found this review helpful

I had visted Malaga several times over recent years but did not get round to Gibralfaro until July 2004. I had "cruised" from Benalmadena to Malaga and Gibralfaro stands out on a hill as you enter the harbour. I had intened to walk up but then decided to take the Malaga Bus and got out at Gibralfaro. I had expected... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Albany, NY
Jul 29, 2004
49/53 found this review helpful

Most people drive up to the castle but we took the steps located near the road right of the Alcazaba entrance. Before going through the tunnel the steps on on the right. The views all along the the way up are spectacular- you will see the water, the town, the bullring. Do stop many times. The climb is steep- wear... more

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3 of 5 stars
S_Tarik   1 contribution
Cádiz
Aug 24, 2009

Las vistas son realmente bonitas, sobre todo al atardecer. El castillo está bien cuidado, es una zona muy hermosa en... more

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4 of 5 stars
chiakipenguin   708 contributions
Tokyo, Japan
Oct 28, 2008

2008年10月に訪問しました。 マラガで一番の観光名所なので、マラガに来た人は、ここは必須でしょう。 町か... more

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Castillo de Gibralfaro Address

Cmno Gibralfaro s/n, 29016 Malaga, Spain
Tel: 952122020