Alcazaba, Malaga: Tickets, Tours, 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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Vacanta_mare
Romania325 contributions
Amazing views
Oct 2021 • Friends
Really enjoyable visit both for the amazing views over Malaga city and harbour and for the beautiful Moorish architecture. Informative audio guide included in the ticket
Buy a combined ticket with Girbralfaro, the walk there is a bit steep but worth it.
Buy a combined ticket with Girbralfaro, the walk there is a bit steep but worth it.
Written October 20, 2021
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Craig E
Manchester, UK1,727 contributions
Nice walk and interesting history
Oct 2021 • Couples
Worth 45 minutes or so to have a nice walk around the Alcazaba and some of the views from the top are nice.
Obviously not as impressive as similar sites in Seville or Granada - which we were lucky enough to also see, but definitely still worth a visit.
I would recommend scanning to use the free audio guide at the entrance to gain the full history of the Alcazaba.
Obviously not as impressive as similar sites in Seville or Granada - which we were lucky enough to also see, but definitely still worth a visit.
I would recommend scanning to use the free audio guide at the entrance to gain the full history of the Alcazaba.
Written October 14, 2021
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Moni T
Brno, Czech Republic22 contributions
The best experience in Malaga
Sep 2021
it´s a hidden gem. We were amazed at how well it is preserved and magical and how huge it is. A huge pro is a view of the city.
Take time to enjoy it and do not rush, it´s much bigger than you expected.
Take time to enjoy it and do not rush, it´s much bigger than you expected.
Written October 3, 2021
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Glenn S
East Grinstead, UK339 contributions
Nice palace built on lower hillside up to castle.
Sep 2021
Situated right next to the Roman Ampitheatre. You can purchase a combined ticket for the castle but there is no direct route between the two. After walking up through the palace gardens you can get a lift back down to near street level where you can begin the 20 min walk up to the castle.
Written October 2, 2021
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tintinfan2013
London, UK628 contributions
Beautiful
Sep 2021 • Couples
Love this place. Very beautiful buildings and gardens with stunning views over Malaga and the surrounding hills. Came in a Monday late afternoon and there was no charge either! There’s a little shaded bar if needed.
Written September 27, 2021
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Peter W
Warwick, UK207 contributions
Imposing
Sep 2021 • Couples
A sort of rougher Alhambra. Worth visiting, especially for the low entry fee, but it's not full of beautiful art. However you do get the same sort of layout with the pretty gardens at the top.
Written September 21, 2021
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Rodric L
Malaga, Spain4 contributions
Amazing place
Sep 2021 • Couples
Truly amazing place. You need at least audio guide to understand the background of this gigantic construction left by Arab conquerors many centuries ago. Take your time, as lots of walking is required. Try to get a timeslot in morning when heat is not too imposing. Finish with a drink in Hotel America.
Written September 17, 2021
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Laura G
2 contributions
Wow
Aug 2021
Very impressive building with beautiful gardens inside, a good view of Malaga and a nice history. I would give it 5 stars if all info was available in English.
It's pretty big. Good thing there is a place inside to get some drinks if you have to.
It's pretty big. Good thing there is a place inside to get some drinks if you have to.
Written September 4, 2021
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TrevorGillott
Sarasota, FL179 contributions
Culture Positive
Sep 2021
Most enlightening and fabulous architecture. High class venue of entertainment and daring back in the old world
Written September 2, 2021
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Ella H
Malaga, Spain6 contributions
Beautiful evening activity
Aug 2021
It's a really nice place to visit in the evening when the sun isn't so hot as there is little shade inside. If you go an hour or so before it closes there aren't many people there and you can really appreciate the architecture. You can visit for 30 mins or you could easily spend 3 hours there really looking at everything in detail. There are some nice places to look at views over Malaga (the port, the cathedral, etc.). I would say it is one of the most instagrammable places to visit in Malaga and it is relatively cheap to visit too.
Written August 30, 2021
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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, Spain110 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 Republic105 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, Germany4,024 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.
Adam S
28 contributions
I read online that there is a free tour that operates on Sunday at 2pm. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks!
JacinthaWH
Dublin, Ireland29 contributions
Yes, free from 2pm, busy though. At such a low entry price why bother for the free entry. Worth treble what they're charging visitors.
ManuuuuuuPP
Laval, France138 contributions
Bonjour,
je souhaite visiter Alcazaba lors de mon séjour début mai. Est-il nécessaire d'acheter des billets coupe fil ou pouvons nous rentrer facilement sur le site ? Merci
Alain B
4 contributions
Nous n'avons pas eu de file et je vous conseille aussi le combiné, mieux vaut de commencer en haut et de redescendre vers la ville par l'Alcazaba, bonne visite.
Carmen M
9 contributions
¿Se puede ir en coche?
Nilda Isabel Farina
Malaga, Spain167 contributions
Np se puede, y yo no lo recomiemdo. Hay transporte publico cercano. Tambien hay parhking cercanos
Frequently Asked Questions about Alcazaba
- Alcazaba is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- We recommend booking Alcazaba tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 61 Alcazaba tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Alcazaba:
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