The castle is located on top of Mount Gibralfaro from where you have a beautiful view over the harbor and the coast of Malaga. It;s quite a climb uphill (approx. 130 m) or you can take the public bus to there from downtown Malaga. The Castillo de Gibralfaro is located above the Alcazabaand was originally a Phoenician fortress, which was converted into an Arab castle in the 14th century.

I took a taxi up to the entrance and looking at the state of the people that had walked up it was the correct decision, it is hard enough walking down so I would recommend a cab. The ticket machine are easy to use and I got the combined ticket that also included the Alkazar, the castle itself is not that impressive but what is spectacular is the view. From here you have a view that covers the whole city and it was worth the visit just for that, there are toilet facilities and a cafe I would recommend strong walking shoes or boots as there is a lot of walking.

The long walk up from the city was worth it for the views on the way alone. It is quire steep in places so not for those with limited mobility. (The 35 bus also takes you up there.). The castle is extensive and although it doesn’t have the architecture of the Alcazaba it is definitely worth a visit. The ramparts and walls are extensive and offer great views over the city, coast and inland too. There is an excellent bar with a terrace offering a range of hot and cold drinks and snack with seats in the shade or the sun. A combined ticket for the Alcazaba too was €11 for two adults.

It takes time to get up there, but it is worth it every step. You can purchase a combo ticket for the castle and Alcazaba for E5.50. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and have bottle of water on the go. The castle is gorgeous and provides the best view to the port and surrounding area. There are toilets and cafe. It took us about 2 hours to explore everywhere.

The Gibralfaro castle and fortification was amazing. For me a bit of a struggle to walk up the hill and stairs, but well worth it when I finally arrived. Actually well worth the stops to get there too, as they all had a different view. Walking on the old castle walls was scary and breathtaking.

Interesting history and lovely view to be enjoyed on sunny dry day. Be prepared to walk. The other alternative is to take the nr 35 bus to the top or do the electric bike tour. We also enjoyed a drink on the summit. Entry from € 3.50 a person for 1 site or 2 for €5. Sundays after 14h00 the entry is free.

This was a trip we put off for a day since we visited the fort below it the day before. It was a goodly hike uphill to get to the castillo. The way is well marked and not difficult unless you have hip or knee problems. The castillo is quite nice and worth the climb. Spectacular views of Malaga and its waterfront.

We took bus #35 up the 400ft elevation , when we got there we visited the castle . The prices were reasonable ..for a senior 65 years old +, it was 2.50 euros . With the QR code , it was possible to visit with audio information for free. Lot’s of uneven terrain to walk and some steps + however the views are magnificent. There is a bar restaurant and washrooms at the the top. You can go down by bus or walk down the uneven stone pathway ( 400 ft down) .

After visiting Alcazabar we walked up the steep path to Gibralfaro, The views from the top over the city below and the surrounding countryside were excellent. If you can’t manage the walk up (about 30/40 minutes and quite steep) you can get the bus. The cafe and toilets in the fortress were very welcome

The walk up to the castle is definitely worth the effort. It is a steep hill but the path is in good condition and there are lots of viewing points on the way. The entry fee was reasonable and well organised. The views of the city and the waterfront are amazing (even in the rain).