A beautiful behemoth constructed during the times of  Abd-al-Rahman, the Alcazaba is visible from almost every street of Malaga. Offering jaw dropping views of the city, the climb up to Alcazaba is both exhilarating and breath taking. Standing tall for many centuries, Alcazaba is the older cousin of the Alhambra of Granada and Alcazar of Sevilla.

A great place to take some fantastic photos, the garden of Alcazba is full of gorgeous nooks and crannies. All in all, this monument gives an interesting peek into Roman, Arab and Renaissance culture.

Get to the highest point to this building and witness the panoramic view of the entire city up there. Alcazaba is accessible to the public via Alcazaba Tickets. The Alcazaba Ticket Prices are very cheap and affordable for anyone visiting there. If you are visiting the place for first time, go for Alcazaba Guided Tours. The Alcazaba Tour Prices may vary as well. There are no Alcazaba Ticket Costs during Sunday after a certain time. Visitors buying Tickets for Alcazaba can go joint tickets which will help them save some money. Nonetheless, the place is beautiful and you will not regret it spending money on it.

• Disabled lift available.
• There isn’t enough information explaining the monument’s history. If you wish to learn about the monument, it’s better to hire a guide.
• The Alcazaba also has a vending machine for cold water and soft drinks at very inexpensive prices right within the complex.
• Closed on Jan 1st.

• Joint ticket Alcazaba & Gibralfaro: 3.50 euros
• Reduced (Malaga residents, children aged 6-16, students): 0.60 euro
• Free entry Sundays after 2pm.

• Nearest public transport: Paseo del Parque ( Ayuntamiento)(Bus number 32, 33, 34, 35)

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• Cafe Madrid
• Pepa y Pepe
• Restaurante Mr.1

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