The Alcazaba was built by the Hammudid dynasty. It is the best preserved fortress palace in Spain and on a par with the Krak Des Chevaliers in Syria. The entrance is on Calle Alcazabilla next to the Roman theatre. The fortress was built on a Roman garrison, a lot of the stonework used in the construction of the Alcazaba came from the garrison. There is another entrance if you can find it on Calle Guillen Sotelo. Its marked Asencor A la Alcazaba, it's a tunnel that leads to a lift into the Alcazaba. Inside the Alcazaba there are a series of walkways, defences and gardens. On Sunday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4:00pm the Alcazaba is free to enter. It is one of the main attractions in Malaga worth a visit. The gardens and views are stunning. For more information on the Alcazaba in Malaga including a short video and an interactive google map for directions from your current position see below.
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By Car Try to avoid the centre of Malaga entering on the south side by exiting off the AP7 on to MA21 then MA22. That will put you on the coast road and less traffic. See below for parking in Malaga.
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Entry 2.20 euro
3.55 to include the castle
Free Sundays after 2:00pm
Summer: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Winter: 09:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Mondays the elevator does not work.
Calle Alcazabilla, 29005, Malaga
There is disabled access to the Alcazaba via a tunnel off Calle Guillen Sotelo marked Asencor A la Alcazaba (see map below). But once in the Alcazaba accessibility is limited.
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Dogs are not permitted in the Alcazaba.
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If you are using a hand held device Click on the red icon on the map below, then click calculate Route to destination for directions from your current position.
Calle Guillen Sotelo entrance below
If you have visited the Alcazaba in Malaga please leave your comments below.
It's free on Sunday afternoons and the views looking down on Malaga and the port are fantastic. defiantly worth a visit.
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