{"id":8313,"date":"2022-12-29T08:45:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T08:45:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/la-alcazaba-de-malaga\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T06:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T06:40:13","slug":"la-alcazaba-de-malaga-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/la-alcazaba-de-malaga-3\/","title":{"rendered":"The Alcazaba of Malaga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you in M\u00e1laga and not sure what to see (link to \u2018What to see in M\u00e1laga\u2019)? If you\u2019re planning to visit this city on the Costa del Sol, a must-see is the Alcazaba of M\u00e1laga, one of the most impregnable fortresses of the Middle Ages.
\nWe are talking about a building constructed during the period when the Muslims occupied the peninsula, Al-Andalus. It is said that the person responsible for its construction was the Taifa king of M\u00e1laga, a member of the Hamudi dynasty; some sources, however, mention that Badis Habus, king of the Zirid dynasty of Granada, was responsible for its renovation and extension.
\nThe Alcazaba of M\u00e1laga is situated at the foot of Gibralfaro Hill, and right at its base lies the Roman theatre, which served as a cemetery whilst the Alcazaba was being built, and parts of which were demolished to make way for it. Just across the street is the Palacio de la Aduana, a Renaissance-style building. All this makes this area a unique blend of cultures \u2013 Arabic, Roman and Renaissance \u2013 transforming this corner into a unique intercultural haven that is not to be missed.
\nA visit to the Alcazaba in M\u00e1laga is the perfect way to round off a meal of tapas at that fantastic restaurant
\n PEZWANDA<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Just 10 minutes from the Alcazaba, you\u2019ll be able to sample the best tapas in M\u00e1laga, prepared by the brilliant Diego Ren\u00e9.
\nHere is a guide to the interior of the Alcazaba so that you don\u2019t miss anything, along with the opening times and admission prices.<\/p>\n

What is there to see inside the Alcazaba?<\/h2>\n

There are two enclosures within the Alcazaba. To enter the first one, we\u2019ll need to go through the main entrance, where we\u2019ll find a map showing the route of the tour. The entrance gate, forged from metal, is one of the original features of the Alcazaba\u2019s first construction; it is therefore over 600 years old \u2013 impressive, isn\u2019t it? Next, we come to the door of the vaulted chamber, which is so named because it is covered by a brick vault.
\nPassing through the Arch of Christ, you enter the second enclosure; once past the gate, you will find the Plaza de Armas, which takes its name from the fact that this is where the artillery cannons were positioned after the Christians occupied the area. The Plaza de Armas is characterised by its views and its charming garden, inspired by the Al-Andalus period. When there are few people around, the sound of the fountains has a calming effect. This, combined with the wonderful views, makes every moment unique.
\nIf we continue climbing, we will reach the Gate of the Seven Arches, the final gate leading to the highest part of the fortress, where you will see where the kings of the ancient world slept: the Palace, which is notable for its Nasrid-style architecture.
\nThe Palace is surrounded by three courtyards. The first courtyard is the Surtidores Courtyard, which features a beautiful fountain dating from the Caliphate in the centre. Further on is the Nasrid Palace, where the second courtyard, the Orange Tree Courtyard, is situated. Finally, we reach the third courtyard, where the remains of a neighbourhood once stood where the palace servants lived.
\nFinally, we will make our way down from the Alcazaba until we reach the Roman Theatre, which is also well worth a visit.
\nAfter this tour, combined with the sunshine of the Costa del Sol, we imagine you\u2019ll be thirsty, so we recommend you quench your thirst with a cocktail at the
\n Cambara Restaurant<\/strong>
\n<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Opening hours and admission prices for the Alcazaba in M\u00e1laga<\/h2>\n

Summer Opening Hours: 09:00 \u2013 20:00 (1 April to 31 October)
\nWinter Opening Hours: 09:00 \u2013 18:00 (1 November to 31 March)<\/p>\n

Standard ticket price: \u20ac3.50.
\nStandard ticket price for groups: \u20ac2.50.
\nReduced ticket price: \u20ac1.50.<\/p>\n

We hope this article has helped you to learn more about the Alcazaba and a little about The history of M\u00e1laga<\/strong>. We hope you\u2019ll be able to visit it soon and see it for yourself!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are you in Malaga and don’t know what to see(link to What to see in Malaga)? If you are going to visit the city of the Costa del Sol, a mandatory stop is the Alcazaba of Malaga, one of the most impregnable fortresses of the Medieval Age. We are talking about a building built at the time when the Muslims […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8313","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-malaga-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8313","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8313"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8313\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9277,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8313\/revisions\/9277"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8313"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8313"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pezwanda.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8313"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}