Málaga - Alcazaba

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Description

From the Plaza de la Merced in Málaga, Calle del Mundo Nuevo ascends to the Alcazaba, which occupies the site of the earliest settlement. This old stronghold of the Moorish kings was begun in the ninth century, but has been much rebuilt and restored since then. Three circuits of wall surround the hill. The principal remains of the original structure are the Torre de la Vela and the Arco de Cristo.

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Town walls, fortifications, gates; Architecture - Moorish

Attractions within Alcazaba

Alcazaba - Archeological Museum

The Alcazaba now contains an archeological museum, with finds of Roman material, a collection of Hispano-Arab pottery and models of the castle.

Alcazaba - Gardens

The great charm of the Alcazaba lies in the beautiful gardens in the castle courtyards.

Alcazaba - Roman Theater

On the west side of the Alcazaba castle hill in Málaga are the remains of a Roman theater dating from the time of Augustus, in which theatrical performances are given from time to time.

Do-It-Yourself Tours

Málaga Walking Tour

Address

Alcazaba
Calle del Mundo Nuevo
E-29015 Málaga
Spain

Hours

April 1 to October 31

Open	Closed	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Closed		20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00	20:00

November 1 to March 31

Open	Closed	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30	8:30
Closed		18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Always closed on:
Andalusia Day - Spain (February 28) Monday after the Immaculate Conception - Spain (December 9) Christmas - Christian (December 25)