Sobre este lugar
The Alcazaba is the crowning glory of Moorish Málaga and one of the best-preserved fortresses of its kind in all of Spain. Built mainly in the eleventh century, and extended under later Muslim rulers, it served as both a military stronghold and a palatial residence for the governors of the city. A citadel of concentric walls climbs the hillside, and the winding approach, designed to slow and trap attackers, leads up through a series of fortified gateways, some incorporating Roman columns from the theatre below. Within, the atmosphere changes entirely, opening into serene Nasrid-style palace courtyards with horseshoe arches, trickling fountains, pools and fragrant gardens, offering a glimpse of the refined life of Moorish Andalusia. From its ramparts and the higher castle of Gibralfaro, to which it is linked by a walled corridor, the views over the rooftops, the cathedral, the port and the shimmering Mediterranean are simply breathtaking.
Datos clave
- 1057 year — The core of the fortress was built in the eleventh century by the Moorish rulers of Málaga
- 2 walls — Concentric defensive walls climb the hill, among the best preserved in Spain
- 1 corridor — A walled passage links the Alcazaba to the higher Gibralfaro castle above
📍 Paseo Don Juan Temboury, 29015, Málaga