A walking route · Moderate
The Alcazaba and Gibralfaro route
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Distance
- 3 km
- Stops
- 7
Andalusi Málaga: the Hammudid and Nasrid Alcazaba, terraced up the hill, then the Castillo de Gibralfaro with its views over the sea and city.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Plaza de la Merced
- 1
Plaza de la Merced
Plaza de la Merced
A lively square, next to Picasso's birthplace.
- 2
- 3
Roman Theatre
Teatro Romano
A theatre from the 1st century at the foot of the Alcazaba.
- 4
Alcazaba de Málaga
A fortified palace from the 11th century, with courtyards, pools and winding gates.
- 5
The Coracha path up to Gibralfaro
Coracha – Camino de Gibralfaro
A climbing passage between the walls linking the Alcazaba to the castle.
- 6
Gibralfaro lookout
Mirador de Gibralfaro
A panorama over the port, the city and the sea.
- 7
Castillo de Gibralfaro
A Nasrid castle built by Yusuf I, with a walkway along the walls.