
Alcazaba of Málaga
A spectacular 11th-century Moorish palatial fortress above the old town.

The essentials
Moorish fortresses, world-class art and rooftop sunsets — the experiences that define the city.
Málaga packs an extraordinary amount into a walkable, sun-drenched centre. In a single day you can climb an 11th-century fortress, stand inside a half-finished Renaissance cathedral and watch the sun drop behind the Mediterranean.
These are the experiences we send every visiting friend to — the genuine icons, with the local timing tips that make them better.
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A spectacular 11th-century Moorish palatial fortress above the old town.

The hilltop castle with the best panorama of Málaga and the sea.

The “one-armed lady” — a Renaissance cathedral with a rooftop walk.

A lush 19th-century tropical garden just north of the city.

A 1st-century BC Roman theatre at the foot of the Alcazaba.

The elegant marble pedestrian boulevard at the heart of the city.

A 19th-century iron market behind a Moorish gate, full of tapas bars.

A palm-lined harbour promenade with the iconic glass cube.
GetYourGuideGuided walk along the vertiginous cliff-side boardwalks of the El Chorro gorge, with transfer options from Málaga.
GetYourGuideFull-day excursion to the cliff-top city of Ronda and its iconic Puente Nuevo bridge, with transport from Málaga.
GetYourGuideEvening walking tour through the old town with tastings of local tapas and Málaga wines, led by a foodie guide.
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