Gibralfaro Castle Tickets

Explore Gibralfaro Castle at your own pace with access to its medieval fortress, ramparts, and panoramic views over the Costa del Sol.

Getting started

Head directly to Gibralfaro Castle and present your admission ticket at the entrance. Once your ticket is scanned, enter the fortified complex and move past the main access point into the castle grounds. From here, you are free to choose your own route through the site, walking between different areas of the medieval structure.

What to expect

Gibralfaro Castle

Gibralfaro Castle is the iconic symbol of Malaga and one of Andalusia's most important medieval fortresses, built to protect the Alcazaba below. Inside the walls, you can walk through open spaces, climb sections of the fortifications, and follow the paths that trace the outline of the hilltop stronghold.

Features

• With entry to Gibralfaro Castle, you can explore the interior of this historic stronghold and access the medieval fortress and ramparts that once defended Malaga.
• From the elevated walls you get panoramic views over the Costa del Sol, with the coastline, cityscape, and surrounding hills laid out below the castle.
• Walking along the historic ramparts lets you see the ancient fortifications up close and follow the defensive line that encircles the hilltop.
• Historical information about the castle fortifications is available on-site, so you can learn the history of the castle and how it was built to protect the Alcazaba.