Castillo de Gibralfaro

Upon reaching the top of the Castillo, my family and I said to each other, "is that it? We walked all the way up for this?" But upon greater reflection and looking around more, hiking to Castillo de Gibralfaro was the best thing we did. That feeling of accomplishment that sits with you when you spend a little more time at the top was wonderful. You get almost the entire view of District Central at the top - truly beautiful it was! I also appreciated it much when I learned the Islamic history behind this monument. There were opportunities to sit throughout the journey of making it to the top. And there was a cat near the top too, making the experience even better. Honestly, if you're in Málaga, you just have to visit this Castillo. It feels exhausting and annoying at first but you'll grow to appreciate it after fighting for your life.

Naila the Foodie

Beautiful walk above the Malaga, back to history. Impressive barbacan walls and views around the city. Not so easy to climb all way back, so be prepared to be in proper shoes that are not slip. It took around 2 hours in relaxing mode.

Inesa Baski

We were so lucky the day we visited — it happened to be a free entrance day for museums and attractions, so we saved €10 per person! 🎉 Surprisingly, it wasn’t crowded at all. The views from the lookout point and the castle are stunning — a full 360° view of Málaga that’s absolutely worth the effort. Inside the castle is beautiful and well preserved. 👉 A few tips if you’re going: The walk up is a good incline, about 10 minutes. Definitely skip high heels — I wore flat sandals and ended up taking them off to walk down! Wheelchair users: the castle grounds themselves are accessible, but the hike up is not. If you need access, make sure to take a taxi or the hop-on hop-off bus straight to the entrance. The view is worth it! If you don’t feel like climbing, the hop-on hop-off bus takes you to the top. You can also ride up and then walk down toward town for amazing views without paying entrance. In summer, try to avoid the hottest days — even with mild weather we were glad it was overcast. At the top, there are toilets and a small café. Along the climb, you’ll find guys selling bottled water for €1.50 — handy if you forget yours. A must-see if you’re in Málaga, whether for the history or just for those incredible views. 🌿🏰

Dayana Alonso

Beautiful historic castle with one of the best panoramic views of Málaga — you can see the port, the bullring, and the entire city all the way to the sea. There’s a small free parking area at the top, but spaces are limited, especially on weekends. If it’s full, you can also park lower down and enjoy a scenic uphill walk through the pine forest about 15–20 minutes. Walking along the ancient fortress walls is a highlight the views from every corner are stunning, especially at sunset. Inside, you’ll also find a small museum with historical artifacts and models of the old city. Bring comfortable shoes, water, and your camera it’s absolutely worth the climb. The tickets cost 10€ combined with al Cazaba, and can be buy at the entrance machine

Yarmali Omar

We went on a Tuesday - was not crowded at all, fast checking of the tickets. They give you a free calendar for 2026 with the castle which adds a good touch. There is a bar as well. The hike can be a bit hard at times but you also have bus n.35 going there. There are very beautiful sights especially when the weather is clearer and there is not much wind so you can enjoy it.

Kiril Jovanovski