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The Alcazaba was built in the XI Century, being enlarged and embellished at the beginning of the XVI Century. In times of the Reconquest, it became one of the safest residences of the Catholic Kings, because it was protected by a triple walls area and was joined with the Castle of Gibralfaro by a strong walled path.
It is regular and geometric. In that time, it consisted of 110 towers, buildings, gardens, baths, houses and mosques. The buildings were distributed around three big courtyards, with beautiful ceramics swimming pools. In the Royal Mansions you can see which of them were used by the dignitaries and the fortress staff.
At the end of the quarter we can find the Keep with an almost square floor, from the XIV Century. A house was built on its highest area, with rooms and a courtyard. It is one of the few monuments from the Spanish Arabic life from the XII Century that have survived. The gardens of this palace, in many occasions hanging gardens, are one of the most charming elements in this place.
The Catholic Kings conquered the town of Malaga in 1487 and two Centuries later, the buildings of the Alcazaba were in good conditions for accommodating the king Felipe IV.
Inside the Alcazaba, the Archaeological Museum and the Ceramics Museum have been installed in the Cuarto de Granadas, in the central part of the upper area, where the kings and governors lived.
Built: XI Century
Author: Anónimo
Style: Arab
Category: Civil
Type: Alcazaba
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Are you in Malaga and desire to visit the Alhambra? Do it comfortably by booking this excursion.
You will visit all corners of the Nasrid Monument accompanied by an official guide, including the Nasrid Palaces.
Do not worry about the tickets or the transport, since all is included in the price of this service.
Why miss this opportunity?
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Don't worry about the tickets neither the transportation. All is organized and included in this tour!
Enjoy a private excursion from Motril. We will take you comfortably by vehicle to the Alhambra, where you’ll discover the most admired monument in Spain and a symbol of Islamic art in the West.
Stroll through its palaces and gardens at a relaxed pace, as history and legend intertwine in every corner. Explore the only preserved Islamic palatial city and uncover the magic of the Nasrid Palaces.
You will visit the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces —including the iconic Court of the Lions—, the Generalife Gardens, and the Palace of Charles V. You can also choose to be picked up from your hotel so you can start your experience without any worries.
Feel the thrill of flamenco with a private 1-hour class where you’ll learn a lively rumba flamenca choreography, a joyful and festive dance.
The experience is fully adaptable: join solo, as a couple, or with a group. It’s perfect for hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or even team-building activities.
No previous experience is required—the class is designed for beginners with an easy-to-follow method that guarantees fun. More than just a lesson, it’s an authentic and unforgettable activity, ideal for both international and local travelers.
Simply choose your preferred location—Málaga, Marbella, or Mijas—to enjoy your private flamenco class.
Essential places to visit in Malaga are its historic centre and its Cathedral of the Incarnation, known as ‘la Manquita’. Do it together with an official guide, and get to know in detail the history and art that the centre of Malaga has to offer.
Book your guided tour and don't worry about the entrance fees to the Cathedral, as they are included in this tour.
If you visit Málaga even for a day and want to see its most iconic places, this is the tour for you.
A visit of over three hours through the Historic Center, the Cathedral known as "La Manquita," the Alcazaba, and the Roman Theatre.
Additionally, tickets are included, and you will even enjoy a glass of wine with a tapa at a typical city winery.
Don't miss out on discovering Málaga and make your reservation now.
If you want to discover the ancient and medieval Malaga, you can't miss this guided tour to the Roman Theatre + Alcazaba.
An ideal walking tour to get to know the Roman Malaca and the Arab Mālaqa.
You will make a charming tour accompanied by an official guide, who will reveal all its history and secrets.
Delve into the life and work of the artist from Malaga Pablo Picasso. Visit its museum in Malaga with the company of an official tour guide.
You will learn first-hand about his most highlighting cubist legacy and some works from his surrealist period. This is an exceptional collection in an incomparable setting, such as the Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista (16th century).
In addition, this visit already includes the entrance ticket.
Can you imagine learning flamenco in an interactive session? At the Tablao Alegría de Málaga it is possible, thanks to its Interactive Flamenco Center. You will be able to interact and participate in a fun flamenco session suitable for all ages.
Ideal for individual or group tourism, for school groups or as a cultural and leisure activity in Malaga.
If you are in Malaga, and you want to get out of the city to see other places, Antequera is an essential in your visit schedule.
With this Day Trip to Antequera and El Torcal, you will get to know first-hand the Nature and Heritage of this city so relevant to the Andalusian geography.
Due to its location and its history, it has unique monuments, such as the Archaeological Complex of the Dolmens, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In addition, the price includes the official guide, transport from Malaga and tickets.
4 reviews
Are you in Malaga and desire to visit the Alhambra? Do it comfortably by booking this excursion.
You will visit all corners of the Nasrid Monument accompanied by an official guide, including the Nasrid Palaces.
Do not worry about the tickets or the transport, since all is included in the price of this service.
Why miss this opportunity?
Are you in Malaga and you want to discover another nearby city? Cordoba is one of them!
Book this Day Trip and discover the city of Cordoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral.
Don't worry about the tickets neither the transportation. All is organized and included in this tour!
Enjoy a private excursion from Motril. We will take you comfortably by vehicle to the Alhambra, where you’ll discover the most admired monument in Spain and a symbol of Islamic art in the West.
Stroll through its palaces and gardens at a relaxed pace, as history and legend intertwine in every corner. Explore the only preserved Islamic palatial city and uncover the magic of the Nasrid Palaces.
You will visit the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces —including the iconic Court of the Lions—, the Generalife Gardens, and the Palace of Charles V. You can also choose to be picked up from your hotel so you can start your experience without any worries.
Feel the thrill of flamenco with a private 1-hour class where you’ll learn a lively rumba flamenca choreography, a joyful and festive dance.
The experience is fully adaptable: join solo, as a couple, or with a group. It’s perfect for hen parties, birthdays, anniversaries, or even team-building activities.
No previous experience is required—the class is designed for beginners with an easy-to-follow method that guarantees fun. More than just a lesson, it’s an authentic and unforgettable activity, ideal for both international and local travelers.
Simply choose your preferred location—Málaga, Marbella, or Mijas—to enjoy your private flamenco class.
Essential places to visit in Malaga are its historic centre and its Cathedral of the Incarnation, known as ‘la Manquita’. Do it together with an official guide, and get to know in detail the history and art that the centre of Malaga has to offer.
Book your guided tour and don't worry about the entrance fees to the Cathedral, as they are included in this tour.
If you visit Málaga even for a day and want to see its most iconic places, this is the tour for you.
A visit of over three hours through the Historic Center, the Cathedral known as "La Manquita," the Alcazaba, and the Roman Theatre.
Additionally, tickets are included, and you will even enjoy a glass of wine with a tapa at a typical city winery.
Don't miss out on discovering Málaga and make your reservation now.
If you want to discover the ancient and medieval Malaga, you can't miss this guided tour to the Roman Theatre + Alcazaba.
An ideal walking tour to get to know the Roman Malaca and the Arab Mālaqa.
You will make a charming tour accompanied by an official guide, who will reveal all its history and secrets.
Delve into the life and work of the artist from Malaga Pablo Picasso. Visit its museum in Malaga with the company of an official tour guide.
You will learn first-hand about his most highlighting cubist legacy and some works from his surrealist period. This is an exceptional collection in an incomparable setting, such as the Palacio de los Condes de Buenavista (16th century).
In addition, this visit already includes the entrance ticket.
Can you imagine learning flamenco in an interactive session? At the Tablao Alegría de Málaga it is possible, thanks to its Interactive Flamenco Center. You will be able to interact and participate in a fun flamenco session suitable for all ages.
Ideal for individual or group tourism, for school groups or as a cultural and leisure activity in Malaga.
If you are in Malaga, and you want to get out of the city to see other places, Antequera is an essential in your visit schedule.
With this Day Trip to Antequera and El Torcal, you will get to know first-hand the Nature and Heritage of this city so relevant to the Andalusian geography.
Due to its location and its history, it has unique monuments, such as the Archaeological Complex of the Dolmens, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
In addition, the price includes the official guide, transport from Malaga and tickets.
This cathedral was built on the ruins of the former mosque of Aljama. A spacious marble staircase gives access to the great portico.
Its façade is in Renaissance style and is divided into two floors. In the lower one there are three arches and inside of them, doors are divided by marble columns. Over the doors there are medallions. The side doors represent the Patron Saints of Málaga, San Ciriaco and Santa Paula, whereas the central one represents a Bible scene.
The only finished tower, from the two towers that were planned in the primitive project, is more than 92 meters height and in its bell tower there more than fifteen bells, The South tower was not finished because the money was used for helping America, that is why it is known as “La Manquita”. Inside, it is in Baroque style.
The Basilica is rectangular and is composed by three naves, being the central one wider than the side ones, but all of them have the same height. The set of chairs of the choir was carried out by Pedro de Mena and is a real masterpiece.
We should highlight the elegant architecture of its choir, by the famous Alonso Cano. In the altarpiece of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes, we can see the image of the Virgin that the Catholic Kings carried when they conquered the town.
We should add a board by Luis de Morales (Divino Morales), a sculpture of the Virgen de los Dolores by Pedro de Mena and other pieces by Andrea del Sarto, Van Dyck, as well as some paintings of Fernando Niño de Guevara.
The Centre Pompidou Malaga is part of the National Centre for Art and Culture George Pompidou (Paris). It was inaugurated on 28th March 2015.
It is located in the “El Cubo” building, designed by the Urban Planning Department of Malaga, through architects Juan Antonio Marín and Javier Pérez de la Fuente. This building has two floors covering 6,300 square metres. Its upper floor is completely open-plan, crowned by a large skylight in the form of a steel and glass cube.
It is the second external branch of the original centre in Paris and the first outside France. It was established in Malaga through an agreement signed in 2013, for five renewable years.
It permanently exhibits around seventy works from the Parisian headquarters’ collection, one of the most important in Contemporary Art. This permanent exhibition offers a journey through the plastic arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. Works by great names of the Historical Avant-Garde, such as Picasso, Giacometti, Magritte, Francis Bacon, Brancusi, Frida Kahlo, De Chirico, Kandinsky, Chagall, among others, are on display. There are also one or two temporary exhibitions annually.
Additionally, the experience at the Centre Pompidou Malaga is lived through multidisciplinary programs of dance, performance, film, and word. To achieve this, it benefits from mediation devices, especially for young audiences. Therefore, this building is an installation where workshops, educational and outreach activities can also be enjoyed. It thus constitutes a platform for exchange between current creation and society.
The Gibralfaro Castle takes its name from the hill where it is situated, a location where there was a lighthouse used that dated back to Phoenician times. The fortress began to be built over Roman ruins in the time of Abderramán III. In fact, it was the Nasrid king Yusuf I who undertook a process of reform and reconstruction in the 14th century. All this with the aim of controlling the coast and preventing Christian incursions into a territory increasingly pressured by the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. The fortress was besieged by the Catholic Monarchs during the summer of 1487, and Ferdinand the Catholic resided there temporarily after the victory.
For a long time, it was considered the most impregnable fortress on the peninsula. Comprising two lines of walls and eight towers, its initial intention was also to protect the Alcazaba, with which it is connected. From its keep, you can see the whole of Málaga and even the Rif mountain range in Africa.
Today it is one of the most visited monuments in the province, and in its parade ground, various activities such as concerts, rock and jazz cycles or theatrical performances are often held.
This museum is located in the Palacio de Buenavista, which was built in the XVI Century, and where Renaissance and Mudéjar´ s elements are mixed. It is a representative building of the Spanish Civil Architecture.
The museum collection is composed by a series of works from the private collection of two members of Picasso´ s family: Christine Ruiz- Picasso and Bernard Ruiz- Picasso, Picasso´ s son.
The permanent exhibition represents a loyal reflection of the artist´ s evolution and his use of different techniques and disciplines: painting, drawing, sculpture, engravings, and ceramics. From his academic begins to his last paintings from the seventies, including his cubist experience, his research on ceramics and his great masters´ interpretation.
