{"id":734,"date":"2019-11-01T17:16:49","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T14:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alcazabamalaga.com\/opening-time\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T20:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:10:37","slug":"alcazaba-opening-time","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alcazabamalaga.com\/fr\/alcazaba-opening-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcazaba Opening Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Times \u2013 Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common challenges visitors face in M\u00e1laga is not having up-to-date information about the <strong>opening hours of the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle<\/strong>. As a result, many end up running out of time or arriving when the monuments are already closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you avoid this situation, we\u2019ve gathered all the <strong>current opening times for 2025<\/strong>, along with some useful tips so you can plan your visit smoothly and make the most of your experience \u2014 no last-minute surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The <strong>Alcazaba<\/strong> and the <strong>Gibralfaro Castle<\/strong> are open <strong>every day<\/strong> of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can find the opening schedule for the Alcazaba:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer hours<\/strong> (1st April \u2013 31st October):<br>Open from <strong>9:00 AM to 8:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>(Last entry at 7:00 PM)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winter hours<\/strong> (1st November \u2013 31st March):<br>Open from <strong>9:00 AM to 6:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>(Last entry at 5:00 PM)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important: <\/strong>The <strong>last entry<\/strong> to both the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro is <strong>1 hour before closing time<\/strong>. Also, keep in mind that <strong>visiting either monument takes at least 30 minutes<\/strong>, and ideally <strong>around 1.5 hours<\/strong> if you want to enjoy the experience without rushing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Your Visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-2-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The best way to explore both monuments is to <strong>visit the Alcazaba in the morning and the Gibralfaro Castle in the afternoon<\/strong>, or the other way around. This allows you to take a break in between and avoid doing both visits back-to-back, which can be quite tiring \u2014 especially during the hotter months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach <strong>Gibralfaro Castle<\/strong>, you have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <strong>Walk up<\/strong> the hill \u2014 the hike takes around <strong>35 minutes<\/strong> and offers spectacular panoramic views along the way.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> <strong>Take bus number 35<\/strong> from <strong>Paseo del Parque<\/strong> or <strong>Alameda Principal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join a Guided Tour<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fully appreciate the Alcazaba\u2019s fascinating history, architecture, and legends, we highly recommend joining a <strong>guided tour<\/strong>.<br>Daily tours are available in <strong>English<\/strong>, <strong>Spanish<\/strong>, and <strong>Italian<\/strong>, led by expert local guides who will help you uncover every hidden corner of this incredible monument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/alcazabamalaga.com\/fr\/alcazaba-tour\/\"><strong>Here<\/strong> for more information and to book your tour.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1599.0350676747578!2d-4.41640320480231!3d36.720876790011545!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd72f7eaa0bb22c5%3A0x84699d6bbfb8b267!2sAlcazaba!5e0!3m2!1ses!2ses!4v1587121552257!5m2!1ses!2ses\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Entry Times \u2013 Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle One of the most common challenges visitors face in M\u00e1laga is not having up-to-date information about the opening hours of the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle. 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