Alcazaba de Málaga: Tickets & Pass Coverage
1 - 1.5 h
Moorish Fortress-Palace
Built 1057-1063 under the Hammudid Taifa of Málaga, on top of earlier Phoenician and Roman fortifications
Calle Alcazabilla, s/n, 29012 Málaga, Spain
Planning to visit Alcazaba de Málaga (Moorish Fortress)?
Compare ticket and city-pass options for this attraction.
Practical Visitor Info & Tips
€7.00
€3.00 (Students, EU residents 65+/retirees, 33%+ disability documentation, ages 6-15)
9:00-20:00 (Apr 1 - Oct 31); 9:00-18:00 (Nov 1 - Mar 31). Last entry 45 min before closing. Free entry Sundays from 14:00, and on Andalusia Day, International Museum Day, and European Heritage Days.
No mandatory reservation; online or on-site purchase. Combined ticket with Gibralfaro must be used at both monuments within 48 hours of first use.
The 11th-century Moorish fortress-palace (Hammudid Taifa of Málaga), its terraced courtyards and gardens, and adjacent archaeological remains along Calle Alcazabilla next to the Roman theatre.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, Alcazaba only | €7.00 | Online or on-site | |
| Reduced (students, 65+, disability, ages 6-15) | €3.00 | ID required at entry | |
| Combined with Gibralfaro Castle | €10.00 | Valid at both sites within 48h | |
| With Malaga Pass | Included | Fixed inclusion, all 4 pass tiers |
Book tours & tickets
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Ticket Options
€7.00
Check whether a city pass already covers this attraction before buying separately.
See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Alcazaba is Málaga's Moorish fortress-palace, built into the hillside above the Roman theatre in the 11th century as the seat of the city's Taifa rulers. A zig-zagging path climbs through several defensive gates and courtyards planted with orange trees and jasmine, past horseshoe arches and reflecting pools, up to the palatial residential quarter with sweeping views over the port. It is one of the best-preserved Muslim-era fortress-palaces in Spain and sits directly beside — and is usually combined with — Gibralfaro Castle on the hill above it.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Triple Gate Defenses
A layered sequence of gates and ramps designed to slow attackers, still walkable today on the way up to the palace quarter.
The Palatial Courtyards
Nasrid-style patios with horseshoe arches, reflecting pools, and citrus trees — the residential heart of the fortress, restored across the 20th century.
Roman Theatre View
The fortress overlooks Málaga's 1st-century BC Roman theatre, rediscovered in 1951, whose stone was reused by Moorish builders in the Alcazaba's own walls.
Which is the Best City Pass for Malaga?
We analyze prices, ticket options, and transport deals for Malaga.
Location & Google Maps
Is the Alcazaba Covered by the Malaga Pass?
Compare Malaga PassesYes. The Alcazaba is one of the roughly 30 municipal museums and monuments on the official Malaga Pass's free-entry list, on all four duration tiers. Neither Go City nor Turbopass has a confirmed product operating in Málaga, so the Malaga Pass (run by Promalaga, the city's municipal development company) is the only genuine multi-attraction pass in the city.
Malaga Pass
Included. Named directly in Promalaga's official relaunch announcement for the pass; also confirmed by two independent secondary sources. Fixed free entry on all 4 duration tiers.
Data Provenance
Book tours & tickets
SponsoredProvided by our commercial partner GetYourGuide — bookings made through this section may earn LocalExperiences a commission. See our Editorial Transparency page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Alcazaba included in the Malaga Pass?
Can I buy a combined ticket with Gibralfaro Castle?
Is there a day with free entry?
Nearby & Related Attractions
Is a City Pass Worth It in Malaga?
Compare pass options, prices, ticket entry rules, and transportation.
View Malaga Pass Comparison