Alcazaba: A Glimpse into Málaga's Majestic Past

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start on the A-7 motorway (Autovía del Mediterráneo) heading towards Málaga. Take the exit for MA-20 towards Málaga Centro. Continue on the MA-20 until you reach the junction with Avenida de Andalucía. Follow signs for Centro and merge onto Avenida de Andalucía. After a few kilometers, turn onto Calle Larios, a pedestrian street leading into the heart of Málaga. Continue until you reach Plaza de la Constitución, then turn onto Calle Alcazabilla. The Alcazaba will be on your left at C/ Alcazabilla, 2. There is paid parking available nearby, so be prepared for parking fees which can range from €1 to €2 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Train

  If you prefer public transportation, take a train from any station in Costa del Sol to Málaga. The main station is Málaga María Zambrano. Once you arrive at Málaga María Zambrano, exit the station and head to the nearby bus terminal or follow the signs for the metro. You can take Line 1 to the center of Málaga. Disembark at the stop 'La Marina' and then walk towards Plaza de la Constitución. From there, head to Calle Alcazabilla, which leads directly to the Alcazaba. The total cost for the train ticket is approximately €2 to €4 depending on your starting location.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  Another option is to take a direct bus to Málaga. Numerous companies operate bus services from various towns in Costa del Sol to the Málaga central bus station (Estación de Autobuses de Málaga). Upon arriving, exit the bus station and walk towards the city center. You can either walk (approximately 20 minutes) or take a local bus (Line 1 or 3) to Plaza de la Constitución. From there, walk along Calle Alcazabilla to reach the Alcazaba. Bus tickets usually cost between €1.20 and €3 depending on the distance traveled.