Gibralfaro, Málaga

Name: Gibralfaro
Address: Málaga, Spain

#23 among attractions in Málaga

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Mount Gibralfaro, Spanish: Monte Gibralfaro, is a hill located in Málaga in southeast Spain. It is a 130 m high foothill of the Montes de Málaga, part of the Cordillera Penibética. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 427 ftCoordinates: 36°43'24"N, 4°24'39"W

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Málaga-Centro (Monte de Gibralfaro)Málaga Spain

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Gibralfaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Calle Marqués de Larios, Alcazaba, Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga Cathedral.

0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga
17 min walk • Calle Marqués de Larios, or simply Calle Larios, is the beating heart of Málaga, Spain, and one of the most emblematic pedestrian thoroughfares in the city. This bustling street, inaugurated in 1891, is named after Manuel Domingo Larios, the 2nd Marquis of Larios...
~1700 ftSW
Medieval Moorish palace with sea views
Alcazaba, Málaga
9 min walk • Perched atop a hillside in the vibrant city of Málaga, the Alcazaba stands as a testament to the region's rich Moorish heritage. This palatial fortress, dating back to the 11th century, was constructed during the Hammudid dynasty and later expanded under the Nasrids.
~1070 ftS
Bullring with a museum of memorabilia
Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga
6 min walk • Plaza de toros de La Malagueta is an iconic bullring located in the vibrant city of Málaga, Spain. With a history dating back to 1876, this architectural landmark is not only a sport venue but also a cultural symbol of the region's deep-rooted traditions in the art of...
0.6 miSW
Landmark cathedral and a museum
Málaga Cathedral, Málaga
15 min walk • Málaga Cathedral, known as "La Manquita" or "The One-Armed Lady," is an architectural marvel that stands proudly in the heart of Málaga, Spain. This majestic church, with its incomplete southern tower, gives it its affectionate nickname, and is a testament to the...
0.4 miW
Picasso collection in a converted palace
Museo Picasso Málaga, Málaga
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, the Museo Picasso Málaga serves as a monument to one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso. Born in the city in 1881, Picasso's artistic legacy returns to his place of birth through this museum...
0.4 miSW
Fine art museum in 1791 palace
Palacio de la Aduana, Málaga
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Málaga, the Palacio de la Aduana stands as an architectural gem and a testament to the city's rich history. This grandiose neoclassical building, originally constructed in the late 18th century, served as a custom house for the bustling port of...
0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Museo de Málaga, Málaga
11 min walk • The Museo de Málaga is a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Málaga, Spain, offering a deep dive into the region's rich artistic and archaeological heritage. Housed in the Palacio de la Aduana, a neoclassical building dating back to the 18th century, the museum...
~1950 ftW
Museum, Modern art museum, Historical place
Fundación Picasso, Málaga
10 min walk • The Fundación Picasso, also known as the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation, is a foundation based in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain with the objective of promoting and promulgating the work of the artist Pablo Picasso.
~1730 ftE
Fountain
Reding Fountain, Málaga
9 min walk • The Reding Fountain is a historic 17th-century fountain located in the Andalusian city of Málaga, Spain. It has been reproduced countless times by local painters. It is located at one end of the Príes Avenue and pipes spring water from the Mount Gibralfaro.
~1310 ftSE
Garden, Cemetery, Park
English Cemetery, Málaga
7 min walk • The English Cemetery in Málaga, or Anglican Cemetery, or Cemetery of St George, is the oldest non-Roman Catholic Christian cemetery established on mainland Spain.
~1730 ftSW
Forts and castles
Alcazaba, Málaga
9 min walk • A kasbah, also spelled qasba, qasaba, or casbah, is a fortress, most commonly the citadel or fortified quarter of a city. It is also equivalent to the term alcazaba in Spanish, which derives from the same Arabic word. By extension, the term can also refer to a medina quarter, particularly in Algeria.

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Which popular attractions are close to Gibralfaro?

Nearby attractions include Castillo de Gibralfaro, Málaga (3 min walk), Museo de Patrimonio Municipal de Málaga, Málaga (5 min walk), Plaza de toros de La Malagueta, Málaga (6 min walk), English Cemetery, Málaga (7 min walk).

How to get to Gibralfaro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gibralfaro:

Bus

Camino de Gibralfaro - Castillo • Lines: 35, 92 (1 min walk)
Camino de Gibralfaro - Parador Nacional • Lines: 35 (3 min walk)

Train

Málaga Centro - Alameda (27 min walk)