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The Alcazaba footbridge-viewpoint It is an urban balcony free of charge and at any time from which you can see the Alcazaba, the Roman Theatre, the cathedral and the harbour all at once.
And it is important not to confuse it with the Alcazaba, which is another tour, with an admission fee and set opening hours.
It is a public space that is open to all. There’s no ticket office, no admission fee and no closing time.
Two entrances, both of which are enabled:
It’s on the hillside, so the route involves a change in elevation with ramps and sloping sections. It is manageable, but requires a certain degree of mobility.
As it is outdoors and has no special lighting, it is best enjoyed in daylight.
This is the usual confusion, and it’s worth making a clear distinction, because the information circulating about the footbridge is often actually that relating to the monument.
The last admission is one hour before closing time, that is to say, at 5.00 pm in winter and at 7.00 pm in summer. This is the piece of information that most people get wrong: If you arrive at 7.30 pm in August, you’ll be left out in the cold.
It is closed on Christmas Eve, 25 December, New Year’s Eve and 1 January.
Every Sunday from 2.00 pm, and here is an important clarification: It’s for any visitor, not just for citizens of the European Union, as is sometimes claimed.
And also four days a year:
A tip for the free Sunday: each monument takes a good hour and a half to visit, and they aren’t connected. One afternoon is enough for one person, but not for both of us.
An elevated footbridge at the foot of the north-western wall of the Alcazaba, also known as Coracha Viewpoint.
The name comes from La Coracha, the defensive wall which, in medieval times connected the Alcazaba with Gibralfaro Castle.
And here’s a tip to help you avoid a planning error: that step It is currently unavailable. There is no internal connection between the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro: there are two separate entrances. To get up to the castle, you have to walk for about 30 minutes or take the line 35 by bus.
At a glance: the walls and towers of the Alcazaba in the foreground, the Roman Theatre right at your feet, the rooftops of the town centre, the cathedral tower and, in the background, the harbour with La Farola and the Mediterranean.
It’s one of the few places where you can see both the city’s defensive heritage and its seafront.
The best light: Early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the sun shines directly onto the stone. It’s at sunset that there are the most people, and for good reason. More places like this in the best sunsets in Málaga.
There is a structure featuring the letters of the city’s name which is deliberately missing one: you do the L. It’s the spot for the obligatory selfie, which goes some way towards explaining the queue that forms late in the day.
Everything in metres, on Calle Alcazabilla:
The footbridge is passable with ramps, although they are steep.
The Alcazaba, no. The venue has stairs and changes in level, it is not adapted and the route is not accessible by wheelchair. If you have a pushchair, it’s best to ask at the entrance where to leave it.
And pets are not allowed on the premises.
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And if you’ve got a few days to spare to get out of the capital: What to see in Málaga in three days y all excursions.
No. It is a public space open to all, with no ticket office and no closing time. The Alcazaba complex, however, is different: admission is charged there – 3.50 euros for a standard ticket and 5.50 euros for a combined ticket including Gibralfaro Castle.
From 1 November to 31 March, it is open from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, and from 1 April to 31 October, from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm. The last admission is one hour before closing time, i.e. at 5.00 pm in winter and at 7.00 pm in summer. It is closed on Christmas Eve, 25 December, New Year’s Eve and 1 January.
Every Sunday from 2.00 pm, for all visitors, not just European Union citizens. Also on 28 February, Andalusia Day; 18 May, International Museum Day; 27 September, World Tourism Day; and during the European Heritage Days.
Inside, no: there is no internal connection between the two monuments, as the old Coracha passage is now inaccessible. You’ll need to go outside and walk up the slope – a walk of about thirty minutes – or take the number 35 bus. The combined ticket, costing 5.50 euros, is valid for 48 hours, so there’s no need to visit both sites on the same day.
Via two designated access routes: Calle Cilla, situated behind the Roman Theatre Interpretation Centre, and Calle Mundo Nuevo. Both start in the Calle Alcazabilla area and overcome the difference in height caused by the slope via ramps and sloping sections.
The walkway is accessible, although it is on a slope. The Alcazaba grounds, however, are not wheelchair-accessible: they have steps and uneven surfaces that make it impossible to navigate in a wheelchair, and if you have a pushchair, it is advisable to ask at the entrance where to leave it. Pets are also not permitted inside.
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