Introduction
Gibralfaro Castle is a Moorish fortress sitting atop Mount Gibralfaro, 132 metres above sea level, overlooking the city of Málaga and its port. Built in the 14th century to house troops and protect the Alcazaba, it forms a monumental complex with the Alcazaba below and offers sweeping views of the city, harbor, mountains, and bullring. Visitors can walk its ramparts and explore its history as a former lighthouse, fortress, and royal residence.