Alcazaba of Málaga Alcazaba
The Alcazaba of Málaga is a Moorish fortress and monument commissioned by the Hammudid dynasty in 1057. It is part of the Conjunto Alcazabilla and is one of the most looked-up sights in Spain on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 28 °C and lows of 21 °C. These months are also the driest, with July seeing about 1 mm of rain and August seeing about 6 mm. In contrast, the wettest month is December, with about 98 mm of rain, followed by November with 89 mm. Temperatures in spring and autumn vary, such as May and October, which both have daily highs of 22 °C. Travelers can reach the site from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which is 9 km away, or from Madrid, located 416 km away.
Nearby attractions include the Málaga Cathedral, which is 0.4 km away, as well as El Torcal de Antequera and the Antequera Dolmens Site, located 29.3 km and 35.6 km away. Admission is €5.50, but entry is free on Sundays after 14:00. Opening hours are 09:00-20:00 from April to October and 09:00-18:00 from November to March. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is December, with about 98 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 65 | 60 | 48 | 45 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 55 | 89 | 98 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
