Gibralfaro
A hill 130 metres high above Málaga, a foothill of the Montes de Málaga in the Penibetic range. A castle stands on top and is linked by a wall to the Alcazaba below. The summit gives wide views of the port and the city.
- Where
- Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 36.7233, -4.4110
Get the Gibralfaro stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Gibralfaro. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Andalusia volume with your photos and a note.
Near Gibralfaro
Alcazaba of Málaga 0.5 km
A palatial fortification built in the Muslim period of Al-Andalus, begun in the 11th century and modified or rebuilt until the 14th. It is one of the best preserved of its kind in Spain. Courtyards, fountains and gates climb the hill above the city.
Málaga Cathedral 0.9 km
A Renaissance cathedral in Málaga begun in the 16th century. Only one of its two towers was ever finished, so locals call it La Manquita, the one armed lady. Building went on for around two centuries.
El Torcal de Antequera 29 km
A nature reserve in the Sierra del Torcal, south of Antequera in Málaga province. It is known for its unusual limestone landforms, piled rocks shaped by water and wind. Marked trails lead through the stone mazes.
Antequera Dolmens 36 km
Three huge Neolithic burial monuments near Antequera: the dolmens of Menga and Viera, and the Tholos of El Romeral. Menga is among the largest megalithic chambers in Europe, and it is lined with enormous stone slabs.
Caminito del Rey 39 km
A walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge at El Chorro, near Ardales in Málaga province. Its name comes from the original Camino del Rey, shortened locally to el caminito. The path hangs high above the river and was reopened to walkers after renovation.
Cueva de Nerja 51 km
A series of caverns close to the town of Nerja in Málaga province, stretching for almost 5 kilometres. They are one of the major tourist attractions of Spain. Concerts are regularly held in one of the large chambers.
Puente Nuevo 67 km
The newest and largest of three bridges over the 120 metre deep El Tajo Gorge, which carries the Guadalevín River through Ronda. It was completed in 1793. Viewpoints and trails around the gorge show its tall stone arch from below.
Plaza de Toros de Ronda 67 km
A bullring in Ronda with a diameter of 66 metres, surrounded by a passage formed by two rings of stone. It has two layers of seating and 136 pillars forming 68 arches. A museum inside tells the history of bullfighting.
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Questions
Where is Gibralfaro?
Gibralfaro is in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Alcazaba of Málaga (0.5 km), Málaga Cathedral (0.9 km), El Torcal de Antequera (29 km).
How do I get the Gibralfaro stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Gibralfaro and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Andalusia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Gibralfaro before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Andalusia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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