Overview

The most important and best-preserved remains of the Moorish occupation are joined to the Alcazaba. The Phoenicans are believed to have built a fortress on this hill first, but it was Sultan Yusuf I of Granada who had the Coracha (a walled passageway that connects the Alcazaba and the castle) built. The structure has been modified many times over the years as part of the city's defenses. You can walk up from the pretty Puerta Oscura gardens or take the bus. It's well worth it for the panoramic views of Malaga and its harbour.