Duration
2.3 HOUR
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Sit back and let Málaga’s landmarks come to you on a panoramic drive through the birthplace of Picasso, with its leafy boulevards and beautiful gardens. Discover the origins of the name given to the Renaissance cathedral, La Manquita, or ‘One-Armed Lady’.
Your knowledgeable guide will reveal the chequered past of this intriguing place, explaining why the palace fortress has two rings of walls and why certain geographers deemed it an ‘earthly paradise’.
You’ll spot the sub-tropical gardens and bullring as you travel east, before winding upwards to the ruins of Gibralfaro Castle which, along with the Alcazaba citadel, are remnants of Moorish rule. Stop to capture the sensational views and soak up the vibrant street life as you relax with a refreshing drink.
At a glance*
Duration: Half-day tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why book? For an introduction to the culture and heritage of Spain’s sunshine coast
Itinerary*
Drive from the port to Gibralfaro Castle> Photo stop> Panoramic drive through Malaga> Free time> Refreshment> Return to the port
What's included*
Photo opportunities
Panoramic drive
Free time for city exploration
Refreshment
Essential information
There is a walk of approximately 150 meters downhill to reach the viewpoint in Gibralfaro. There is also a walk of approximately 500 metres to reach the refreshment venue from the bus stop.