Castle of Gibralpharo, Military fortress on Mount Gibralfaro, Málaga, Spain.
Castle of Gibralpharo is a military fortress on a hill overlooking Málaga with two concentric defensive walls and towers. The structure rises about 132 meters above sea level with views over the Mediterranean and the city center.
The fortress was established in 929 on Phoenician foundations from earlier times. In the 14th century it was significantly expanded and strengthened under Sultan Yusef I of Granada.
The grounds contain remains of an Islamic mosque that was later converted into a Christian chapel dedicated to Saint Louis. This religious transformation reflects the different rulers who left their mark on the place over time.
Two routes lead up to the castle: one via the Coracha path connecting to Alcazaba and another through pine forest on the Camino de Mundo Nuevo. Plan time for the climb as both routes are walked on foot.
The grounds contain the Airón Well, a water reservoir carved 40 meters deep into solid rock that dates back to Phoenician times. This engineering feat demonstrates how ancient inhabitants solved the challenge of water supply on the hilltop.
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