Parador De Malaga Gibralfaro, Malaga

Parador De Malaga Gibralfaro - A hilltop hotel with Mediterranean views, a rooftop pool, and proximity to Gibralfaro Castle

Perched on Mount Gibralfaro, Parador De Malaga Gibralfaro is a 4-star hotel offering panoramic views of Málaga Bay and the Mediterranean. The 38 rooms feature private balconies with sea or city views, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air conditioning. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves regional dishes like Iberian pork in Pedro Ximénez sauce and mango-avocado salad with goat’s cheese, with mains priced around €20. The rooftop pool provides bright-aqua sunbeds and views of the cruise-ship harbor and bullring. The hotel is an eight-minute walk from the 14th-century Gibralfaro Castle and a 15-minute descent to the city center, where attractions like the Alcazaba and Museo Picasso Málaga are located. Parador De Malaga Gibralfaro also offers event spaces, free outdoor parking, and a café-bar serving light bites.

Pros

The rooftop pool offers unobstructed Mediterranean views.

The on-site restaurant features regional cuisine, including gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Rooms include private balconies with sea or city vistas.

Proximity to Gibralfaro Castle, an eight-minute walk away.

Free outdoor parking is available.

Cons

The hilltop location requires a steep 15-minute walk to the city center.

The rooftop pool closes in January for maintenance.