Conjunto Monumental de la Alcazaba de Almería

Fantastic travel to the past of the Muslim architecture in Spain. There is a great. Work in progress to bring this fortress and palace to its original splendor. Free entrance. Great for kids

Great fortress, free entry. This is not Alhambra, but the buildings themselves and fortifications and gardens are pretty close. Just missing the interiors of Alhambra. But they are working on restoration. Beautiful views from multiple vantage points, including the highest tower.

The bright decoration of Almeria. Amazing view to the city! Free entrance! Must see location!

I am a huge Game of Thrones fan and to be where the Kingdom of Dorne was filmed was an amazing experience for me. Aside from that, the historical value and beauty of these buildings is definitely a sight not to miss. Be sure to wear shoes with a rubber sole, at times the stones can be slippery. This is not an ideal terrain for wheelchairs or baby carriages. The views from the gardens or buildings themselves are also amazing.

Fantastic museum attraction showcasing a beautiful 10th century Arabic fortress that also has the benefit of being free! It’s a huge complex with beautiful views of the city, gorgeous gardens and fountains and lots of detailed archeological exhibits throughout. As a fun bonus, there are a bunch of cats that live at the Alcazaba, most of which are very friendly! I was only about to spend about an hour there, but I could have easily stayed way longer!

As a warning, this may not be the best attraction of you have mobility issues, and pathway up to the Alcazaba, as well as many of the internal staircases and walkways, are pretty steep and uneven - as is the case with most 10th century stone masonry. Skip the flip flops and wear sneakers/walking shoes for maximum enjoyment.

Very much worth a visit. Its free and all you do is say how many in the group and what country you're from.

They could easily charge and it be worth a visit! It's very interesting and offers lovely views of Almeria.

There are buses that service the foot of it if you don't fancy the hike up the hill towards the entrance! Taxis are an option too

A fascinating old building with great views over Almeria. We spent about two hours wandering around the alcazaba and the other buildings on site. We didn’t take a guided tour but that is possible if that’s what you prefer. We were lucky with the weather and got some good photos of the building and over Almeria.

Nice and well maintained fortress. Open from the morning until 9 pm in the off-season months. Free entry. Some small expositions in one part of the castle. Vending machines with snacks and toilets. Beautiful views of the whole Almería city.

Really beautiful gardens and informative exhibitions. Amazing views.

Free entry! Lots of rebuilding activities going on. Great view over the city

It has an amazing view over the city, and it is very interesting inside, very well preserved, and also very informative. Moreover, it is free, so it makes for a nice walk.

Castle in the process of being restored. Magnificent building but some steep climbs involved. When work completed, should be unmissable but well worth a visit now. And free to enter!

A must see place when you visit Almería. Located just 10 minutes walk away from downtown, this is a beautiful fortress to visit. There has been a lot of work to recover the structure and gardens and once again you can experience its greatness. The flow of water throughout the property is impressive as well as its impressive views of the city. The entrance is free but my suggestion is to charge for it to maintain both the Alcazaba and San Cristobal.

Magnificent castle, beautifully preserved, with lovely gardens and fountains. It offers spectacular views on the city and the port. There are some wending machines inside the castle with beverages, snacks and coffee to freshen up, and also public toilets. I definitely recommend the visit (you'll spend there a couple of hours). The entrance was free of charge.

Beautiful, didn’t expect such a monumental views but exceeded the expectations. Great place to have photo shoots and even movies if you can take permission. Can see the Spanish architecture clearly. Lot of greenery restoration is happening as well- must visit if you’re in Almería

Fantastic place to visit during the evening because of the magnificent lights. Rich history, amazing to see!

We parked at the ferry port after following advice from others and walked to the Alcazaba. The route was through meandering streets and past the huge cathedral but eventually we found a sign post to the fortress. Entry was free for EU citizens (€1.50 if not I think) and a gentle slope led us into the gardens.
These were beautifully laid out and maintained with plenty of water features and shaded areas. You could also walk on part of the walls to look over the city. The second area was divided off by a large wall and gateway. One of the rooms here held a small cafe with excellent value vending machines. Again, you could walk on the walls before crossing the courtyard into the Christian fortress, built to defend against and use gunpowder weapons. This was a stark and open area with no plants but some lovely architecture in one of the towers and some nice old doors.
The Alcazaba was certainly the highlight of our visit. Easy to get to and lovely to walk around. Some info boards would have made it even better so we could see how old each area was, what it was used for and the history of the fortress.

Beautiful place, well worth a wander

Gorgeous castle! Great history and long visit. About 4 hours more or less. Better to wear comfortable shoes. Worth the visit, you won’t be disappointed. 🤩👌🏽

What a beautiful tranquil place, and escape from the city. It’s also completely free to go in as long as you are European 🤔. Anyway take some time here, it’s so well done and incredibly maintained by a bunch of gardeners, cleaners and security guards to keep and eye on it all. It’s all on a one way system at the moment so make sure you have enjoyed each bit before you move on as you can’t really go back. Great place if you like cats too.