Tardy post: Malaga climb | Dave and Laura's Travel Blog

Though we’re in Sevilla, here are details of a Malaga outing:

We didn’t need to go far to explore old fortresses – Malaga has it’s own, and though it isn’t as large or as ornate as the Alhambra in Granada, it was a better experience as we could wander around and explore at will. Even with 2 cruise ships moored in Malaga harbor, not a lot of visitors there. Maybe they were all queued up at the ice cream shops.

“Alcazaba de Malaga: This impressive group of building, most dating from the 11th century, formed the palace-fortress of the Moslem rulers of the city. It is build on a spur and adapted to it’s contours. …the Alcazaba was mostly built of limestone, which crumbles easily, and has required frequent rebuilding..”

A model gives a good perspective of this sprawling, massive structure. — This model gives a good perspective of this sprawling, massive structure.

Water channels in the floor watered the many gardens, with the source obviously at a high point. — Channels in the floor were used to carry water to the many gardens, with the source obviously at a high point.

I see feline features ... — I see feline features …

A rare (only) foggy day. Looking at the harbor. Yes, it was quite a climb to the top. This view is of the top of the wall, not our walkway to get to the fortress. – Laura

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