# Gibralfaro, Spain: what it is and when to go > Gibralfaro is a mountain in Spain, European Union (Málaga), at 130 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/monte-gibralfaro/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Mountain in Spain, European Union · Nature, Mountains - **Where:** Spain - **Elevation:** 130 m - **Best time:** April to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** AGP Málaga, 9.6 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 36.72352, -4.41056 ## What it is and where Gibralfaro is a mountain in Spain, European Union (Málaga), at 130 m above sea level. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/malaga/), where this site lists 140 more places to see, 911 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 36.72352, -4.41056; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 9.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=36.723515%2C-4.410559) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.723515%2C-4.410559) It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) places in Spain. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Gibralfaro is **April to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 45 | | February | Possible | 10 h 39 | | March | Possible | 11 h 43 | | April | Best time | 12 h 57 | | May | Best time | 13 h 58 | | June | Best time | 14 h 30 | | July | Possible | 14 h 17 | | August | Possible | 13 h 24 | | September | Best time | 12 h 13 | | October | Best time | 11 h 02 | | November | Possible | 10 h | | December | Possible | 9 h 30 | In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. | What you come for | Best time | Possible | | --- | --- | --- | | Nature | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August | | Mountains | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August | It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gibralfaro has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you. When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Spain To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Spain checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Castle of Gibralfaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-gibralfaro/): Cultural property in Málaga, Spain · 97 m - [Plaza de toros de La Malagueta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bullring-la-malagueta/): Cultural property in Málaga, Spain · 352 m - [English Cemetery, Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cementerio-ingles-de-malaga/): Anglican cemetery of Málaga · 391 m - [Iglesia de San Lázaro, Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/iglesia-san-lazaro/): Church building in Málaga, Spain · 447 m - [Alcazaba of Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alcazaba-de-malaga/): Palatial fortification in Málaga · 554 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/). ## More in Spain: Nature - [Teide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/teide/): volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands - [Province of Ávila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-cabezo/): province in Castile and León, Spain - [Cave of Altamira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cueva-de-altamira/): cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain - [Teide National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-nacional-del-teide/): National Park in Tenerife, Spain - [Park Güell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/parque-guell/): public park system in Barcelona, Spain - [Aneto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/pico-aneto/): highest mountain of the Pyrenees Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Gibralfaro? It is a mountain in Spain, European Union. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Gibralfaro? April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. ### How do you get to Gibralfaro? The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 9.6 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=36.723515%2C-4.410559) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Castle of Gibralfaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-gibralfaro/), [Plaza de toros de La Malagueta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bullring-la-malagueta/), [English Cemetery, Málaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cementerio-ingles-de-malaga/). The rest is in [the Spain guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1869188993), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3751086), CC0. More about Gibralfaro on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibralfaro). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).