Castillo Al Málaga

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Your private paradise in Malaga City!
Your private paradise in malaga city!
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Park view from top level pitches
Entrance to the castle
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  • Peaceful, secure touring pitches at a castle in Málaga
  • A 15-minute drive to the city centre's attractions and beaches
  • Scenic views across the city to the sea; dogs and kids welcome
Yes, it's a castle. A real-life castle in Andalusia. And you get to park your caravan or motorhome in the grounds – pretty nice, eh? Castillo Al Málaga is in the hills of the Limonar district, about four miles from the centre of Málaga. The elegant building dates back to the 1950s, when Jose Antonio Vasquez purchased the land and set about building a fabulous home that would entice his future wife away from city life. (Yes, it worked… well, you would, wouldn't you?) These days, the place is run as an events venue, but part of the estate has been given over to the touring site, allowing guests to share in the peaceful atmosphere and the gorgeous views over the city towards the Mediterranean Sea. Pitches are nicely sized and family friendly, with plenty of space for awnings, bikes and any other bits you may have brought along. Guests here have access to all the essential amenities including toilets, hot showers, a launderette and a wifi service, along with a sociable barbecue area (although please note barbecues may be banned for safety reasons in very hot or dry weather). Although certain parts of the estate are reserved for main-venue guests, you’ll be able to wander about a little bit on site – handy if you've got a dog that needs to stretch their paws.

Site type

Motorhome sites 20
Tent sites 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 2 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesMotorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 13 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 6
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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85% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Rustic site, amazing olive/sea views. Handy for Malaga (bus/30-min walk). Adam's top-notch help is a highlight. Pitches are cosy, washrooms a bit old but clean. Watch for hot water kinks & doggy din.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Locatio, bus, restaurant, pool and clean washrooms.…

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9 out of 10
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Wifi
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Saeid S.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Locatio, bus, restaurant, pool and clean washrooms.

Disliked Small sites

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views gorgeous Adam friendly and very helpful Very rustic site…

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7 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Roy P.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Views gorgeous
Adam friendly and very helpful
Very rustic site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple site close to Malaga…

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8 out of 10
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Tim H.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Simple site close to Malaga

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and views…

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8 out of 10
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James H.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Location and views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bof

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6 out of 10
Location
 6
Value for money
 4
Accommodation
 4
Facilities / Activities
 2
Customer service
 6
Child friendliness
 2
Cleanliness
 2
Wifi
 2
eric b.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Vue

Disliked Sanitaires pas terribles, pas d eau chaude.
Des chiens qui aboient toutes les nuits

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From the manager: HI Eric. Sorry to hear your comments. The bathroom facilities have 2 showers and 2 toilets and are cleaned 3 times per day. They are less than a year old but we plan to update them even further this year. Usually any dogs in the area are quiet for the nights except when wild boars come down the mountainside. Our campsite is protected with fences, but they do cause the dogs in the area to bark. We have hot water in the bathrooms. Perhaps there was a temporary issue when you were staying. It could have been the gas canisters were empty, but if we were informed, we could have changed them in the moment for you.

Could be great site close to Malaga just needs some tlc.Adam is great

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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barry t.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked The site is very picturesque and looks out over the olive groves to sea . It is very rustic and the toilet block needs updating but is clean .
Adam the manager is so welcoming and helpful and even gets you bread in the morning.

Disliked Tight pitches . Rough ground . No hot water for washing up . 6amp electric. !

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From the manager: Hi Barry! Thanks for your comments. Yes, we are a natural and site, with varying sizes of earth pitches. The pitches range from 10m x 6m to 6m x 3m and are designated based on the size of your vehicle and availability. If the pitch you are designated to is not to your liking, we have no problem if you want move - as long as there is availability.

Nothing about this Camping place.…

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2 out of 10
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Maura N.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Nothing about this Camping place.

Disliked Badly run down campsite. Terrible smells from Toilets around campsite. Not enough facilities to cater for amount of campers been put on site. No Reception or office. The area we were allocated too near next camper. We were asked to move in morning to let couple exit. Dogs barking all night from surrounding area. Road in terrible condition. Camper Spinning on our departure. The Advertising of campsite misleading. The rate also too costly for what you get. Have been coming to Spain for a long time worst campsite we ever stayed in.

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From the manager: Hello Mr. and Mrs. Rutter. We are very saddened to read that our little campsite didn’t live up to your expectations; however, I hope to clarify some of your comments for other guests
1) Yes, we have an entry road with a 12% gradient, but we keep it well maintained. The are no bumps or dips in it. We have on average 10 motorhomes up to 9 meters arriving and departing daily with no issues. That being said, if it’s raining, the gravel could get slippery, like any road really. Regardless, we advise all guests to take it slow and steady and not stop going up the hill unless absolutely necessary.
2) A health and safety nightmare we feel is quite strong wording and absolutely disagree. Our site is rustic and natural but fully functional and with all services. Our bathrooms and showers are simple but functional and cleaned 3 times per day without fail. One comment that we cannot accept is that we are not clean. Everyone from the staff to the site manager to the owners pride themselves on our little piece of paradise, just a few km’s from the absolute center of Malaga city. We are 100% free of litter, or anything for that matter that would mar the beauty of the surroundings. The top ledge area of the camping is very popular with guests because it has the best views and is very peaceful. But as you know, we have another main level of camping area that does not pose any ‘risk’. We have absolutely no problem if a guest requests an alternative pitch and especially if it’s for a reason of not feeling safe in anyway. And yes, on the lower level (4 meters below) we have the bathrooms and toilet emptying facility which of course is covered. This in no way impedes the views unless of course you are looking for it to.
We do not expect everyone to love us, but we do know based on feedback that a lot of people do. That being said, if you are looking for a concrete parking lot like a lot of sites, then no, we should not be your site of choice.

Lovely views and very helpful and welcoming staff.…

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Anonymous

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Lovely views and very helpful and welcoming staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location to visit Malaga, we had pitch 25 excellent view. Hilly…

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Paul S.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Great location to visit Malaga, we had pitch 25 excellent view. Hilly going in and out of site and into Malaga, but there’s bus and uber/ bolt available

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Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt in einer natürlichen Umgebung

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ute E.

Powered earth motorhome site

Liked Ein friedlicher wundervoller ursprünglicher Ort mit einem schönen Blick bis zum Meer. Betreiber kümmert sich sehr um seine Gäste

Disliked Einfache Sanitäranlagen

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Drainage hook-up points for caravans Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Castillo Al Málaga

Avenida Peinado Grande 1

Malaga

Malaga

Spain

29013

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

36.74649°N
4.40675°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Málaga city centre (15 minutes' drive) is likely to be your main focus of attention – it’s a lovely city with a good number of historic attractions and museums as well as some nice beaches. The Moorish Alcazaba, Roman amphitheatre and Gibralfaro Castle are good places for a hit of history, with the Centre Pompidou Malaga and Picasso Museum on hand for your art fix. There are also, of course, lots of great places to grab a drink and some tapas. For a change from the city, head up into the hills of the Montes de Malaga Natural Park, just behind the castle. Well-marked bike/hiking trails start just a few minutes' drive away, and daredevils can hit downhill trails at BikePark Málaga (10 minutes) too. For a spectacular sunset view, head to places like Mirador de la Unidad (10 minutes) or Mirador Del Cochino (20 minutes). Elsewhere along the coast, you may like to sign up for scuba diving, snorkelling and canyoning outings, hit the beach in Benajarafe (20 minutes) or go underground at the Nerja caves (40 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Playa La Caleta Pm1 2.9 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa La Caleta Pm2 3 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Malagueta Pm1 3.2 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Baños Del Carmen Pm1 3.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
Playa Pedregalejos-Acacias Pm1 4.7 km Sea ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Castillo Al Málaga have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Castillo Al Málaga dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Castillo Al Málaga? Málaga city centre (15 minutes' drive) is likely to be your main focus of attention – it’s a lovely city with a good number of historic attractions and museums as well as … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Castillo Al Málaga?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  11:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Castillo Al Málaga? From $39.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.