Opening Hours and How to Find Castillo de Colomares
Summer hours: the afternoon gap
From mid-June to mid-September, the monument closes from 14:00 (2pm) to 17:00 (5pm) for the heat. This is useful to know. If you show up at 3pm on a July afternoon, the gates are closed. The monument reopens at 5pm and stays open until 9pm in the evening cool. Many visitors plan the afternoon visit without realising this gap exists, and the €9 guided tour offers one solution: it runs on a fixed schedule, so you do not have to guess the hours.
Monday closures matter
The monument is closed every Monday. A lot of tourists arrive on a Monday without realising it. If you are in Benalmádena on a Monday, Calamorro cable car, the aquarium, or a boat cruise are open alternatives.
Best times to visit
Early morning (10:00–11:30): Gates open at 10:00. The sun is low, the light is soft, and the stairways have shade. You walk mostly alone. Summer evening (17:00–19:00): Gates reopen at 5pm, and the temperature has dropped from the afternoon peak. This slot suits people who spent the middle of the day elsewhere (like Mijas or Marbella) and want Colomares in the cooler half of the day. Spring and autumn (10:00–16:00): No gap, no heat, open all day. The best seasonal timing for a visitor without heat concerns.
The monument is almost entirely open and exposed, with almost no shade. Midday in July and August is punishing even in the cooler corners. Early morning or late afternoon is not a preference — it is the difference between a pleasant walk and heat stress.
Getting there by address
The address is Finca La Carraca, Ctra. Costa del Sol s/n, 29639 Benalmádena, Málaga. If you put this into a GPS or map app, it will take you to the gates. Phone the monument directly on +34 602 44 15 71 if you have questions about hours or want to arrange a private guide (arranged direct with the venue, different from the GetYourGuide tour).
Guided tours and the hours question
A GetYourGuide guided tour bypasses all the guesswork. It runs on a schedule, gives you a 40-minute walk, includes admission, and includes free time to explore after. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. If you are time-sensitive or do not want to navigate the hours, book the tour and forget the timetable.
Frequently asked questions
When is Castillo de Colomares open?
Tuesday–Sunday. Summer (June–September): 10:00–14:00 and 17:00–21:00. Spring (March–May): 10:00–20:00. Autumn (October–November) and winter (December–February): 10:00–18:00. Closed Mondays. Summer afternoons have a gap: closed 14:00–17:00 because of heat.
Is it open today?
Call +34 602 44 15 71 to confirm, or check the address — it is Finca La Carraca, Ctra. Costa del Sol s/n, 29639 Benalmádena. If today is Monday, it is closed. Otherwise, use the hours above. A guide to timing is here.
What time should I arrive?
Early morning (10:00–11:30) has the best light and the fewest people. Summer evening (17:00–19:00) is cooler. Avoid 14:00–17:00 in summer; the monument is closed for heat and it is too hot to walk anyway. Read the timing page for details.
Does the monument have an online ticket shop?
No official online shop. Book the €9 guided tour through GetYourGuide if you want advance confirmation. Walk-up €3.50 tickets are paid at the gate in cash or card.