Although its official name is Catedral de la Encarnación, it is popularly known as the Manquita. Its construction began in 1528 and its works lasted for 250 years, even so, it remained unfinished, the most significant feature being the lack of the south tower, hence the name Manquita.

The temple is considered one of the most valuable Renaissance jewels in Andalusia. It is in its interior that Malaga Cathedral reaches its greatest splendour. It combines different architectural styles, from the original Gothic, through the Renaissance, to the Baroque of the end of the 18th century. The result is an interior of great architectural beauty and a wealth of artistic works that you can see during your visit.

- OPENING HOURS: The Malaga Cathedral has different opening hours depending on the months of the year.

1st November to 31st March and 1st July to 30th September

    Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 21:00.
    Saturdays: 10:00 to 18:00.
    Sundays: 14:00 to 18:00.


1 April to 30 June and 1 October to 31 October

    Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 20:00.
    Saturdays: 10:00 to 18:00.
    Sundays: 14:00 to 18:00.

- PRICES: Tickets to the Cathedral can be obtained either in person, at the ticket office or online.

Tickets at the ticket office are obtained through the door located in the patio de los Naranjos.


For access to the Cathedral we have different types of tickets and prices according to age:

    General: 6€.
        Cathedral + Covers: 10€.
    Seniors: 5.50€. Over 65 years old.
        Cathedral + Covers: 9€.
    Groups: 4€. More than 15 people.
        Cathedral + Roofs: 7€.
    Young people: 3€. 13 to 17 years old.
        Cathedral + Covers: 6€.
    Students: 4€. 18 to 25 years old.
        Cathedral + Covers: 7€.
    School children: 2€. Children under 12 years old in group.
        Cathedral + Roofs: 5€.

In addition to the classic visit to the interior of the Cathedral, you can also visit the roofs of the Cathedral, which has its own timetable and prices.

    On this visit you climb to a height of almost 50 metres with more than two hundred steps.


Free entry to Malaga Cathedral is from 9am to 10am from Monday to Thursday for the general public (not including self-guided tour) for anyone who lives in Malaga, is under 13 years of age or people with disabilities.

- OPENING HOURS OF THE CATHEDRAL ROOFS: Just like the Cathedral, the roofs have different opening hours depending on the months of the year. Here are the details:

1 November to 31 March.

    Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 14:00.

1 April - 30 June.

    Monday to Friday: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 and 19:00.
    Saturdays: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00.
    Sundays: 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00.

1 October - 31 October

    Monday to Friday: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 14:00.
    Saturdays: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00 and 18:00.
    Sundays: 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00.

1 July to 30 September

    Monday to Friday: 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00.
    Saturdays: 10:00 to 18:00.
    Sundays: 14:00 to 18:00.


- PRICES FOR ACCESS TO THE ROOF OF THE CATHEDRAL: For access to the roof of the Cathedral of Malaga we have different types of tickets according to age:

    General: 6€.
    Seniors: 5.50€. Over 65 years old.
    Groups: 4€. More than 15 people.
    Young people: 3€. 13 to 17 years old.
    Students: 4€. 18 to 25 years old.
    School children: 2€. Under 12s in groups.

A night-time visit to the roofs is available, with special timetables and prices that can be consulted at https://malagacatedral.com/visita-cultural/visita-a-las-cubiertas-de-la-catedral/.