This castle rises up above one of the side of the mountain, which is a symbol of Alora. There are only two towers, left today of this castle which was probably built during the Visigot period and...
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This museum is situated inside a building that dates back to the XVIth century, and is known as “Antigua Escuela de Cristo”, which was part of the Old San Sebastián hospital. The materials used in...
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Alora castle perched on a hill whose feet is the town of the same name. Used for over two hundred years as a municipal cemetery, just two towers are kept in good condition and many stretches of...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This festival has been declared to be of Tourist Interest by the Provincial Council of Málaga. Please check with the local Town Hall or Municipal Tourism Office for the festival date before...
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This resort is located in one of the most impressive landscapes in Malaga: the Gaitanes Gorge in the heart of El Chorro. The complex is formed by a set of 27 apartments, for up to 76 people,...
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This resort is located at the foothills of the Sierra de Huma, being perfectly integrated into the landscape. It is composed by ten spacious and comfortable villas, with unique architecture (white...
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This resort is located only 3 miles from the town of Alora and only 35 minutes from Malaga. Customers can enjoy a menu with over 90 different dishes and about one hundred different wines of its own...
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It is placed on the Las Torres Hill. A famous popular romance poem, named 'La Bien Cercada' [Well Protected One], is written on the walls of the castle. From the entrance to the castle you...
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The Ermita del Calvario is located at the end of Calvario street, crowning the town next to the Arab Castle. Contemporary hermitage (1997) created to house the image of Jesus Praying in the Garden....
Located in the heart of the Valle del Guadalhorce is Álora, a town with a rich historic heritage and an endless list of tourism activities. A number of civilisations flourished in these lands, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths and the Arabs. And all these cultures have left a medley of styles that will simply enhance your visit. The Álora Castle is well worth a visit, together with the wealth of natural elements in the area, in particular the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes.
MUST SEE SITES IN ÁLORA
MONUMENTS
The Phoenicians originally built the Castillo de Álora however, the coexistence with other civilisations over time has meant that it has undergone a number of transformations. The Arabs built most of what now remains, which are the towers and the walls, as well as a unique horseshoe arch, the only one of its kind in the West. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1931 and its privileged position offers views of the entire Guadalhorce Valley.
The second largest temple in the whole of the Málaga province is also located in Álora, represented by the iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. Together with the castle it is a symbol for all the inhabitants of the town and it was built to accommodate the increasing population. The building, which has a rectangular floor plan, took an entire century to construct and it is home to one of the most worshipped religious figures of Álora.
One of the key works of Baroque art in Málaga is also located in Álora, the convento de la Virgen de las Flores. Its location on the outskirts of the village, away from other buildings, making its construction even more magnificent and it is home to the figure of the Virgen de las Flores, the patron saint of the town together with the Virgen de la Cabeza.
There are three historic chapels in Álora, all worth visiting: the 16th century Veracruz chapel; the Santa Brígida chapel; and the Castillo Cementerio chapel.
The Monumento al Cante por Malagueña, is a monument that pays homage to the origin of this flamenco palo (a form of flamenco), which began in Álora. The sculpture also serves as an ornamental fountain and the basin was made with stones from the Guadalhorce River, crowned by a bronze structure with the names of famous flamenco singers.
If you would like to learn more about the history of Álora you can visit the Museo Municipal "Rafael Leria" which includes a large part of the archaeological value of this town.
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Geographic Data
Surface
170 km2
Altitude
194 m
Latitude
36º 49'
Length
-4º 42'
Distance to Málaga City
44,7 km
Demographics
City
13112
Men
6633
Women
6479
Nationality
Aloreños o Perotes