When railway was established in Málaga in the middle of the19th century, it was one of the most important happenings in the modern history of the province with a significant influence on the...
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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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The Cristo de la Veracruz Chapel is a small building constructed in the 16th century. It has a somewhat irregular floor layout and has suffered quite important transformations over time which have...
Ruta de fácil recorrido. Se aconseja llevar una linterna para cruzar el túnel peatonal Nos desplazaremos hasta el embalse del Conde del Guadalhorce, pasando por los Tajos de...
The Gaitanes Gorge is a canyon carved by the river Guadalhorce in the territory of Alora, with access from the north by the Guadalhorce reservoirs and from the south by El Chorro, which at some...
Triángulo Activo Caminito del Rey is an active tourism company that offers visitors all the activities and experiences that can be found in the villages surrounding the Caminito del Rey. The nine...
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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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Check also La Garganta Hotel . UNIQUENESS 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...
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UNIQUENESS This is a stylish country house which was refurbished and turned into a hotel. Due to its location, you can enjoy the inland of the province as well as its coast. This hotel is open...
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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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Cervantes Viewpoint is a tourist landmark as it is placed next to the most important church in the village, called 'La Encarnación' (the Incarnation). This viewpoint is a scenic spot with...
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
13336
Men
6764
Women
6572
Nationality
Aloreños o Perotes