Álora

A beautiful pueblo blanco (white village) at the top of the Guadalhorce Valley, inland from Malaga. Good roads connect Álora with Malaga, and the local train runs frequent and fast trains into the city centre.

It is built on three hills, one of which is dominated by the ancient Moorish castle - some parts of which have been dated back to Phoenician times, possibly some of the oldest remains in Europe. The cemetery gives wonderful views back down the valley, and is a place of genuine peace. The town itself centres on two squares, the higher containing an impressive fountain and the lower the main church.

The market is on Monday morning.

The railway station is 3 km awau down in the valley, by the river. A bus runs a shuttle to take people to and fro from the town.

Along the sides of the valley are many citrus groves and fincas set hidden amongst the trees. And, as always, the whole town is surrounded by spectacular views in all directions.

A few kilometres north of the town is El Chorro and the Embalsas de Guadalhorce, which are massive man made reservoirs, easily visible as you approach Malaga by air. This is a National Park setting, and there is plenty of opportunity for camping and barbecues, but mostly, you will just gaze in awe at the landscape.

Please contact us either by email, casitamaria@ruralspanishholiday.com

or by telephone: 00 34 600 875 916 (English Spoken)

Postal Address: Apartado de Correo 342, 29500 Álora, Spain

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