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Alora a little town in Guadalhorce valley |
Alora a little town in Guadalhorce valley
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The small town of Alora is situated 40 kms north of Málaga by the road to Antequera and just 12 km south of El Chorro.
From a distance, it is a typical pueblo blanco; a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of a magnificent castle which has an interesting history. Aloras castle was first built by the Phoenicians and subsequently expanded under Roman rule. In the 5th century the castle was virtually destroyed by the Visigoths, only to be rebuilt under the Moors; remnants of this era still remain, namely the decorative steel door and the traditional Arab mirador.
Situated in the heart of some of the most beautiful scenery Andalucía has to offer, Alora is one of many traditional white villages in the area. Close to the stunning El Chorro gorge and ancient spa town of Carratraca, Alora is a perfect base for exploring the area and discovering for yourself why so many people are opting to make it their home.
In between 1587 and 1593 Alora was home to the fabled Cervantes and in 1628 Alora gained independence from Málaga. Alora is said to be the birthplace of Malagueño flamenco.
A visit to the village, which consists of a series of very steep slopes and attractive cobbled streets, is well worthwhile. The whitewashed streets are lined with lemon trees and converge on a square on the lowest level, overlooked by a the impressive seventeenth century church of La Encarnación which was built during the Catholic era of rule on the site of a former mosque.
From the square, climb to the castle on foot, or go by car, to the cemetery from where you can enjoy the splendid panorama of the Guadalhorce river basin. Among the tombs there is a small Gothic chapel. Monday is market day when the village becomes a lively mass of stallholders and shoppers. Aloras economy is based on agriculture, in particular the cultivation of tropical fruits, olives and grape vines.
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