The history of Alora was begun in prehistoric times. Archaeological remains have been found in the Hoyo del Conde, near the present city. Later, due to good conditions in the region, were the turdetanos and the phoenicians who settled in this area of the Guadalhorce valley. Centuries later, after the Muslim occupation, the Christians have the control of the city in June 1484. Later, in 1628, the town is definitely segregated of Malaga. Just a few years later, in 1680, the village is almost completely destroyed by a earthquake.
Today Alora is a beautiful village in the province of Malaga ( Andalusia ) just 38 kms from the capital of the province, and therefore also very close to the Costa del Sol, with whitewashed streets kept its charm over the years and its arabic essence. Has an extension of 169 km² and 13500 inhabitants. Very close to the town is El Chorro, a little over 10 kms and the natural park "Desfiladero de los Gaitanes". El Chorro is a canyon caused by the Guadalhorce river in the Sierra de Huma. Its a place visited by all lovers of nature Malaga.

What to see in Alora

- Alora Castle, located in the Cerro de Las Torres and built by the Arabs in the Middle Ages.
- Ben Ali Falcum balcony.
- Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, built in the seventeenth century.
- Church of the Convent of Our Lady of Flores, built in the sixteenth century.
- Veracruz church, located in the Veracrux street and built in the sixteenth century.
- Santa Brígida chapel, built in the sixteenth century.
- Torres chapel.
- Rafael Lería Museum.
- Cruz del Humilladero.
- Monument to the "malagueñas".
- Bachiller Museum.
- Calvary chapel.

Festivals

- Easter
- The festivities in honor of Our Lady of Flowers, in September .
- Alora fair, in the first week of August.
- Flamenco festival in July.
- Andalucía Day on February 28th.
- St. Paulino, July 1st.
- Verdiales festivities in May.

Routes

Route 1: Casablanquilla - Bellavista district - Jevar creek - Calderón mill - Arcón creek - Casa Mayor - De las Cruces chapel.

Route 2: Railway station - Forest house - Chorro station - Sierra de Huma.

Route 3: Town hall square - football field - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Flores - Puerto del Hacho.

Route 4: Tajo de la Encantada - La Garganta apartments - Water deposit - La Angostura district - Cortijo del Quinto.

Useful Phone Numbers

City Hall: +34952496100
Library: +34952498183
Hospital: +34952496088
Post office: +34952496540
Red Cross: +34952497047
Police: +34952496020
Municipal Police: +34952498032
Civil Protection: +34952497053
Taxi: +34952496424
Swimming pool: +34952496547
Municipal Museum: +34952495577
Sports Centre: +34952497396

Gastronomy

Perotas soup and bisque ice cream.

Weather

Alora has mild winters and an average temperature 9ºC, and summers are hot with temperatures above 42ºC. The average annual temperature is about 17ºC.

Tourist office Alora

City hall. Address: Plaza Baja de la Despedía. Phone: +34952495577