About Alora
Álora is a municipality in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. It is about 40 km from Malaga, nestled in the Guadalorce valley. Álora is known for its picturesque, whitewashed town, situated between three rocky foothills crowned by the ruins of a castle. This town enjoyed a prosperous period during the 16th and 17th centuries and became independent from the commune of Malaga in 1628. In the 20th century, a significant part of its population emigrated to various countries.
The most popular places in Álora are:
Álora Castle: it stands on the Cerro de las Torres, offering panoramic views and a sample of the region's historical heritage.
Main square of the municipality: it is a symbol of the town where events and festivals with a lot of tradition in the town take place.
Municipal Museum of Álora: It offers a vision of the history and culture of the region.
Fiesta del Aire: this event, classified as a Tourist Singularity, offers a program full of music, performances, workshops and competitions, with the aim of making the talented artists from Malaga known.
Walk along the Caminito del Rey: this famous walkway offers a unique experience for lovers of nature and adventure.
Adventure sports: the area offers activities such as canyoning, rafting, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata, ideal for adrenaline and nature lovers.
Its gastronomy stands out for the quality of its local products and the influence of traditional Spanish cuisine. You can taste game dishes (Venison or Wild Boar) with mushrooms and aromatic herbs, olives, olive oil, Andalusian gazpacho, fresh fish dishes and traditional sweets such as pestiños, rocos and alfajores.
Its most popular festivals are Holy Week, the Álora Fair in August, the Verdiales Festival which is a traditional festival of music and dance of the verdiales typical of the province of Málaga, and the patron saint festivals with processions and religious activities. and cultural.
Álora is an attractive destination for all those interested in the history, art and tradition of the region. Come and live it!
