Alora Information

Álora is situated in the center of one of the most beautiful areas that Andalucia has to offer.

The main part of the town is on top of a hill, with the church and cemetery at the very top. The cemetery has wonderful views of the valley and countryside, and is a genuine place of peace.

Álora is at the top of the Guadalhorce valley, inland from Malaga. Good roads connect Alora with Malaga, and the local train runs frequently into the city centre. The railway station is situated down in the valley by the river. Along the sides of the valley are many fincas, farm houses. The town of Alora is completely surrounded by spectacular views, in every direction.

A few kilometres north of Alora is El Chorro and the Embalsas de Guadalhorce, which are massive reservoirs, easily visible as you approach Malaga airport by air. El Chorro and the Embalsas are within a National Park setting, and there barbecue areas set up for anyone to use. The end sequence of the movie Von Ryans Express (1965), where Frank Sinatra is running after the train, was shot here. You can walk round the mountain railway, on the cliffs around the mountain, where the film was made, but beware, the cliff path is precarious and some people have had accidents, so please be careful.

Alora is a white village, one of many in Andalucia. Close to the stunning El Chorro gorge (12km), Ardales (20km), known as Andalusian lake-district. Here you can swim, canoe and walk. El Torcal de Antequerra (35km) a landscape with bizar calcareous rockformations is a unique natural spot in Europe and the Sierra de las Nieves (35km). Alora is a perfect base for exploring the area and discovering the beauty of nature, as well as visiting the golden triangle cities:
Córdoba (155km), Granada (130km) and Sevilla (195km).
A visit to Málaga (35km), the capital of the Costa del Sol, and its playground Marbella, is also recommended.

Also popular are outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, rafting and photography. Golf courses nearby. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are on a 40 minutes drive. The area is perhaps best known for the opportunities it provided for rock-climbing (over 500 routes). The mountains of 'Valle de Abdalajis' (15km) are internationally known amongst paragliding fraternity as one of the best areas in Europe for this sport during the winter season.