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The region of mountain villages known as Las Alpujarras clings to the southern flanks of the Sierra Nevada, cloven by deep, sheltered valleys and gorges which run down towards the Mediterranean. 'The Alpujarra', as it is popularly known, in the singular, is famous throughout Spain because of its unique mini-ecology.
La Puebla del Rio was an important commercial centre in the Roman era. Nowadays the town’s economy is primarily sustained by its rice production. The town is also the birthplace of a few famous faces like the singer Pastora Soler, the bullfighter Morante de La Puebla and the rejoneadores (mounted bullfighters), Angel and Rafael Peralta.
This five-star GL hotel, near Loja in Granada province, is world-famous; it has been described as a cross between a parador and a pueblo blanco. Placido Domingo, Tom Cruise and King Juan Carlos of Spain have all stayed here.
Buyers’ Agents, also known as property finders, work exclusively on behalf of property buyers, locating properties that exactly match their specific requirements. In all cases, they e meet clients in advance of the search process, either in person or via a video call, for an in-depth discussion about why they plan to buy in Spain, what they want to find and where. If the client hasn't decided where, a buyers agent will make suggestions that match the buyers criteria and it is often the case that clients buy somewhere they had never heard of until the agent suggested it.
Andalucia has so much to offer, it is hardly surprising that an ever-increasing number of people are seeking to establish a home here. For many, the climate is the chief deciding factor. The winters are mild and the summers hot without becoming oppressive. The province also boasts a wide variety of cities, coastal resorts and countryside. Whether you seek the jet set lifestyle of Marbella, the peace of a country retreat, or the Moorish grandeur of Granada. Andalucia has it all, and more.
Alora is the terminus of the Cercanías Renfe C-2 line with a frequent stopping service to Malaga Centro – Alameda.
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.
Alora is the terminus of the Cercanías Renfe C-2 line with a frequent stopping service to Malaga Centro – Alameda.
Pizarra is a tiny town lying 30 kilometres upriver in the Guadalhorce valley at the foot of the 350 metre high Sierra del Hacho. Still a largely farming community, it has so far managed to avoid the threat of absorption by the spreading metropolis of Málaga in spite of the recent appearance of the two commuter settlements of Zalea and Cerralba on its western face.
Here is a comprehensive guide to the beach bars (chiringuitos) and beachside restaurants in Estepona. The majority of these establishments have sun beds for hire at a reasonable price per hour or day. Many also offer music and create their own, unique ambience. Most of the beach bars located in the town are open all year, most of those located outside the town are open from Easter to end of September.
The bus stops for above M200s are located on the A-7077 to the east of the village. The bus stops for above M300s are located by the Town Hall in Plaza Fuente Arriba.
Álora's tourist office is located next to the Town Hall in the main square. Plaza Fuente de Arriba, 15, 29500.
You can see traces of various civilisations in the town. The Castle of Álora, established by the , was later expanded during the Roman period and rebuilt under the Moorish period, reflecting the area's layered history.
Here are some of the most popular festivals in Alora. Three Kings procession celebrated on the evening of 5 January. Carnival traditions are celebrated before Lent. Check dates for events locally. Easter week or Holy Week is celebrated in March or April.
While the sprawling white town of Cártama undoubtedly impresses the visitor now, with its ruined hilltop fortress, how much more impressive it must have been in its Roman heyday, with a formidable castle protecting both the town and the river valley - Cartama stands at the head of the Rio Guadalhorce.
Weather forcast for the next five days for Alora. Weather in Alora - if you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below. This weather forecast provided by AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency).
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios - the town's patron saint - is still a focus of reverent pilgrimage for devout locals, and is perched high above Cártama's twisting streets. The shrine is well worth the visit and can be reached by climbing the vertiginous zig-zag path from the main square near the Pilar Alto Fountain. If it is a hot day, take some water along for the climb.
Cártama celebrates a wide range of traditional festivals throughout the year. Two of the most important — Verdiales and Holy Week (Semana Santa) — have now been officially recognised as Festivals of National Tourist Interest.
The Tourist Office of Cártama is located within the Town Hall building, in the centre of the municipality.
