Valle del Guadalhorce · Town
Álora
A town of castles and olive groves, at the gateway to the Caminito del Rey.
- Population
- 13,382
- Area
- 169.6 km²
- Málaga Airport
- ~45 min
- Málaga city
- ~44 min
- Coordinates
- 36.82°N · 4.70°W
The feel
Álora is a substantial town in the Guadalhorce valley, with a hilltop castle, a historic centre and a strong railway connection to Málaga. It is the gateway to the Caminito del Rey and the reservoirs of the Guadalhorce, and the surrounding hills are covered in olives. It has a good range of services and a real, year-round community.
Why consider it
- A castle and a historic centre
- Access to the Caminito del Rey
- A practical town with good value
The property
The town is mostly resale and renovation, with new-build on the edges. Townhouses and apartments are the norm, with country houses in the hills.
Best for
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