Alora only 35 mins from Malaga is a thriving multicultural community with French, German, Scandinavian and British. Therefore, many varieties of food, in addition to Spanish, are available. Prices in the bars/restaurants are amazingly reasonable. A large municipal swimming pool is in the centre of the newer part of the village. There is an abundance of small local shops, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, butchers and small supermarkets, newsagents and general stores etc. Alora celebrates many traditional festivals during the year, the most important being Santa Semana (Easter), Feria Real Romeria de la Virgin de Flores (Annual Summer Fair) and the Festival de Cante Flamenco (Festival of Vibrant Flamenco Music). Alora is a very friendly little place and we hope you will share our enthusiasm and enjoy it as much as we do. The whole area offers wonderful opportunities for relaxing, walking, photography, bird-watching, painting as well as a wider range of more active pursuits.
Alora is ideally situated for climbing, walking, cycling or sightseeing. El Chorro Gorge is an amazing natural phenomenon and natural park about 12 km away. Just beyond the gorge are beautiful lakes with turquoise blue waters, pine forests, uncrowded beaches and good restaurants. Ronda with its amazing gorge, bridge, bullring and excellent shops is only just over 1 hrs drive. Granada and the Alhambra Palace, a must. Less then 2 hours drive to the northeast. On this trip you will witness the awesome sight of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Malaga and the coastal areas are only 30-40 min drive. Gibraltar is also a possible visit for a day-trip.
Transport - frequent bus and rail services available.
Above all is the scenery which, as one guest described, 'it is stunning'. A great location for exploring Andalusia or as temporary home for those searching for their ideal casa or finca (house/cottag, be it in the town or in one of the many surrounding olive and lemon gro
Welcome Pack consists of 2 bottles of wine, 6 beers, mineral water, tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, marmalade, washing-up liquid, washing powder, dishwasher tablets, toilet tissue.
Our aim is for you to enjoy your stay so much that you will want to keep coming back. If you want to stay in a modern villa/apartment in a bustling tourist town or coastal resort, this house is not for you. If on the other hand, you want to taste the real flavour of Spain and stay in a very comfortable and traditional Spanish house, in a typical 'pueblo blanco', then please contact us.
Ski:
Skiing is available in the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range (approximately 2 hours drive away).
Golf:
Nearest golf facilities are in Coin and Alhaurin el Grande.
Other Activities:
Birdwatching, rambling, exploring, relaxing, sunbathing, dining, shopping, painting, pottery
