The Village:
Alozaina has an open air swimming pool with a poolside cafe open during July and August. The village has a cash machine, two banks, two small supermarkets and several small shops, butchers, bakers, fresh fish shop, and newsagents, There are many more shops and larger Supermarkets a 20 minute drive away in Coin. There is a market in Alozaina every Tuesday selling fresh fruit & veg, clothes etc. There are several restaurants in the village and surrounding area serving excellent food, and a takeaway pizza shop which serves delicious home made pizzas. The village has several bars most of which serve tapas, coffee and soft drinks.
Places to Visit:
There are numerous places to visit including:
Ronda (just under an hour's drive) a spectacular town built on the edge of the Teba Gorge with many historic buildings.
Ardales and the Lakes (35 mins drive) where you can swim in the turquoise waters of the lake, hire canoes, picnic and enjoy some lovely walks with stunning scenery.
El Chorro Gorge (40 mins drive) an impressive sight, with good walking all year round.
Malaga (45 mins drive) where the Castle and Cathedral are well worth a visit.
Marbella is the nearest coastal resort, and there are many unspoilt beaches with restaurants all along the coast towards the resort of Fuengirola.
Granada (2hrs drive) where you can visit the Alhambra Palace or Sierra Nevada Ski Resort in a day.
Gibraltar (2hrs drive) can be visited on a day trip for sightseeing.
Things to do:
Walking in the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, climbing, caving, cycling, birdwatching, photography, sketching, sightseeing, exploring the coast.