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Álora is a town and municipality in southern Spain in the province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located c. 40 km from Málaga, on the right bank of the river Guadalhorce and on the Córdoba-Málaga railway, within the comarca of Valle del Guadalhorce. It is a typical pueblo blanco, a whitewashed village nestled between three rocky spurs topped by the ruins of the castle.
The municipality covers an area of 169.58 km2 that covers a wide territory in which the large landforms of Málaga are located. The hills are occupied by cereal, olive and oak trees and orchards of fruit and vegetables that cover the valley floor. Its population is 13,436 inhabitants, according to the INE census of 2008.
Álora's history dates back to prehistoric times in the Hoyo del Conde, a little over a kilometer from the city. The ecological environment (hunting, water, natural protection) favored this presence until the Turdetanis of Tartessos and the Phoenicians discovered the commercial potential of the area. The latter built the foundations of the castle, which the Romans would take advantage of by fortifying it.
The inhabitants are known as Perotes.
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Where to eat
We don't have verified restaurants here yet, but the larder of Andalucía already says a lot.
See the restaurants on the mapWe haven't verified any table with its owner in Álora yet. In the meantime, these are the restaurants mapped in the surrounding area.
Up to 30 km around, according to OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps. No ratings or prices: call before you go.
120 restaurants
120 restaurants
Álora · in the village+34 952 498 632View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 952 496 942View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 622 920 102View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 675 801 144View on the mapWebsite
Álora · in the village+34 657 395 899View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 722 653 095View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 951 206 644View on the mapWebsite
Álora · in the village+34 629 476 688View on the map
Álora · in the village+34 952 499 550View on the mapWebsite
Álora · in the village+34 686 685 700View on the mapWebsite
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For a coffee, a drink or a bite in the village.
Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.
What people eat in Andalucía when they eat well.
Tomato, oil and bread, well chilled in summer; every household has its own touch.
From the Andalusian sierras, thinly hand-carved; order the tapa with your wine.
A good share of the world's extra virgin olive oil is made here, and breakfast is bread with it.
Flour, clean oil and a quick fry; a coastal custom that climbs to the sierra.
Almost every village has its market day and its producers: the cheesemaker, the baker, the vegetable garden next door. Ask at the tourist office or the bar on the square; they'll tell you where to buy straight from the maker.
We haven't confirmed Álora's market day. Every village has its own: better to ask than to make it up.
Data from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). No opening hours: call before you go.
