The best running trails around Ríos Guadalhorce, Fabalas Y Pereilas

Don't miss the view down towards Caminito del Rey!

Good place to have a snack on your trip to the Saint

Spectacular views of almost all the mountains in the province of Malaga

The large mural by artist Lalone (Eduardo Luque) attracts the attention of locals and visitors alike. Located on Avenida Peñón Gordo, it was created as part of a community street art project aimed at transforming Álora into an open-air museum. The artwork presents a vibrant and detailed depiction of Álora's identity, focusing on the striking Arab castle, the spectacular Caminito del Rey, and the rocky landscape of the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. In his signature style, Lalone combines realistic elements with a surreal compositional approach, seamlessly blending landscape, architecture, and human figures. The mural has been featured in numerous regional media outlets and was selected by the Street Art Cities platform as one of the best murals in the world. It symbolizes not only artistic quality but also the community's pride in its history and natural environment.

Arabian Stairs: The name is misleading. The stairs are not historical, but probably no more than 100 years old, and serve to avoid a massive detour over the later saddle. They were presumably built to facilitate other projects in the region behind the mountain. A local guide reported that the pine forests at the beginning of the tour used to be villages. You can see ruins and threshing floors. During the Franco dictatorship, the villages were destroyed, the inhabitants relocated, and the pines were planted to prevent their return (formerly grain fields): subsistence farmers were difficult to control, and workers were needed for industry.

It's amazing what has been created here

Construction site again

Álora is a small town in the province of Málaga in Andalusia, about 40 kilometers northwest of Málaga city. It is located in the Valle del Guadalhorce, an agricultural region, and has a population of around 13,000. The town is known for its typical Andalusian architecture with white houses and narrow streets. Álora has a long history dating back to Roman times. Later, under Moorish rule, it was of strategic importance, as can still be seen today in the Castillo de Álora – a castle located on a hill above the town. Today, Álora is primarily a starting point for visitors to the Caminito del Rey, a well-known hiking route through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes gorge. Despite its growing tourist importance, the town remains relatively quiet and has retained its traditional character. There are a few bars, small shops and a few sights such as churches and museums, but overall, Álora is a rather tranquil place.