The Castillo árabe de Álora is a historic fortification located on the Cerro de las Torres. The castle was originally built by the Arabs during the 9th and 10th centuries, but its origins date back to the Phoenicians and Romans.

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The Arab castle of Álora, also known as Castillo de Álora, sits atop Cerro de las Torres overlooking the town and is one of the most important historical structures in the region. The fortress, in its present form, dates back to the Moorish rule of the Middle Ages, although the site had been used and fortified in earlier periods. Due to its strategic location, the castle controlled the Guadalhorce Valley and served both military and administrative purposes. It was captured by Christian troops in 1484 during the Reconquista.

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1. Around Alora with a visit to the Arab castle - circular

24.1km

01:38

370m

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2. View of Alora – Old Iron Bridge loop from Carranque

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04:44

620m

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3. View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Álora

52.6km

03:45

1,060m

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Location: Álora, Centro-Sur O Guadalorce, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Álora Arab Castle

1. Around Alora with a visit to the Arab castle - circular

2. View of Alora – Old Iron Bridge loop from Carranque

3. View of the Guadalhorce Reservoir – Guadalhorce Reservoir loop from Álora

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