Álora
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.
Álora | |
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Álora seen from the castle, with mountain Hacho behind. | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Municipal location in the Province of Málaga | |
Álora Location in Spain | |
| Coordinates: 36°49′N 4°42′W | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| Province | Málaga |
| Comarca | Valle del Guadalhorce |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | José Sánchez Moreno (PSOE) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.26 km2 (30.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Population (2018) | |
| • Total | 12,951 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Perotes, Aloreños |
| Postal code | 29500, 29510 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality covers an area of 169 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.