Alora – The Fascinating Spanish Village
When we speak of Spain, every tourist is in agreement, and they all say ‘Spain is a heaven for tourists’.
That speaks of how beautiful the country is. Beautiful mountains followed by vast plains with beautiful landscape, rich vegetation, stunningly beautiful beaches, monumental buildings built centuries ago, parks with historical importance, museums and luxurious villas and apartments at most affordable rental prices and hotels serving most delicious continental recipes, well trained tourist guides; what more could a tourist require? All tourists will certainly enjoy every minute of their stay in Spain and go home with cherished memories of their trip.
Another interesting aspect of traveling in Spain is that every city and village has many things to offer to the tourist. Take for example, the tiny village of Alora, located near the famous province of Malaga. This tiny village is recognized as one of the best tourist spots in Spain. The tourists will certainly agree that there is something interesting in every part of this tiny village.
Take for example the Chapel called ‘lady of flower’, built in the 16th century, which houses the image of the ‘virgin of flowers’. This Chapel in Alora receives a large number of tourists every year. The visitor will be amazed by this stunningly beautiful chapel. Apart from being one of the most attractive monumental structures, the Chapel is also a pilgrimage centre of Europe.
The other popular place to visit in Alora is the Church of the ‘lady of incarnation’, also popular as Parish Church. This is one of the biggest churches of Malaga. The church is also popular as an outstanding example of masterly architecture. The interior of the church bears some of the best works of sculpture. The church is located in the midst of a beautifully laid out garden.
The Arab castle is another place of tourist interest in Alora. In fact, historians say this castle was actually built by Romans. Historians say that the Castle was built to protect the city from enemies. The fort has some watch towers located at certain strategic locations. This well crafted castle attracts a large number of tourists every year.
The Guadalhorce Valley is another place of interest. This valley is also popular for its beautiful natural beauty; it is rich in vegetation and is also the home of many wild animals. The Government of Spain has harnessed this beautiful environment and has transformed this valley rich in vegetation; now it has become a tourist attraction.