The other most emblematic building in Alora is the Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion Parish Church in the Plaza Baja de la Despedía. It took nearly 100 years to build the church, which is one of the biggest in the province; construction began in 1600 and was not completed until 1699.
The railway station is down in the valley, by the river. Along the sides of the valley are many farmhouses and the landscape of the surrounding countryside is dominated by smallholdings of olive trees and lemon plantations.
Around 14 kilometres north of the town and to the east of
Ardales are the lakes at
El Chorro and the Embalsas de Guadalhorce, which are massive man made reservoirs, easily visible as you approach Malaga by air. This is a National Park setting, and there is plenty of opportunity for camping and barbecues, but mostly, you will marvel at the landscape, particularly in winter in spring. The area makes an ideal winter and spring holiday destination. You will be amazed by the beauty and tranquility of the area, especially if you visit during weekdays. Your perception of the Costa del Sol will be very different after visiting this area. If the gorge looks familiar, you may remember the railway sequence from the famous film
Von Ryan's Express that was shot there.
Also popular are outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, rafting, artistic holidays and photography. The area is perhaps best known for the opportunities it provided for rock-climbing with over 500 routes.
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