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Flights & Car Hire
Alora
Alora's Fiesta Dates and Events
Horse Riding
Quad Biking
Motorbike Tours
Golf
Fuengirola & Torremolinos Water
Parks
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Below is just a selection of things of interest
to our guests. Spain, Andalucia, the Costa del Sol
and even Alora itself has far too many things to do and
of interest to be able to list them all here so this page
is just a taster of what is on offer. There are plenty
of good guide books you can buy before your arrival and
we have left a couple for you to browse at Finca de las
Rosas. You should at least have one on hand such
as the excellent 'Rough Guide to Andalucia' if you are
thinking of exploring off the beaten track and a flick
through its pages before you arrive will give you an idea
that a week or two's holiday here simply will not be near
enough time to explore even a fraction of what Andalucia
has to offer. If
you have children then you can be guaranteed a great time
simply by packing a picnic and setting off for one of the
many beaches along the Costa del Sol or the water parks
of Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
If this is your first time to Andalucia then we envy you
greatly as you have so much to discover!
Flights & Car Hire
The nearest airport to fly into is Malaga and Finca Las Rosas is approximately 45 minutes from this airport by car. Granada airport often has cheaper flights than Malaga but is a a longer drive of about an hour and half.
Both airports have car hire and the possibility of flying into one airport and flying out of the other is available providing your car hire allows this. Easy Jet seems to be the most popular budget airline for Malaga and Ryan Air for Granada. A good way to check and compare price and availability is to use a Price Comparison site such as skyscanner.net . Similarly for car hire we have found the best deals by using a comparison site such as travelsupermarket.com whose car hire prices can end up cheaper than going direct to the providers site and will probably always be cheaper than booking by telephone or leaving it until you arrive at the airport (not recommended as Malaga airport car hire is often fuilly booked 24 hours prior to needing it).
A car is a must unless you have somebody to pick you up from the airport and ferry you around, although people who have a good knowledge of the area will find it straight forward to get from the airport to Alora via Malaga centre by train. However, again once at Malaga you will need transport from the station to Finca Las Rosas and thereafter to fully enjoy your stay and to shop for the basic/essential amenities.
We do provide clear directions to get from the Airport to Finca las Rosas but if you want somebody to meet you at the airport (or closer to the villa) and follow them to the villa then we can give you the name and telephone number of people on hand who will do this for a fee.
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Alora's Castillo Arabe
(Arab Castle)
This definitely is the main land mark of Alora its silhouette can be seen
dominating the hill top on arrival. Dating back to the 15 th century its origins
are Phoenician and the Romans fortified its ruins. Subsequently, the Arabs
transformed it into a residence and fortress. Inside the castle is a pointed
horseshoe arch which is unique in the western world and was declared a national
monument in 1931. From outside there is the most spectacular view point over
the Guadalhorce Valley .
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9-13hrs; 14-18hrs
Although during your stay as Finca de Las Rosas you will want to take advantage
of the abundance of places to visit that exists
outside of Alora, a day spent exploring the town will be well worth your
while. You may even be lucky enough to be in Alora when one of its fiestas
is scheduled. Alora also has a museum of local history (Alora
dates back to Roman times), the second largest church in the Malaga province,
an open air swimming pool, restaurants, tapas bars, a small cinema, fiestas
and parades throughout the year and even a 24/7 medical centre!
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Alora's Fiesta Dates and Events
Fiesta De Verdiales Las Tres Cruzes – The
first Sunday in May
(The three cross es Verdiales festival)
A gathering of Alora and a few of the surrounding villages.
The festivals lasts all day with wine, folk dancing and singing.
Feria Real – End of July beginning of August
(Royal Fair)
The day time fair takes place in the Plaza Fuenta
Arriba and the adjacent streets. Events include the cattle fair and sporting
competitions even a soup making competition! The evening fair is held at the
San Paulina sportsground.
Romeria De La Virgen De Flores – The
Sunday following the 8 th September
(Procession of the Virgin of Flowers)
“The day of the Patron Saint” The Virgin
comes out in procession from the Church of Incarnation and taken to the Chapel
of Our Lady of Flowers. On arrival a mass is held and the virgin is honoured
with celebrations. A day for horse lovers when every man and their horse they
parade in full regalia.
Semana Santa – From Palm Sunday through to Eater Sunday.
(Holy Week)
A huge event in Alora a spectacle to see, the “Despedia” a
celebration declared to be on of National interest for tourism which takes
place in the Plaza Baja at mid day on Good Friday. During this peiors Alora is bathed in special light, the aroma of incense, and a sense of excitement
only being here can truly express. With numerous of processions through the
streets. Music is provided by the soldiers of the Spanish legion and Parachute
Brigade. Once witnessed never forgotten.
Festival de Cante Grande - July
(Festival of the Flemenco
singing)
Organised by the Flamenco club and great experience to see hear traditional
music and dance.
Verbenas Populares – between May and July
(Popular open air dances)
Another gathering of music, singing, and dancing.
Promeria De La Virgin De La Cabeza – Last weekend in April
(Procession
of the head of the Virgin)
The virgin leaves the chapel of St Bridget and is paraded
through the street of La Estacion. The majestic scene of the virgin and the
crowds that follow her wishing to pay their respect makes this occasion another
experience Alora has to offer.
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Horse Riding
Finca
de Las Rosas is set in excellent horse riding country. As
part of your holiday at Finca de Las Rosas you might want to try your hand
at horse riding or if you are an experienced rider make the most of exploring
the Andalucian countryside on horseback. What ever your skill level you
will need access a stable, horses and if required tuition. Rancho
Del Rio offers accompanied treks and lessons from beginner to advanced.
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Quad Biking
Trekking on quads gives you the ability to cross terrains which would be demanding
by foot and cross greater distances, so you can see so much more of Andalucia.
Booking a trek with Quadlander Treks gives you access to an exhilerating
off road experience with full safety tuition provided.
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Motorbike Tours
Hire one of the best
bikes in the world in a superb environment with great weather and a nation
of motorcycle fanatics, arrive in a white village and be prepared for a
crowd !
GS Heaven have a range of packages available to get you in the sunshine on
a fully equipped BMW R1200 GS Adventure, from 2 days to 2 weeks. You can
breakfast on the beach, lunch in a ski resort and have dinner in a historic
city, it doesn't get much better than this !
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Golf
Our
information here would not be complete without mentioning the golf possibilities
that exist while on holiday. There are many golf courses on and around
the Costa del Sol, our nearest course, Alhaurin
Golf, is a 30 minutes away and any
golfer will know how reliable the weather is here to enjoy a round virtually
any day of the year. Try
this site for booking tee off at any
one of a number of courses on the Costa del Sol.
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Fuengirola & Torremolinos Water Parks
Great water fun for children and adults. No problem with getting there and
taking your own food. Check their websites for opening times as they are not
all year round attractions.
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