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The 10 Best Things to Do in Alora, Spain
Discover the best top things to do in Alora, Spain including Quad Biking, El Torcal Natural Park, Ardales National Park, Villa Padierna Thermas De Carratraca, Arab Castle, El Caminito del Rey, Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba, Bobastro, El CHorro, La cueva de Dona Trinidad Grund.
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1. Quad Biking
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Quadlandertreks offer unique guided treks into the sierras of el chorro and the lakes of ardales.An average trek is 2 to 3 hours and safety tuition is provided. Children travel for free and each quad carries 2 persons. Exciting day out with stunning scenery travelling through natural park lands and lunch can be provided alongside the lakes.
Reviewed By NikkiJ79
I don't often go out my way to write reviews but Susan was fantastic today, we were 4 Adults and 2 children aged 12 & 10 we took the Lake tour and even had the opportunity to go for a swim and another quick stop...MoreThank you for taking the time to write a review nikki. It was a pleasure to be part of creating some great holiday memories for you...all the best to you all susan
2. El Torcal Natural Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
A beautiful expanse of land decorated by dramatic natural rock formations.
Reviewed By Cuthbert K
Very windy road to get there from Antequera though achievable even in a Motorhome. Explored the area around the visitor centre and had a look inside. There was good information in english on the formation of the rocks. Didn't do the walks as we didn't see them signed anywhere, maybe next time.
3. Ardales National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Clifford L
Twice visited the lake. Go for car park 3. 2 euros to park plus 1 euro per person. Picnic tables and shade aplenty. Water assault course 10 euros per person. Pedalos 14-18 euros per hour for 4-5 people. Lovely to swim in. Get there early the car parks fill by 12ish and street parking is patchy. Two restaurants up the road...we preferred the furthest Al Kiosko.
Didnt make the camino del rei but everybody says it's fantastic.
4. Villa Padierna Thermas De Carratraca
Overall Ratings
5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Clare Y - United Kingdom
The hotel is delightful, a real 'olde worlde grandeur' with staff to match. The spa is actually underneath the hotel & accessible via a rather swish system of lit tunnels. Once there, the girls are charming and you can book everything from sauna, steam rooms, treatments and thermal baths, to the thermal pools etc.
The thermal pools consist of a series of Roman baths ranging from hot/tepid, to cold & freezing - it takes guts to tackle the colder ones!
The hotel also boasts a lovely rooftop plunge pool, with sunbeds to relax on & a gymnasium, as well as lift access and very comfortable bedrooms with superb air con and (TV/bathroom/fridge) facilities. The restaurant offers a limited menu, but very well prepared & beautifully cooked food-we thoroughly enjoyed it. A set meal for €40 is well worth a visit! The wine is delightful & the staff could not be faulted: They are all polite, respectful and cannot do enough for you.
It is a jewel of the province, which we will be visiting again as we had such a super experience - Oh, one last thing, the parking is both private and secure, just a few metres down the road-it's safe and means you can rest assured your car is safe.
Visit the hotel and enjoy every minute - we will certainly do so!
5. Arab Castle
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Me59 - Liverpool
Beautiful town set across three Mountains with plenty to see and enjoy. Had excellent muffins and can only recommend -
PEOPLE OF ALORA! Next Friday ( the 13th ) I will have fresh baked Quiche with Potato Salad and Muffins for sale, There will be a Veggie option, I will be offering small or large menus ( Price and Size will be specified next week ) Muffins will be Chocolate Chip or Banana and Chocolate Chip ( Small menu comes with two Muffins, large menu comes with four ) Pick up at Poliagano La Molina from 4pm.
All freshly baked and home made :D
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6. El Caminito del Rey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Caminito del Rey is an itinerary that will let you walk across the heart of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes (Gaitanes Ravine) throgugh the gateways attached to a rock one hundred meters above the ground, discovering remote landscapes and experiencing vertiginous feelings that only experienced climbers could feel until now.
Reviewed By Eliz70 - Derby, United Kingdom
Unless you're absolutely terrified of heights, this is not to be missed. My husband and son are both reasonably scared of heights, but really enjoyed this. All the other reviews have said how stunning it is, so here are a few practical bits. I pre-booked tickets online for 10 euros each, plus 1.55 euros for the shuttle bus, which you have to get at either the start or end of the walk, depending on where you park. We parked at El Chorro railway station without any trouble (although I imagine it would get busier later in the year) and caught a shuttle bus straightaway at midday. I think they run every half hour. Get off the shuttle bus at the first stop for the shorter walk to the northern access at Ardales (20 min walk), or at the next one if you want a longer walk. You can also park at either of these stops, and catch the shuttle bus back after the walk - but the first car park where we got off looked full. Have a torch/phone light handy for walking through the long tunnel. There are toilets and bins at the northern access point, where they issue you with hairnets and helmets. Although the restrictions say no backpacks, pretty much everyone had a day pack, and this was allowed. Definitely take plenty of water, and a snack - you'll be able to sit down for it along the way. There is no cafe at the start point. The first part of the actual walk is boardwalk, then it changes to a solid path in the hillside, then back to boardwalk. All up, these sections are 7.7km. At the end of the walk there are still at least 2km back to the train station at El Chorro - and a welcome ice cream cabin too! Make sure you wear comfy sturdy shoes. Definitely read the information on the official website thoroughly, so you know where you're going, how much time to allow, etc. Have fun!!
7. Embalses Guadalhorce-Guadalteba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Dave R - Teba, Spain
When the Embalses (reservoirs) were created I don't think anyone realised just what a wonderful outdoor area they were creating. The pine clad hill surrounded by beautiful turquoise lakes, simply stunning.
There are a few bars and restaurants but mostly uncommercialised areas.
The area is great for cycling with lots of hills for the road cyclist and quite a few off road trails for the others. The area was used this year as part of the Vuelta, so these are REAL hills!
8. Bobastro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By vikmik2016 - Gibraltar
We visited this site some years ago when it was open and uncared for. This time we were pleasantly surprised to see that there were well informed guides who explain its history (at present only to Spanish speakers). There are some explanatory boards in English though. The place has a wonderful view and its most interesting feature is what remains of the monastery.
9. El CHorro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Tania D
Visited this fabulous place in the month of July, temperature was nearing 40 degrees extremely hot ! so water sports was the intention , the lakes are a spectacular site and a beautiful turquoise colour , this place is surrounded by pine forest and the actual lakes are dams are made & supply water for Malaga, weekends are best avoided if you want a quite time , we hired pedalos & kayaks at a reasonable price for around € 25. For an hours use each, the rest of the time we swam and slashed! As this place is far away from a town its best to take your own drinks and food ,although our car park did have a small kiosk selling a few drinks , and a very clean toilet .
Well worth a visit !
10. La cueva de Dona Trinidad Grund
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Paul F
This is an archeologic site, not a tourist cave. The cave has engravings and cave paintings from the Paleolithic and Neolithic period. The staff is very knowledgeable. The presentations are exceptional. Besides engravings and paintings, there are bones left in place. Numerous stone tools. There is some climbing but steps have carved into the floor so that it is not hard. The presentations are in Spanish so some knowledge of Spanish adds considerably. The guides spoke slowly and repeated when necessary. they were very concerned that everyone have a good experience. Highly recommended.
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