The Nature Area of Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. The Nature Area of el Desfiladero de los Gaitanes is shared by the municipalities of Ardales, Antequera and Álora. This nature area is situated next to the dams of Guadalhorce and includes part of the mountain ranges of Sierra de la Pizarra, Sierra Llana and Sierra Huma. [...]
The Region of the Guadalhorce Valley is a place with a high potential for bird watching, housing over 200 species in different habitats in the area. The large number of bird species occurs due to a number of factors that converge in the region, making it an ideal place for hosting every year thousands of [...]
There is a major love in Andalusia of hang-gliding and many people from all over Europe come to Andalusia, motivated by the favorable climate that allows the practice of this sport at any time of year. For this reason, the GDR of Guadalhorce Valley, ran a cooperative project with other GDR´s in Andalusia, to promote [...]
We have many routes already prepared for tourists in the region. Route information in thewww.andarural.com . Nacimiento Cerro Alaminos, Coín Description The route starts at the recreation area of Nacimiento de Coin where we park the vehicle. Seek the path of the Spring between the pines a few hundred yards from the Nacimiento. We will [...]
In the region we also have routes already prepared for getting to know the region on bicycle.Through the guidance of cycling in the Guadalhorce “Saddle and pedals through the Guadalhorce Valley,” published by the GDR Guadalhorce Valley. This guide unites the villages of the region of Guadalhorce on a route with seven stages, through ancient [...]
Valle Abdalajis There are eighty seven climbing routes divided into four areas, recently appointed by the specialists of the Andalusian Mountaineering Federation: El Nacimiento, La Higuera, La Huerta and La Carretera. In addition to these, two more areas have been retrofitted in part by the Andalusian Federation and whose first kit is the Nescania group. [...]
The most common species of flora and fauna in this area are the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean species. It is considered a birdwatcher’s paradise and attracts ornithologists throughout the year, being a key point in times of migration with the passing of especially interesting bird species.
Businessmen of the gastronomic sector of the Valley of the Guadalhorce have visited La Rioja to know first hand experiences put in it goes there related to the gastronomy and the tourism. This visit is one of the activities that is carried out inside the project ” Promotion of the Qualit employment in the Gastronomic [...]
Fifteen restaurants participated in the Gastronomic weeks that were held from October 14th to November 1st in the seven towns of the Guadalhorce Valley (Alhaurin el Grande, Almogía, Alora, Cártama, Coin, Pizarra and Valle Abdalajís). In this series, the focus was on the so called “spoon dishes” and fresh products from the orchards of the [...]
The tourist information points will complement the service already offered by the tourist offices, by taking the information to where the visitor is. The following establishments are currently assigned to the network Guadalhorce tourism information: Hotel el Mirador Restaurante Carolina Posada de Almogía Restaurante los Conejitos Complejo Turístico Rocabella Complejo Turístico La Garganta Casa Rural [...]
Procession of the Virgin of the Flowers: On the Sunday following September 8th. The Virgin comes out in procession from the Church of the Incarnation and drawn by oxen, arrives to the chapel, Shrine of Our Lady of Flowers. Mass is held and the party continues with dances and “bars” until dusk. This pilgrimage has [...]
Alora Fair: Late July – early August. During the daytime the fairground is located in the square of Fuente Arriba; clubhouses, associations and bars in town are crammed with public until eight at night. There are performances of DJs and live music. As for the night fair, this is held in another fairground on the [...]
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