Attraction in Spain - Alhaurin

Alhaurin de la Torre is geographically located at the mouth of the Guadalhorce river in a valley in the region of Malaga, about 100 meters above sea level. It has an area of approximately 83 square kilometers. In a sense, the transition from the valley of the River Guadalhorce facilitates the coast. Its territory stretches from the mountains and the valley of Malaqa in an open landscape, which climbs aboard Mijas mountains and Cartan.

E 'in Alhaurin Grandebeautiful gardens, lemon ... and subtropical fruit trees are all mixed well in new developments to the region. The proximity of Alhaurin de la Torre, the capital city of Malaga has led to it is selected as a second home or a commuter suburb. Although there has been an increase in population and development, the area has retained its originality, identity and traditions.

Interesting are the archaeological sites of Romanages and Muslims, San Sebastian parish church of Christ niche Cardion del Sarto, Arcos de Zapata Aqueduct, El Alamillo heritage and refuges de Torrijos Casa de la Torre.

Alhaurin has a long history to look back to Roman times. It was called Lauro Ventud and is mentioned in ancient chronicles, so it must have been important. The Arab settlers called it Alhaurein. She received her final name for the Christian troops conquered and was called Alhaurin de la Torre, to distinguish it fromAlhaurin el Grande.

Alhaurin el Grande is also the region of the Guadalhorce River valley to the western border of the Costa del Sol and Malaga regions. E 'slightly smaller Alhaurin de la Torre, with an area of 72.6 km ². People in this area are called Alhuarinos. Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre's older, it is the most modern of the two.

Alhaurin el Grande has many markets, extensive gardens and orchards, olive gardens,Orchards and wheat fields. The urban part of Alhaurin el Grande is situated on the northern slopes of the mountains of Mijas. Thanks to its location, offering a picturesque view to do some of their roads and turns, climbing. The area is rich in archaeological sites, from the Neolithic period. People living at one time or another have in this place are the lberians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Muslims.

The temperature in the region is at an average rate of 17 ° C, soplenty of fruit and vegetables. Alhaurin el Grande and Alhaurin de la Torre, definitely worth a visit not only for archaeological and historical treasures, but also for the scenery and beauty.