This town in Málaga is an architectural gem because of its

We never tire of discussing the many charms within Málaga, among its borders. When we move away from the most touristy coastal area and venture into its inland towns, such as Álora, we can find there one of the most incredible elements of the province's history, considered an "architectural gem" and described by the newspaper 20minutos as a "must-visit tourist attraction" in Málaga. Have you visited the Castle of Álora?

Visiting Álora, in addition to all its charms as you stroll through its streets, is also surprising because of the image that begins to appear once you arrive at the town, with its "imposing fortress" that surprises newcomers and awakens admiration in those who return. The Castle of Álora dominates the entire town from above and is undoubtedly an architectural jewel as pointed out by 20minutos, a visit that is always mandatory, especially for those who are curious about our history because there is much to tell within its walls...

"The origin of the Castle of Álora dates back to an ancient Phoenician and later Roman settlement on top of a hill. Over this, the Arabs built the current fortress in several stages," they explain about the Castle of Álora in the newspaper. This castle underwent many expansions that gave it its current shape, as it was fortified during the Emirate, its construction was enhanced during the Caliphates, and it also underwent changes during the Reinos de Taifas. It is also surprising, breaking the norm, that after the Christian conquest it did not receive significant changes in its structure despite slight modifications in some parts of the main building.

Praises to the Castle of Álora

On the other hand, the Castle of Álora, until 2009 and for more than 200 years, served as the town's cemetery, something that did not prevent it from maintaining its current conservation, in great condition, with its high towers intact and an important part of the wall standing.

"In the castle area, we will find two enclosures: one more homogeneous with six square towers and another more irregular formed by walls that surrounded the first, and between both rises the so-called Torre de la Vela," they explain from 20minutos about the Castle of Álora, adding: "We will enter the walled enclosure through the tower with the entrance gate, which stands out for its horseshoe arch. The Torre del Homenaje, the highest and the only one rebuilt, stands out. It can be visited and offers incredible views of the surroundings."

"In the Arab era, the fortress housed the Chapel of the Nazarene, but later the Christians transformed it into a Gothic-style church dedicated to Our Lady of the Incarnation," it is also worth noting about one of the most important and best-preserved castles in Málaga: "Of that small original parish, now converted into the Chapel of the Towers, only the main altar remains, which today is presided over by an image of the Nazarene of the Towers."