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# Álora - so much more than the Caminito del Rey

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[The ](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/things-to-do/desfiladero-de-los-gaitanes-natural-area-and-caminito-del-rey-p21411)**[Caminito del Rey](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/things-to-do/desfiladero-de-los-gaitanes-natural-area-and-caminito-del-rey-p21411)was only restored and reopened** less than a year ago, and 300,000 pairs of feet have traversed it already. This area, which is an national and international benchmark for **active tourism and nature tourism**, has been an unforgettable experience for over 300,000 people.

 

## **Start planning your own Caminito del Rey trip **

**Any time is good:** a weekend, a bank holiday weekend or perhaps you need a longer break. Regardless, we suggest you stop off in [Álora](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/towns-and-villages/alora-p9271), one of the towns the Caminito del Rey crosses, where there is so much for you to see and experience.

Located north of the **Guadalhorce Valley** on a small hill, Álora is a land of vegetables, fruit and citrus with impressive natural surroundings dominated by the **Desfiladero de los Gaitanes** gorge (shared with [Ardales](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/towns-and-villages/ardales-p9331) and [Antequera](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/towns-and-villages/antequera-p9301)), and the Sierra de Humas and Sierra de Aguas mountain ranges. The **town centre's streets of Arab origin** lead to the Arab castle - the town's icon, now used as a cemetery. 

**A good way of exploring Álora**, its artistic heritage and its history is to start off by visiting the [Rafael Lería Municipal Museum](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/things-to-do/municipal-museum-rafael-leria-p28081), which is located in the School of Christ - a building attached to the Encarnación Parish on Plaza Baja de la Despedía. A few kilometres outside the city, we come to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Flowers where we're treated to unique scenery.

 

## **Accommodation options for a trip to Álora**

A highly recommended place is La Garganta Rural Tourist Complex, which is a hotel situated in stunning natural surroundings: **El Chorro**, the **Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Gorge Natural Area** From the gorge you can either just gaze at the natural surroundings, or partake in activities such as hiking, climbing, fishing, bird watching and many more - all of which will make your stay complete and unforgettable. Other accommodation options in the area are [Cortijo Valverde,](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/cortijo-valverde-p22491) a paradise where you can relax in the heart of nature; [Casa Domingo](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/casa-domingo-p26261), which combines apartments, studios and rooms, and then there's [Casa del Loto](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/accommodation/la-casa-del-loto-p59611), rural accommodation with all the amenities of a spa.

But a **visit to the Guadalhorce Valley** wouldn't be complete without a break to taste Álora's local cuisine, which is made with local produce. Amongst the town’s most popular dishes, it's worth highlighting its [**Perote Soup**](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/things-to-do/soups-perote-p24091), a dish normally served with seasonal fruits and vegetables (grapes, prickly pears, cucumbers, olives, oranges and raw onions). The town has even dedicated a whole day to the dish - the first Saturday in October.

The La Garganta complex offers traditional cuisine with updated recipes, as does the [Hacienda Los Conejitos Guesthouse.](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/food-and-drink/los-conejitos-restaurant-p28871) It's also well worth paying the neighbouring town of [**Carratraca**](http://www.visitcostadelsol.com/towns-and-villages/carratraca-p9491) a visit, where the restaurant **Casa Pepa** is legendary - a modest place that can even boast the King amongst its customers.

12 May 2016

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