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| Guadalhorce Region, Situated west of Malaga. This cosmopolitan
country region has become increasingly popular with those
looking to have a country home and yet still be close to the
amenities of the Costa del Sol. The price of a home here reflects
the popularity of the area. The Guadalhorce valley region
is lush and green, the dominating crop being oranges and lemons.
The whole region has spectacular views to the surrounding
mountains. The towns and villages here have a large British
and foreign population and subsequently Alhaurin el Grande
offers a fine selection of bars, restaurants and excellent
facilities in general. Driving time to the airport and the
coast is between 20 and 30 minutes. The villages and towns
of this area have a long history some dating back to the Romans
and although now much is changed the area still possesses
a great deal of charm and appeal. Guadalhorce is full of some
of the wildest scenery set in an amphitheatre of mountain
ranges with fertile plains of orchards, olive groves and dotted
with typical white villages. The Camino del Rey at the El
Chorro gorge has to be the main attraction, it threads the
length of the gorge hanging precipitously half way up its
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or scroll down to browse through the towns and villages of
the Antequera Region. |
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Alhaurin el Grande and Coin lie
in the heart of one of the most varied and attractive
regions in the whole of Andalucia, the Fertile countryside
surrounding them forms the southern end of the Guadalhorce
valley, a wide plain extending northwards towards the
lakes which feed the Guadalhorce river, eastwards to
Malaga and the Mediterranean sea, southwards over the
Sierras de Mijas and Sierras de Alpujata respectively
lie Fuengirola and Marbella. On the eastern side lie
the Sierras de Nieves, Sierra Real and Sierra Blanca
which make up the "Reserva de Serrania de Ronda", a
huge national park home of wild Ibexes, Imperial eagles
and many other species. The history of Alhaurin el Grande
and Coin predates the Moorish occupation and can be
traced back to the period when the Romans controlled
the Iberian peninsular and there are many fine artefacts
in the area to verify this. This area is more famous
for the rich selection of fruits and vegetables grown,
in fact the name "Alhaurin" is derived from
Arabic and means "Garden of Allah". It is a lovely busy
Spanish town located 20 minutes from the airport and
the coast. A cosmopolitan area and extremely popular,
this region manages to juggle traditional Andalucia
with the new modern face of Spain. Both Alhaurin el
Grande and Coin have populations of around 20,000 and
the relevant services needed by such populations, banks,
supermarkets, 24 hour emergency clinics, garages, schools,
vets, taxis, regular bus services, sports, horse riding,
rock climbing and first class golf courses. These modern
facilities combined with the traditional street markets
and dozens of small family shops hidden away down side
streets strike a perfect Andalucian balance. |
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Coín is an important pueblo
in this area, dating back to Roman times. It lies at
the foot of the sierras that make up the coastal range
and boasts several beautiful spots including the forests
of Alpujata. Ideally located for Malaga and Marbella,
this popular region has all the amenities you could
hope for. Surrounded by rolling hills with a stunning
mountain backdrop Coín has an excellent range
of properties from townhouses, fincas, deluxe villas
and old ruins. Primarily a Spanish area but becoming
increasingly cosmopolitan. |
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Alhaurin de la Torre, Its municipal
area stretches from the eastern section of the Sierra
de Mijas to the Guadalhorce Valley and the Malaga Basin,
in a landscape ranging form pine groves to vegetable
gardens, sprinkled with numerous housing estates and
residential areas. Alhaurin de la Torre is ideally placed
for the coast and airport, has modern facilities but
still retains its country feel. With this nice blend
of old charm and modern facilities, excellent shopping
and lovely restaurants, this area is becoming increasingly
popular with new homeowners on the Costa del Sol. |
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Cártama has existed since
Phoenician and Roman times, its boundaries stretch from
the sierra Cártama to the banks of the Rio Guadalhorce,
with much of the area being devoted to olives groves,
almonds, fruit and vegetables. This area contains two
towns, Cártama Pueblo and Cártama Estacion,
located just a few minutes apart. The area has a very
rich history and is be-coming increasingly popular due
to its location and proximity to the coast and airport.
The area is less sophisticated than neighbouring Alhaurin
el Grande yet offers excellent value for money. |
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Alozaina is of Arabic origin with
typically Andalucían architecture, narrow streets
and whitewashed houses adorned with lovely flowers,
and in 1977 Alozaina was declared the prettiest village
in Spain. There are several restaurants and bars in
the village, a petrol station and a well-equipped 24-hour
emergency hospital. The village is located north west
of Coín on the A336 road, unspoilt and peacefully
situated in the Guadalhorce valley, just a short drive
from Alora and Pizarra. Malaga airport and the coast
are approximately 50 kms away. This village was founded
by the moors and conquered by the Catholic Kings in
1485, and it still maintains its Andalucian charm today.
It also has a history, from Neolithic times through
the Romans, Muslims, Moors and Christians. The Church
of Santa Ana was built between 1770-1774, and the roman
castle was totally rebuilt in 1951. It gives access
to a superb terrace from which you can see all the valley
of "Hoya de Malaga". |
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Carratraca has for many years
been considered the gateway to Guadalhorce valley. Although
of Arabic origin it was inhabited by the Romans who
discovered its sulphurous, curative waters and in the
19th Century the Neo classical spa was built which is
still popular today. |
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El Chorro stands beside the Guadalhorce
Reservoir and was built to provide accommodation for
the workers who built the dam. The Garganta del Chorro
(El Chorro Gorge) is an immense cleft cut through the
limestone by the Rio Guadalhorce with walls of rock
400m high along its 3km length. |
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Álora sits right in the
heart of the Guadalhorce valley, its urban centre and
old Moorish castle perched on top of a hill makes for
one of the most spectacular entrances of any town in
Andalucia. The area enjoys stunning scenery in the form
of natural parks and lakes in the area of El Chorro
and the natural spa town of Caratracca. An increasingly
popular choice for those seeking a country lifestyle,
wildlife enthusiasts and Bird Watchers are particularly
blessed. Alora maintains an ambience of unspoilt Spain
whilst accommodating the day to day necessities of the
21st century. There are many shops offering an assortment
of goods, and the usual assortment bars and restaurants
some with excellent cuisine. |
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Pizarra is approximately 25 min
drive from Malaga with a railway link and bus service
between Alora and Malaga. It is a village lying in the
Guadalhorce valley at the foot of the 350 metre high
mountain of Sierra del Hacho and is still a largely
a farming community. The surroundings are lush and abundant
with orange and lemon trees embracing the Guadalhorce
river making this area one of the richest of it's type
in Europe. This friendly village offers most facilities
including some night life and has two large urbanisation's
situated outside the village, known as Zalea and Cerralba. |
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