Alhaurin de la Torre is a Spanish village that lies approximately 11 kilometres
inland from Torremolinos. Its neighbouring village is called
Alhaurin de la
Grande but is actually nowadays the smaller of the two villages. The meaning of
the name Alhaurin is uncertain but is certainly of Moorish origin. Alhaurin de
la Torre used to have a large tower (Torre) after which the village is also
named. Many native Spaniards use the village as a base and commute to Malaga to
work.
Main Tourist Attractions
The main attraction for visitors to Alhaurin de la Torre is the gardens at El
Retiro. The manor house, which the gardens surround, was a retirement home
created for the Bishop of Malaga, Fray Alonso de Santo Tomas, during the 17th
century. The gardens have been designed so that they reflect the natural habitat
of the creatures within each of its sections. There is undoubtedly a huge array
of wildlife and plants to keep visitors interested. Near the entrance of the
village is a small chapel, the Cristo del Cardon, as well as the chapel of San
Francisco de Paula. Ruins of a Roman villa can be seen too. Golfers will find
the nearby Lauro Golf course which has 18 holes. The short journey to
Torremolinos means visitors can take part in activities such as jet skiing,
surfing or simply relaxing on the beach. There is also a water park and a nature
reserve.
Shopping Opportunities in Alhaurin de la Torre
The village of Alhaurin de la Torre is a typical Spanish village; the shopping
experience is low key and traditional. You will find some shops which sell the
holiday essentials as well as a range of locally crafted goods including
ceramics and terracotta. During September the village has a medieval market. The
locals dress up in the fashion of the bygone era and there are many stalls to
buy jewellery, leather goods and a range of fresh food. The nearby resort of
Torremolinos has several shopping centres which will be a haven for the
shopaholic in your group. The Calle son Miguel is a wonderful shopping area
where you can purchase items such as clothes, shoes, handbags, perfume,
jewellery, art and great authentic souvenirs.
Eating out and Nightlife
Alhaurin de la Torre has a huge traditional feel and this is reflected in the
bars and restaurants, of which there are some, in this beautiful rustic
location. Traditional Spanish fare such as paella, Tapas and fish are available;
some of the restaurants will have international cuisine on their menus. One
staple food of the village is rice with chestnuts which goes down well with a
sumptuous Spanish wine.
There are no nightclubs in the village but a variety of clubs, discos and bars
can be found in nearby Torremolinos. This resort caters for all groups and has a
variety of entertainment from cabarets, karaoke, or discos which keep you
dancing until the early hours of the morning.
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