Just 30 kilometres away from the city of Malaga, Alhaurin el Grande is a picturesque village on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Tourists, who visit Costa del Sol towns such as Coin, Mijas, Fuengirola, and Marbella, consider this tiny Iberian town as their excursion from the base destination.
As most of Andalucia’s popular holiday spots are ideally located from one to other, daytrips or excursions have been a regular activity. The proximity of Mediterranean coast further makes it an interesting travel point amid striking rolling hills and wide open greens.
Travelling from Marbella, the A-355 highway guides you to Alhaurin el Grande passing Ojen, Monda and finally turning with A-366 to reach the town. The inland town is well-connected with all other Costa del Sol towns and cities with a good road network. It’s been an attractive resident for a thriving expatriate community.
What to Do in Alhaurin el Grande
Other than the abundant natural landscape of Guadalhorce river valley, Alhaurin el Grande is rich in history which dates back to the Neolithic people and thereafter the tradition and culture of the Romans and Moors.
Romans named the village as Lauro Nova, and constructed many villas of which remains are still there in certain areas. However, it was the Moors who called it as Alhaurin or ‘the Garden of Allah’.
There are very few historic monuments left for your observation, including the Roman Columns and the 12th Century Moorish archway. The Plaza del Ayuntamiento- with its superb view down the valley, the parish church and the hermitage of Saint Anton are among other important travel attractions.
Besides, Alhaurin el Grande is also a good place to indulge yourself in a number of sports and leisure activities. The town hosts some popular ferias in addition to cultural activities like jazz and flamenco. Holidaymakers also prefer to go for trekking or try tennis and golf.
Hence, on your next visit to Costa del Sol resort town Marbella, just ask your travel operator or drive your own car to get the feel of yet another Andalusian village captivated with its rustic beauty and endless charm in Alhaurin el Grande.
