Alhaurin de la Torre

Alhaurín de la Torre is the border between the valley and the coast with a landscape spread amongst the sierra and the valley. It is only 20 minutes drive from the city of Malaga, and around the same distance to the lively resort of Torremolinos.

The parish church of San Sebastián is the most significant monument in this town. It was built in the 18th century with a cross base and Mudejar coffering The biggest attraction for visitors to Alhaurín de la Torre is undoubtedly the gardens of El Retiro. Founded in the 17th Century by Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás, Bishop of Málaga, and originally use by him as his retirement home (hence, El Retiro) the gardens display an impressive variety of plant and wild life. Each section attempts to recreate the natural habitat of the creatures housed in it, from semi-desert to tropical swamp. The manor house at its centre has also been impressively restored.

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