Alora

City in Málaga, Spain

Overview

Alora is a picturesque Andalusian town perched above the Guadalhorce valley, famed for its historic castle, winding whitewashed streets, and proximity to the dramatic Caminito del Rey gorge. Its blend of tradition, nature, and friendly community makes it a delightful getaway from Malaga's coast.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
13,570
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.82°, -4.71°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,638
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$1,250
Cashless
65
English
35
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
25.2°C
Winter Avg
8.6°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-5.9°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
510 mm
Internet Speed
196 Mbps
Upload
182 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
20
Transport
22
Walk Score
22
Footways
43.0
Airport
AGP
Distance
25 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 36 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 7 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.