Alhaurin de la Torre Apartments - Alhaurin de la Torre Villas

Welcome to our selection of holiday homes to rent in Alhaurin de la Torre, Spain.

Once a very separate town, Alhaurin de la Torre is in the process of being swallowed up by the larger conurbation of Malaga. Many people who work in the city are choosing to live in the smaller town of Alhaurin de la Torre, which means that there are lots of residential areas but not many hotels or holiday rental properties. On the plus side, you can find of practical amenities in the town, such as supermarkets, pharmacies and launderettes, as well as the historical sites that have survived the decades of development. Unfortunately, the Moorish tower or “Torre” that gave the town its name has not survived, but there are plenty of other interesting buildings and gardens to enjoy.

One of the most popular attractions in Alhaurin de la Torre is El Retiro, a garden established in the 17th century by the Bishop of Malaga. The gardens once belonged to his private home, but are now open to the public. As well as being home to gardens and pleasant walkways, the Retiro is also home to a collection of plant and animal life, with each area of the gardens trying to recreate the natural habitat of those species which can now be seen in it; for example, an area which looks like a desert and is home to a collection of cacti. The house itself, where Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás retired all those centuries ago, has also been restored and now hosts cultural events and temporary exhibitions.

The Moorish tower may no longer be standing, but you can still find some historical buildings, monuments and ruins hidden among the residential quarters of Alhaurin de la Torre. Some are out of reach on private land, but others can be found in the most unusual places; you would probably pass right by them if you chose to explore without the Carta Arqueológica produced by the local town council, in an effort to try and save what ancient archaeology and historical buildings still exist in the town. The town has his roots back in Roman times, and visitors can see the ruins of some of those original buildings in the suburb known as La Alquería. These days, La Alquería may be full of residential streets, schools and shops, but it began life as a 3rd century hill fort! Some of the remaining ruins are on public land, but you will need the map and instructions provided by the town council to find them in this maze of residential homes.

Looking for self catering holiday accommodation in Alhaurin de la Torre? Then below is a selection of apartments in Alhaurin de la Torre and villas in Alhaurin de la Torre that can be rented direct from their owners. You can either click on each listing for further details or you can use our search engine on the left if you are looking for something in particular.