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Alhaurin el Grande | ||
region | Andalusia | |
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Residents | 25.358 (2020) | |
height | 270 m | |
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Alhaurin el Grande is a city in Andalusia, in the Málaga Province.
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The town of Alhaurin el Grande is picturesquely situated in a fertile valley, bordered to the south by the Sierra de Mijas. Fields or lemon, orange or olive groves extend to the north, east and west. People are said to have lived here as early as the Stone Age. The town flourished for the first time under Roman rule. Some remains of the building, such as the arches of an aqueduct, still bear witness to the Roman occupation. Alhaurín el Grande was only known as a real place under the rule of the Arabs. They operated agriculture around the place, which was and is very well possible here thanks to irrigation.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport that Malaga airport is 25 kilometers from Alhaurín el Grande. It can be reached by car via the MA-307. There is also a bus connection.
By train
The next long-distance train station is in Málaga. From here you can continue to Alhaurín el Grande by bus. The bus station is right next to the train station.
By bus
You can take the bus from Alhaurín el Grande to Málaga, then you can get through Alhaurin de la Torre. The bus continues to Coin. There are also connections to Fuengirola in the south and after Cartama in the North. The buses don't run very often, however. You should definitely see when a bus leaves and keep in mind that buses in Andalusia are not the most punctual.
In the street
On the MA-307 you come east via Alhaurín de la Torre to Málaga, if you go west you come to Coin. On the MA 425 you drive north to Cártama. The A-387 leads to the south Mijas. From here you can continue to Fuengirola and after Benalmadena drive.
By boat
The nearest port is in Málaga. Ferries lay out here Melilla at. Many cruise ships also stop here.
mobility
Since Alhaurín el Grande is quite large, it is not always possible to walk. A wheeled pedestal would definitely be better. You can actually reach everything within the village by bike. If you want to go further you have to switch to the bus or, ideally, the car.