Alozaina

Alozaina is a small municipality in the province of Málaga in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 2,093 inhabitants, made up of 1,058 males and 1.035 females, according to the 2021 Census.

The Town is located between Tolox, Casarabonela and Yunquera. The area is characterised by its rolling hills and abundance of olive orchards and almond trees. It is one of Malaga's most alluring hinterland destinations due to its magnificent landscapes, beautiful surroundings, hearty food, and unique folk traditions.

Why should I move to Alozaina?

Alozaina has a beautiful, rural, inland location on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Our team at Mediterranean Homes are leading Spanish inland property specialists, if you need an estate agent in Alozaina, look no further, checkout our properties for sale in Alozaina.

The municipality is about 41 miles (52 kilometres) from Ronda and 52 from Málaga. It has a 33.85 km2 surface area and 66.23 people per km2 density.

The distance between Alozaina and Málaga is 52 min (52.1 km) via A-357 and A-354.
Alozaina to Málaga airport is about 49 min (55.9 km) via A-357 and A-354
Alozaina to Fuengirola beach is about 56 min (47.5 km) via A-366
Alozaina to Marbella centre is 47 min (39.9 km) via A-355 and A-366
Alozaina to Torremolinos is 52 min (56.0 km) via A-357 and A-354
Alozaina to La Cala de Mijas is 49 min (46.4 km) via A-366
Alozaina to Coin is 22 min (19.8 km) via A-366
Alozaina to El Chorro is 56 min (49.5 km) via A-357 and A-354

How much does getting from Alozaina to Malaga Airport (AGP) cost?

There are 6 ways to get from Alozaina to Malaga Airport (AGP), including a town car, taxi, train, and bus. The cheapest option is to drive (45 minutes) and costs between £8 - £12.

The Current Alozaina Property Market and Price Trends

What is the average property price in Alozaina? The ThinkSpain real estate portal reports that the typical cost of homes for sale in Alozaina is €197,000, with an average cost of € 1,000/ per m2.

Property prices here are a lot lower too as more and more people appreciate that although the coast is excellent for holidays if you want to live here in Spain, this area, just inland, has so much to offer.

Schools in Alozaina

School is compulsory in Spain from 6 to 16 years old. There are a lot of state-run schools in Alozaina, from pre-schools (Infantil and guarderia, under 6 years), primary and junior schools (Primaria 6-12 years), secondary schools (Educación Secundaria Obligatoria 12-16 years old) and upper secondary - A-level equivalent (Bachillerato 16-18 years).

Many of these schools offer lunch (comedor), morning classroom (Aula matinal), school transportation and extracurricular activities.

Colegio Público Arquitecto Sánchez Sepúlveda
C. Calvario, 3, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain.
Phone: +34 951 26 85 53

Instituto de Educación Secundaria Serranía
Calle Dr Severo Ochoa, 0 S/N, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain.
Phone: +34 951 26 96 76

Escuela Infantil de Alozaina
E.I. ALOZAINA C/ Calvario, 3, 29567. Alozaina. Málaga.
Phone +34 609 84 68 02

For more information you can visit the ministry of education's website.

International schools along the Costa del Sol

Suppose you prefer to avoid the bustling city of Malaga. In that case, there are other educational options in Benalmadena, Marbella, and San Pedro de Alcantara. Spain is one of the least expensive European countries for international schools. Still, it provides education and facilities on par with the rest of the continent. However, remember that the annual school fee usually does not include extras such as uniforms, books, bus transportation, school meals, or extracurricular activities.

If you feel like you would prefer your child or children to go to a private or international school there are some popular ones nearby, for example Sunland International School, St Anthony’s College, El Pinar and MIT Malaga. Most offer a transport service if you are interested.

Novaschool Sunland International
Sunland International School: From 3 to 18 years old, our British International Curriculum allows our students to achieve the British qualification endorsed by Cambridge while opting for homologation to the Spanish baccalaureate at the end of their academic life.

The International School Estepona
The International Academy Estepona is the leading primary school and nursery in West Marbella, located in El Paraiso, Estepona, in the heart of "The New Golden Mile" on the Costa del Sol, Malaga.

Nova School Sunland International
Nova College For students aged 3 to 18, Sunland International is a private school in Málaga that follows the British International Curriculum. It takes place in a rural area.

Aloha College Marbella
With 863 students from over 50 different nationalities, Aloha College Marbella is one of the biggest and most reputable schools in Southern Spain. It is a non-profit educational foundation. From Early Years to Sixth Form, we provide a British International education (ages 3 to 18).

Queens British Grammar School
A small academic institution, Queens British Grammar School focuses on providing high-quality instruction based on the English national curriculum. All school lessons are in English by certified instructors who speak the language natively and have recently delivered the national curriculum.

Find the 10 Best International Schools in the Malaga Province on the Costa del Sol.

The school your child goes to will heavily impact your everyday life, we all want our children to be happy and good schooling is fundamental for our children’s well-being. You will have to take this into consideration when looking for properties for sale as you will need to be within your chosen schools catchment area.

You will need to think about if you want to live within walking distance of the school, to avoid the school-run traffic, or be on the outskirts of town which will involve driving to and from school every day but may mean you enjoy a bigger garden or plot of land. Here at Mediterranean Homes, we can help you make the right choice for you and your family, as expert inland estate agents who are very familiar with Alozaina, we will help you find your dream home in the right catchment area.

Is There a Public Swimming Pool in Alozaina?

Public Swimming Pool in Alozaina: C. Malaga, 64, 66, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain.

Phone: +34 952 48 00 13

Opening times:
Wednesday 12:30–8 pm
Thursday 12:30–8 pm
Friday 12:30–8 pm
Saturday 12:30–8 pm
Sunday 12:30–8 pm
Monday 12:30–8 pm
Tuesday 12:30–8 pm

Doctors & Clinics in Alozaina

Navigating the healthcare system in a new country can be a minefield. Still, you live in Alozaina or the surrounding areas. In that case, plenty of healthcare providers can accommodate you in your own language.

Alozaina Health Centre - Public Medical Centre.
Urbanización la Pasadilla, s/n, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain.
Phone: +34 951 50 45 64

Siete Fuentes Yunqueta Alozaina.
Sierra de las Nieves, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 619 96 62 26

Pharmacies in Alozaina & Surrounding Areas

Celia Mejías García
C. Calvario, 40, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 952 48 00 24

Farmacia-óptica Bonela. Lcda. Mariana Pérez
Av. de Juan XXIII, 6, 29566 Casarabonela, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 952 45 60 02

Things to do and see in Alozaina

Discover and Experience Tourism Sensations Abeto del Sur plans various 4x4 routes through various Sierra de las Nieves regions. Day trips, 4WD, ATV, off-road, ecotours, and cultural tours. Book your seats for upcoming trips here.

PASCUAL CÓZAR POTTERY Over 30 years as an expert potter, Pascual Cózar. Pascual, already in the fifth known generation, comes from a family with a long history of pottery making. Pascual grew up in this environment, surrounded by orcas and basins, picking up the craft of pottery at an early age. In his early years, he realized he could create more than just pots with clay. As a result, he was born with the natural ability to work with clay in various ways, such as by generating new shapes, textures, colours, etc. everything his hand touches is modelled after him and given life.

Alozania Tourist Office

Address: C. Calvario, 3, 29567 Alozaina, Málaga, Spain
Phone: +34 602 03 54 99
Website

Popular Events in Alozaina

There is a rich and varied holiday season in Alozaina. Among its many celebrations, we must single out the following: One of the oldest traditions in the community is the Flour Carnival, which takes place during the last weekend in February...

Along with dressing up, the locals hold competitions and spread flour throughout the neighbourhood. This strange festival originated in ancient times when young men would use flour to find "girlfriends" for themselves. At the time, touching a girl was against the law until they were a good couple and married, so they used flour as a barrier to prevent skin touching. Today, if a boy and girl get along, they throw flour over their friends after the boy douses her!

During Holy Week (Semana Santa)

Alozaina was one of the first cities in Spain to allow a female to carry the throne during the procession.

Corpus Christi

The altars are highly decorated to make the procession more beautiful, and the locals gather beautiful flowers and scented plants to decorate the streets with.

Journey to the Cross of Jorox

Every year on the first Sunday in May, there is a Romeria (pilgrimage) known as Jorox Day. The mirror and crystal Cross are carried by carriage to Jorox and decorated with flowers. Following the rural mass, the locals (pilgrims) spend the rest of the day outdoors in the countryside, enjoying food, beverages, and the Jorox fandangos, a traditional dance.

Cultural week

In June, Alozaina hosts a cultural week with a wide range of events. For instance, one year, they honoured the Town's band. The following year, they honoured Maria Sagredo, who fought the Arabs to defend the captured city. The villagers of the Town dress up in medieval attire for the week, setting up stands and lighting the area with torches while listening to music from that era. This even is extremely popular an draws thousands of tourists each year to flock to Alozaina and surrounding towns.

Similar celebrations are held in numerous other inland villages in the province of Malaga. They remind us of the history of these municipalities by bringing us back to the tastes of the past, where we can taste the smell of incense and aromatic plants.

The Santiago and Santa Ana Fair

There are sporting events, contests, concerts, all accompanied by the sound of Alozaina's music band, which are held around the 25th and 26th of July and on the days the fair is in session.

The Olive Fair

A local celebration honours the olive - the primary crop grown in Alozaina. In Constitution Square, olive harvest tastings are available, and the "Olive Queen" receives a prize for her contribution to collecting and processing olives.

As one can see, Alozaina offers a wide variety of cultural activities to participate in! It just goes to show how Malaga's inland regions each have something unique to offer!

Walking and Hiking in Alozaina

Are you a fan of exploring the great outdoors? You will adore exploring the stunning routes in Sierra de las Nieves if the answer to that question is a resounding "yes." The extraordinary mountain landscape, one of the most beautiful in Andalusia, is on the verge of being designated a National Park. Sierra de las Nieves covers 20,132 hectares and was designated a National Natural Park in 1989 and a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1995.

Alozaina, Benahavs, El Burgo, Casarabonela, Guaro, Igualeja, Istán, Monda, Ojén, Parauta, Ronda, Serrato, Tolox, and Yunquera are the municipalities up for consideration for national park status.

Numerous hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels can be found in Sierra de las Nieves. In this post, we will share four short, incredibly scenic hikes with you that would be the ideal family outing.

Find four of the best hiking trails in Sierra de las Nieves here.

Golf in Alozaina

Alhaurin Golf & Hotel Resort (Golf course) (19 km) is the most reviewed golf course near Alozaina, followed by Mijas Golf (Golf course) at 26km away. Discover ten of the most affordable golf courses on the Costa del Sol. They include Atalaya Golf & Country Club, La Cala Golf, Baviera Golf, Golf, Country Club Alhaurin, and Lauro Golf Resort, to name a few. Mediterranean If you're looking for cheap golf courses around Alozaina, check out our blog post: The top ten cheapest golf courses on the Costa del Sol.

Alozaina Climate

The best chances for pleasant weather are in April, May, September, and October, when average temperatures range from 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit) to 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit).

When does summertime begin in Alozaina? In the summer, June, July, August, and September are the hottest months.
Does Alozaina experience dry weather? Yes, it is extremely dry in June, July, and August.
Which month in Alozaina is the warmest? July is the warmest month, with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F).
Which month in Alozaina has the coldest weather? January has an average maximum temperature of 17°C (62°F), making it the coldest month.
Which month has the most rain in Alozaina? The wettest month is December, with 137mm (5.4in) of precipitation.
Which month in Alozaina is the driest? With only 2 mm (0.1 in) of precipitation, July is the driest month.

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