Situated close to Alora in Andalucia, Carratraca is a quaint and typically traditional village that lies close to the lakes and gorge of El Chorro, making it a great stop-off point for nature lovers keen to experience one of Spain’s most dramatic and impressive natural sights. The village is known as the ‘Diamond of Malaga’ thanks to its sulphur water spas that flow through the town and were first discovered by the Romans. Today, the Carratraca Spa Resort channels the best water into a luxurious spa, which proves particularly popular with locals and tourists alike.
The village’s tight streets, pretty squares and undulating terrain combine to create an attractive and appealing destination for tourists to come and explore. There are a number of delightful bodegas and tapas bars to sample, plus plenty of local craft shops for gift hunters. Additional attractions include the bullring, the Church of Nuestra Senora de la Salud and the Mudejar-styleTown Hall.
