sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_arco_en

The Arch This large three-span stone arcade—with all three bays formed by horseshoe arches, the central one larger than the flanking ones—was built in the mid-20th century to commemorate the town’s Arab past. It serves as a gateway to the village and leads into an...

sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_fuente_en

Albar Fountain and Washhouse The waters of this fountain come from a spring in the Sierra Prieta, conveyed to the town via an aqueduct and tile-lined acequias to supply the population with water, with the surplus collected as a watering trough for livestock.This...

sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_charco_en

La Caldera Charco Charco de la Caldera in Jorox (Alozaina) is a natural pool fed by water from the Jorox River that falls over a waterfall, set in a beautiful natural environment. It’s a popular place for swimming and enjoying the tranquility of the landscape. The...

sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_cruz_jorox_en

Cross of Jorox The Cross of Jorox is an important symbol in the town of Alozaina. It is located on an elevated point known as the Mesa de Jorox, offering a panoramic view of the different parts of the hamlet. It has cultural and religious value, being linked to local...

sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_nacimiento_rio_jorox_en

Source of the Jorox River The Jorox River originates from a spring near the hamlet of Jorox, within the municipality of Alozaina. This spring emerges beneath the bridge on the road that connects Alozaina with Yunquera. The spring’s water is distributed through a...

sierra_de_las_nieves_alozaina_torreon_en

María Sagredo Tower The Castle of Alozaina is first mentioned during the Nasrid period. Later Christian chronicles date its surrender to 1484. Some time afterward, following the Morisco revolt around 1568, it was resettled with a Christian population. Today, the...