Castle of Alozaina and Santa Ana Church

The Castle of Alozaina was first mentioned during the Nasrid period, with its surrender recorded in 1484 during the Christian conquest. After the Morisco rebellion of 1568, the site was repopulated with Christian settlers. Of the original fortress, only the Tower of María Sagredo remains, integrated into the walls of a private house. In 1570, María Sagredo was proclaimed a heroine after throwing beehives onto the Moriscos who, disguised as Christians, tried to storm the town, forcing them to flee while shouting, “Cursed be the flies of your land!”

In the 1950s, a new walled enclosure with battlements and towers was built, known as the Parque Mirador. Although it does not follow the original structure, it offers excellent views of Sierra Prieta and the Málaga basin. This space also hosts the fair booths during the festivals of Santiago and Santa Ana in July, as well as the Olive Fair in September.

Next to the castle stands the Church of Santa Ana, built at the end of the 15th century over an old mosque. Of Mudejar style, it is notable for its wooden-beamed nave and brick tower, preserving original elements alongside later renovations.